Reds Racing have released their new R5 .21 Buggy engine, a 5 port powerful and lightweight motor. Thanks to the new long needle carburetor and its new ABC liner configuration, the engine is extremely driveable and is suitable for all types of track. It also features a CNC machined billet piston, hard chromed liner, a separate cooled combustion chamber and Swiss main bearings.
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Arrowmax have released these new suspension pivot balls for the Mugen MTX-5. Made from CNC Machined premium titanium, they are strong yet lightweight and help reduce weight at the extremities of the car. Sold in a pack of 6 pieces.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Team Yokomo’s lead driver Ronald Volker pulled off the perfect weekend to claim an early victory at the opening round of the 2011/12 Yokomo Euro Touring Series in Mülheim-Kärlich, Germany. Starting from pole, the German ace backed up his win of the first A-Main with an even more dominant performance in the second to secure the overall win.
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Reigning Yokomo Euro Touring Series champion Ronald Volker looks set to be on target to make the perfect start to his title defence with the Top Qualifier dominating the opening A-Main in Mülheim-Kärlich, Germany. Setting the fastest lap of the 5-minute encounter, the factory Yokomo driver took the win by over 5 seconds from the Tamiya’s of Marc Rheinard and Viktor Wilck who both struggled to match his pace.
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The third round of the 1/10 scale 200mm nationals was held at the AARC do ABC track in São Paulo with rain affecting the last round of the national series which resulted in a cancellation of round 3 meaning only the first two races in Paraná and Rio De Janeiro would count to crown the 2011 national champions in the three categories Master, Turismo Light and Turismo Pro. In the Masters category it was Edson Lima from Paraná who took the title in front of Paul Martin and Sandro Gyorg. In the Turismo Light category Shepherd/Max Power driver Luciano Aquino claimed the championship with Paul Martin taking the runner-up spot and Edson Lima finishing in third place. In the Turismo Pro Category Shepherd/Max Power driver Eduardo Dulac took the championship followed by Leandro Campos (Mugen/Capricorn) and Gabriel Brito (Shepherd/Max Power).
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Team Yokomo’s Ronald Volker is Top Qualifier for the opening round of the 2011/12 Yokomo Euro Touring Series. Having TQ’d the opening two qualifiers in Germany, the reigning champion laid claim to his sixth ETS pole position when he topped Q3 with a new fastest time. The German once again outpaced the Tamiya of Marc Rheinard with Xray’s Alexander Hagberg enjoying his best round to set the third fastest time.
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Team C Racing released first information on their TR2 brushless Short Course truck. The intermediate-level ready-to-run truck meets ROAR specifications and comes with a factory-installed 2.4GHz radio system, brushless motor, 35A brushless speed controller and pre-painted body shell.
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Team Associated have released a ceramic ball bearing set for the TC6 electric touring car. Included are a total of 14 driveline bearings to improve performance by reducing drag and increasing longevity. The bearings are also sold in pairs with 6x10x3mm, 10x15x4mm standard and 4x8x3mm flanged bearings available.
Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]
