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January 8, 2011

Viktor Wilck extends Tamiya contract

Continuing with the December/January signing madness, our friend Viktor Wilck drop us a mail to say that he has signed a 2 year extension to his Tamiya contract. The Swedish ace, pictured above with Kiyo Suzuki from Tamiya Japan, gave us the following statement:

After joining Tamiya back in 2007 I have had 4 successful and educating years. So when my contract ran out it was an obvious choice to continue when Tamiya presented this opportunity. I’m looking forward to 2 years of extensive racing, starting by focusing on the 1/10 Off-road Worlds in Finland preparing with many other Off-road events and off course the TC Euros.

January 8, 2011

Dario Balestri to run Capricorn in 1/8th scale

Italian company Capricorn have announced the signing of double European Champion and multiple World Championship finalist Dario Balestri to their team. The Italian driver, seen above with his mechanic Stefano Puccinelli, has inked a 2 year deal which will see him run the 1/8th scale Capricorn LAB-C801. The former Motonica driver who recently joined KM Racing for 1/10th scale, will continue to run Novarossi engines.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

January 8, 2011

Losi XXX-SCT optional parts

Losi have announced the February release of a number of optional parts for their XXX-SCT chassis. Firstly there is a number of durable machined aluminium parts, which are all anodised blue and which include front carriers, front spindles, 1 degree VLA rear hubs, a 12mm wheel hex set and battery brace. Losi have also released a complete rear sway bar kit supplied with 3 different stiffness bars.

View the other parts here

January 8, 2011

Indoor Euros Warm up race – Announcement

The organisers of the 2011 Indoor European Championship in the Czech Republic have been in touch to let us know about their Warm-up race that will take place from the 22nd to the 23rd of January at the Sport-V-Hotel in Hrotovice. On Saturday there will be free practice from 12:00 to 23:00 but if there is too many drivers it will go to controlled practice. On Sunday there is an official race, which consist of 4 qualification rounds and 3 finals and as on the EC itself only LRP CPX tires will be allowed. Further information can be found on the official event site here.

January 8, 2011

Jared Tebo and KO Propo

Jared Tebo continues to announce deal extensions with sponsors heading into the 2011 season with today’s announcement that he has committed to a further 2 years with KO Propo.

I have just re-signed my 2 year contract with KO Propo. This is another company that welcomed me in my major move for 2009. Their products were amazing right from the start. I don’t think people really know how great and superior their products are. They are always working very hard to better themselves and set a higher standard in their category. We have built a very good relationship, and I look forward to working with them the next two years and beyond. I would like to thank KO Propo Japan, KO Propo, and Robert Morris for the great partnership we have. I will be running KO Servos, Receivers, and Radios in all my cars. Thank you for your support.

January 8, 2011

Juan Rodriguez joins RCAmerica/ Xray USA

RCAmerica/Xray USA have announced the signing of Juan C. Rodriguez. The current two-time Puerto Rico National Champion joins Team XRAY USA for the 2011 season. After having dominated the 2010 season, Juan will be competing this year running an Xray NT1 WE powered by Murnan Modified RB M3 v2. Juan had this to say:

First of all, I would like to thank Mugen USA and Mike Swauger for the support they have provided me for the past few years. I have no doubt that the quality and performance of all Hudy/Xray products will help me further develop my skills as a racer. I am really looking forward this new venture with RCAmerica and Xray USA for this upcoming season.

Source: RC America [rcamerica.com]

January 7, 2011

Richard Saxton tops 2011 Regency Hill Climb

Richard Saxton, driving a Team Associated SC10 Brushless RTR, bested a field of competitors at the 2011 Regency Hill Climb. The first annual event featured a field that included former ROAR on- and off-road National Champions doing battle for the prestigious title and first-place prize. Recent heavy rains made the course very challenging. An exposed root near the top of the course prevented anyone other than Saxton from completing the climb legally. On his 6th attempt, RS found the line and crested the top of the hill out of view of the spectators. Second place finisher Sean Cochran was able to complete a run but was later penalized for a start line infraction. Had he not been penalized at the start line he risked another penalty for lack of style and a slow climbing time. Rick Hohwart rounded out the podium with his Reedy-powered SC10. Nearly making it to the top, Rick was grabbed by a plant at the edge of the course and returned to the bottom of the hill in spectacular fashion. Continuing the tradition of prizes being awarded rather than trophies, Saxton enjoyed a Chick-fil-A lunch paid for by his fellow competitors. The losers had to pay for their own meals.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

January 7, 2011

JConcepts Bar Code V2 & Rips tires

JConcepts are attending the Winter Indoor Shootout at Long Island Raceway in Farmingdale, NY where they will be debuting some tires for the 2wd buggy class. For the rear there are new Bar Code V2 tires, while up front there are these new Rips ribbed tires. We have no further information on these new products but we are sure Jason will release some details in the coming days.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]