September 14, 2010

Eric Dankel crowned 1/10 nitro German Champion

Eric Dankel crowned 1/10 nitro German Champion

Eric Dankel has been crowned as the 2010 German Champion 1/10 scale nitro. With his Orcan LR3 powered Xray NT1 he crossed the finish line at the one-event German Championship held at Leipzig just two seconds ahead of pole setter Robert Pietsch with his Novarossi powered Mugen MTX4-R. The podium was completed by 2009 champion Thomas Guensel with his Xray/Orcan.

Continue reading the report here


September 14, 2010

Hot Bodies D8 7mm engine mount set

Hot Bodies D8 7mm engine mount set

For the World Champion D8 buggy, Hot Bodies have released this 7mm engine mount set. Ensuring the proper engine height when using your 3mm chassis, this 7mm engine mount coupled with the 3mm chassis brings the engine back to stock height. The stock chassis is 4mm and stock engine mount is 6mm.

Source: Hot Bodies [hotbodiesonline.com]


September 14, 2010

HPI Blitz FR suspension arm brace

New from HPI, this aluminium front suspension arm brace replaces the stock plastic/pressed aluminium front arm brace assembly on the Blitz and Firestorm trucks. It’s a heavy-duty part that is machined from billet aluminium to exact HPI factory dimensions for a perfect fit, and anodized to match other Blitz option parts.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]


September 14, 2010

DE Racing Trinidad wheels for SC10

Expanded their line of Trindad Short course wheels, DE Racing have released versions for the Associated SC10. Manufactured in the USA from the finest possible materials and utilizing an advanced ribbing design, these wheels offer strength and durability while still remaining lightweight. Intended for the highest levels of competition they also feature ROAR legal widths and bead diameters in a one piece glueable design. Also available in white.

View a close up of the wheel here


September 14, 2010

Sneak Peek – Mugen MBX6E prototype

Sneak Peek - Mugen MBX6E prototype

We got sent a sneak peak of the prototype Mugen MBX6E car. It features a longer chassis, two-piece slide adjustable motor mount and optional 3mm or 4mm motor mounting screws. Well balanced with a large radio box and dual or single battery holder, the car is very stable and has excellent steering. Team driver Travis Amezcua will be running one at the upcoming Electric Nats at the NorCal hobbies track and team driver Dylan Rodriguez will be driving his at the upcoming Thunder Alley Gas Champs at Thunder Alley Raceway. Expect the release soon.

View the chassis shots here


September 14, 2010

Xray NT1 World Champion Limited edition

Xray NT1 World Champion Limited edition

To commemorate the winning of their first World title in the hands of Ralph Burch at the 1/10th 200mm World Championships in Houston, Xray have released this NT1 World Champion Limited edition. The car comes loaded with all the option parts used by Ralph to capture the crown.

View the full list of options here


September 14, 2010

Alberto Picco wins Rd2 of Italian Nationals

Alberto Picco wins Rd2 of Italian Nationals

The 2nd round of the Italian 1/8th scale National Championships were held last weekend at the Circuito Internazuinale L.Collari in Cassino in the south of Italy close to Napoli. Qualifying saw Michele Romagnoli take pole position ahead of Carmine Raiola in 2nd, Lamberto Collari in 3rd and Andrea Cristiani in 4th. In the 45 minute final it was Alberto Picco, starting from 6th position that managed to work his way to the front to take the win by 5 seconds from 9 time World Champion Lamberto Collari in 2nd, while Carmin Raiola took 3rd spot, less than 3 second further back. In the F1 class it was a win for Andrea Lorenzi ahead of Mattia Rinaldi, with 3rd spot going to Valerio Moccia, while in F2 it was Morgan Renzi who took the victory in front of Francesco Costa and Francesco Caminita.

View the final results here


September 14, 2010

Team C TC02C 2wd buggy

Team C TC02C 2wd buggy

Team C have shown off CAD images of their newly designed 2wd buggy, the TC02C. Unlike their previous TC02, the 02C sports a mid mounted motor, bring the weight more to the centre and changing the torque characteristics in the process. The car will come in 2 versions, one that can accept stick packs and the other than can accept saddle packs. Expect it to be ready by the end of October.

View more CAD images here