August 2, 2010

Hiro Seiko aluminium steering wheels

Hiro Seiko aluminium steering wheels

New from bling specialists Hiro Seiko is this series of aluminium steering wheels for your car’s transmitter. Adding to their large range of designs, they have introduced these 6-Spoke and Solar versions, which are available in the gold version seen above as well as in silver under their Ti Series. The full series includes 5-Spoke, 18-Spoke, Y-Type, 6-Spoke, Solar, 10-Spoke, 20-Spoke and 8-Spoke.

View the Ti serie here


August 2, 2010

Core RC Polybutler Pit Box

Core RC Polybutler Pit Box

Core RC have announced that they are selling the legendary Polybutler Pit Box. There can’t be many racers alive that have not seen or owned one of these magic pit boxes. The tough plastic tool box is robust and strong, with enough space to carry most RC tools, motors, batteries, spare parts etc etc. Features 8 drawers in 2 different sizes, with lockable clasp and a Core RC branding decal.

Source: Core RC [racing-cars.com]


August 2, 2010

PSM Racing Alpha+ turnbuckles

PSM Racing Alpha+ turnbuckles

New from PSM Racing are these new Alpha+ turnbuckles, which are made from 7075 aluminium for performance and lightness. Designed to improve the weight and handling of your car, they are available in different sizes and lengths for most 1/8 nitro buggies. Sold in a pair.

Source: PSM Racing [psm-racing.com]


August 1, 2010

Ralph Burch is World Champion

Ralph Burch is World Champion

He was last after the first corner but Ralph Burch didn’t let the opening drama get to him as the Texan climbed his way back through the field to take a convincing victory at the Gulf Coast Raceway to become the 2010 Nitro Touring Car World Champion. Starting from fourth on the gird, the 43-year-old American got spun out at the first corner and was hit by most of the pursuing field dropping him down to tail of the pack. Taking a few laps to regain his composure he set about a stunning recovery that would see him hit the front just before 10-minutes after a thrilling battle with the then leader Marc Rheinard and the sensation of these championships Takumi Matsuda.

View our full event coverage here.


August 1, 2010

Losi 4wd Micro Rally car

Losi 4wd Micro Rally car

Losi have released this awesome looking Micro Rally car. An agile 4WD drivetrain and powerful micro motor hooked up with a rugged chassis, extended suspension travel and oil filled shocks make the Micro Rally Car a blast to drive on a myriad of different surfaces. Ready to run straight out of the box all that‘s needed to get up and running is to charge the 220 mAh battery and the rally car can hit the dirt. It features a scale rally style body with a choice of four trim colours based on two basic types of livery. The traditional type of rally/SCT livery is complimented with a style more in-line with the looks of popular rally/SCT liveries seen in the US today. Scale wheels and tyres finish off the scale appearance. The built in combined receiver and speed controller keep weight to a minimum but still offer fully proportional control both in forward and reverse and nerf bars incorporated into the design of the chassis also allow a level of protection for the electronics as well as the suspension.

View full details here


July 31, 2010

2010 World Final Grid finalised

2010 World Final Grid finalised

The second of the Semi Finals has seen another of Japan’s super quick teenagers take victory even with his Novarossi powered Mugen suffering a late flame out.  Takehiro Terauchi won the race with the fastest of time of the two Semi’s recording the only 100 lapper to finish ahead of European Champion Dirk Wischnewski.  The race saw three of the last World Championship finalist eliminated with Paul Lemieux and Christopher Tosolini both running out of fuel.  Getting back into the race they managed to battle their way back to finish 3rd and 4th respectively but with faster race times in the earlier Semi it is Team Shepherd’s Marc Rheinard and Australian Champion Philip Woodbury who get the final two places in the Main.

View our full event coverage here.


July 31, 2010

Losi Micro SCT 4wd chassis

Losi have released what they claim is the smallest 4wd short course truck on the market. An agile 4WD drivetrain and powerful micro motor hooked up with a rugged chassis, extended suspension travel and oil filled shocks make the Micro SCT a blast to drive on a myriad of different surfaces. Just forget its size, indoors or out it will power its way around or over most obstacles, and getting the power down on any lose or slippery surface will test a drivers ability to control a car under the most difficult of driving conditions. Ready to run straight out of the box all that‘s needed to get up and running is to charge the 220 mAh battery and you’re ready to hit the dirt. That will deliver around five minutes of run time depending on how hard the car is driven and extra batteries are available in various sizes, so track time can be easily maximised. A bottom loaded battery compartment means that changing batteries is a breeze and can be completed without all the hassle of taking off the bodyshell.

View the full details here


July 31, 2010

Euro Touring Series announce 2010/2011 schedule

Euro Touring Series announce 2010/2011 schedule

Although its less than two weeks since the climax of the 2009/2010 Euro Touring Series, the organisers of the hugely popular electric Touring Car Championship have already announced the schedule for season number 4. Coming off the back of an ultra successful third series, that saw almost 600 drivers register points, the ETS will once again be run over six rounds and visit five different countries.

View the full 2010/11 calendar here.