Team Titan have released semi painted versions of their popular Blitz ISF & RS4 body shells. The ISF 2.0 comes semi-painted with blue, pink, light blue and white, while the RS4 come with a white, orange, red and blue design. You just need to add a final color of your choice in the clear area to complete the body shell.
View the semi painted RS4 shell here
Team Azarashi have released photos of their new body shell for the Tamiya TRF201X. No details or even a name is available for this prototype shell yet but the images show a very narrow front as well as a forward mounted cockpit which helps get more airflow to the rear wing. Expect a release date some time in September.
View more images of the shell here
HongNor have released 2 new optional parts for the SCRT10 short course truck. The first is this pair of aluminium chassis braces that replace the standard parts and remove all flex in this area. The second release is this pair of center universal joints.
Sweep Racing USA have announced that they have signed Randy Pike to their team to run Sweep tires throughout the season. Randy had this to say about the deal:
After extensive testing I have chosen to run Sweep Racing’s line of offroad and onroad tires. Testing at a private test track showed improved tire wear and lower lap times. The Sweep Exagon tire has replaced my regular “go to” tire in my line up. Sweeps latest ribbed tire insert helps prevent tire squirm under high load situations greatly. The overall Sweep tire package gives me improved confidence knowing that I have the right tire for any track I travel to. I look forward with helping Sweep Racing develop even more great tires for the racing world.
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracingusa.com]
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.
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]
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]
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.
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