May 29, 2010

Andrea Lorenzi claims pole at Euro ‘B’ in Monaco

Andrea Lorenzi claimes pole at Euro 'B' in Monaco

The final two rounds of qualifying have taken place at the European 1/8th scale B Championships in Monaco. After a wet night, the rain starting yesterday evening at about 20.00 hours, the track is dry again for round 3 of qualifying with the sky a little bit cloudy and temperatures about 20-24 degrees. No changes at the top as the laptimes are not fast enough to drive 30 laps at the moment. The only one coming very close in heat 10 was Andrea Lorenzi, driving 29 laps in 7.00.578.

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May 29, 2010

ORCA Racing Vritra TC S Pro Spec ESC

ORCA Racing Vritra TC S Pro Spec ESC

ORCA Racing have introduced their newest and most powerful ESC to date, the Vritra TC S Pro Spec ESC. Its unique dynamic timing function and settings makes adjusting your ESC a simple task while providing you with just the right amount of adjustments. This new ESC coupled with the superb driving abilities of the drivers using it just won the recently held FEMCA 2010 race in Brunei, winning the Modified class and came back a close 1st runner up and 2nd runner up in the Stock class.

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May 29, 2010

Tim Wood on provisional pole in Monaco

Tom Wood on provisional pole in Monaco

The European B Championships for 1/8th scale on road take place this week at in Monaco, at the FMM track in the hills above the principality. Thursday evening saw the opening ceremony take place and after 4 days of free practice all the teams entered the track in their National shirts under the sound of their National Anthem. 13 Countries have come to this event with drivers from Austria, Belgium, Germany, England, Ireland, France, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Poland, Russia and Monaco in attendance.

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May 29, 2010

Associated black Vertigo long sleeve tee

Associated black Vertigo long sleeve tee

For those who crave more than just a black, blue or white Vertigo tee or grey Vertigo hooded sweatshirt, Team Associated have broadened your options with this comfy, 100% cotton, long sleeve black Vertigo T-shirt. Available in a wide range of sizes, wear it with the black AE FlexFit cap for that factory team look.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]


May 28, 2010

Pro-Line Hole Shot SC – Sneak peek

Pro-Line are showing off a sneak peek of their new Hole Shot Short Course tires. Available soon, the tread features a small pin design for the ultimate in responsiveness, it uses a square lug throughout and is great on blue groove to wet, hard packed surfaces.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


May 28, 2010

Pro-Line Hole Shot SC – Sneak peek

Pro-Line Hole Shot SC - Sneak peek

Pro-Line are showing off a sneak peek of their new Hole Shot Short Course tires. Available soon, the tread features a small pin design for the ultimate in responsiveness, it uses a square lug throughout and is great on blue groove to wet, hard packed surfaces.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


May 28, 2010

Dynamite LiPo glow driver & charger

Dynamite LiPo glow driver & charger

Dynamite have released this LiPo glow driver with battery and charger. Using LiPo power, it provides higher power output versus NiMh glow drivers with a switching power transfer which offers low heat dissipation. An LED indicator light allows users to detect if the glow plug is good or not and the glow unit itself is supplied with a 1S 1200mAh LiPo battery.

Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]


May 28, 2010

DE Racing RC8 & RC8T mud guards

DE Racing RC8 & RC8T mud guards

DE Racing have released two new additions to their line of mud guards with the introduction of versions for the Associated RC8, RC8B & SC8 and the RC8T. Engineered to be direct installation parts, with no additional body trimming or added holes to the suspension arms required, they install in minutes and will protect the rear suspension and drive train components from damage or contamination from rocks, dirt or mud. Proudly designed and manufactured in the U.S.A. from scuff resistant plastic, these mud guards will withstand much more abuse than a thin lexan, or carbon fiber plate and are the latest must have item for your buggy and truggy.

Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]