Red RC

January 28, 2011

KM H-K1 16T & 23T V2 pulleys & shaft

KM Racing continue to release option parts for the H-K1 car with the announcement of these new 16T and 23T version 2 pulleys. Made from hard coated aluminium, these are strategically machined to be lightweight, feature holes on the side walls to prevent dirt build up and no sport set screws to hold them in place. Also new for the same middle assembly is this lightweight titanium shaft that can accept both the pin and screw type pulleys from KM.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]

January 28, 2011

Martin Hudy wins Indoor EC Warmup

The warm-up for the upcoming indoor EC was held on January 22/23 in Hrotovice, Czech Republic and Martin Hudy produced this report. The warm-up race was organized together with a club race so along with the expected Modified class, there were also Stock and Hobby classes. The race was attended by drivers from Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany. The race started on Saturday with controlled practice and with one round of qualifiers in the evening. There were 3 rounds of qualifiers held on Sunday and 3 rounds of finals. Team Xray was present at the race to help and support all Xray drivers. The team was represented by Martin and Juraj Hudy, Zdenko Kunak, Zdenek Hamak, and David Ehrbar.

Continue reading the report here

January 28, 2011

Capricorn HLD diff pins

Capricorn have announced that their new diff pins feature their new HLD, ‘hard like diamond’, treatment. Instead of the classic hard coating the new treatment doubles the hardness of the pin and also guarantees less friction. This is the same treatment that is applied to the crankshaft of real racing engine.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

January 28, 2011

T-Work’s Racing range of anodised spacers

T-Work’s Racing now offer a full range of 3mm, 4mm, 5mm & 6mm bore aluminium washers for those racers who wish to have their spacers match the anodising on the rest of their car. Available in a pack of 4 pieces the spacers come in a full range of colours, black, brown, blue, purple, orange & silver and in 0.5mm, 0.75mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm & 5.0mm thicknesses.

Source: T-Work’s [rc-tworks.com]

January 28, 2011

Xray aluminum shock collars

Xray have released these CNC-machined aluminum shock collars to be used on their touring car shock absorbers to increase durability. Stylish and lightweight they are made from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and are strategically lightened. Anodised orange, they come in a set of four.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 28, 2011

Ralph Burch to be fueled by PowerMaster

Current 1/10th 200mm World Champion Ralph Burch has just signed a deal that will see him using PowerMaster racing fuel exclusively for the 2011 racing season. Developed and produced by VP Racing Fuels, PowerMaster will fuel Ralph’s Max-powered Xray on-road racing machines, with the company saying that “they are looking forward to providing him with the highest quality RC fuel available.”

Source: VP Racing Fuels [vpracingfuels.com]

January 27, 2011

Axial Racing 21RR-1 engine

Axial Racing have released the 21RR-1 engine, a new .21 nitro engine to compliment the reputable RR Series of ABC designed engines designed for the racing enthusiast, from buggy basher to weekend race warrior. The engine features an all new precision machined crankcase, cross drilled fins for better cooling and a tuned 7 port engine sleeve. A precision machined and counterbalanced crankshaft and all new 2 needle carburetor design complete the list of new features.

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January 27, 2011

JQ Products sign Miguel Matias

Miguel Matias and JQ Products have reached an agreement, which sees the former European Champion and Worlds podium finisher Matias drive THE Car for the coming years. Miguel is a driver who could be multiple European and World Champion. He has broken or flamed out while leading numerous times at Euros and Worlds. He has the speed and the skills, and they hope they can provide him with the equipment so he can finish those races in the future. Miguel is expected to a valuable addition to THE Team with all the experience and setup knowledge that he brings to the table.

Source: JQ Products [jq-products.com]