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]
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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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]
Capricorn RC have introduced these new rear driveshafts, suitable for Serpent, Shepherd and Mugen 1/8th scale cars. Aimed at the competition market and made from Kel850 treated aluminium, they are lightweight and durable. Sold as a pair.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
A Main Hobbies have announced two Protek R/C chargers, the Prodigy 65 and Prodigy 65 AC, the first items in a new line of chargers from ProTek R/C. The Prodigy 65 is a powerful multifunctional balance charger with a high performance microprocessor that delivers 50 watts of output power and produces a maximum charge current of 5.0 amps with an efficient cooling system, allowing it to efficiently operate at full power with little effort. Featuring an optimized user interface with a variety of functions that allow you to charge, discharge or cycle up to 15 NiCd or NiMH cells, as well as LiPo, Li-ion, and LiFe, up to 6S. The internal balancer will keep your lithium batteries safely balanced when charging in balance mode, while the fast charge mode will get your pack charged quickly and the storage charge mode will prepare your batteries for long-term storage. And where the Prodigy 65 is a great choice for those who already have a power supply, the built-in 5 amp power supply of Prodigy 65 AC provides all of that functionality with power straight from an electrical socket.
This past weekend JConcepts team driver Kody Numedhal attended the 3rd annual Field of Dreams Classic in Garden City, Kansas. Many of the top drivers from Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas were in attendance for this great event. In qualifying Kody was able to put his Associated cars equipped with JConcepts Bar Code tires on the pole for both 2wd Modified, and 4wd Modified buggy. As the mains rolled around Kody knew that he had the cars to beat in both classes. In 4wd buggy, Kody dominated the event with wins in both A1 and A2. In 2wd buggy the event win would come down to the third A main, but once again Numedhal would find himself on top of the podium. Congratulations to Kody on taking home the wins in both 2wd Modified and 4wd Modified buggy at the 3rd annual Field of Dreams Classic.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
This year the KBRL held the Short Course Triple Crown series. The three race series brought the best racing talent the state had to offer. Heading into the final race of the Triple Crown series the title was still up for grabs between three JConcepts Team Drivers, Brian Kinwald, Jake Thayer and Billy Fischer. The man with the best finish was going to be taking home the big check.
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An original favorite enters the fray once again; the JConcepts Hit Men are back. Pre-mounted for convenience and at a new low cost for the budget minded racer, the Hit Men are an exceptional multi-purpose tire for 1/8th buggy racing. In a class where variety and new product enters the market continuously, JConcepts reaches into the arsenal and brings the racer a low cost option while not sacrificing performance. The Hit Men incorporate a compact tire body with a crisp tread pattern with precise separation for intense racing competition and in new condition excel on soft surfaces with either dry or wet conditions. Worn versions excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a slight groove has formed. Come mounted on JConcepts white Mono wheels.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
