May 10, 2010

Dubi Design teams with Alexander Hagberg

Dubi Design teams with Alexander Hagberg

Following the signing of current European 1/10th scale 200mm Champion Dirk Wischnewski some weeks ago, Czech design company Dubi Design have announced that they have also come to an agreement with top international Swedish driver Alexander Hagberg. The Xray team driver will contest this season, just as he did last year, sporting Dubi Design airbrushed shells.

Source: Dubi Design [dubidesign.cz]


May 10, 2010

Associated Rockstar-Makita replica shells

Associated Rockstar-Makita replica shells

Team Associated have announced their completely detailed and realistic-looking Rockstar-Makita short-course truck bodies for the SC8, SC8e, SC10 and the new SC18 series of Team Associated Short Course vehicles. Available later this month, decals can also be purchased separately.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]


May 10, 2010

Core RC buggy tires & molded inserts

Core RC buggy tires & molded inserts

Core RC have introduced their new range of Off Road tires and molded inserts. The tires are a soft compound suitable for dirt and general low traction conditions and are available in the two pattern styles Multi Bow and Multi Block in 4wd front and rear. Supplied with matching lightweight red molded insert, these inserts are also available separately for front and rear and have been tested extensively by some of their top team drivers, being used to great effect at the BRCA British Open with Simon Moss taking the victory.

Source: Core RC [racing-cars.com]


May 10, 2010

Associated Rockstar-Makita replica shells

Team Associated have announced their completely detailed and realistic-looking Rockstar-Makita short-course truck bodies for the SC8, SC8e, SC10 and the new SC18 series of Team Associated Short Course vehicles. Available later this month, decals can also be purchased separately.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]


May 9, 2010

Tom Cockerill wins 2wd at Robinhood Raceway

Tom Cockerill wins 2wd at Robinhood Raceway

oOple are reporting that Tom Cockerill, driving the Schumacher Cougar SV, took the win at the second round of the 2010 BRCA 10th off road national series held at Robinhood Raceway. Tom shared qualifying bragging rights equally with Tamiya’s Lee Martin, with both drivers taking two of the four rounds. Tom’s faster time put him on pole however and Tom took the win in the opening two legs to secure victory. Lee Martin took the third leg and finished 2nd overall with Danny McGee driving for Losi third with his XXXCR2 mid motor car.

Source: oOple [oople.com]


May 9, 2010

Edam Racing 1/10th foam tires

EDAM Racing 1/10th foam tires

Edam Racing have introduced a new line of 1/10th scale foam tires. Made using the best foam sheets available, they come pre glued on either white or yellow feather light rims. Available in 26mm front and 30mm rear versions for 200mm racing and 30mm front and 40mm rears for 220mm racing.

Source: Edam [edam.com.tw]


May 9, 2010

Xray News Round-up

Xray News Round-up

Here we have this weeks round up of product releases and race reports from our site sponsors Xray. Our summary includes everything published by the Slovakian manufacturer on their own website in the past week, so if you didn’t find the time to visit, be sure to read on. This weeks round up includes the following stories.

– New Alu Lower Rear Suspension 1-Piece Holder
– XB808 2nd at SRS Series Opener, UK
– NT1 Wins EFRA GP 2010
– T3 & Zdenko Kunak Win Winter Czech Championship
– T3 Dominates Dutch Nationals R1
– NT1 Wins 2010 Dutch Nationals R1

Click here to view the round-up


May 8, 2010

Much More 3500mAh 40C LiFe saddle pack

Much More 3500mAh 40C LiFe saddle pack

Continuing on with their LiFe pack releases, Much More have introduced this new 40C saddle pack. This high quality 3500mAh battery features a hard case for impact protection and with its saddle pack configuration is suitable for touring car and off road buggy. Cables  are supplied with pre wired Tamiya connectors, while the balancer cable uses JST-XH connector.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]