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April 21, 2010

Drake leads Losi clean sweep at RC Rebel Open

Adam Drake was in touch to tell us about the RC Rebel Open held this past weekend at White House Hobbies Raceway located in White House, TN. The event was action packed, but in a friendly family environment and consisted of 14 heats. The Drake took home the victory with his Losi / Novarossi combo in both 1/8th Pro buggy from Derek Weatherholt and Alan Burton and truck from Alan Burton and Jackie Woodward, while Losi also won 1/8th Sportsman buggy and truck and 1/8th buggy and truck electric.

Click here to see the truggy podium

April 21, 2010

Racers Edge 30C 3400mAh 11.1V LIPo pack

Racers Edge have released their new 30C 3400mAh 11.1volt 3S1P LIPo battery with TRX plug. This hard case 3S lipo battery offers superior voltage and long run times and the dimensions are 47mm wide, 138mm long and 23.5mm tall, making it the perfect fit in any Traxxas Slash, Stampede, Rustler, or Bandit. It uses the same balancing connection as Align or Electrifly chargers, the JST-XH and this battery pack is an outstanding speed and power upgrade utilizing high grade cells, 12awg wires and a true branded Traxxas HC connecter.

Source: Racers Edge [racers-edge.com]

April 20, 2010

Schumacher Nitro Fusion 28 Turbo

Schumacher have announced the updated Nitro Fusion 28 Turbo. It is powered by the 4.5cc Schumacher X28 engine built by Italy’s legendary engine manufacturer, Picco. Now incorporating 8+1 ports and turbo head, this fully race tuned monster produces huge 3.25 horsepower and 40,000 rpm. With the help of the unique Schumacher 3 speed transmission, it can propel the car to an astonishing 80+mph. Power is nothing without control and the new Fusion 28 Turbo now comes with a 2.4GHz digital radio system.

Click here for more images of the car

April 20, 2010

TQ Laboratory of Speed engine line

Having brought you information about the new TQ Racing line of engines last week, today the US company announced more details including the name ‘Laboratory of Speed’. The line will begun with the .21 buggy engine followed up with a .26 truggy engine in the near future. These engines are proven performers and boast the world famous Italian quality at competitive prices.

Source: TQ Racing [tqracing.net]

April 20, 2010

CEFX Evolution for Photon & TRF416

Having brought you the first CAD images of the new CEFX Evolution conversion for the TOP Photon, we have now received the first photos of the final conversion. Designed to improve traction, balance, drivability and ease of maintenance, it will be available as a full conversion set for the Photon, however a lot of the parts work with the Tamiya TRF416 and you can see those parts mounted in the release photos.

Click here to see all the photos

April 20, 2010

RB Buggy engine limited time offer

RB have announced that their complete line of .21 buggy engines will, for a limited time, come supplied with one of their new gas coolers as well as an engine protect system. To avail of this special offer you will need to order your new engine before the end of April.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

April 20, 2010

Cristian Faur clean sweep at Romanian Indoor Rd1

Last weekend in Pucioasa, Romania was the first round of the indoor touring car and micro rc national championships and it saw a very intense competition in three classes, 1:10 touring modified, stock and micro 1:18 scale. All important brands where present as well as the top pilots from Romania, but after 2 days it was to be only one driver to emerge on top. In the modified, 13.5 stock and micro seniors class, FX Modells driver Cristian Faur took the wins from pole position using his Serpent S400 powered by Team Tekin speed controller and Abec35 bearings.

View the final results here

April 20, 2010

Jerome Renaux joins Capricorn RC

Italian company Capricorn RC have announced that top Belgian driver Jerome Renaux has signed a deal to be part of their team. The European 200mm Championship direct qualifier will use Capricorn’s full range of optional parts on his Xray NT1 for the 2010 season as he competes at this year’s World and European Championships.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]