April 20, 2010

Hiro Seiko Swarovski crystal mounted screws

Hiro Seiko Swarovski crystal mounted screws

When anodized screws just aren’t bling enough, Hiro Seiko have introduced these genuine Swarovski crystal mounted screws for your radio. Available in the seven colours that you see above, they are suitable for Futaba and KO Propo transmitters.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]


April 20, 2010

KM Racing NT1 spurs & V-One RRR brake pulley

KM Racing NT1 spurs & V-One RRR brake pulley

New from KM Racing for the Xray NT1, are these low friction, long life spur gears. Made from a special harder plastic they are available in a 59T first gear and 54T second gear. Also from KM for the Kyosho V-One RRR, is this aluminium 21T brake pulley. Hard anodised it is lightweight and prevents the accumulation of dust on the teeth.

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April 20, 2010

Rene Puepke wins 1/10 opener in Western Germany

Rene Puepke wins 1/10 opener in Western Germany

He did it again, Rene Puepke has won the first of four races of the 2010 Western German Championship in the 1/10th nitro class just as he did one year ago. At the unforgiving 267 meter track at Dormagen, before the gates of Cologne, the Mugen team driver finished first with a two lap advantage over Serpent racer Tobias Hepp and another lap in front of Mugen fellow Daniel Thiele.

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April 20, 2010

Team Magic Switzerland sign Shasa Lackner

Team Magic Switzerland sign Shasa Lackner

Team Magic Switzerland & Germany distributor, HRC Distribution, are pleased to announce that they have signed Swiss driver Shasa Lackner to race for their team in 1/10th scale. The 1/8th scale on road Junior European Champion, and winner of the first round of the Swiss 1/8th Nationals last weekend, will race the 1/10th 200mm Swiss Nationals, as well as various major European races, with the Team Magic G4RS ’09 and will represent Team Magic and HRC at all 1/10 nitro on road competitions. Shasa continues to run for Motonica in 1/8th scale and Corally in 1/10th EP.

Source: HRC Distribution [teammagicrc.com]


April 20, 2010

CRC Flex-fit cap & Blitz battery brace

CRC Flex-fit cap & Blitz battery brace

Some new items from CRC, who have released this new Team CRC Flex fit cap. Providing awesome ventilation for those hot outdoor races, this black cap sports the CRC logo embroidered on the front in green and purple. Also new is a carbon fibre battery brace for the HPI Blitz. Lightweight, stiff and strong it looks great and will make your car stand out from the rest.

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April 20, 2010

Scott Spear wins big at RC Pro Mountain Division Rd1

Scott Spear wins big at RC Pro Mountain Division Rd1

Last weekend saw the first round of the 3 race RC Pro series Mountain division held in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with Rd2 held in June in Amarillo, Texas and the series final race going to Burlington, Colorado in September. Local favorite and Team Associated/Proline driver Scott Spear completed a good weekend by winning Pro Buggy ahead of Adrian Redding and Vincent Ringler, Pro Truggy in front of Chris Peralta and again Vincent Ringler as well as the Electric Buggy class.


April 20, 2010

Tamiya 801Xe prototype hits the track

Tamiya 801Xe prototype makes race debut

Tamiya have made their race debut with the new prototype electric powered 801X, called the 801Xe. Being driven at the Canadian Indoor Shootout in its maiden race by team drivers Steve Bortolotti and Tom Wright, it performed well amongst fierce competition, leading the way for most of qualifying before electrical problems hampered their progress. In the mains it was again a solid performance, with only some bad luck and race incidents keeping the car out of winners circle. According to those driving the prototype buggy, the design of the car and layout give incredible on-power traction as you exit the corners and is very stable as you accelerate. More information as we get it.

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