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January 7, 2011

CRC 2011 LiPo pack line-up

Calandra Racing Concepts has been very busy in the lab brewing up some powerful LiPo packs for 2011. All the batteries are specially built to their high standards of performance and durability. They mold their own cases, layup the lithium polymer chemical and assemble the cells to produce race winning packs that out perform all others, on the track and on the test machines. Unlike the many sticker manufactures that simply re-label some off the shelf LiPo cell, they make performance batteries, not just decals. The new line-up includes a 6300mAh 50C 3.7V 1S pack, a 5600mAh 65C 3.7V 1S pack, a 5600mAh 65C 7.4V 2S pack and finally a low price 6100mAh 55C pack which is pre wired with deans connector. All packs are ROAR approved.

Source: CRC [teamcrc.com]

January 7, 2011

KM H-K1 aluminium servo saver set

New for the H-K1, KM Racing have introduced this all aluminium hex type servo saver. Machined from high quality aluminium and anodised gold, the new system offers longer life and reliability over the standard plastic version. The set includes the bearing shaft, both upper and lower servo saver parts and spring.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]

January 7, 2011

Xray NT1 lightweight gear diff pins

New from Xray for the NT1 are these aluminium hard coated pins for the gear differential. For serious racers who are conscious of weight savings, these diff pins are 64% lighter than the standard versions. CNC-machined from premium lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, the hard-coating gives extra durability and long life. Sold in a pair.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 7, 2011

Ryan Lutz commits to Durango until 2021

Team Durango have informed us that US racer Ryan Lutz, the man who was setting some of the fastest laps at last November’s World Championships, has signed a 10 year deal with the company.

I am extremely excited today to have forged a long term contract with Team Durango. Originally we agreed, in principle, to work together until the end of the 2010 season and we would talk longer term come December. Another thing this offered was the chance to really test the DNX408 and get to know the company before making any decisions. This is why I am so excited to have signed a 10 year contract with Team Durango. In the past three months I have gotten to see how this company operates, and the pride that they take in making top-of-the-line racing vehicles. Their slogan is, “Serious about Racing” and I have never witnessed a company take this more to heart. That is why I am confident that the next 10 years will be wrought with success for both parties involved and why I am proud to put my name alongside Team Durango. In the next 10 years I will do everything I can to help Team Durango make the best R/C cars on the planet, and help make sure their customers are as satisfied as possible with the products they are buying! All-in-all with this deal of a decade in hand I’m ready to get started winning and performing at my best for this company that has put a lot of faith in me! I’m really looking forward to it!

Source: Team Durango [team-durango.com]

January 6, 2011

Andrew Smolnik joins US Agama team

VP Pro USA have announced the addition of Andrew Smolnik to the 2011 Agama USA Race Team. Multiple Time National Champion Smolnik has been in the R/C Industry for many years and will be a great addition to the new Agama USA racing team. His extensive experience in R&D and setups will bring another great element to the USA program. The former CEN driver joins Gene Hickerson, Levi Jackson and Josh Cyrul, and will ensure that Agama USA is well represented at all the major events in 2011.

I would like to thank Agama International and Agama USA for the opportunity to represent their fine racing products. I am looking forward to an extremely busy and prosperous return to competitive racing this year and I feel that the Agama A8 can give me the competitive edge I need to win. See everyone at the track.

Source: VP Pro USA [vp-pro-usa.com]

January 6, 2011

Losi XXX-SCT Rockstar & Stronghold RTRs

More new replica trucks from Losi with the release of these 1/10-scale Rockstar and Stronghold XXX-SCT RTRs. Their 2WD, ROAR-legal short course chassis are based on the most successful race platform in Losi history. Aluminium, oil-filled shocks and a LiPo compatible ESC also add to the powerful performance. Plus, they feature Losi radio systems with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology, Rockstar Energy Drink or Stronghold Motorsports licensed bodies and realistic bumpers with mud flaps.

View the Stronghold truck here

January 6, 2011

S-Workz UFO buggy wheel

S-Workz have introduced their new UFO 1/8th scale buggy wheel. Available in 2 colours, yellow and white, the new wheel is lighter, bigger in diameter and is stronger thanks to their new ribbed design on the inner face of the wheel. Available now in sets of 4.

View more images of the wheels here

January 6, 2011

Marc Rheinard extends deal with Tamiya

Electric Touring Car World Champion Marc Rheinard is to stay with Tamiya with the announcement that the German ace has extended his contract with the world famous model company for a further two years. Having started out in the sport racing a Tamiya at the age of six, the now 24-year-old has been an official member of the Tamiya Racing Factory squad since winning the first of his three World ITSC titles in 2004. Having successfully defended his Touring Car World title on home soil last year, 2011 will see Rheinard focus on the 1:10 Electric Off Road World Championships with the former European Champion aiming for success with the Japanese company’s TRF201 in 2 wheel drive and new TRF502X in four wheel drive. Commenting on his new Tamiya contract Rheinard said:

My first ever rc race was with a Tamiya car and it is a great pleasure to be able to continue to represent this great company around the world for an eight season. We have enjoyed great success together and I am sure we can add to our list of achievements over the next two years. I think my heart has an imprint of the two Tamiya Stars on it now. Last year we achieved our goal by successfully defending the Touring Car World Championships and this year our focus is on getting a good result at the 1:10 Off Road Worlds in Finland, a challenge I am really looking forward to.