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December 6, 2010

Per-Ola Hard joins OS Engines

After his recent success qualifying 2nd and finishing 3rd at the Xceed Asia race in Shanghai China Serpent 1:10 GP team driver Per-Ola “Peo” Hard from Sweden has decided to join the OS Engines Japan Team for 2011 season. The European Championship finalist and current Swedish National Cup Champion is excited about the new cooperation with OS Engines and is set to race and promote the OS Engines product both on the track and in the pits.

Source: OS Engines [os-engines.co.jp]

December 6, 2010

Cavalieri & Due victorious at Spektrum Challenge

As the 1:10 electric winter racing season kicks off, the Spektrum Off-Road Challenge, hosted by Trackside Hobbies in Brookfield, WI got things underway with over 300 entries for the three day event. Friday’s schedule had one qualifier with the three remaining rounds of qualifying on Saturday and concluding with main events on Sunday.

Continue reading the report here

December 6, 2010

Grid RC Hyper 9e motor mount

Grid RC have announced that they will release a new motor mount for the Hyper 9e that will utilize the same eccentric style motor plate, as incorporated in their other mounts. This gives precise gear meshing and multi-hole mounting, and uses all six available mounting screws for a Tekin or four mounting screws for a Neu/Castle motor. What’s unique about this new motor mount, is the ability to gain access to the center differential without removing the mount and disturbing the motor.

Source: Grid RC [gridrc.com]

December 5, 2010

2011 Arena Offroad Meeting – Announcement

The organisers of the 2011 Arena Offroad meeting in Italy were in touch to announce the next running of the popular indoor event. Back after a break this year to make way for the Worlds in Thailand, it will take place from the 13th to the 16th of October at the Cowboys guest ranch in Voghera close to Milan. The event will once more play host to 1/8th gas buggy and gas truggy along with brushless buggy classes along with the Race of Champions on Saturday night with top drivers from around Europe expected to take part. Expect more details in the coming months.

View our report from the 2009 event here.

December 5, 2010

Schumacher Winter Beanie

Perfect for the current cold spell making its way across Europe, Schumacher have released this beanie hat to keep the important bit between your ears warm. Two tone black and tan made from good quality knitted material, it features the Schumacher logo. One size fits all.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

December 5, 2010

Arrowmax MRX-5 radio plate mount

New from Arrowmax for the Mugen MRX-5 is this radio plate mount. CNC machined from 7075 T6 aluminium, it replaces the standard composite version for increased stiffness and strength.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]

December 5, 2010

Vampire Racing 60C 6200mAh LiPo

Based on Vampire Racing’s popular 40C LiPo series they have developed a new 60C cell for consistent, start to finish ballistic performance. They also upped the capacity to 6200mAh so you don’t go thirsty in those long mains. Available now.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]

December 4, 2010

Cavalieri fastest on Day 1 of Spektrum Challenge

Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, Trackside Hobbies plays host this weekend to the Spektrum Off-Road Challenge. Traveling from sunny Southern California to represent Team Associated is 1:10 electric ace, Ryan Cavalieri. Having ran exclusively 1:8 Buggy for the past few months, culminating with his “A” main finish at the 1:8 World Championship, Cavalieri pulled his Factory Team B4.1 and B44.1 off the shelf and laid down the fastest qualifying time in the first round of qualifying in 2wd and 4wd Modified. Not to be left out, Reedy’s very own Sean Cochran took his Factory Team SC10 to the top spot in the ultra-competitive SCT 17.5 class. With three more qualifiers on Saturday and the main events on Sunday, Cavalieri is off to a good start at what has become one of the largest indoor events in the country with 300+ entries

Source: Associated [rc10.com]