Team Durango sent us through some images of their lead designer Gerd Strenge doing some final set-up testing on the new DNX408 prior to a public test this weekend. They also tell us that both Gerd, new 1/8th team driver Hupo Honigl and Adam Skelding have all been bust recently putting the car through its paces. We can expect more details on this new car soon.
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Originally released back in December, Much More have now announced that their sweet looking LED lamp is now available in anodised purple having previously only been available in blue and black. Made from extruded aluminium it uses an array of bright LED lights which results in a light weight (460g) DC powered lamp. It folds up very compact so its easy to transport and when open the light can be adjusted to a wide range of angles while extra fold out feet keep it steady on your table.
Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]
Following the recent win at the Snowbirds by Jason Schreffler with the TOP Racing Photon, Josh Cyrul and Vincent Jackson piloted their Photon’s to victory at the 2010 ROAR Carpet Nationals held last weekend in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Jackson won the 13.5 rubber division staying calm and collected, while enduring some unlucky breaks in the main, to pull out off the victory. Cyrul TQ’d and won the rubber modified division commenting after that his car was excellent and felt great all week.
Source: TOP [topracingusa.com]
Much More continue to release new LiPo packs with the introduction of the new Impact 5600mAh pack. This 35C high quality 14.8V battery features a hard case for impact protection and is suitable for in electric powered 1/8th scale off road and on road cars.
Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]
Japanese company Tresrey have released their new Gainabull shell for the Durango DEX410. The new body follows the same trend as in 1/8th gas by sporting a forward mounted cockpit, which allows better flow of air to the rear wing for improved downforce. Designed with plenty of space around the electronics for cooling, together with air intakes, it can be easily mounted through use of body clip or velcro. Available now.
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A summary of other news items from around the internet in our Red RC News Round-up:
> Videos from the 1/8th on road Euros warmup – Link [.youtube.com]
> Hartson Dominates Rd1 of the 2010 JBRL Series – Link [jconcepts.net]
> John Ermen reports on Dutch NK Rd1 – Link [serpent.com]
> Report on Rd5 of Arizona Championship series- Link [losi.com]
> Frank Rocha wins Midwest Race 1 – Link [serpent.com]
> Brett Kingsbury TQ’s and Wins with JConcepts – Link [jconcepts.net]
> Losi report on Rd1 of the JBRL Electric series – Link [losi.com]
> Sabrina Lechner reports on the Serpent Italy tour in Fiorano – Link [serpent.com]
> JConcepts video from the 2010 Cactus Classic – Link [jconcepts.net]
JConcepts have released this short course vehicle stand and parts container made from clear heavy-duty polycarbonate. Utilizing a doubled ended extended height design, the new vehicle stand has plenty of footing for all sorts of chassis layouts and designs. For the ultimate in versatility the new stand can also be quickly disassembled and assembled and used for storage of all the miscellaneous R/C equipment found in the pits at the end of the day.
Matrix racing tires have announced that Raimondo Gilletti will join their already impressive team for the 2010 season. The Italian factory Team Magic/Novarossi driver will use Matrix tires in all of this year’s Italian National championship rounds as well as during the 1/10th 200mm World Championships that take place this summer in the USA. Raimondo’s 2010 campaign is also supported by Savox and Dynamic Fuel.
Source: Matrix Tires [matrixtires.it]
