March 1, 2010

Boca Bearings Gold, Silver & Bronze standard line

Boca Bearings Gold, Silver & Bronze standard line

The Boca Bearing Company have announced their new Gold Standard, Silver Standard & Bronze Standard line of 5mm x 10mm clutch bell bearings. As RC drivers continue their quest for more speed and better performance, the clutch bell is a constant source of problems due to excessive heat build up, which can result in the bearings failing prematurely. For the expert driver looking for the best performance the ideal solution to the retainer issue is to do away with it altogether. The Gold Standard bearing is the ultimate clutch bell bearing designed with the serious racer in mind and has stainless steel races and shields with a full compliment of ceramic balls. Because Ceramic is impervious to heat there are no issues with the balls expanding as temperatures rise giving this bearing a life expectancy of 5 times that of a standard bearing. For the intermediate driver looking for a more affordable solution with longevity, there is the Silver Standard clutch bearings that come with Stainless Steel races, shields and a full compliment of steel balls. The balls will still expand under extreme heats but the bearing will stand up far longer than average because there is no retainer to break apart. The Bronze Standard line of clutch bell bearings consists of the company’s tried and true Green Seal series that has proven to be far superior to stock bearings and can handle plenty of clutch bell abuse and are perfect for clutch environments where excessive heat is not an issue.

Source: Boca Bearings [bocabearings.com]


March 1, 2010

Hot Bodies new Cyclone prototype

Hot Bodies new Cyclone prototype

As we reported yesterday, Japanese Hot Bodies factory driver Atsushi Hara won the TITC in Bangkok, Thailand. Along with his team mate Andy Moore, the double World Champion was using a prototype version of the new Cyclone touring car chassis and we have these exclusive photos of it. We weren’t given any specifics on the car itself other than it is a prototype and parts are subject to change, but both drivers were said to be very happy with the new car’s performance and with both making the A-main and Hara taking the win, it obviously works pretty well. What we can tell from the images is that it features a new LiPo only chassis plate and that there is a different belt orientation to help bring the motor closer to the car’s centre line. Other changes are the new longer top deck, which while not a single piece from front to back, it goes the entire length between the front and rear main axles, meeting just forward of the motor position and removing the aluminium chassis brace on the right side. There also appears to be new lower front wishbones along with aluminium steering blocks and with the steering servo orientated 90 degrees to standard, there is also a new servo saver system.

Click here for more images of the new car


March 1, 2010

EP Buggy Euros Warmup registration open

EP Buggy Euros Warmup registration open

RMC Wien, the organisers of the European Championships for 2wd and 4wd electric off road that takes place on the 23rd to the 28th of August, in Traiskirchen, Austria have been in touch to tell us that the official event site is now online. Featuring the usual information that participants will need to know in order to compete at this race, they also want to tell everyone that the Euros Warm up race will take place on the new track from the 14th to the 16th of May and that registration is now open with an entry form available on the new site.

Check out the official event site here.


March 1, 2010

V-Dezign dominate CARS Carpet Challenge

V-Dezign dominate CARS Carpet Challenge

With less than a week to go before the EFRA Euros, the V-Dezign team had a final shakedown of their cars at the CARS Carpet Challenge in Chesterfield at the weekend. The meeting was dubbed as ‘The Euros Warmup’ as the same carpet was used as will be utilised at the Euros, all be it at a different venue on a different layout. The V-Dezign team dominated proceedings in the open modified category by securing the top 5 places in both qualifying and the A final! Team boss Vesa Yli also won the stock A final after starting 2nd on the grid. The team now head to the Euro’s full of confidence and will be looking to achieve some good results.

Click here for the modified results


March 1, 2010

Novarossi 2660 & 2084 tune pipes

Novarossi 2660 & 2084 tune pipes

Novarossi have introduced 2 new tuned pipes for the 2010 season, the first of which is the EFRA 2660 which is for the 1:10 Touring category. This new pipe may look similar to the last one, but some internal changes means that on the track this new pipe performs better throughout the rev range. Also new for the 1:8 Off-road category is the EFRA 2084, where the company’s quest for better drivability and lower fuel consumption resulted in this new tuned pipe. Falling into the ‘Super Strong’ range, it is more resistant to the rough world of 1:8 scale Off-road competition. Expect to see both in mid March.

Click here to see the 2084 pipe


March 1, 2010

Acorn Racing seeking team drivers

Acorn Racing seeking team drivers

Acorn Racing is currently looking for both club and International drivers to strengthen their team in USA after confirming Speedworld RC, Mr. Billy Bowerman as their official USA distributor for the year 2010. Given Billy’s experience and devotion in the RC community for over 25 years with a list of accomplishments to promoting Nitro and Electric races, we are sure that this new relationship will be a successful one. If you think you will like to represent Acorn Racing Team USA in EP/GP classes for on-road and off-road racing and contemplating to join and represent the team in the USA be sure to contact ‘enquiries@acorninnovations.asia’ or ‘billy.bowerman@acorninnovations.asia’ along with a detailed R/C racing resume. This will be a 100% contracted sponsorship for National Racers and a partial sponsorship for club drivers. There will also be a program for racers using Acorn Racing Products to win money or discounts vouchers.

Source: Acorn Racing [acornracing.com]


March 1, 2010

Bloomfield & Galvin win CML Winter Series Rd5

Bloomfield & Galvin win CML Winter Series Rd5

CML are reporting on the 5th round of their Winter Series at the Frankley Model Car Club that was well attended with some extra quick laps from those looking to make it home for the cup final. In the Buggy Final it was Darren Bloomfield who emerged victorious, ahead of Matthew Lewis in 2nd and Graham Alsop in 3rd. Darren has been very impressive during previous rounds and has won 3 out of the 4 races he attended. The Truggy Final was won by Liam Galvin with Tom Jordan in 2nd and James Bulivant in 3rd place. This line up reflects the total series rankings so far and it’s looking good for Liam with only one race left.

Click here for the truggy podium


March 1, 2010

J-Tech confirm Andrea Pirani for 2010

J-Tech confirm Andrea Pirani for 2010

Italian company Marchetti Model Service, makers of the J-Tech brand of tires, have announced that top Italian driver Andrea Pirani will continue with their tires for the 2010 season. The former European Championship finalist, who will also continue with other sponsors Mugen, Novarossi and MLC fuel, will be using these tires again at this years Italian Nationals as well as the 1/8th scale European Championships that takes place this year in his home country, in Locorotondo.

Source: F.V.S.S. [fvssrc.com]