JConcepts have announced that two of their most popular bodies now fit the new Kyosho Ultima SC truck. The Dare and Manta bodies have been turning heads at the race track while winning races around the world and now drivers piloting the Ultima SC can enjoy the same benefits, with the added luxury of these additional styling options.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Electronic Dreams, distributor of Team Magic in Italy, have made it official that they have renewed their collaboration with Dario Balestri, despite rumors in previous months that former European Champion was set to change brands. He will use the new Team Magic G4RS this year and will be competing at this year’s World Championship in Houston, Texas as well as trying to take back his European Championship title having come so close last year to making it 3 in a row.
Source: Electronic Dreams [electronicdreams.it]
The organisers of the F1RCGP series were in touch to inform us that Waigo Hobby in Hong Kong will be organising qualifying races to take part in the 10th round of the F1RCGP Championships which will be held in Hong Kong in November this year. The qualifying series will have 8 rounds held in different tracks across Hong Kong with the 1st round kicking off this weekend, the 14th of March. The winner of each race will get 100pts, 2nd 98pts, 3rd 97pts with 2pts for TQ. At the end of the 8 rounds the top 30 drivers will be qualified to race in the F1GP class when the F1RCGP stops off in Hong Kong later this year.
More information (only in Cantonese) can be found here.
CS Electronic have released their strongest LiPo to date with the introduction of this 5600mAh 50C pack. Made in Korea, they feature the latest materials and the cells have been matched for the best performance. Mounted in a high quality black plastic hard case the bottom of the pack is totally flat to allow you to position the pack in any position to get the optimal weight balance. Meets all EFRA regulations, but is not homologated for 2010.
Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]
Italian company Motonica have announced that they have renewed their contract with World Championship finalist Robin D’Hondt for 2010. The front running Belgian driver had this to say about the deal:
I had a great year with the P81 and hopefully the next years will be as good or even better. Last year I ended the season with much confidence in the car and team, and with that same feeling I will be standing in Locorotondo next week for the start of the new season.
Source: Motonica [motonica.com]
JConcepts have introduced their new Double Dees V2 tire, which is perfect for a variety of track surfaces. Wear is always the trade off when going to a small pin tire and with the Double Dees V2, these worries are a thing of the past as running qualifiers and main events on the same high performance tire is now possible. The Double Dees design uses unique technology combined with the sticky yellow and blue compound to allow the flexibility necessary to compete on even the most demanding surfaces for an extended period of time. Tires including inserts will be treated to the latest generation in profiled, closed cell, insert design, while unique materials, bright blue color and revolved relief provide extra full support and stability. Double Dees excel on indoor and outdoor hard packed surfaces with either dry or wet conditions.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Hudy have released a new wheel adapter for 1/5 On-road car & 1/6 buggy wheels for their universal tire balancing station. The wheel adapter comes with a CNC-machined aluminium holder and 1-piece super-strong and precise steel rod that rotates in ball-bearings. The hex on the wheel adapter fits precisely into the wheel and a machined tightening nut is included for fast and comfortable wheel tightening. All alloy parts are CNC-machined from premium-quality aluminium with stylish black coating and laser engraving.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Pro-Line are reporting that team driver Ty Tessmann spent some time between the Nitro Challenge and Silver State races to hang out in California with the Pro-Line team. While at the Pro-Line facility, Ty did a bit of tire testing and assisted in the development of a new Bull Dog buggy body which features the cab set more forward than normal (see photo). Initial testing at Revelation Raceway had Ty very happy with the projects performance and we can expect to see the team using this new shell at the Silver State race in Vegas this weekend.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
