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January 27, 2010

Factory Team SC10 lightweight ball differential

Team Associated have announced the introduction of the Factory Team ball differential specifically designed for the SC10. Once built, the differential fits directly into the stock SC10 transmission case without any modifications. Racers have long enjoyed the handling benefits that a ball differential offers. For nearly 30 years, competition electric off-road cars have been equipped with them, and for good reason, ball differentials improve handling consistency over bumpy surfaces while increasing cornering capabilities. Each outdrive is machined from hardened steel for exceptional durability, then lightened to reduce rotating mass. The outdrives are also available separately so that current T4 and B4 differentials can be upgraded for use in the SC10.
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January 26, 2010

Jesse Robbers does double at CRCRC MWNC

Having already briefly written about the CRCRC Midwest Nitro Champs, Hot Bodies are reporting that in the electric 1/8 class their team driver Jesse Robbers qualified 2nd with the Ve8 and took the win. Even with electronic problems plaguing him all weekend Jesse was able to hold onto his lead and go on to win the race from Associated team manager Brent Thielke. In nitro buggy qualifying Jesse and Ryan Maifield traded 1st position several times but in the main Jesse was able to drive better average lap times and make less mistakes and so was able to build up a big gap to Maifield in 2nd position.

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January 26, 2010

Xceed 1/8 scale buggy bodies

Xceed have announced that they are selling a new line of buggy shells. Superb Italian design, performance is what counts and these feature great balance for jumping and top-speed. Made from high quality lexan with very detailed lines, they fit the specific car like a glove, sitting very low on the car. Most come in standard 1.0mm or light 0.75mm material and are available for the Losi 8ight, Xray XB808, Mugen MBX-6, Kyosho MP9, Associated RC8, HB D8, Hobao Hyper 9 and HN/OFNA X2. Sold clear with a protective film.

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January 26, 2010

LRP Works team Stopwatch & AA 3000mAh batteries

Some new items from LRP, the German company introducing their Works Team Racing stopwatch. Especially designed for the needs of R/C sport, checking lap times is now dead easy and highly accurate thanks to the Japanese CMOS. Featuring a 500 lap memory, and the ability to display the best, slowest and average lap time, with the included PC software you can always monitor your data through the USB connection. Also new from LRP are these VTEC AA 3000mAh ultra capacity 2 Mignon NiMH battery. The new batteries uses the latest NiMH technology single cell with longest lifetime and highest performance at extremely high voltage. Comes packaged in set of 4 pieces.

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January 26, 2010

Speed Passion GT 2.1 Pro Stock ESC

Specially designed for tight 12th scale applications, the GT 2.1 Pro Stock ESC from Speed Passion is your answer for a small low profile ESC specifically for stock motor racing. The GT 2.1 Pro Stock ESC features the latest top speed and rip enhancing Speed Passion software already preloaded and uses the same USB update capability as the groundbreaking GT 2.0 so you can always have the latest software advances right at your fingertips. Featuring a tough alloy case and low profile heatsink, hard anodized in your choice of shiny blue or serious satin black, the GT 2.1 Pro Stock keeps it’s cool under intense racing loads like no other. Take your stock or spec motor racing to a new level of configuration and performance with the Speed Passion GT 2.1 Pro Stock ESC.

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January 26, 2010

Bickerstaff claims Irish Touring Car Series Rd1

The opening round of the 2010 Irish Touring Car Series took place in Bangor, Northern Ireland, over the weekend where it was defending Champion Alan Bickerstaff who claimed the win. Attracting a healthy entry, the event saw Bickerstaff put his Novak powered Associated TC5 on pole after a determined TQ run in the final qualifier. The opening Leg of the A-Main saw the Team Associated British Championship team driver lead early on followed by the Tamiya’s of Mark Gilliland and Keith Dempsey but 2 minutes in Bickerstaff came undone as he tried to pass a back marker. This handed Gilliland the race lead but with a minute left on the clock he ‘binned it’ allowing Bickerstaff back through to take the win with Dempsey completing the Top 3. In the second leg Bickerstaff had a straight run through to victory as Gilliland and Dempsey fought over second. Having held second for the early part of the race Dempsey could not hold off Gilliland who eventually found a way passed but it was too late for him to mount a challenge for the win meaning the podium was a reflection of the Top 3 starting order. Having started from the back of the grid John Matthews enjoyed one of his best ever performances to finish fourth overall.

Continue reading the report here

January 26, 2010

Thomas Eytard joins Racing Experience

Racing Experience have announced the signing of former European 1/10th 200mm ‘B’ Championship finalist Thomas Eytard. The former RB driver has moved to use Novarossi power and Kronos tyres for the new French season. Racing Experience successfully introduced their Kronos brand tyres during the French Nationals in 2009 and their success in the first year has seen them as a popular choice for 2010.

Source: Racing Experience [racing-experience.fr]

January 26, 2010

Ciccarello to run 966, joins Serpent America sales team

Serpent have announced that ace driver Paul Ciccarello will race the 966 in 1/8 scale from 2010 onwards. The cooperation between the pairing for the 1/12 S120 and future 1/10 scale pan-class has been working out really well, so its really good for them to be able to coop in 1/8 scale as well. Paul has shown in 2009 with his 3rd place at the well attended ROAR Nats, that he is a force to be reckoned with and the coop with Scott Kimbrow, Paolo Morganti, DJ and Jackson will most certainly help to achieve even better results by working together closely. Paul has also joined Serpent America’s sales team for all the product lines of Serpent America including Serpent, Novarossi, Xceed, Matrix and Blitz-Titan. With his long time experience, racing and working at Parma for many years, he is very likely to offer great suppport to all Serpent customers.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]