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June 20, 2010

2010 BeNeLux championships – Announcement

Model Race Genk vzw. in Belgium have been in touch to tell everyone about the BeNeLux championships which will be organized on their new track in Genk from the 24th to the 25th of July. This race is driven in 2 classes, 1/8th and 1/10th 200mm, following EFRA rules for the technical specifications and the race organization. The all new 287 meter long track is built to an internationals spec and so features all the facilities you should expect from such a venue. Entry is now open and you can find out more information here.

June 20, 2010

Xray News Round-up

Here we have this weeks round up of product releases and race reports from our site sponsors Xray. Our summary includes everything published by the Slovakian manufacturer on their own website in the past week, so if you didn’t find the time to visit, be sure to read on. This weeks round up includes the following stories.

– New Composite Air Filter Cover
– XB808 Wins 2010 Wellington Champs R3 in New Zealand
– NT1 Wins YDP Challenge Trophy & MNC R4
– NT1 Wins 2010 1/10 Nitro US On-Road Nationals
– XB808 Dominates Portuguese South Regional Championship R3
– T2‘009 Wins Stock & T3 Double Podium Finish at Victorian State Titles
– XB808 Wins Swiss Championship R2
– XB808 Wins Danish Nationals – R2
– NT1 TQ and 3rd at Nordic Championship

Click here to view the round-up

June 19, 2010

Vampire Racing range of tools

The new Vampire Racing tools are designed to the highest possible standards, with high quality knurled black anodised aluminium handles. The heat treated tool tips are hard-wearing and easy on even smallest hexes and are available to fit the popular hex sizes 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm and 3.0mm as well as 5.5mm and 7.0mm nuts. Tips are available separately should you ever need a replacement or want to upgrade your existing tools.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]

June 19, 2010

enRoute Berg 2.2 Nano Tracer competition crawler

Brand new from enRoute comes the Berg 2.2 Nano Tracer competition crawler. Featuring a new lightweight carbon dual frame chassis and new “Nano” gear box design for high rotation brushless motor, the axle parts are same of Berg 2.2 V2 axles and Berg 2.2 Tracer chassis kit. The kit includes the new Berg 2.2 Nano axles, upper and lower carbon chassis frame, clear body plate shell, however the wheels and tires are sold separately.

Source: Racing Art [rac.cc]

June 19, 2010

Pro-Line Desert Rat for SCRT-10 & SC10

For the Jammin SCRT-10 and AE SC10, Pro Line have you covered with the all new Desert Rat 2.0. Finally a dedicated body designed to maximize performance and style to keep your SC looking good. Featuring bold off-road Short Course (SC) styling, it has been made made with Crystal Clear Genuine GE Lexan and comes supplied with a detail decal sheet and window mask.

View more images of the shell here

June 18, 2010

Team C Short Course TS2 truck

Further to our post earlier in the week about the SXSC10, Hong Kong based Team C have announced that they will be releasing this same car under the name of ‘Short Course TS2’. Made to ROAR specifications, it features a large battery tray, full ball bearings throughout, adjustable turnbuckles, aluminium shock absorbers, 12mm hex hubs, a realistic front/rear bumper and a short course style lexan body, which we saw in the original post. We are told it should be ready for release in 2 weeks time.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]

June 18, 2010

HPI range of Plazma LiPo packs

HPI’s new range of Plazma Lithium-polymer batteries are designed to be the ideal match for HPI electric cars and trucks that require a long-lasting battery pack featuring reliable LiPo technology. These battery packs are more than 30% lighter than conventional NiMh batteries, yet deliver incredible power and long run times. A race-legal sealed plastic case protects the batteries from crash damage and every pack comes with a balancing plug to keep the cells matched, and giant silicone wires with Deans plugs for maximum power and minimum plug loss. Available in an 11.1V 3800mAh version, which is a perfect fit for the Savage Flux HP, while the 7.4V rectangular case 5300mAh and the rounded 4000mAh packs are great for a whole host of other electric powered cars from TC to buggy.

Click here to see the other packs

June 18, 2010

HPI Racing Blitz T-shirts

HPI have released these official Blitz T-shirts, which are made from 100% cotton and feature a vertical ‘Blitz’ logo centered on the front. There is also a grey HPI Racing logo located on the lower front of the shirt, while the back of the shirt has a small white www.hpiracing.com logo printed high above the shoulder blades. Available in S, M, L, XL, XXL and XXXL sizes.

Click here to view the back of the tee