Xray couldn’t really have asked for more today as their new T3 topped the practice times sheet for the opening round of the 2009/10 Xenon Racing Euro Touring Series in both Modified and Pro Stock. In the final session of the day Alexander Hagberg and Matthias Lang posted the fastest runs of the day in their respective classes.
View the full event coverage on the ETS site here.
Xray’s new T3 chassis is setting the early pace here in Kastellaun at the opening round of the Xenon Racing Euro Touring Series with the new car holding the Top 4 placings after 3 of the 5 practice runs. Over 5-minutes it is Alexander Hagberg who posted the fastest run putting with 25 laps in 5:08.422. In terms of lap times it is again Xray on top with lead factory driver Teemu Leino producing a best time of 11.751 with the next best time coming from fellow countryman Juho Levanen at the controls of his Associated TC5.
View the full event coverage on the ETS site here.
Artec Racing have released a new set of body stiffeners for use on all 1/8 scale bodies. The set includes the trim strip, 4 stiffeners as well as fasteners and 2-sided tape and along with the Artec MK-001 body shell, the set is now also ready for shipping. Artec have already had some good results and tests with the MK-001, with many people successfully using the shell including World Championship finalist Robin D’hondt, Sabrina Lechner, Ilia Van Gastel, Adrien Bertin and Steven Cuypers. Artec are also looking for interested parties who wish to distribute or sell their products.
Source: Artec Racing [artec-racing.com]
Team Epic have released 2 new 20C Monster LiPo Trak packs in 5300mAh and 2700mAh. Designed for Traxxas truck owners, with an affordable price for racer and basher alike they are hard cased and supplied with balancing plug and have thick amp carrying lead wires ended with a real Traxxas plug, for easy plug and play.
Click here to see the 2700mAh pack
We were sent us a sneak peek photo of the latest project in the works at Protoform, the R5-N Sedan body. This new 200mm body is expected to have some design features never before seen on a lexan sedan body. We believe it is scheduled to be released in a few weeks.
Much More have released their new 1500mAh 6.6V 15C LiFE battery 1500mAh. Do to its voltage this hump size receiver pack can be used without a regulator and fits perfectly in most 1/8th scale cars that can handle this configuration of pack. Supplied with the commonly used Futaba/JR 2pin connector with XH2.5 balancing plug. LiFE has no memory effects, can be charged days or weeks in advance of use and does not require complete discharging before charge.
Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]
Capricorn are proud to announce that they have teamed up with international driver Chris Tosolini. Both parties are looking forward to working together, with Chris in charge of the final development of the 1/10th scale 200mm car and other Capricorn products.
We know he will be able to push the products to the limit so we believe joining with him will make our already great products that much better for the public.
Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]
Following on from the news earlier in the week in which Mike Truhe was spotted running a new black headed motor in recent testing, Losi have announced the release of the Truhe Edition 21 ceramic buggy engine. Designed by renowned engine expert Adrien Bertin with feedback from Losi driver Mike Truhe, the Team Orion CRF .21 Mike Truhe Edition motor delivers the ultimate combination of speed, torque and fuel economy. This high-performance competition-level engine for 1/8-scale buggies and truggies features a patented CRF crankshaft, a 5-port ABC piston and cylinder, a custom-machined and lightened cylinder head, an aluminum twin-needle, a slide-valve carburetor with replaceable venturi inserts and an aerospace-quality ceramic rear bearing.
Click here for the specifications
