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September 3, 2009

Paul Bradby joins Team Nosram

Nosram have signed top UK and international offroad racer Paul Bradby to their international racing team. Paul is one of UK´s leading electric offroad racers for the last couple of years in both 2wd and 4wd class. Paul´s recent international success includes multiple European Championship A-mains with vice-European Champion title in 2wd last year in Italy as well as finishing in the A-main in the 4wd class at IFMAR Electric Offroad World Championship last year in Japan. Paul made his debut with Nosram at last month’s European Championship in Bilbao, Spain where he made the prestigious A-main in the 4wd class and finished in 6th place. This is what Paul had to say about the switch:

I’m really pleased to be joining Nosram. I know they have a good history of success and hope to add to that in the future. I’ve been really impressed with the performance of the Pure motors and Pearl Speed Controls. They’re extremely tuneable which helps ensure you can find the perfect setting for any track condition.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]

September 2, 2009

Lars Hoppe wins German North Regional Rd2

Last weekend saw the 2nd round of the North German Qualifier for the 2010 season take place in Eckernförde. After having a lot of bad luck in previous races this time Shepherd racer Lars Hoppe was luckier and he secured himself the pole-position for the 30-minutes final on Sunday afternoon. The start of the final saw Lars defend his first place and could pull away in the first minutes. His Novarossi powered Velox ran very consistent and in the end he took the victory with an imressive 7 lap gap on the second placed Marcel Henriksen. The podium was completed by Joachim Behnken.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

September 2, 2009

CSO Serpent 966 pulley set

New from CSO is this range of pulleys for the Serpent 966 1/8th scale. Available for all pullies in the car, with the exception of the rear axle pulley, they are hard coated for extra durability and to help reduce dirt build up. Sold in a set of all 5 pieces (above), they are all also available seperately.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

September 2, 2009

Sweep Racing EXP-36E 1/10 tires

Sweep Racing have released their new high traction type EXP-36E 1/10 on road rubber racing tire, which feature superior traction levels compared to the company’s successful Sweep ‘R’ and ‘QTS’ series tires. Using a new rubber compound to gain maximum traction, the diameter is in between the ‘R’ (65.5mm) and the ‘QTS’ (63.5mm), which is 64.5mm to work well on both carpet and asphalt surfaces. These tires, the first in their new EXP series, are designed for best use in track temperatures starting from 33 degrees celcius.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

September 2, 2009

HoBao Hyper Sprint RTR Nitro Stock car

New from Hobao, this 1/8th scale sprint car is based on the 4-wheel drive Hyper 8.5 chassis and has extremely realistic and true to scale features. With the large adjustable wing, you can drift around your favorite dirt or paved oval track. The added bonus of 4WD makes for quick acceleration from corner to corner with complete control and confidence. It is amazing how much more fun oval racing can be when you have to turn right to go left.

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September 2, 2009

KM Racing Flywheel remover & Exhaust spray

KM Racing have released 2 new handy products for gas racers. First up is this handy red anodised flywheel removal tool, that like other versions on the market allows for the safe and easy removal of the flywheel from the engines crankshaft. The other new product from KM is this pipe protector spray that you use to coat your exhaust system and which helps prevent the build up dirt on the pipe to make for easy cleaning.

Click here to see the exhaust spray

September 1, 2009

Groschel & Beck take German Buggy titles

The German National EP buggy Championships were held last weekend for the Modified and Stock classes in Leipzig. The event started on a dusty and loose track, with grip being difficult to extract. After qualifying in the Modified class, it was Benjamin Groschel that had dominated proceedings with his Durango DEX410, taking TQ in three of the five rounds securing pole position with Yokomo driver Joern Neumann in 2nd another Durango, that of Martin Achter in 3rd. In the Stock class it was Durango driver Ebi Beck that took three of the five rounds of qualifying to lock out his pole position for the main event.

Continue reading the report here

September 1, 2009

ABEC35 Engine & Thrust bearings

Ball bearing company ABEC35 have released version 2 of their 7x19x6mm engine bearing. This new type features redefined radial play and inner diameter and each bearing comes with 2 contact rubber shields (1 black & 1 blue) and is greased. Suitable for off road conditions and if using them in on road simply take the blue shield away. Another new product is their thrust bearings (F5-10M 4.8/5.0) for Kyosho push type clutches. Comparing to the previous clutch bearings (F5-10M 5.0/5.2) they have over size balls, 9pcs x 2.0mm, for extended life.

Source: ABEC35 [abec35.com]