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August 29, 2009

Copa Kaypira Round 3 report

The third round of the Copa Kaypira took place in Piracicaba, a city in the state of Sao Paulo. Early morning rain fell delaying the start of practice but by 11 AM it had stopped and the track dried up enough to begin practice, however the grip was very low following the wet weather. At 1pm qualifying began and in the RTR category it was João Victor Guimarães that took the top spot, breaking the 15 lap barrier with Daniel Paschoal a lap behind in 2nd, while in 3rd was Rafael. In the 1/10th Pro .12 category the TQ went to Luiz Bullo, while in second was four-time Brazilian champion Flávio Elias with third position going to Thiago Breneli.

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August 29, 2009

MRC Models Race 09 – Announcement

The MRC Models Race 09 is the first international electric buggy race to be held in Russia and takes place at the Pilot track in Moscow. Supported by hobby shop MicroRC.ru, hobby company MRCmodels.com and printing company Cherry Pie, the event will run from the 10th to the 13th of September. The use of LiPo packs is allowed and there is a control tire which will be the JConcepts Double Dee. Entry is open to all and further details can be found by e-mailing the organisers here (e-mail).

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August 29, 2009

VP Pro Xray XB808 Air filter foam

VP Pro have released two new air filter foams for the Xray XB808 in both 2008 and 2009 versions. Made from high quality dense foam and shaped for ultimate high flow, they come with one outer and one inner foam element. Micro density foam helps achieve high performance while providing maximum air filtration for extended engine life even in dirty and dusty conditions. Sold in packs of 10 for the 2008 version and 15 for the 2009 version.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

August 29, 2009

Intellect 5000 & 5400mAh LiPo packs

Team Epic are promoting this two new LiPo battery packs from Intellect. The first is a hard case 1 cell pack for serious 1/12th scale on-road, 1/12th and 1/10th scale oval racing and World GT and is 3.7 volts, 5000mAh, 40C and comes pre-wired with a Deans plug. The second pack from Intellect is perfect for 1/8th scale off-road buggy and is 14.8 volts, 5400mAh and 35C rated. Both packs are approved and legal for ROAR racing.

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August 28, 2009

Pro Tips with Jilles Groskamp – Part 4 & 5

Following on from the first three parts of our new series of videos that offers in-depth tips from pro drivers, comes the 4th and 5th part of this 5 part series with Tamiya Racing Factory team driver and new European Champion Jilles Groskamp. In these final two episode Jilles guides us through the last steps of assembling a complete Tamiya TRF416WE chassis from scratch, as well as showing us how to tweak the car to perfection and we even get to see the final product in action around the MACH track in Heemstede. Expect more Pro Tips videos in the near future.

August 28, 2009

Robitronic Large Transport bag

Manufactured from a combination of high quality materials, Robitronic’s new 1/8 bag becomes the perfect storage for an 1/8th scale buggy, truggy or even an onroader together with accessories like tyres, tools, setup-gauges and a starter box. A telescopic handle and 2 ball raced wheels allow for easy transport, while handles and straps allow for easy handling of the bag, especially when its stored in the trunk of your car. The transport bag’s five drawers are made from corrugated plastic and its coating is especially easy to clean. The outside features handy pockets for manuals, setup-tools, accessories and many other things you’ll want to have quick access to. At the top, there are 20 elastic straps to securely hold your tools and put your screwdrivers and socket wrenches straight. Behind this tool-tray, there’s another generous storage area (500x55x90mm) for additional items.

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August 28, 2009

2009 ROAR Region 4 Championships

Ocoee, Florida and Outtacontrol Raceway played host to the 2009 ROAR Region 4 Championships and JConcepts have the following report. Always an event that brings the best out in every driver within the state of Florida, the ROAR Regional’s displays the best of the best. With early wet weather conditions being a concern, the JConcepts team turned to the trusty combination of Crowbars in the buggy class and Cross Hairs in the 1/8th truck class, all in Soft Blue compound.

Continue reading the report here

August 28, 2009

KM Racing Shock Pliers & Clutch nut tool

More new items from KM Racing who have released some handy new tools. First up are these shock shaft pliers, which help grab the shaft safely and securely without scratching the surface, allowing you to easily mount the plastic ball end. Suitable for various diameter shafts. The 2nd item is a simple to use clutch spring adjustment tool. Red anodised aluminium, it features a knurled oversized head for easy adjustment of the tightest nuts, with 2 pins used to grab the slots on the nut.

Click here to see the clutch nut tool