Much More continue to release new LiPo packs with the introduction of the new Impact 5600mAh pack. This 35C high quality 14.8V battery features a hard case for impact protection and is suitable for in electric powered 1/8th scale off road and on road cars.
Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]
Japanese company Tresrey have released their new Gainabull shell for the Durango DEX410. The new body follows the same trend as in 1/8th gas by sporting a forward mounted cockpit, which allows better flow of air to the rear wing for improved downforce. Designed with plenty of space around the electronics for cooling, together with air intakes, it can be easily mounted through use of body clip or velcro. Available now.
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A summary of other news items from around the internet in our Red RC News Round-up:
> Videos from the 1/8th on road Euros warmup – Link [.youtube.com]
> Hartson Dominates Rd1 of the 2010 JBRL Series – Link [jconcepts.net]
> John Ermen reports on Dutch NK Rd1 – Link [serpent.com]
> Report on Rd5 of Arizona Championship series- Link [losi.com]
> Frank Rocha wins Midwest Race 1 – Link [serpent.com]
> Brett Kingsbury TQ’s and Wins with JConcepts – Link [jconcepts.net]
> Losi report on Rd1 of the JBRL Electric series – Link [losi.com]
> Sabrina Lechner reports on the Serpent Italy tour in Fiorano – Link [serpent.com]
> JConcepts video from the 2010 Cactus Classic – Link [jconcepts.net]
JConcepts have released this short course vehicle stand and parts container made from clear heavy-duty polycarbonate. Utilizing a doubled ended extended height design, the new vehicle stand has plenty of footing for all sorts of chassis layouts and designs. For the ultimate in versatility the new stand can also be quickly disassembled and assembled and used for storage of all the miscellaneous R/C equipment found in the pits at the end of the day.
Matrix racing tires have announced that Raimondo Gilletti will join their already impressive team for the 2010 season. The Italian factory Team Magic/Novarossi driver will use Matrix tires in all of this year’s Italian National championship rounds as well as during the 1/10th 200mm World Championships that take place this summer in the USA. Raimondo’s 2010 campaign is also supported by Savox and Dynamic Fuel.
Source: Matrix Tires [matrixtires.it]
There are a couple of question marks when the first round of the Nitro West Masters is held on the Easter weekend at Oberhausen: Who has changed chassis? Who is racing which engine? Who is already well prepared after the long winter? How are the new balance of power in the 1/8 and 1/10 nitro on road classes? The season opener on the 3rd and 4th of April at the old-established race track of the MRC Alstaden Oberhausen in Western Germany will for sure shed light but many drivers will put their cards on the table probably not before the races for the Western German Championships. Nevertheless, the Easter weekend offers a good opportunity to zero in on qualifying for the Nationals.
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Horizon Hobby have announced that former European Champion and multiple Spanish National Champion Robert Batlle has chosen to use Spektrum DX3R radio, receivers and servos in his RC8 buggy. Robert had the following to say about the deal:
I’m excited to race with Spektrum, they are the first factory selling 2.4 system, I think this is the future so my team has decided to start working hard with them. The radio is really lighter and servos are perfect so I cannot want anything else. I hope achieve good results this year and I hope to help Spektrum in all we can.
Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.co.uk]
SMI Motorsport will offer its Orcan tires for the 1/10 scale nitro on road class with a new rim. In comparison to the old wheel the new rim differs not only visually by a so-called Dish design but more than that with an optimised performance. The closed Dish design offers better aerodynamics and together with the lightweight version, a noticeably better turn-in, apart from the weight advantage. The new rims have been tested by the experienced SMI/Orcan team led by European Champion Dirk Wischnewski. “The driveability at the same shore level has raised generally and specially in fast corners”, says Xray factory driver Wischnewski. SMI offers the new Orcan tyres which come in handy and waste reducing, re sealable bags, in ‘super soft’ and ‘soft’ for front wheels and ‘soft’ and ‘medium’ for rear wheels.
Source: SMI Motorsport [smi-motorsprt.de]
