More new items for CSO products with the release of new option parts for the Serpent range of cars. For the 1/8th scale 960 and 966, there is a line of 12x18mm aluminium bearing holders, while for the 1/10th scale 733 there is a lightweight 2-speed shaft which has been hard coated for extra durability.
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Italian company Capricorn RC have announced that they have signed 14 year old Sara Bella. Racing 1/8th scale in the F2 class in Italy, the Shepherd/Novarossi race will use Capricorn fuel this year. Very determined and racing in one of the most competitive series in the World, she will continue to compete in the Italian Nationals as well as represent Italy at the 1/8th scale European ‘B’ Championships in Monaco during the summer.
Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]
JConcepts have released a trio of new bodyshells for both Short course and truggy, starting with the new Blitz Truth. Designed specifically for the HPI Blitz, it represents the latest in trends by offering a completely redesigned off-road truck body. The cab, bed and fenders are all areas of focus with one of the highlights of the styling cues including the extra fender clearance to minimize troublesome tire rubbing issues. The new Blitz Manta has also been updated to fit the HPI Blitz, incorporating the latest treatment from JConcepts in grill and headlight design with a racing influenced front bumper, front and rear fender flares, extended cab design with recessed side windows and louvers along the front hood area highlight a number of the front-end styling cues. In addition, JConcepts has included an optional rear spoiler which gives the ability to alter the look and function of the Manta.
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Piero Torregiani has contacted us to announce that he has left ATS tyres, ending his involvement in the company. After years of helping to build the ATS brand he has decided to go and do something new in the area of tire production. Piero will start his own company, bringing together his experience in the production of foam tires as well as some of the people who worked with him in the past to help win many major titles in the past. He wished to express his personal thanks to all the people that he worked with over the past 4 years. We can expect an announcement on his new project in the next few months.
British micro racer Carl Venter has been working in collaboration with Keith at Kamtec models to design the new ‘Goblin’ bodyshell for LRP Shark 1/18 buggies that have been modified with the longer SC chassis. The bodyshell is named after the Goblin shark (known for its sleek and unorthodox shape) and allows for maximum airflow to the electrics. Made out of 1mm top quality lexan the body is strong and sturdy and should stand up to the rigors of racing while protecting your expensive electrics inside. On it’s very first outing at the BRCA micro nationals Mark Stiles took the Goblin to TQ and first place in the A-final and in doing so wrapped up his second consecutive national title in the class.
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Kyosho America have dropped us a mail to say they are hiring and are looking for a strong candidate for the position of Sales Representative for its headquarters based in southern California. If you’re a talented, confident and charismatic individual who knows how to create, maintain, and develop successful sales strategies with the rest of the sales team, thry want you. You will be responsible for building solid customer relationships with their dealers and for sales support.
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JConcepts have released a trio of new bodyshells for both Short course and truggy, starting with the new Blitz Truth. Designed specifically for the HPI Blitz, it represents the latest in trends by offering a completely redesigned off-road truck body. The cab, bed and fenders are all areas of focus with one of the highlights of the styling cues including the extra fender clearance to minimize troublesome tire rubbing issues. The new Blitz Manta has also been updated to fit the HPI Blitz, incorporating the latest treatment from JConcepts in grill and headlight design with a racing influenced front bumper, front and rear fender flares, extended cab design with recessed side windows and louvers along the front hood area highlight a number of the front-end styling cues. In addition, JConcepts has included an optional rear spoiler which gives the ability to alter the look and function of the Manta. Finally for the Associated RC8T-CE there is the Punisher body. Like the previously available versions for other cars, the hood and cab treatment are amongst the lowest in class giving the Punisher top notch performance. The bed area represents the latest offering for 1/8th truck racing featuring a super low profile design for increased engine cooling, air flow and escape.
Click here to see the other bodies and video introduction
T.O.P. Racing have released some new optional parts for their Photon 190mm touring car. Up front there is a new pair of aluminium steering blocks that feature a new steering link position that is specially designed for carpet racing, while the forward position is the same as the original making it great for asphalt racing. There is also a pair of rear aluminium hubs, which like the steering block is anodised red, that adds extra strength to this area compared to the standard plastic part.
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