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January 28, 2010

O.S. Engines .21VZ-B V-Spec Limited edition

O.S. Engines have released this limited edition .21VZ-B V-Spec engine that will mark this succesful engine’s final production run with a total run of 300 pieces. The V-Spec LE will utilize the specially modified cooling head from the Speed II World Championship engine, that has been anodized in a very stunning gold and which will feature sixteen machined holes for lighter weight and more efficient cooling. To top it all off, the head will feature custom graphics to signify all four IFMAR World Championships and each engine will be individually numbered. This special run will only be available from U.S. based dealers.

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January 28, 2010

Tamiya TRF blank damper pistons

Tamiya have introduced two new versions of optional blank pistons. One version of piston features 6 dimples allowing you to freely select the number and diameter of the holes and they work with a wide range of shocks. The second, are TRF Aeration damper pistons which features 8 dimples again allowing you to select the number and diameter of the holes and can be used with the buggy aeration oil filled damper set.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

January 28, 2010

Miguel Matias wins Modelcar Cup

RB are reporting that their new team driver, Miguel Matias has won his first race in Portugal, the Modelcar Cup in Dairas, Vale de Cambra, on his debut for his new engine sponsor. Taking the TQ, he would take the victory, despite some radio troubles in the last minutes of the main final. Carlos Durães, one of the new Portuguese young stars, and also RB Team driver, was 2nd and fought to the victory in the last minutes of the race, finishing very close to Matias. New Losi/RB signing Ricardo Monteiro completed the final podium in 3rd.

Source: RB [rbproducts.com]

January 28, 2010

Losi 1/18-scale RTR Mini Highroller

With everything you need included in the box, the 1/18-scale Ready-to-Run Mini Highroller is ready to go when you are. You can run it wherever you want, on or off road, in all its scale-detail glory. Whether pushing the limits of technology or taking on rugged terrain, this is one lifted truck that knows no boundaries. The vehicle comes fully assembled with all of the electronics installed, and includes the vehicle battery and charger as well as batteries for the included transmitter.

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January 28, 2010

Shepherd Velox V8 2010

Shepherd have announced the release of the Velox V8 2010. The makor change is that the 2009 pulley set will replace the standard pulleys in the kit. Due to the improved teeth design the pulleys reduced the drag significantly, while small holes in the washers release the dirt and keep the pulleys clean for a long time. The small 16T pulley was replaced by an 18T pulley and the 24T pulley on the one-way axle was replaced by a 27T pulley. This results in less friction and a much longer lifetime for the new front belt. The new lightweight design of the pulleys guarentees an extremly good true running and reduces virbations to a minimum.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

January 28, 2010

Swauger & Ishitani win big at Novarossi Challenge Rd1

This past weekend race 1 of the Novarossi Challenge Series was held at Crystal Park Raceway in southern California. The big winners were Mike Swauger in the Expert 1/8th class, Darin Ishitani in the Expert Sedan class and Ryan Alfonso in the Sprtsman 1/8th class. It was the first large event that the newly EFRA & ROAR approved Protoform R5-N sedan body was used in competition. Mike Swauger handily TQ’ed using the R5-N and when qualifying was over there were 8 A-main drivers using the body as well. Mike Swauger succumbed to motor problems and was not able to start the A-Main. Mugen teammate Darin Ishitani got he big “Win”.

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January 28, 2010

Elliot Harper confirmed at World Champion TRF team

Tamiya Racing Factory have officially announced that 16 year old British racer Elliott Harper has joined their team for the 2010 season. The World and European Championship finalist will compete in the UK Nationals, the European Championships in Finland and France and the Worlds in Germany, along with many other races with the new Tamiya TRF416X. Having already competed at some regional races in the UK with his new Tamiya, Elliot will make his international debut this weekend at ETS round 3 in Hrotovice, Czech Republic. Elliott had the following to say about his new deal:

I am really looking forward to the 2010 season and running the Tamiya TRF416X. Racing with Tamiya is an exciting opportunity and I feel very fortunate to be part of this established team. I am looking forward to working closely with some of the best known racers in the World and working together to gain some great results for Tamiya. This is a fantastic learning and developing opportunity for me. I have already run the package for some races now and its very, very good! I am really looking forward to the coming races and especially the ETS race this weekend. It will be great fun. I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Xray, Juraj, Mario, Martin and the rest of the team for the last two seasons as they have provided me with lots of support and encouragement.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

January 28, 2010

Dennis Fadtke dominates Polish Nats Rd3

The 3rd round of the Polish Touring car Nationals took place last weekend in Tarnow and attracted more than 100 drivers, despite the -24 degree temperatures outside. Inside it was a more acceptable 18 degrees and qualifying would go the way of Dennis Fadtke in both the modified and stock classes. In the mod finals, Fadtke would go on to win ahead of Morris Indovino in 2nd and Paweł Żelazo 3rd, and would do the double by taking the stock win in front of Blazej Orlowski and Maciek Brzozowski.

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