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December 16, 2009

Alexander Hagberg dominates Swedish Lucia Race

Xray team driver Alexander Hagberg has won the annual Lucia Race in Borås, Sweden for the third consecutive time. Winning all qualifiers and finals as well as setting the quickest lap time, it was Hagberg who set the pace throughout the day followed by Xray teammate Niclas Nilsson, with Corally driver Daniel Carlsson rounding out the podium. In the stock class it was Joakim Taxén from Gothenburg, also driving an Xray, who made full use of his TQ, converting it into a win in front of Håkan Nilsson and Morgan Karlsson.

Click here for the final standings

December 16, 2009

Andy Báez double National Champion in PR

The NOS Puerto Rico championship series come to the end last month and awards were presented at the Winter Cup last Saturday. After 10 races Andy Báez was able to have 6 TQs in the 10 races in the 1/10 sedan class and 5 in 1/8th scale. This gave him a 5 points advantage in the 1/10 class and 17 in the 1/8 at the end of the year, showing he is back to back one of the best drivers in the Island. Mike Swauger was in Puerto Rico to celebrate the victory with his team drivers.

Click here for the final championship standings

December 16, 2009

Much More Shock shaft tool

Following on from the release of the shock maintenance tool by Much More earlier in the week, comes this similar shock shaft tool. Sporting the same streamlined design for easy handling as the previous tool, this hard anodised black tool allows for safe and easy maintenance of the shock by clamping the shock shaft without scoring the surface. Suitable for use with 1/10 up to 1/8 big bore shocks.

Click here to see the tool in action

December 16, 2009

KM Racing Pitman Sport

KM Racing have released a sport version of their handy Pitman, pit lane tool box. Similar to their original, it uses FRP plate in place of carbon fibre which is still lightweight but helps reduce the cost. Able to carry a fuel gun and a range of necessary tools, it folds down nice and compact for easy transport. Available in red, blue and gun metal colours.

Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]

December 16, 2009

Dynamite Ready-Start DM Starter box

Dynamite’s new Ready-Start DM Starter box provides an easy and affordable method of starting most popular nitro vehicles. Powered by dual 775 motors its strong enough to start even the most stubborn nitro engines and comes with adjustable chassis brackets and a high-impact rubber starting wheel that offers long life and a high-grip surface. Powered by 2 sub C 6-cell packs or a 12V gel cell it keeps itself cool by utilizing built-in cooling fans that are attached to each motor.

Source: Dynamite [dynamiterc.com]

December 15, 2009

Maifield & Mitch win at JConcepts Clash

The 3rd annual JConcepts Clash kicked off at Lake Park in Lutz, Florida last weekend and JConcepts report that the competition was hot and heavy as drivers from all over came to the hottest off-road event in Florida. The event started off very slowly with consistent rain on Thursday, severely limiting the practice on the quick and technical track layout. As Friday came, the rains and weather disappeared but the conditions were still rather damp and the usually high bite surface was now a slick groove. Friday morning, drivers were eager to practice and attacked the track trying to find the hottest driving lines and setups.

Continue reading the report here

December 15, 2009

Team Magic M8ER RTR Concept car

Taiwanese company Team Magic have released some details on their upcoming M8ER RTR ‘Concept car’. Based on the company’s M8 off road chassis, it will essentially be a brushless powered 1/8th scale buggy and I wouldn’t read anything into the image. Further details as they become available.

Source: Team Magic [teammagic.com.tw]

December 15, 2009

Kyosho V-One RRR Shimo Edition

Shown for the first time during the Tokyo hobby Show a few months ago, Kyosho have released full details on the new V-One RRR Shim Edition. This special version features many not yet released option parts and the whole car is finished off in Shimo’s signature silver color. Heading the list of upgrades is the new smaller diameter clutch unit as well as the new ‘Velvet coated’ V-One shocks for smoother shock action as well as other nice touches like the different belt tensioner, ventilated brake disk, new 3mm carbon shock tower and hard coated pillow balls for better durability.

Check out the full list of new features here