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January 15, 2010

Scott Hughes appointed Global sales manager at Axial Racing

Following his unexpected departure from Pro-Line earlier this week, Scott Hughes has been confirmed as the new Global sales manager at Axial Racing. In his new position, Hughes will be responsible for national and international sales accounts. “We are pleased to welcome Scott Hughes to the Axial family”, says C.E.O Jeff Johns. “His extensive experience within the R/C industry on and off the track is an excellent match. We know that he’ll be a major asset, especially with what Axial has planned for 2010 and beyond”. Scott Hughes released the following statement:

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January 15, 2010

HPI Racing 2.4GHz Baja & High torque servo

Lots of new items from HPI Racing who have released new 2.4GHz versions of their Baja 5B and 5T. The latest version of the Baja 5B 2.0 gives you a 2.4GHz radio system, more speed, better acceleration, improved handling and three fantastic new looks. The grey-anodized look of the Baja 5T truck comes to the buggy, with all of the main aluminium parts now anodized a cool, sleek gunmetal color, while the body is now available in three fantastic new designs: bright red, cool blue and subdued gray. The Baja 5T remains the same but with the 2.4GHz radio system it makes running your truck safer and more enjoyable than ever. No need to worry about radio conflicts, crystals, or radio interference, this Baja is equipped with the latest spread spectrum radio technology that delivers worry-free driving. HPI have also released a new high torque SF-50 Servo that is a direct replacement for the SF-5 servo found on HPI trucks and buggies. High torque and a tough metal output gear give it the strength needed for applications like the steering of the Savage XL, Savage Flux, and Vorza Flux. If you’re looking for more torque, the SF-50 is an easy bolt-in upgrade for the HPI SF-1, SF-10, SF-2, SF-20 servos. New for the Ve8 is this one piece alumininum motor/diff mount which strengthens and simplifies your chassis layout. This part also helps support the center diff and the motor mount to ensure constant and positive gear mesh. Finally for the HB D8 and D8T, these new 1.1mm clutch springs are slightly stiffer than the stock, silver clutch spring with the extra tension on the clutch springs allowing the engine to rev higher before engaging the clutch.

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January 15, 2010

HPI Blitz with ATTK-10 body

HPI’s Blitz Short-Course trucks are now available with ATTK-10 bodies, splashed with ‘Art Series’ paint and graphics. Edgy artwork that gives the Blitz the ‘2K10’ look, there’s a sinister black/grey version and a crisp black/white version (above) as well, check the end panel of the new Art Series box to see which is inside. Under the body lurks the popular Blitz chassis which is pre-built, ready-to-run goodness that has taken the Short-Course truck segment to new heights.

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January 15, 2010

Racing Experience Glow Starter & plug wrench

The Racing Experience have introduced two new tools for gas racers including this lightweight glow starter. Using the latest in battery technology, it is smaller, lighter and looks better than other glow starters and its rugged design ensures it will handle the tough environment of the pitlane for a long time. Complimenting the glow starter, the new team plug wrench is made with the strongest steel and has a dedicated 8mm wrench socket, a 10mm one and a 5mm hex wrench.

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January 15, 2010

Nitromania X 2010 video

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The people behind the Nitromania X event, that took place last weekend in Belgium, have finished editing this short video which captures the action and atmosphere from this well attended event. The race eventually saw young Swedish Kyosho star David Ronnefalk take the win in the gas buggy class, while Adam Drake won the brushless class with his Losi.

January 15, 2010

US On Road Champs presented by Novak

As the ringing in of the New Year brings hopes of great things for the coming year, it also means that it is time for the annual event held at Trackside Hobbies in Milwaukee Wisconsin called the United States On Road Championships more commonly know as the Novak Race. For 15 years Novak Electronics has been the title sponsor of this annual event and it continues to draw some of the best drivers in the country.

Continue reading the full report here

January 15, 2010

Nicholas Lee wins ECG Super Series Rd3

Bright and sunny weather welcomed almost 50 drivers to the first race of the year 2010 being held at RaceCraft Infinity Singapore, which saw 2 classes run, Mod and Super Stock. Series point leader, Khamil Hyder from Hobbylink driving his Xray T3 powered by Acorn Racing’s 4900mAh 34C 2S1P 7.4V Carbon Edition Prototype, managed to clinch the TQ spot and win the finals after just 2 rounds of A Main finals from fellow racers Desmond Tan (Xray) and Joe Hwee (Hot Bodies) who finished 2nd and 3rd respectively. Despite some bad luck and transponder problems during the qualifiers, Acorn Racing’s Allister Lim stormed his Hot Bodies through the grid from 8th position to win both rounds of the B Main Super Stock Class, his pace was obviously a class of it’s own.

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January 15, 2010

Durango DEX210 2wd buggy prototype

Durango have taken the covers of their new 2wd prototype buggy, the DEX210, which will be raced at the “Petit” event in Kent this weekend. The thinking behind the DEX210 is to be the first car where mid & rear motor mounting is possible from the same car, ensuring Durango owners can be have the ideal layout whatever the track. Private testing has already been carried out with various gearbox configurations & motor locations, but as always Durango like to test properly before finalising the design so off to the Petit race Gerd goes with his hand made car.

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