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November 18, 2009

Nosram Pure Evo SpecRacing motor

The all new Pure Evo SpecRacing motor from Nosram claims to be the new benchmark for stock racing worldwide. Based on years of experience and racing success, Nosram has designed a spec racing brushless motor that is based on the World Championship winning Pure Evolution modified platform that combines extreme power with perfect controllability. Together with the new ‘Easy-Tech’ features, these motors are the perfect combination of top class brushless motors and fair racing for controlled stock racing.

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November 18, 2009

Schumacher Racing have a job opening

Schumacher Racing were in contact to tell us that are searching for someone to fill an opening in their engineering department. “We require an engineer with a degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering to help design and develop our innovative, world leading products. You will be required to regularly attend race meetings at weekends, to support our racing team, and use the knowledge gained to help with product testing and development. You will be a key member of a small team and will have a major input into the future direction of Schumacher products.”

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November 18, 2009

Mugen MBX-6/T bearing sets

New from Mugen Seiki, for the European Championship winning MBX-6 buggy and MBX-6T truggy, are these new bearing sets. Sold in two different versions, the first set comprises of 10 pieces of 15x21x4mm for the car’s uprights, while the second bearing set is made of a variety of different bearings for the rest of the car, totaling 24 pieces. Available in late November.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]

November 18, 2009

Capricorn RC range of Silicone oils

Italian company Capricorn RC have introduced their complete new range of silicone oils. Supplied in handy 50ml bottles, with easy squirt tops, the high quality oil is available in viscosity from 450 through to 700 cst and 30,000 through to 300,000 cst.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]

November 18, 2009

CSO Carbon chassis plate for 733

New from CSO RC Racing products in Hong Kong is this carbon chassis plate for the Serpent 733 1/10th scale chassis. This CNC machined plate is made from high quality 3.5mm thick carbon fibre and while looking great, we can’t help but think that this goes away from the principle that it is better to keep the cars heavy parts as low as possible, by making this part so lightweight it would raise the centre of gravity.

Source: CSO [cso.com.hk]

November 18, 2009

Nacho López wins 2009 Triangular trophy

Nacho López has won the first running of the 2009 Triangular trophy, which is run in Valencia, Zaragoza, Madrid. Nacho, who is born in Valencia, won two of the three races held in this year with his Mugen with second place going to Vicente Eres with his Motonica P81 and Joaquín Signes in third place with a Kyosho M3. The final race on the great facilities of the ARCA club in Madrid saw great organization, with all competitors being well taken car of throughout the event.

Source: JPT Racing [jbtrcracing.com]

November 17, 2009

Distribution shake-up for Star Motor Sirio

In the ongoing saga regarding the Sirio brand, we received a notice from from Lavorazioni Meccaniche Srl, owner of the Star Motor – Sirio brand, that they have ended their exclusive distribution agreement with A.M.R.C. Srl, a company setup by Andrea Rossi and Rody Roem among others. LM went on to state that starting immediately all Star Motor – Sirio customers should contact them directly for any of their commercial or technical needs. LM also wanted to “thank A.M.R.C.Srl for their important support for the promotion of their brands made in these months of successful cooperation”.

November 17, 2009

Pro-Line V2 Evo Inserts, Hole Shot 2.0 & more

Beginning this month’s tire releases from Pro-Line is their all new 1:8 V2 Evo Buggy Inserts, that claim to be the lightest closed cell foam available on the market. Perfectly balanced, they require no break in period and remain more consistent in size, shape and density than traditional closed cell foam. Also new is the Hole Shot 2.0 2.2″ Off-Road buggy rear tires, that we showed you a sneak peak of during the weekend. Featuring an updated pin design that lasts longer, small, square-lug technology throughout tire, they sport new outer pins which are angled to resist catching ruts. Next up, the Inside Job tire is renowned as a fantastic performer when the track surface is high bite. M3 compound is soft and made more for outdoor track conditions. Today, Pro-Line offers the Inside Job in their ultra-exclusive MC compound for indoor clay tracks. PL are also now offering their Revolver, Caliber and Hole Shot VTR truck tires in sets that contain no inserts, allowing you to choose the insert that suits you best. Finally, to show your allegiance, there is a new line of t-shirts made from Hanes Beefy-T material, all sporting the P-L logo in various cool designs.

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