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January 13, 2009

Morganti takes FORGASS Rd5 win

The 5th round of the FORGASS Florida State series took place last weekend at the tricky Fort Myers track. In qualifying Serpent racer DJ Apolaro showed everyone the fast way around the track bumping his teammate Paolo Morganti from the top spot in the last round with a very fast 25 lap qualifier. The start of the A Final did not go well for the top qualifier, his engine flaming out as the cars were staging for the start meaning he had to start from the pit lane almost a full lap down. Paolo immediately took the lead and began to pull away from most of the field. Meanwhile DJ was on a mission and by the second round of fuel stops had worked himself into 2nd position where he stayed until 2 minutes remaining when he crashed heavily in the chicane, ending his race. This left Paolo unchallenged to the end, coming home ahead of Shepherd racer Scotty Gray in 2nd, while DJ managed to still take 3rd spot, such was his advantage at the time of the crash.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

January 13, 2009

Trinity Cost Oriented Technology

Trinity have introduced a new C.O.T. class which stands for Cost Oriented Technology. Created for racers that just want to show up and race without worrying if they have the latest and greatest technology to be competitive. It is a great new option for tracks and large events that want controlled handout style racing, at an economical price. The C.O.T. Power Package includes a blue hard-cased 3200mah 30C Intellect LiPo pack with a Deans connector (R.O.A.R. legal) and a specially designed 13.5T or 21.5T Pulse brushless motor (R.O.A.R. approved) developed by Trinity, featuring a one-of-a-kind marked shaft and fixed timing adjustments, making tech inspection easy and giving race directors the freedom to set timing rules to fit their racing programs. For the Snowbirds there is a C.O.T. class for oval, and road, with oval using the 21.5 motor and Touring using a 13.5 motor.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

January 13, 2009

Jab Graphix to wrap Lee Martin

Jab Graphix have signed Lee Martin, multi-time National Champion and recent winner of Round 4 of the CML Nitro Winter Champs, for the 2009 season. He will be sporting a full range of ‘Lee Martin’ designed wraps on his racing gear and will also have a complete line of Lee Martin Signature Series products that will be available soon.

Source: Jab Graphix [jabgraphix.com]

January 12, 2009

Fastrax Transmitter Muffs

Fastrax have released two new transmitter muffs, designed to keep the rain and cold weather at bay when on the drivers stand. Ergonomically designed to suit either twin stick or wheel radios they feature a pvc window for viewing, velcro fastening at the base, internal fleece lining and embroidered outward facing Fastrax logo. Perfect for outdoor racing at the north pole.

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January 12, 2009

Xray Column – At the end of the Worlds

Xray Column - At the end of the Worlds

The 25th and 26th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks about the development of their touring car platform as well as their recent trip to Thailand for the on road Worlds.

At the last minute we decided to participate at the 1/12 Worlds which meant we needed to push development and production to the limit. The final pre-production car was tested at our factory tracks as well as at private sessions in Bangkok just before the Worlds. After the final design changes and final tuning of small details, we produced the team kits some of which were shipped directly to the drivers but due the time pressure some of the drivers got their first car at the Worlds.

Read the full column here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 12, 2009

Craft RC KO Esprit III skins

Custom RC design company Craft RC have announced a new addition to their range of transmitter skins with the release of decal kits for the KO Esprit III. Available in a wide range of designs and colours they are made from top quality material that is easy to apply and long lasting.

Source: Craft RC [craftrc.com]

January 12, 2009

Mugen Seiki Large Carrying case

New from Mugen Seiki is this large grey carrying case. Available with either 3 or 4 internal boxes, the case features Mugen branding on all sides with the internals made from a durable and easily cleanable plastic material and is large enough to take all your stuff, easily, to the track.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]

January 11, 2009

Rheinard & Bergfeldt DHI Cup Champions

He’s a two time World Champion, twice European Champion and now he is a two time champion of the race which kicks of each new season of international touring car action – the DHI Cup. Holder of the title in 2006, the Tamiya Racing Factory driver took the win over Top Qualifier Alexander Hagberg with Teemu Leino completing the podium at the 9th edition of the famous Danish race. In Pro Stock it was Tommy Bergfeldt who was the very deserving 2009 DHI Cup Champion. The Hot Bodies driver dominated qualifying to take the TQ honours from where he continued his reign, the only glitch of the perfect weekend being a problem which was outside of his control. A motor problem messing up his Leg 2 race.

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