October 30, 2009

LRP Vector X12 Stock Spec motor

LRP Vector X12 Stock Spec motor

LRP have released the all new Vector X12 Stock Spec motors, developed specially for stock racing. Together with an improved throttle response, higher efficiency and better control this new motor is a clear advancement that promises to bring both more fun and performance to your racing. Also new from LRP is this motor heatsink and fan set that features a completely new kind of configuration allowing a flexibility and easy assembly never seen before. With the motor heatsink and included high-speed cooling fan you get the maximum possible cooling, satisfying every application and demand. Also new for their range of motors is this motor bearing replacement tool that includes different and changeable inserts for perfect fit for all brushed and brushless motors. Finally for the S8 BX and TX, is a new brake kit which features machined brake discs and ultra power brake pads, also sold separately and also new for both cars is a 6 piece titanium hinge pin set.

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October 30, 2009

Wayne Joelson is South African Champion

Wayne Joelson is South African Champion

We received word from Wayne Joelson that he is the South African Driver’s Champion for 2009. The combination of Mugen Seiki MRX4X, Novarossi Flash .21 and Matrix Tires ensured Wayne won all three National events of the year in the famous Grand Prix city of East London, the coastal city of Durban & the final race in Johannesburg. Wayne was also victorious at the recent international event, The African Cup, held near the capital city of Pretoria. The 1 hour final is the longest and most grueling race in Africa, a race Wayne also won in 2007 & 2008. To complete a great year Wayne also represented South Africa at the IFMAR World Championship held in Lostallo, Switzerland. A 6th place position in the Quarter Finals resulted in 32nd place overall.


October 30, 2009

Hiro Seiko range of Greases

Hiro Seiko range of Greases

Hiro Seiko have released a range of greases for on-road & off-road cars as well as servos. Each tube contains 10 grams of grease which has been carefully selected by suppliers in Germany and Japan. The selection, which is usable over a wide temperature ranges from low to high, includes metal gear grease, plastic gear grease, multi silicone grease, metal mechanism grease and differential paste, which should be enough to cover almost all moving parts in your car.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]


October 30, 2009

Xceed RC Curved & Straight lexan scissors

Xceed RC Curved & Straight lexan scissors

Xceed RC have released a pair of lexan scissors, in both straight and curved configurations. This high quality, stainless steel scissor is perfect for cutting out polycarbonate/lexan bodies for rc cars. Combined with an ergonomically shaped handle made of strong nylon, the blades are engraved with the Xceed logo and they come packed in pouch for protection.

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October 29, 2009

Guinness Certifies Nic Case’s Speed Record

Guinness Certifies Nic Case’s Speed Record

Nic and his extended Schumacher Mi3.5 Streamliner took their place in the Guinness book of Records with his record breaking run (260.32 km/h) at the ISC Speed Run event in Rockingham NC last fall. This official certification comes just weeks before Nic and his extended Schumacher Mi3.5 will campaign again at the ISC’s Ultimate Speed Run at the Auto Club Dragway in Fontana CA. The Schumacher speed team will also feature Jerome Head with his Mi3.5 Race, and Shawn Palmer with his Mi3.5 Race and Mi4 entries.

Nic is very precise and complete in his preparation efforts, and his energy along with an encyclopedia of publicly shared speed running information has the Schumacher team running with a high level of excited anticipation for this event. And at the speeds we’re shooting for, the quality, precision and consistency of our Schumacher cars give us a huge competitive edge. – Schumacher USA Sales Manager Shawn Palmer

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


October 29, 2009

Ryan Maifield cleans up at 2009 SIGP

Ryan Maifield cleans up at 2009 SIGP

Competiton Hobbies in Tucson, Arizona considered one of the best facilities for R/C in the World, held the annual Southwest Indoor Grand Prix over the weekend of October 24-25. JConcepts driver Ryan Maifield utilizing the JConcepts orange Bar Codes in his Associated chassis’ TQ’d and won both the 2wd modified and 4wd modified classes in convincing fashion.

Source: JConcepts [jconceptsracing.net]


October 29, 2009

Serpent Decals & Information on Future releases

Serpent Decals & Information on Future releases

Serpent have introduced 2 new types of promotional vinyl decal to show your brand allegiance. Both feature the same design but one is smaller (20x12cm) and is sold in a pair, while the other is larger (40x25cm) with both perfect for pit boxes, cases and other things you bring to the track. More importantly Serpent have also announced that they will release the first details of their new Billy Easton designed 1/8th scale buggy in the next 2 weeks as well as information concerning a new brushless powered 966 and the link version of the S120, which was used to win the first round of the European Pan series in Germany. We will of course bring you all the details as we get them.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


October 29, 2009

Czech Grand Prix – Entry still open

Czech Grand Prix - Announcement

International touring car racer Michal Bok, who is one of the organisers of the Czech GP that takes place from the 6th to the 8th of November, has been in contact to let us know that entries for this race are still open. Having already attracted racers from all over the region as well as further afield, with multiple European Championship finalist Steen Graversen from Denmark set to make his Tamiya debut at this race, you too can still take part. In view of the fact that the third round of the Euro Touring Series will take place at the same venue in late January they have adjusted the rules in a such way that this event could also become a warm-up for the ETS race and consequently they are going to use Xenon Max 32 tyres for all classes and Speed Passion Competition 3.0 13,5T motors for the Pro Stock class.

For more information about the Czech GP, and how to enter, visit the event site here.


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