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October 22, 2009

Ryan Cavalieri wins big at Nitrocross World Finals

The 2009 NitroCross World Finals was once again held at ‘The Nitro Pit’ in Wittman, Arizona. There would be two heats of 15 drivers for the Invitational Classes. The first heat race consisted of 20 laps and the top 4 drivers in each heat would transfer directly to the A-Main. The Semi’s would be run later in the day for those drivers that didnt transfer and would also be a 20 lap race. The top 3 drivers in each heat would then transfer to the A-Main. At the end of the day was the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) where both heats of the remaining drivers would be put together for a 15 lap race. The Invitational Truggy Main Event would be run first. At the start of the tone, Ryan Cavalieri got a great start and was up to 3rd by the end of the first lap. Cavalieri then began to put in fast lap after lap to catch up to the leaders. At the halfway point in the race, RC was now leading and beginning to put some distance on the rest of the field. Cavalieri crossed the finish line first to take home his first win of the weekend and $5,000.00. The last race of the day was the Invitational Buggy Main Event. Jared Tebo qualified 1st overall with his Team Orion powered Kyosho MP9. After the first lap was complete, it was once again Cavalieri getting a great start and in 2nd place just behind the leader. Cavalieri then took over the lead and a few laps later and drove away from the field. With a few laps to go in the race, RC then put it on cruise control to take the win and another $5,000.00.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

October 22, 2009

MRC Oberhausen 3 Hour race – Announcement

Extraordinary conditions and remarkable scenery will be experienced when the MRC Oberhausen hosts its “3 hour race” for the 1/8 nitro onroad class on Saturday, 7th of November. The race will start at 4pm and will be run under flood lights until the checkered flag drops at 7pm. On the 234 meter track at Oberhausen, the heart of rc racing in Western Germany, there have already been several finals carried out under flood lights which makes for a real intense atmosphere. But it is the first time a long distance team race will take place in the darkness. Up to eleven teams with three drivers and one to three cars can enter the event. Following free practice from 10am to 3pm, the grid positions will be drawn.

More information and details on how to register can be found here.

October 22, 2009

Losi 1/10-scale Ten-T Truggy RTR

The 1/10-scale Ten-T Truggy RTR packs all the innovation and performance of Losi’s groundbreaking 1/8-scale nitro platform into a 1/10-scale truggy. Built to take on any terrain or track, this fierce machine includes a ton of features in a compact, agile design, including a chassis with the engineering characteristics of the 8ight-T. And to give you intense acceleration and top speed, power from the Losi 3.4 performance small-block engine is routed through a 2-shoe clutch and a bulletproof 4-wheel drive system.

View more information and photos here

October 22, 2009

Schumacher iCharger 106B+ & P350 Power Supply

Schumacher have introduced the new ‘I’ charger and Power Supply to their range of electronics. The ‘I’ charger 106B+ is a Synchronous Balance charger/discharger for NiMh/NiCd, Lithium, LiPo, LiFe and Lead Acid (Pb) battery packs. The main feature of the ‘I’ charger is that it is capable of charging at up to 10A making it extremely powerful and versatile. In addition to the charger the P350 power supply is now also available. The Powerful AC adapter is applied for any device with DC in 10-18V. It is designed especially for high power charger and balancer charger applications for RC models.

Click here for the full specifications of both products

October 22, 2009

KO Propo America 3rd Annual Nitro GP

KO Propo America have announced the 3rd Annual Nitro Grand Prix held at Crystal Park Raceway from October 31 to November 1. The event is open to the usual range of gas on road classes, 1/8th Open, 1/8th Sportsman and 1/10th Sedan. There will be trophies for all classes down to the C-main and following qualifying on Saturday there will be raffle prizes handed out. Click here for more information on the event.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.com]

October 22, 2009

JConcepts 1/8th scale Bar Codes

JConcepts have finally released their 1/8th scale Bar Codes. The Bar Code design features an alternating bar design combined with the addition of the Y side bars providing uncompromising support for blue and black groove conditions. Available in yellow, blue and gold compound and with and without inserts the Bar Codes are a specialty tire that when matched to the appropriate track can provide amazing results. Designed for maximum performance when new or used as the design allows even wear all the way down to the tire body. Bar Codes in new condition excel on hard surfaces that have taken rubber with either dry or wet grooved conditions. Worn Bar Codes excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a minimal dust groove has formed.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

October 22, 2009

Team Orion Advantage Race Spec charger

The Team Orion Advantage Race Spec charger is the latest development of electric specialist Oscar Jansen. It features an optimized charging technology for LiPo batteries (1-4 cells), a technology that will show you the real potential of your batteries delivering maximum capacity, voltage and lifespan. The Pro Spec charger also charges and discharges LiFe (1-4 cells), NiMH (1-10 cells) and NiCd (1-10 cells) batteries with up to 10 Amps.

Click here for the full feature list

October 22, 2009

Capricorn RC Competition fuels

Italian company Capricorn RC have introduced their full line up of competition fuels. This high performance fuel is sold in metal drums for safe storage, and is sold in 16% Nitro for 1/10th scale racing, 25% for 1/8th on road, a special 25% mixture for 1/8th off road and they also offer a new 10% mixture for breaking in your engine. Available now.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]