Pro-line has released the Shift, their latest in body styling and technology, for the Kyosho MP9. The latest body style from Pro-Line gives your MP9 the lowest possible CG while carefully crafted, hard/yet precise body lines are the now generation of body styling. Crisp lines carefully sculpted to hug the interior of the chassis like a glove and all this allows for the smallest cab and side pod design possible.
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The JBRL series is one of the most popular Southern California racing series for some of the World’s top drivers. The Kyosho/Sirio/AKA driver Cody King has waged a season-long battle in the truggy class, staying right at the top of the ranks throughout the season. The A-main and the series championship came right down to the end of the race, where King made the pass for the lead, winning the last round of the series and taking the win for the entire JBRL Series in the class.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
LRP electronic have released the latest tire in their 1/8 competition buggy tire line, the peculiarly named Suicide. Specially developed by the LRP R&D team, this new thread design features small and fines pins, perfect for hard packed high traction tracks or qualifying runs. The VTEC 1/8 tire provides high grip and low wear based on a special compound of high-quality rubber. In addition, the all new tire features pre-cut venting holes resulting in high performance through superior air circulation. Released in soft and medium compounds.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
LRP have released their latest truggy engine, the new ZR.30 X Truggy is the replacement for the successful Z.28 R Spec. 3 Truggy motor. An uncompromising competition engine specially tuned for the demands of a .30 engine, the massive XTEC T6 crankcase provides the engine with a high structural rigidity, with extra thick ribs, particularly between the front and rear ball bearings. The carburetor is also completely revised, and is now flow optimized resulting in maximum performance and simple tuning.
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The final race of the 2008 Truggy Cup was held last weekend at the Mach One track in Helmond, The Netherlands. In the Master class it was Bas de Konink who was top qualifier and had the best start in the final with the group behind him coming together in the first corner, giving him a gap up front. Behind Eric Duijster, Paul Geelen, Henoc Luis and 2007 Champion Mark van Waayenburg fought wheel to wheel for 2nd place, with the entire field remaining tightly bunched in the early stages. At the head of the field Bas led the race throughout, taking his GRP powered Hong Nor X2-CRT to victory ahead by 2 laps ahead of Paul Geelen, the winner of the previous two Truggy Cup 2008 races, in 2nd with Jorg of Leuken taking the final podium place in 3rd. This result gave Bas de Konink the 2008 Truggy Cup title.
Source: Truggy NL [truggy.nl]
Dynamite have released some new tools for gas racers including this new Clutch spring tool and 3 in 1 tuning screw driver. The Clutch spring tool is suitable for any .12 – .27 nitro engines that use a standard 3-shoe clutch. Using the large knurled handle the tool helps install and remove clutch shoes in seconds. The 3 in 1 tuning screw driver has a removable anodized handle that acts as a piston locking tool as well as a glow plug holder. Combine this with the flat head screw driver for adjusting your carburetor and you have 3 tools in 1.
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The much anticipated Protoform LTC-R body shell that we previewed back in October is now available. This Global Body Spec ready race body is designed specifically for rubber tire racing whether it’s on a carpet or a paved surface racetrack. It was designed with slightly more steering ability than the Mazda 6 and Mazda Speed 6 body styles, yet a bit less aggressive than the Protoform R9-R body. To further aid balance and rear grip the wing mounting location that’s slightly more rearward. The LTC-R features two trim lines, one for IFMAR, EFRA, ROAR, JMCRA racing at the 115mm height as well as the BRCA’s 120mm height rule. The oversize rear wing helps performance on a poor-grip surface that’s commonly experienced in club racing but also incorporates trim lines for sanctioned style racing. Available in 2 different weights of genuine lexan and comes with protective film, decals and wing mounting hardware.
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Following the recent departure of Ryan Lutz from Kyosho, to move to Tamiya, the Kyosho Team manager role has been passed onto Team Orion Team manager Joe Pillars. Joe sent us the following statement:
I would first like to wish former Kyosho Team Manager/Factory Driver Ryan Lutz the best of luck with his new job and direction in racing. It sounds like he received a great offer and he deserves everything he gets. It has been great to work with Ryan here at Kyosho for the past year. He is a great guy on and off the track and any team would be lucky to have him. Taking over the role of Kyosho America’s Team Manager is a great honor and I am very happy to be chosen for this position. I would also like to say thanks to Joel Johnson for this great opportunity. Kyosho is one of the most successful R/C companies to date with a great name in this industry for high quality products and a history of winning.
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