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November 25, 2008

Hupo Honigl wins 2008 Offroad Meeting

This years Offroad Meeting, the annual Italian buggy and truggy race, took place this year for the first time indoors. Attended by a number of top international racers such as Borja Hernandez, Jerome Aigoin, Richi Gomez, Hupo Honigl, Fabio Boero, Davide Tortorici & Riccardo Rabitti, the buggy class was TQ’d by Kyosho racer Aigoin. The race itself, which by the look on the Hupo’s face was run in cold conditions, saw the Austrian LRP driver take the win by a lap in front of the Kyosho pairing of Fabrizio Teghesi and Jerome Aigoin in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

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November 24, 2008

Exotek Racing R14 RC18R Conversion

Exotek Racing, makers of carbon based competition conversions have released their latest concept, the E14. Now you can enter the 1/14th scale battles with this new AE RC18R conversion that comprises of a 2mm USA made quasi weave carbon fibre bottom plate together with a 1.5mm top plate, while a re-engineered alloy & carbon fibre bearing supported steering system allows for precise control.

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November 24, 2008

Ryan Cavalieri Leads RC8T sweep

Team Associated have sent us a report on last weekend’s Kyosho Fall Classic, hosted by Revelation Raceway in Ontario, CA, which brought out a good mix of entrants and a fully stacked 14 heats of competition. Ryan Cavalieri took the TQ spot in both 1/8th truggy and 1/8th buggy with his RC8T and RC8 while also taking the TQ of their respective divisions were Scott Wagner in intermediate truggy and Chester Hoover in beginner truggy. Having already taken the TQ and victory for the RC8T in the beginner and intermediate Truggy classes with Hoover and Wagner, Cavalieri was primed to take the sweep for Team Associated. A rough start gave Levi Jackson the lead, however a few hero laps from Cavalieri brought him up to Jackson’s rear bumper and right by as Jackson bobbled on the triple. Never backing down his pace, Cavalieri went on to secure the sweep for the Team Associated RC8T.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

November 24, 2008

Levi Jackson moves to O’Donnell

Levi Jackson moves to O'Donnell

Front running US off road racer, Levi Jackson, sent us a statement concerning his impending move from Kyosho, for whom he has run for 3 years, to new sponsor O’Donnell.

This past weekend at the Kyosho Fall Classic was a bittersweet weekend for me and my Dad! Both of my Kyosho vehicles were awesome as always! Finished 6th in buggy and 2nd in truck, that was the great part of the weekend. Here is the Tough part, this was the last race running as a Team driver for the Red Army. I have great opportunity to run for another rc car company with my debut race at Thunder Alley for the Toys for Tots race December 6th.

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November 24, 2008

Novak HV Pro 6.5 & Conversion combos

Novak is making it easier than ever to convert your 1/8-scale nitro off-road vehicle into an electric buggy by offering 10 HV Pro 6.5 Brushless System / Conversion Kit Combos. Supplied with a free pinion gear, these 10 combo sets include the popular HV Pro 6.5 Brushless System, equipped with the fully-programmable HV Pro ESC and the powerful HV brushless motor, all of the necessary conversion components, including a specially designed motor plate and two exclusive battery boxes, plus a free Mod 1 Hardened Steel Pinion Gear. By investing in this all-in-one package, you will be able to save money, as opposed to buying all of the conversion items individually.

Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]

November 24, 2008

Xray Alu Anti-Roll Bar collars

Xray have released these aluminium anti-roll bar collars, that remove play from the front anti-roll bar wire, increasing cornering speed and stability. Suitable for all T2 cars the set consists of 2 collars and setscrews.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 24, 2008

H.A.R.D. H6 On road Starter box

H.A.R.D H6 On road Starter box

H.A.R.D. Racing have released their great looking new H6 compact on road starter box, the next evolution of their Alpha starter. The H6 has been designed with improved performance, user friendly features and advanced circuitry which helps produce better torque when starting your 1/10th of 1/8th scale on road engines. Powered by 2 high torque 550 motors, the box casing is made from a lightweight aluminium that features simple to use adjustable brackets, which enable you to align your car perfectly in no time.

Source: H.A.R.D. [hard-racing.com]

November 24, 2008

Oscar Cabezas joins Novarossi team

Oscar Cabezas to use Novarossi products

Multiple Spanish National Champion Oscar Cabezas has signed for Novarossi. Leaving behind a successful run with Mega engines, the 1/8th European Championship direct qualifier, will use the Italian company’s engines to power his 1/8th scale chassis, the class he will focus on in the build up to the World Championships held next year in Lostallo, Switzerland.

Source: JB TRC Racing [jbtrcracing.com]