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September 2, 2009

KM Racing Flywheel remover & Exhaust spray

KM Racing have released 2 new handy products for gas racers. First up is this handy red anodised flywheel removal tool, that like other versions on the market allows for the safe and easy removal of the flywheel from the engines crankshaft. The other new product from KM is this pipe protector spray that you use to coat your exhaust system and which helps prevent the build up dirt on the pipe to make for easy cleaning.

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September 1, 2009

Groschel & Beck take German Buggy titles

The German National EP buggy Championships were held last weekend for the Modified and Stock classes in Leipzig. The event started on a dusty and loose track, with grip being difficult to extract. After qualifying in the Modified class, it was Benjamin Groschel that had dominated proceedings with his Durango DEX410, taking TQ in three of the five rounds securing pole position with Yokomo driver Joern Neumann in 2nd another Durango, that of Martin Achter in 3rd. In the Stock class it was Durango driver Ebi Beck that took three of the five rounds of qualifying to lock out his pole position for the main event.

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September 1, 2009

ABEC35 Engine & Thrust bearings

Ball bearing company ABEC35 have released version 2 of their 7x19x6mm engine bearing. This new type features redefined radial play and inner diameter and each bearing comes with 2 contact rubber shields (1 black & 1 blue) and is greased. Suitable for off road conditions and if using them in on road simply take the blue shield away. Another new product is their thrust bearings (F5-10M 4.8/5.0) for Kyosho push type clutches. Comparing to the previous clutch bearings (F5-10M 5.0/5.2) they have over size balls, 9pcs x 2.0mm, for extended life.

Source: ABEC35 [abec35.com]

September 1, 2009

X-Factory X-6 Squared Plastic Flex chassis

X-Factory have announced the release of this new ‘plastic’ chassis for the National Champion X-6 Squared buggy. The first ones were ready just two weeks ago and were rushed to the Team for testing and Tom Cockerill used one to take a convincing win at the Blythe UK National. The new chassis is made of the same material as the original ‘graphite’ version, except that the carton fibres are replaced by fiberglass giving it a bit more flex. X-6 Squared kits will continue to be supplied with a graphite chassis, and the plastic ones will be available as an option.

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September 1, 2009

Buerge & Hepp win NRW Challenge opener

The first round of the new NRW Challenge (NRW = German state North Rhine-Westphalia) saw Mugen driver Sebastian Buerge winning the 1/10 nitro class and Serpent driver Tobias Hepp catching the victory in the 1/8 nitro category. The race at the permanent track of RMC Dueren close to the Belgian border was held in memory of Dieter Weck and Mike Derwall, two RMC club members and regular 1/10 nitro racers which passed away both in July following a heart attack.

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August 31, 2009

F1 RCGP Round 7 report

Round 7 of the F1 RCGP was held at the famous Tamiya Circuit last month. The Tamiya circuit is located just in front of the Tamiya Headquarters at Shizuoka and was opened in 1978. No drivers were able to make a run on the practice day due to heavy rain but the weather recovered on the race day.

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August 31, 2009

RB Shark 9 LE engine

To celebrate Renaud Savoya’s European title, RB have release this limited edition Shark 9 engine. This high performance engine has 3 ports with the multi exhaust system delivering an excellent power/fuel consumption rate. Featuring a 14mm long stroke balanced crankshaft with coated pin it is supplied with a turbo glow plug and combustion chamber as well as a 9mm carburetor provided with 6mm, 7mm and 8mm restrictors. This engine will also be delivered with complete in-line kit RB 2045P and compact manifold and as an extra gift comes with the RB Gas cooler. This special edition is limited to 400 units for the worldwide market and will be numbered and signed by Renaud himself.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]

August 30, 2009

Cockerill wins York Nats, Stafford wraps up title

Our friends at oOple are reporting on the final round of BRCA 2WD National series that took place yesterday at York Clubs brand new RobinHood Raceway venue. Tom Cockerill took early control of qualifying, absolutely dominating with a pace that no one could match, taking all four rounds of qualifying against the best the UK had to offer. Tom’s XFactory X6, powered by Vampire cells and Novak electrics lined up pole in the A final and only a mistake in leg two spoilt a perfect day, with Tom winning his first and very well deserved, BRCA National. Ellis Stafford also confirmed the overall 2WD national championship title by finishing 2nd overall to Tom, which was enough to leapfrog XFactory team mate Phil Sleigh and retain his title for the second year in a row.

Full report to follow soon on oOple.

Source: oOple [oople.com]