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May 9, 2009

Schumacher Indoor Winter Series season review

Winter was creeping up on us very quickly after a great summer outdoors a few of the Newbury RC club members put a suggestion forward for there to be some Indoor off-road racing on the Fridays the touring cars were not racing, this seemed like a great idea to the committee. With great enthusiasm Richard Saunders one of the clubs off roaders took him self off to MK-RACING to talk to Marc Knight the owner about how we could get some support in the way of prizes, after some pulling of strings Marc At MK Racing managed to get some tyres from Schumacher Racing and put in a few sets him self giving the club 12 sets of Schumacher mini pin tyres to give out as raffle prizes. The Schumacher indoor winter series was born.

May 8, 2009

Associated RC18T Foam Tires & 48P Pinions

Team Associated have released these new RC18T foam tires that have a 4mm larger wheel diameter than their predecessors. The larger wheel gives the best of both worlds for foam tire racing, a reduced sidewall height while keeping the correct tire outer diameter. The reduced sidewall results in improved steering consistency through the corners while maintaining forward traction. Racers no longer need to ‘true’ the foam tire down to an incorrect outer diameter just to achieve less foam on the sidewall. Associated have also released a range of nine new 48-pitch pinion gears from 27T–35T to enlarge your gearing options. More teeth equals more top end speed.

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May 8, 2009

Tamiya F104 Pro chassis

Tamiya have released details of the follow up to their ultra successful F103 chassis, with the release of the F104 Pro. Following the theme seen in HPI’s launch of the Formula Ten, the F104 pro, has an ultra realistic body shell and front and rear wings, and it too is based on last years F1 cars. It is of course a rear wheel drive, with drive direct from the motor and has the battery pack mounted along the centre line of the chassis and the whole layout seems very compact. The car features a carbon upper deck and rear shaft and has lots of blue anodized TRF performance parts as standard, including the car’s centrally mounted shock absorber. Another great looking entry into this class.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

May 8, 2009

Shepherd Large Hauler bag

Shepherd Micro Racing have announced that their Hauler Bag has just arrived. Ready to carry your RC vehicle it has plenty of room for tools, tyres, engines and other equipment. The hauler features four small boxes and one large box that are made of special material for good durability and sport high quality plastic handles allowing easy access to your equipment. The small boxes are split by a separator, that can be removed to create one big compartment. Several elastic rings in the top compartment allow a nice organization of your tools, while two small pockets attached to the lid offer some extra space. There are four extra pockets on the outside that offer additional space to store equipment like a setup board or other items. Three extra smooth trolley wheels and a telescopic aluminium handle make the transportation very easy and the embroidered Shepherd Ram Head on the back and the Shepherd Micro Racing Logo on the front finish off the look.

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May 8, 2009

Christian Wurst to use LMI Racing products

LMI Racing have agreed a deal with Christian Wurst to use their products for the 2009 season, including the new Blitz R09 body shell. The former European ‘B’ Champion, who races for Motonica, will this year compete in the West German Regional races as well as International races too, competing at the European ‘B’ Championship in Cassino, Italy as well as the World Championship in Lostalla, Switzerland.

Source: LMI Racing [lmi-racing.com]

May 8, 2009

Valentino Rossi catches the RC bug

It seems that Moto GP World Champion Valentino Rossi has gotten the RC car bug and was once again spotted at the Riccione track in Italy yesterday, following 2 previous reports last month. Fresh from his win in Jerez at the Spanish Grand Prix, the ‘Doctor’ got his hands on his Max powered Serpent 966, with help from none other than 2 former European Champions Massimo ‘Max’ Fantini and Fabio Domanin as well as Vice World Champion Andrea Cristiani. Stefano Armagni, Denis Pazzaglini and Pasquale, the regular pit man of Fantini, were all on hand to ensure that the car was working well. Perhaps we may see Valentino at some up coming races, if his schedule allows it.

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May 8, 2009

Moore-speed Type B-C & 09x Body shells

Hot Bodies have announced two new 190mm Moore-speed touring car body shells with the release of the Type B-C and the 09x. The former is designed for aggressive steering and high top speeds, as well as stability in the turns. It features a large front splitter for strong steering characteristics, flared wheel wells for increased tire clearance and a unique rear wing and wing mount for extra strength, straight-line stability and downforce. High door sills and a new-design rear bumper provide protection from impacts and reduce the need for marshals to repair the bodywork. The low-profile bonnet and one-of-a-kind roof channels increase airflow over the rear deck and wing for extra confidence in the turns and increased speeds. The Type 09x features a deep front splitter for aggressive steering and a smooth shape for high speeds and you’ll get great steering and excellent corner speed, the ideal choice for all sizes of tracks if you want a ‘locked in’ feeling on medium-bite surfaces. Moore-speed body shells include clear overspray film and convenient window mask plus a decal sheet featuring unique grilles, headlight and tail light details and both bodies are also available in a Lightweight version for extra speed.

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May 7, 2009

JConcepts Truth SC10 body shell

The new JConcepts Truth is specifically designed for the hottest racing short course truck in R/C, the Associated SC10. Performing well while looking good is a priority at JConcepts and the Truth represents the latest in trends by offering a completely redesigned off-road truck body. The cab, bed and fenders are all areas of focus on this body and without disappointment the new SC10 body slides into the front of the pack. In addition, one of the highlights of the styling cues includes extra fender clearance to minimize troublesome tire rubbing issues. Made of clear durable lightweight polycarbonate with a protective film, its supplied with window masks and a detailed decal sheet.

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