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June 11, 2009

Associated XP Series High-Voltage Servos

Team Associated’s new XP Series high-voltage servos aim to be better suited to the 7.4V LiPo packs used by racers in their cars these days. Most of the current generation of servos are designed only for 6.0V input, and this can cause reliability issues. These new servos feature updated motors and electronic circuitry that are designed to withstand the rigors of high-voltage operation in nitro vehicles. A metal gear version (MG) is perfect for use as the steering servo while the standard version is suitable for controlling the throttle. Even though they are designed to run with 7.4V, they can also be used with standard 6.0V NiMh receiver batteries and are also perfect for use as the steering servo in electric vehicles with the SC10 RTR actually coming equipped with the SHV1504MG.

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]

June 11, 2009

Craft RC Losi Starter box skins

New for the Team Losi 8ight and 8ight-T starter box, Craft RC have released a range of skins. Designed by professional designers, the decals are available in wide range of different designs. Pre cut, they are made from top quality material that is easy to apply, fuel resistant and will stay good a long time and when it comes time to remove it, it would leave any messy residue.

Source: Craft RC [craftrc.com]

June 11, 2009

Associated XP Series High-Voltage Servos

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]

June 11, 2009

Ecuadorian National Championship Rd1

Last weekend, the opening round for the Ecuadorian National Championship took place in Quito, Ecuador. The 40 min final placed driver Pablo Cobos with his Sirio powered V-One RRR Evo2 as the winner of the round. Cobos was closely followed by Alfonso Quirola and Daniel Vela, all finishing on 119 laps on the astonishing Miraflores Track with the A-main final an amazing way to end this 3 day race event. The race started without problems placing the TQ driver Hermann Saa into the lead. His early decision to change tires proved miscalculated when rain starting falling after 30 minuted allowing other drivers to avoid the long pit stop as the tire wear reduced. The sun came back out and saw Cobos, Quirola and Vela emerge as the front runners.

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June 10, 2009

West Caribbean RC Pro Series Rd2

This past weekend saw the Landfill RC track in Puerto Rico play host to round 2 of the West Caribbean RC Pro Series. In 1/8th buggy it was Rafa Sabatier who took the win with his Mugen MBX6 fallowed by team mate Tory Santiago, while in 3rd spot was Kyosho’s Peter Alvarado. Rafa ran a flawless 1 hour main, while Santiago and Alvarado flamed out twice making it impossible to challenge Sabatier’s near perfect run. In the truggy class, Mugen Team Driver Tory Santiago took the win with his ‘out of the box’ MBX6T with 2nd place going to team mate Choto Mendez, while the final podium position going to Associated driver Jaime Negron.

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June 10, 2009

Fastrax 550cc Race fueler fuel bottle

Fastrax release their new 550cc Race fueler fuel bottle. The large size provides more than enough capacity for those long runs at the track or park, while its oval shape and finger recess’ make it easier to hold and refuel at speed. A rubber cap is supplied to close off the aluminium tube when not in use and this can be clipped onto the tube so it does not go missing during race days. Finally a name clip is also included so you no longer have a fellow racer walk off with your bottle at the end of a run in the congested pit area.

Source: Fastrax [fastrax-rc.com]

June 10, 2009

Marco Müller victorious at Rd3 in Switzerland

Last weekend the 3rd Round of the Swiss Championship took place in Lostallo, host of this summer’s World Championships. After winning the first round and placing second on the last round of the Swiss Championship Shepherd driver Marco Müller demonstrated that he can also handle difficult race conditions. During practice on Friday the weather was really nice but when the qualifying started on Saturday, heavy rain reached the track which even turned into a hailstorm. Marco found the best setup for his Velox for this difficult conditions and took the TQ spot for the 45 minute final on Sunday. On Sunday morning the sun came out, but during the semi-finals it began to rain again. The final was started on a drying track and Marco could pull away right from the start. But 15 minutes before the end the rain started again and a lot of tires were changed in the pit lane. Marco kept cool and although he had some minor radio glitches because of the rain he still could defend his lead and won the race with a 1 lap gap on the 2nd placed Jürg Nydegger, with Silvio Hächler taking 3rd another lap behind.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

June 10, 2009

Saarinen wins Rd2 of Finnish Nationals

Last weekend saw the 2nd round of the Finnish championships for nitro touring cars run at a new track in Raisio. The track has a very tight infield and some slow speed corners, but a very long straight, which makes it very challenging for all drivers. Qualifying went the way of Mugen racer Teemu Saarinen, who managed to continue his quick pace in the main final setting the fastest lap on his way to taking the win from team mate Ari Salminen by 3 laps, with Xray driver Pekka Koivula in 3rd.

Source: Mugen [mid-mugen.eu]