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February 20, 2009

Cavalieri TQs truggy at Nitro Challenge

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Pro Truggy qualifying has been completed at ‘The Dirt’ Nitro Challenge in Arizona, and it was last years double winner Team Associated/Orion racer Ryan Cavalieri that has taken the TQ spot ahead of Losi/GRP racer Mike Truhe in 2nd, while Travis Amezcua, driving the not yet released Hot Bodies D8T is sitting in 3rd. RC had been setting the pace all through qualifying and sealed the deal after 3 straight rounds topping the time sheets. Today, Friday, sees the buggy qualifying get underway and we hope to get a report from Team Associated when its all wrapped up.

Click here to see the final truggy standings

February 20, 2009

Trinity Grand Prix Racing kit

Similar to the COT Racing Kit, Trinity are now offering those just looking to get into the hobby, or those individuals or Shops looking for a Spec Racing Class, the company’s popular 21.5 Duo BL motor and EP 4000 25C LiPo as a ‘Grand Prix Racing kit’ for only $109.99, a big reduction on the MSRP of $224.00. By giving those who are just looking to get into the hobby an affordable solution to get started, Trinity hope to make the hobby keep growing and growing. You can order these kits directly through Trinity or at your local Hobby Shop (prices may vary). This set will Fit all types of RC cars, On or Off-Road, as well as Most Rock Crawlers.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

February 20, 2009

PSM Racing Hyper 9 ball steering balls

New from PSM Racing are these steering balls that are designed to not allow the ball joint to pop off in the event of a crash or just from hard racing. Coming in anodised blue, grey or silver, they have been made from high grade aluminium and are suitable for the Hobao Hyper 8.5 and 9. Sold in a set of 2 and supplied with the screws.

Source: PSM [psm-racing.com]

February 20, 2009

O.S Engines Pro modified .21 VZ-B V-Spec

New from O.S Engines, is the pro modified version of the .21 VZ-B V-Spec, which sports special enhancements for exceptional performance. Every upgrade to the engine is done by hand in the U.S. by a skilled technician, and all for the aspiring racer who wants a performance advantage over the competition running stock. The upgrades include a hand selected and matched piston and liner, a drilled out cylinder head for lighter weight and better cooling, the engine gets a ceramic rear bearing, while a special coating on the lightened crankshaft prevents wear and finally tungsten weights in the crankshaft improve balance at higher RPMs.

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February 20, 2009

O’Donnell Racing 500cc Fuel bottle

Made of durable white plastic, the O’Donnell Racing Fuel Bottle is designed to deliver 500cc of fuel quickly and efficiently. It features a machined threaded aluminium adapter with an O-ring seal that completely eliminates leaking. It also sports a black anodized aluminium neck that is angled at the top for easy reach to the fuel tank, while a protrusion on the neck allows the orange rubber cap to be placed securely while fueling the car, so as not to lose it. The O’Donnell logo is printed on the side of the bottle in orange.

Source: O’Donnell [odonnellracing.com]

February 20, 2009

Team Checkpoint 3600mAh 30C LiPo pack

Team Checkpoint have released this 7.4V 3600mAh LiPo battery pack, which features factory-matched cells wired for balancing, with a 30C continuous discharge rate. This battery pack delivers wheelie-popping, street racing power in sport applications and is ideal for racing with stock or super stock motors, or in high bite conditions. Comes supplied in a hard case and is ROAR approved.

Source: Team Checkpoint [bestrc.com]

February 20, 2009

Giuseppe D’Angelo signs to Schepis Models

Italian Mugen distributor Schepis Model has gotten in contact to tell us that they have just signed front running Italian gas racer Giuseppe D’Angelo. The former Novarossi backed driver and long time Mugen racer will remain with the Japanese brand for 2009, but has chosen SM by Lavorazioni Meccaniche engines to power his car, similar to Walter Salemi, and Matrix tires for grip. Expect to see Giuseppe at the upcoming 1/10th European Championships in Gubbio, Italy, and maybe the 1/8th World Championships in Lostallo, Switzerland.

Source: Schepis Model [schepismodel.it]

February 20, 2009

Tekin Redline T8 motor series

Tekin have released their Redline T8 motor series, designed for large scale, high performance competition. Featuring sensors for flawless, reliable on track operation, the T8 provides pro level control and power and is also capable of sensorless operation. The motor features a CNC machined 6061 T6 Billet aluminium ribbed heat sink and a neodymium sintered magnet and is available in a number of different versions, which can be seen below.

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