Robitronic have extended their rather cool looking Sniper tool series with the addition of a philips screw driver, a metric set of nut spinners and an imperial set of nut spinners. The tools feature hardened tips for guaranteed longer life and sweet looking ergonomic handles and all the sizes are engraved in the handle so there is no confusion.
Source: Robitronic [robitronic.eu]
Our partners RC Forum have yet another scoop on Much More with their release of the Volcano 19T modified motor in Korea. Nothing else is known about the actual motor or when it will be released outside of Korea but when we find out we will let you know.
Source: RC Forum [rcforum.co.kr]
Last weekend saw round 1 of the Fintrack Nationals held Kuusankoski track in a big sports hall. The event was very well attended despite it being held the week after the DHI cup and saw Teemu Leino, Juho Levanen and Simo Ahoniemi all entered. Despite being quick in qualifying and the races, a number of small errors meant that Teemu Leino couldnt translate that pace into a win and it was Juho Levanen that took the overall win ahead of Xray drivers Leino and Pekka Koivula in 2nd and 3rd respectively.
You can read the full report from the race here.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Red RC isnt the build and review type of site, we like to just carry product and racing news and other interesting bits but we always make an exception for when oOple does a build and review article, they are the absolute best you can get. This time round Jimmy has built the all new Tamiya TRF 501X and as usual he has gone into all the fine details and pictured everything along the way and then compared it to other similar cars on the market, not only all that but he has thrown in an interview with team driver Hubert Hönigl too.
Just check it out here and while your there check out the TrakPower 4900mah LiPo review too.
Source: oOple [oople.com]
Serpent have released the updated version of their ZX21 DSII, the DSII+. Featuring and updated combustion chamber and piston, the new motor allows more consistent tuning as well better reving thanks to the smaller contact between the piston and the liner. The engine has the same part number as the previous DSII and is available now.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Taylor Peterson showed he was the class of the field by winning both the buggy and truggy class at last weekend US Indoor Gas Champs. Held in one of the largest indoor arenas in Utah, the Kyosho racer easily won the buggy final by 2 laps ahead of 2nd place finisher and TQ man Gary Guest with Ronnie Gardner finishing 3rd. In the truggy class it was a bit closer but Peterson still had an 11 second buffer over 2nd place Gary Guest with Ryan McCrery 2 laps further back in 3rd.
You can view the full results here.
Source: Buggy-Sport [buggy-sport.info]
Multiple Spanish champion and European Championship finalist, Carlos Peracho has left Serpent to sign for Team Xray to race the NT1. Carlos has strong links to both manufacturers through his family distribution company that imports both lines into Spain and after many years driving for the Dutch manufacturer has decided on a change. Despite moving to Xray in the 1/10th class, Carlos will continue to race Serpent in the 1/8th scale class.
Coming to XRAY I was surprised and doubly shocked. First when I first saw the whole facility/factory and the world’s most unique and best racing facility, and then second after seeing and testing the NT1. I have many years’ experience with nitro touring cars and I just could not believe how quickly I was able to improve my best lap times using the NT1.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Neo Buggy are reporting that 2004 ROAR National 1/8th scale off road Champion has signed to race for Spanish manufacturer Sidorf. Jason was in Spain last week testing the car and to sign a 2 year deal to race and promote the Sidorf brand in the USA, where it is still a relative unknown.
Source: Neo Buggy [neo-buggy.net]
