Yokomo have introduced the new Max Power 4600mAh Shorty LiPo battery pack. Made from high-quality cells and developed with both drift and 1/10th buggy racers in mind, the 2S battery measures 96x47x24.8mm and it weighs in at about 210g. With a lower price tag than Yokomo’s Racing Performer series the battery targets intermediate level and weekly club racers and it adds to the already introduced 3500mAh type.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Coming from Hudy are their new 35g and 50g stainless steel battery weights. Both were designed to fit into the battery compartments of cars designed for shorty LiPo packs and they help to up weight when needed. The 35g weight measures 95x47x1mm while the 50g measures 95×68.5x1mm, ensuring they can be used with standard 1/10th scale off-road cars as well as many other vehicles.
Pepe Group have announced the signing of IFMAR World Champion, Dominic Greiner to their factory team. Dominic will be using Energy Fuel for the remainder of his campaign, starting at this week’s EFRA 1/8th IC Track European Championships in Cassino, Italy.
Source: Pepe Group [pepegroup.net]
Ielasi Tuned have announced the signing of Italian front runner, Andrea Pirani. Andrea will start using his new power plants at this week’s EFRA 1/8th Euros in Cassino, Italy with his weapon of choice being the newly introduced Raptor.21 engine. This is what Andrea has to say about the deal:
I want to thank Daniele Ielasi for this opportunity, I’m really excited to run Ielasi Tuned Engines for the upcoming European Championship and next few years. I’m sure we can make good result together.
Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]
Pilot RC Products have introduced their Carbide piston drill set with hand drill. The hand drill is made of anodised aluminium and it features ball races for smooth and precise function. The includes drill bit sizes are 1.0mm and 1.2mm to 2.0mm in 0.1mm increments and their design with a same size body of each drill bit makes for easy changing with no need for chucking up or down. The drill bits are made in Japan for great precision and super sharp, accurate holes. The set comes with a compact, crack-resistant plastic bit caddy and carrying case.
Coming from Xray and made for XB8-based kits is an aluminium monoblock engine mount. The part provides a solid engine mounting base and easier gear mesh adjustment compared to split engine mounts. The keyed mount design allows for the easy removal and replacement of the engine without the need for gear mesh re-adjustment after every replacement. The ultra-strong construction provides a longer life-span and durability in even the most extreme racing conditions. Aluminium engine stands for different engine brands are available separately. The monoblock engine mount fits kits such as the XB8 2016 and later, GTX8 cars and the XT8’17 truck.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
John’s Mobile R/C Raceway held its 8th Annual Charity Race this past weekend. The event attracted 94 entries and in the end it was Awesomatix’s Sam Isaacs who won in both the Touring Modified and 13.5T Spec classes. Sam would win 13.5 from TQ and Modified from 2nd on the grid. Xray’s Robbie Dodge TQ’ed Mod but would come in 2nd in both categories and Awesomatix’s Mike Gee would complete both the TC Mod and 13.5T Spec podiums.
Image: Robbie Dodge
The Caribbean On-road Nationals were held at the Barceloneta Speedway in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico last weekend. In the 45-minute 1/10th 200mm Nitro Sedan A-main it was TQ holder Diatta Collymore with the win, a narrow three seconds in front of Andy Baez with the decision only going down in the final lap. Felix Ortiz ended the main on the 3 spot, some six laps down, as Reymon Melendez and Norberto Rodriguez rounded out the top 5 results.
Image: Diatta Collymore
