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October 17, 2012

Mario Rigert wins 2012 Swiss TC championship

The fifth and final round of the Swiss national touring car championship was held at the track of Lostallo. After an all wet Saturday and Sunday morning the weather got better for the finals on Sunday afternoon. Markus Streuli started from pole position with Mario Rigert in second spot and Daniel Ghirlanda in third position. As the finals were the only rounds of the whole weekend with dry conditions, it was difficult for everyone to find a good pace from the start. Mario managed to win two out of the three A finals. The win of the final round secured Mario the race victory and his fifth modified touring car title as well. Xray team mate Steven Deyhle took the runner-up spot and Antonino Mangiaracina came in third.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 17, 2012

VP Pro VP404 Turbo Evo tire

VP have released another 1/10 electric off road buggy rear tire, called the VP404 Turbo Evo. It has inherited all the advantages of Turbo family and is made from top quality in super soft and soft compounds. Available in early November.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

October 16, 2012

Reds Racing off road clutch system

Reds Racing has developed a new off road clutch system, specifically designed to optimize engine power output and to guarantee better traction. The clutch is an integral part of the engine and allows increased performance, improved tuning and increased engine reliability. Its main feature is making the engine power output, at low RPM, very smooth and linear, ensuring better traction. This helps reduce fuel consumption and to improve driveability, thanks to lower wheel spin. The clutch is 100% made in Italy and has been designed to be easily assembled, thanks to their effortless ‘One Touch’ system that requires no tools. The clutch kit comes pre assembled and tested to ensure best performance and reliability.

View another image of the clutch here

October 16, 2012

PSM Racing RC8.2 turnbuckle set

PSM Racing have released this complete set of lightweight aluminium turnbuckles for the Associated RC8.2. Machined from race proven ultra strong 7075 aluminium the set includes front and rear upper links as well as steering track rods as well as the steering servo link.

Source: PSM [psm-shop.com]

October 16, 2012

Speedpassion 3X Dot Matrix 1/8 buggy tire

Speedpassion have introduced their new 3X Dot Matrix 1/8 offroad buggy tire. The unique mini pin shape and tread design is designed to provide superior traction and side bite on all types of track surfaces in any condition. The specially formulated tire compound provides excellent endurance to ensure racers have plenty of grip throughout long mains. The 3X Dot Matrix tire is available pre-mounted with inserts on a variety of different wheel styles and wheel offsets to suit any 1/8 buggy.

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October 16, 2012

Blaze Racing Plasma motor & axle mount

Blaze Racing have release this upgraded Kyosho Plasma motor and axle mount. This set eliminates the problems of insufficient ride height with small diameter tires and allows the use of small spur gears. It also has standard top-button motor screw slots, eliminating motor flex. The parts are made from polished 7075 T6 aluminium with engraved logo on top of the left bulkhead.

Source: Blaze Racing [blazerp@o2.pl]

October 16, 2012

RDRP sign Czech driver Kaja Novotny

Revolution Design Racing Products have signed Czech off-road talent Kaja Novotny to their world-wide team of drivers. Kaja started his racing career back in 2004 at the age of 8 and has since been not only the youngest winner of a racing series in the Czech Republic but he also won several Czech Junior titles in 1/18th and 1/10th Touring Car as well as 1/10th Off-Road. His biggest victories so far include the overall win of the 2008/2009 Czech Stock and Modified Touring Car Cup, the 2011 Czech Off-Road Cup (2WD & 4WD), the 2011/2012 Winter Mibosport Cup (2WD & 4WD), the 2012 Czech 2WD Off-Road National Champs and the Summer Mibosport Cup (2WD & 4WD). Kaja also is a regular participant of the highly competitive Euro Offroad Series and took the overall 9th position in 4WD and overall 5th position in SC 4WD during his 2011/2012 campaign.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

October 15, 2012

Robert Batlle wins 4 from 4 in Spain

Last weekend saw the 4th and final round of the Spanish 1/8 Off Road Nats take place in Silla (Valencia). Rain on Friday stopped action on track but helped to eliminate the dust from the track and increase the grip, leaving a very nice surface for Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, Robert Batlle took the TQ spot followed by Andrés Marcelino and Borja Hernández. The ‘A’ semi final was also won by Robert Batlle while rising star Ignacio Candel took the ‘B’ semi final, which mirrored the final result with Borja Hernandez completing the top 3. With this victory Batlle takes a clean sweep of the 2012 Nationals and wins 5 series in a row.

View the final results here