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January 20, 2012

Kyosho Inferno GT2 Race Spec

Kyosho’s Inferno GT2 1/8 scale on-road cars receive a Race Spec upgrade and now sport a hardened main chassis plate, composite chassis stiffeners, KE25 big block engine with polished tuned pipe and header, and a 3-piece racing clutch that works the updated 2-speed transmission. Included in the ReadySet called package are also Kyosho’s latest KT-201 computerised 2.4GHz radio system, KS-200 high-torque metal gear servos and your choice of a Corvette 2007 C6-R or Audi R8 LMS body shell. Both cars will be available from March.

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January 20, 2012

VBC Racing T3 chassis kits

VBC Racing introduce two new chassis kits for the Xray T3 2011/2012 electric touring car. Available as flex and stiff variant the kits include new designed 88mm wide chassis plates of 2.0mm or 2.5mm thickness, redesigned 2.0mm/2.5mm top deck, redesigned front and rear shock towers with additional shock angle adjustment positions, graphite front bumper plate with transponder mount, motor guard, adjustable battery stops and a new ball-raced low CG steering system CNC-machined from 7075 aluminium. Depending on the variant the chassis plates come plain or heavily machined to give the desired torsional characteristics with the flex version is being best used on asphalt and low-grip surfaces and the stiff version on high-grip tracks such as carpet and high-traction asphalt.

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January 19, 2012

Stu Wood joins Team Losi Racing

Horizon Hobby UK have announced the signing of Stu Wood to their Horizon UK/TLR Race team. He will be concentrating on 1/10th off-road 2wd and 4wd in the UK National Series and the North West Regional Series and lots of testing around the Country. David Spashett said “Stu brings with him a wealth of experience and is a tremendous asset to any team and so we are obviously very pleased and excited that he wanted to be a part of our team and plans. He is a fierce some competitor but is also able to find the time to help out and support anyone who needs it which is hugely important for us and all TLR/Spektrum owners.” Stu himself had this to say about the deal:

“I would first like to say a very big Thank You to Horizon Hobby and David Spashett for giving me this opportunity. This is something I have wanted for a long time now and I hope my 22 years of experience can help in any way. I am over the moon with all the Horizon products and there was only one Team I wanted to be apart of. I will be using all of the Horizon products so if anyone sees me at any of the tracks around the UK please come and ask any questions you wish. I will be concentrating on 1/10th Off Road 2wd and 4wd in the UK National Series and the North West Regional Series and lots of testing around the Country. All I want to do now is get on the track and put the cars through some laps. I can’t wait for this coming season! Thanks again Horizon Hobby and David for this wonderful opportunity.”

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.co.uk]

January 19, 2012

Arrowmax RX8 pulley set range

Arrowmax have released a new range of belt pulley for the Xray RX8 1/8 scale on-road chassis. CNC-machined from high-quality 7075 T6 aluminium, the pulleys are hard coated, light weight, and very durable.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

January 19, 2012

Mugen Seiki signs Lee Martin

Mugen Seiki Europe have announced Lee Martin as a new member of their race team. Having driven for Tamiya USA previously Lee will strengthen the MSE team, coordinated through John Yves Ferte, around fellow UK driver Simon Willets and European Champion Robert Battle. The multiple electric European Champion will continue to race electric offroad as part of the factory TRF team. Stefan Habbecke, president of MSE had this to say:

I am really happy to have Lee on board. He will be an important part to achieve a strong further development of our international race team. I am looking forward to collect many new feedback for our future products and customers everywhere.

Source: Mugen Seiki Europe [mugen.eu]

January 19, 2012

Simon Willets returns to Byron Fuel

Having been away for a few years, CML Distribution are pleased to announce that 2011 BRCA Series Runner up Simon Willets has returned to the trusted performance, reliability and engine protection of World Champions Byron with their RACE Gen2 Fuel. With the ever increasing competitiveness of the 1/8th off road sector, engine reliability run to run was an important factor for Simon in choosing Byron fuels.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

January 19, 2012

Rick V switches to Xray for 2012

Xray have announced that they have signed top Dutch International on road star Rick Vrielijnck to join their factory team. The former Mugen racer is a 7 time Dutch National Champion as well as multiple Worlds finalist and only last year finished 3rd at the European 1/8th scale Championships. Rick had this to say:

I am very happy and motivated to join Team Xray and I would like to thank them for this opportunity! Xray is constantly working to make the best products on the market. They are very motivated to work together and develop their products and team to obtain the best results possible. This year I will attend the Euro A in Portugal, some EFRA GPs, all national races, and also some open races in Italy in the coming months.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 19, 2012

Dakotah Phend joins Pro-Line team

Pro-Line have made it official that they have signed TLR star Dakotah Phend. Tim Clark said “Dakota has already caught the attention of the racing community as an consistent A-main contender and Pro-Line is committed to being a key component for Dakotah to reach his future goals.” Dakotah had this to say about the new deal:

I am very happy to be running Pro-Line tires for 2012. I race both 1/10 electric and 1/8 nitro and Pro-Line has tires for all my racing needs. I’m looking forward to being part of the Pro-Line team.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]