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December 31, 2011

Frank Hättich wins VRC 1/10th Worlds

1:10 Nitro specialist Frank Hättich has added a 3rd consecutive world title to his impressive VRC career. After winning the title in 2009 at the Tamiya Kakegawa track in Japan, in 2010 in Fiorano Italy, Frank was now victorious at the Pegaso track in Mexico. His main rival was his country fellowman Ronald Völker who charged hard in the 45 minutes main final but fell 3.25 seconds short in the end. Thai ace Pongtorn Trayrananon completed the podium just 1 lap down on the 2 front runners.

View the full report here.

December 30, 2011

BZM Micro 28.5TT engine

BZM Micro have released their next level of engine innovation and tech, the 28.5TT (Torque Tune) which has been developed for the requirements of the new 4×4 Largescale cars now available. With the extra weight of the 4×4s you need more punch to get you going so they have moved the port diagram slightly to promote the engines torque lower down the rev range. They have also introduced a dome piston to the TT variant. They have also produced a Losi exhaust system which has been designed in association with VRC to their specification and which has some neat features exclusively available to to BZM Micro.

Source: BZM Micro [bzm-micro.com]

December 30, 2011

McPappy Racing spring buckets

McPappy Racing have released these new spring buckets for 1/10th or 1/12th pan cars using small front springs like Associated, CRC, or WindTunnel “Babies”. They were specifically designed to keep the spring perfectly centered so they won’t touch the kingpin. This will make the front suspension smoother and prevent that metal grinding feel when the suspension is compressed. They also prevent scratches on the kingpin caused by the spring rubbing on it and greatly extends your kingpin polishing efforts. Since there is not much clearance between the kingpin and small springs, these spring buckets are machined Delrin with a very precise +/- .001″ tolerance. An Associated 1/10th .020″ spring was used in these pictures.

Source: McPappy Racing [mcpappyracing.com]

December 30, 2011

S-Workz S350 X-system transmission

S-Workz have released their X-system transmission gear, which is the latest option part for their S350 series of buggies. Base on the same BK1 gearbox but with a special design to allow 3 bearings to securely hold the unit in place. The pinion gears are now directly connected with the centre shaft. The system uses longer lightened centre drive shafts.

Source: S-Workz [sworkz.com]

December 30, 2011

KM Racing sign Nicholas Lee

KM Group International have announced that 2011 Tamiya Asia Cup & World Cup Touring Car GTA Class Champion, Nicholas Lee has signed to race with KM H-K1 for the coming race season. The 20 year old EP driver was looking for a new challenge for GP touring car and is joining the KM International Team with national team mates like Dario Balestri, Meen V, Hang, Adachi & others and will attend many races as International Team Driver, like All Japan National, FEMCA and IFMAR World Championship, as well as all major races in Asia. Nicholas had the following to say about his new challenge:

I am very happy to be given the opportunity to be a part of KM group and race for the international team. As KM has always produces great quality products for both their KM cars and also option parts for other cars, Im sure I will only benefit from this and do well for races. I am already looking forward to next season and will give my best in every races that I attend.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]

December 30, 2011

X-Factory black hardware

X-Factory adds four new hardware items to the ‘Real Men Wear Black’ line so your R/C car can look totally dialed. If you are serious about racing, you want a serious race car. The new hardware includes black counter-sink washers, and black locking nuts in 4-40 mini, 4-40 low profile, and 8-32 low profile to fit CVD. axles. All three sizes of locking nut are 4 per pack, while the counter-sink washers are eight per pack. Priced less than the blue stuff, now at fine hobby stores everywhere.

Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]

December 29, 2011

Exotek F1R uni-crank steering

To be used with Exotek’s F1R kit, the F1R uni-crank steering set is a new steering upgrade that moves the weight balance of the car more towards the rear for more stability and more rear grip when used with ‘shorty’ type LiPo packs. The kit includes ball bearings with steering crank, heavy duty center post, servo mounts, servo turnbuckle and mounting bits. Requires F1R kit, F104 adjustable turnbuckle set for steering, low profile servo and ‘shorty’ type 7.4v LiPo.

View an image of the installed steering crank

December 29, 2011

JConcepts Indoor National Series

JConcepts, together with many fine sponsors and race tracks, have organized a first of its kind, a true Indoor National Series. The first annual series, held in 2011, attracted a combined 900 whopping entries. 2012 is scheduled as a 5 race series across the United States, drivers now have the opportunity to showcase their abilities on a national and regional level. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall nationals make up the seasonal events at fixed locations while the finals will serve as the end of the year bash for the awards and series championship. The series will be awarded based on points participation in 3 out of the 5 events.

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