December 1, 2010

Joern Neumann wins Horizon Nitrocross

Joern Neumann wins Horizon Nitrocross

The first Horizon Nitrocross were held from last weekend in Quakenbrueck and with 163 entries from Germany, Italy, UK and Czech Republic it was a large success. The famous Quakenbrueck track is indoor, but temperatures are the same as outdoor and it was around 0° degrees the whole weekend. Friday was practice, Saturday saw one more round of practice and then 4 rounds of Qualifying, with the best 2 rounds to count. Martin Bayer TQ’d the Buggy class ahead of Jorn Neumann and Riccardo Rabitti. Sunday was finals day and in the semi finals Carsten Keller had the fastest time and would start the final from Pole Position. The Final was 40 minutes and in the first minutes Carsten, Riccardo and Jorn battled for position. Then Jorn took the lead and never looked back winning by 2 laps in front of 2nd placed Carsten Keller and Riccardo Rabitti in 3rd.

Thanks to Joern Neumann for the report.

December 1, 2010

TQ Racing SX10 4w Pro buggy

TQ Racing SX10 4w Pro buggy

TQ Racing have released their SX10 4w Pro. Starting with a well balanced and solid platform created by the SX10 4w, the Pro version adds some of the aluminium and carbon goodies racers want. The biggest changes include a 3mm woven graphite chassis with composite side skirts. Also updated is the woven graphite two piece top deck, front and rear shock towers while the new aluminium pieces include front and rear arm mounts, motor mount and rear hubs.

View more images of the buggy here

November 30, 2010

Maifield wins Arizona State Championships

Maifield wins Arizona State Championships

For the 25th year the fastest drivers in the southwest have gathered to compete for the chance to be named Arizona State Champion. The AZ states were held at the infamous SRS in Scottsdale Arizona. Over 150 cars hit the track, ranging from Stock buggy to 1/8th gas buggies. Arizona’s stars Ryan Maifield, Tanner Denney, and Jake Thayer, showed that they were ready to keep the trophies in the valley against drivers from California and the surrounding states. Ryan Cavalieri, Frank Root, and Cody Turner, looked to spoil the locals plans.

Continue reading the report here

November 30, 2010

Yokomo R12 wide chassis conversion

Yokomo R12 wide chassis conversion

Yokomo have introduced a wide main chassis conversion for their World Championship winning R12. The front width of this optional chassis is 6mm wider than that of standard chassis and as a result the stability of R12 improves and is very effective on high grip surfaces such as carpet. The set includes a new front damper, stabilizer and steering tie rod.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com] / Kimihiko Yano [kimihiko-yano.net]

November 30, 2010

Arrowmax MRX-5 flywheel

Arrowmax MRX-5 flywheel

Arrowmax have released another new option part for the MRX-5, this flywheel. Machined made from 7075 aluminium it has been lightened through strategic machining of the surface and then hard coated for better durability.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]

November 29, 2010

Yokomo Euro Touring Series Rd2 videos now online

Yokomo Euro Touring Series Rd2 videos now online

Following some connection issues at the track in Hrotovice, Czech Republic, all the A-main videos from both the Modified and Pro Stock classes of the Yokomo Euro Touring Series Round 2 are now online.

Check out all the videos here.

November 29, 2010

MLC Extreme fuel

MLC Extreme fuel

After intensive development and testing LC Racing have announced the new MLC Extreme fuel by Lamberto Collari. Available in 2.0 liter cans only, this new mixture is especially formulated for 1/10 and 1/8 on road cars and is available in 16% and 25% nitro. While the 2010 formula will continue to be available, the Extreme fuel helps obtain lower temperature, lower consumption and more power.

Source: LC Racing [lc-racing.com]

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