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September 15, 2010

Richard Volta wins French 1/8th title

Last weekend the 5th and final round of the French National Championship took place at the BMRC track in Bourg-en-Bresse. In total the race saw 53 drivers in attendance divided into national class and elite class. Being the championship leader before this race Shepherd racer Richard Volta had the biggest chance to win this years national championship title in the elite class. Volta confirmed his intentions by taking the pole-position for the 45 minutes final with a gap of 4 seconds over Jérôme Papaconstantinos, clocking the fastest lap times of all drivers. During the final he took it easy as he only had to arrive on 5th place to take the title. Volta opened the door for Papaconstantinos and followed him with a save distance to cross the finishing line on 2nd place, gaining enough points to win this years French Elite National Championship title. On third place Stefan Riccobono arrived taking the runner-up spot in the National Championship.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

September 15, 2010

Speedzone 1S LiPo packs

Speedzone have released several new 1S LiPo packs to compliment their 2S line of packs. Perfect for 1/12 and WGT classes, the packs are available with bullet style connectors and direct connect deans. The 3.7v 5400mAh and 5200mah 50C packs with bullet connectors are both ROAR approved. The 3.7v 5200mah 50C direct connect pack has one side flat and the other side with humps which makes it perfect for conventional slotted chassis or a new LiPo specific chasses. All packs are hard case and come with Speedzone’s standard warranty.

Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]

September 14, 2010

Eric Dankel crowned 1/10 nitro German Champion

Eric Dankel has been crowned as the 2010 German Champion 1/10 scale nitro. With his Orcan LR3 powered Xray NT1 he crossed the finish line at the one-event German Championship held at Leipzig just two seconds ahead of pole setter Robert Pietsch with his Novarossi powered Mugen MTX4-R. The podium was completed by 2009 champion Thomas Guensel with his Xray/Orcan.

Continue reading the report here

September 14, 2010

Hot Bodies D8 7mm engine mount set

For the World Champion D8 buggy, Hot Bodies have released this 7mm engine mount set. Ensuring the proper engine height when using your 3mm chassis, this 7mm engine mount coupled with the 3mm chassis brings the engine back to stock height. The stock chassis is 4mm and stock engine mount is 6mm.

Source: Hot Bodies [hotbodiesonline.com]

September 14, 2010

Sneak Peek – Mugen MBX6E prototype

We got sent a sneak peak of the prototype Mugen MBX6E car. It features a longer chassis, two-piece slide adjustable motor mount and optional 3mm or 4mm motor mounting screws. Well balanced with a large radio box and dual or single battery holder, the car is very stable and has excellent steering. Team driver Travis Amezcua will be running one at the upcoming Electric Nats at the NorCal hobbies track and team driver Dylan Rodriguez will be driving his at the upcoming Thunder Alley Gas Champs at Thunder Alley Raceway. Expect the release soon.

View the chassis shots here

September 14, 2010

Xray NT1 World Champion Limited edition

To commemorate the winning of their first World title in the hands of Ralph Burch at the 1/10th 200mm World Championships in Houston, Xray have released this NT1 World Champion Limited edition. The car comes loaded with all the option parts used by Ralph to capture the crown.

View the full list of options here

September 14, 2010

Alberto Picco wins Rd2 of Italian Nationals

The 2nd round of the Italian 1/8th scale National Championships were held last weekend at the Circuito Internazuinale L.Collari in Cassino in the south of Italy close to Napoli. Qualifying saw Michele Romagnoli take pole position ahead of Carmine Raiola in 2nd, Lamberto Collari in 3rd and Andrea Cristiani in 4th. In the 45 minute final it was Alberto Picco, starting from 6th position that managed to work his way to the front to take the win by 5 seconds from 9 time World Champion Lamberto Collari in 2nd, while Carmin Raiola took 3rd spot, less than 3 second further back. In the F1 class it was a win for Andrea Lorenzi ahead of Mattia Rinaldi, with 3rd spot going to Valerio Moccia, while in F2 it was Morgan Renzi who took the victory in front of Francesco Costa and Francesco Caminita.

View the final results here

September 14, 2010

Team C TC02C 2wd buggy

Team C have shown off CAD images of their newly designed 2wd buggy, the TC02C. Unlike their previous TC02, the 02C sports a mid mounted motor, bring the weight more to the centre and changing the torque characteristics in the process. The car will come in 2 versions, one that can accept stick packs and the other than can accept saddle packs. Expect it to be ready by the end of October.

View more CAD images here