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June 16, 2009

Pro-Line Holeshot VTR 4.0″ Truggy tires

Pro-Line have added the Holeshot to their range of VTR 4.0″ 1/8th scale truggy tires. The Hole Shot tread is the 2009 The Dirt Nitro Challenge Champion in truggy and has also been used to capture numerous regional and national events over the past decade. Featuring a small pin design for the ultimate in responsiveness, it uses a square lug throughout and is great on blue groove to wet, hard packed surfaces. Available in XTR, M2, and M3 compounds.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

June 16, 2009

Groskamp wins Luxembourg International TC race

Jilles Groskamp has made his intentions clear for this summer’s European Championships by winning last weekend’s International Touring Car race held on the Mini Circuit de la Ville, the same track as the main event in August. The race which attracted top drivers from around Europe looking to get extra track time ahead of the official warm-up, saw Groskamp take a clear pole position, winning all 5 rounds to line up ahead of team mates Yannic Pruemper, Marc Rheinard and Viktor Wilck. In the finals Jilles could take the win in the first leg, with World Champion Rheinard taking the 2nd leg to keep the race alive going into the final leg. Jilles could again take the win in the 3rd and final leg to take the overall win from Rheinard in 2nd, with Wilck moving up 3rd overall after a bad first leg.

Source: RCCM [rccm.lu]

June 15, 2009

Südhoff wins German Summer Champs

Last weekend saw the German Summer Champs take place outdoor in Hann, Münden. More than 100 drivers met in various categories and is aiming to become one of the biggest annual events in Germany. Qualification saw Freddy Südhoff take the pole position in Modified, while in the Stock category it was Stefan Paßlack on top and in Sports it was Näther Oliver taking the top spot. The races saw little change to the starting order with Südhoff winning Mod from Sebastian Lein in 2nd and Dennis Fadtke 3rd, with the last leg being run in the damp conditions as the rain began to fall. The Stock class was won by Stefan Paßlack from Christian Wehrmann and Thorsten Schmidt, while in the Sports class it was Näther Oliver taking the victory ahead of Thomas Mirke and Thomas Musial.

June 15, 2009

Fastrax RC ‘Pro Race’ Inline Pipe set

Fastrax RC have released 2 new versions of their ‘Pro Race’ EFRA 2062 Inline Pipe Set. Available in chrome or hard coated (above), these pipes work great with .21 and .28 engines, and the set provides superb fuel economy and excellent all round low and top end power. Sold with smooth flow manifold, the set includes mounting wire, mounting springs and rubber seals.

Click here to see the chrome version

June 15, 2009

Ultimate Racing Turnbuckle wrenches

Spanish company Ultimate Racing have released a range of 6 new turnbuckle wrenches to add to their growing range of tools. Made from hardened chrome steel, their short length allows them to fit into tight spaces while still allowing enough leverage to adjust even the tightest turnbuckles on 1/10, 1/8 on-road and off-road cars as well as 1/8 truggies and monster trucks. Featuring the Ultimate Racing logo together with the turnbuckle size laser-engraved on the side for easy and quick identification, they are now available in 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm and 7mm.

Source: Ultimate Racing [ultimateracing.es]

June 15, 2009

Craft RC Turbo Exhaust gas cooler

Craft RC have announced the release of their exhaust gas cooler, becoming the latest company to make a version of the Novarossi developed item. Mounted between the tuned pipe and the fuel tank, it aims to take away some heat from the exhaust gas that goes into the fuel tank, lowering the temperature of the fuel and increasing the run time. This exhaust cooler will be sold in anodized black.

Source: Craft RC [craftrc.com]

June 15, 2009

Polish Tamiya Championship Rd3

We received a brief report from last weekend’s 3rd round of the Polish Tamiya Championship for off road that took place in Warsaw. After a night of rain on Saturday, Sunday’s first run was still a bit wet but with the sun beginning to shine, it soon dried up and the from the 2nd round of qualifying the track was dry. Qualifying for the 2wd class was headed up by 8 year old Michal Orlowski, with Bartosz Maciejewski in 2nd and Patryk Rybarczyk in 3rd, while in 4wd it was Artur Kramza that TQ’d from Morris Indovino. After the 3 leg 2wd finals it was Rybarczyk that ended up taking the win following 2 leg victories, with pole man Orlowski in 2nd and Maciejewski taking 3rd. In the 4wd finals, touring car regular Morris Indovino took the overall win from Artur Kramza in 2nd and Lukasz Kowalczyk taking the last podium step in 3rd.

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June 15, 2009

PSM Racing CLX shock mounts

PSM Racing have released these new shock mounts for the GS Racing CLX chassis. Made from high grade aluminium and anodised blue, this set of 4 mounts, are super lightweight and very strong and are a direct replacement for the standard kit versions.

Source: PSM Racing [psm-racing.com]