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July 24, 2009

LRP Vector8 & SPX8 Brushless system

More news from LRP who have released their new 1/8 Brushless System. The new Vector8 brushless modified motor is based on the IFMAR World Championship winning XTEC X12 brushless modified technology. This motor is specifically tailored for 1/8 Off Road racing with its longer teardown with special cooling fins, longer stack, magnet and shaft for higher torque and maximum performance. To control that motor, LRP release the new SPX8 Competition brushless speedo which is based on one of the most successful competition speed controllers, the Sphere Competition TC-Spec. It now features a special 1/8 software and has especially been optimised for the use with 2S-4S LiPo batteries. The result is a high-end speed control that will enthuse the 1/8 electric R/C car scene.

Click here for more images of the new products

July 24, 2009

Shin Adachi turns Blue

LRP have announced the signing of top international RC driver Shin Adachi to their team. The Kyosho/Team Orion driver will now use LRP speedos and will bring years of top international racing experience to LRPs international racing team. Adachi has been a multiple worlds and international finalist for the last 10 years and continues to be a hot contender in whatever class he races and his professional approach both on and off the track as well as his ability to bring a smile on peoples faces makes Adachi the perfect fit for LRP. Shin will make his debut and use the new LRP SXX TC spec and LRP SXX Competition speed controllers at the upcoming JMRCA Nationals in 2wd, 4wd, Truck and Touring for 2009.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

July 24, 2009

Cragg & Martin take Southport BRCA National

oOple are reporting on the 4th round of the 2009 BRCA 1/10th off road National Championship series held last weekend at the popular Southport buggy track. After a domination by XFactory drivers during the 2WD series thus far, it was looking a similar story with XFactory cars taking the first couple of qualifiers in the hands of Phil Sleigh and Mark Stanley respectively. Round three saw Neil Cragg’s Associated B4 on top and to make it four different drivers from four, Danny McGee put his Losi/Atomic Carbon hybrid CR2 in the top spot. Despite some great pressure especially from Mark Stanley, Neil Cragg dominated the finals – winning all three legs to take his first 2WD National of the season. Reigning 4WD champion for the previous two years, Lee Martin, went out meaning business in the wet early morning of the 4WD event – taking the first three rounds of qualifying before Neil Cragg took the final round. Like Neil had done in 2WD – Lee Martin took all three legs to take the victory after some intense and exciting racing.

Check out the full report, with video and lots for photos, here.

Source: oOple [oople.com]

July 23, 2009

Defending Champion goes fastest in Italy

After being somewhat off the pace, defending champion Dario Balestri (15.950) has got it together topping the last controlled practice here in Gubbio. The Italian had struggled in the opening four sessions but reverting back to his set-up from yesterday he was able to take his Novarossi powered Team Magic around the track in a sub lap record time. Running 37 shore tyres all round, Balestri said the car was now very good and he can look forward to tomorrow’s qualifiers.

View our full event coverage here.

July 23, 2009

Tenbol VXL 540 Motor Mount

Tenbol have released a new high quality aluminium motor mount to allow you to upgrade your 1/16th E REVO or 1/16th Slash to full size 540 motor performance. The set includes the machined motor mount and fasteners and is the easy way to give your micro car big block power.

Click here to see a video of the product in action

July 23, 2009

Naoto Matsukura retains his JMRCA 1/12th title

Last weekend saw the annual 1/12th scale JMRCA National take place in the Yatabe Arena in Tokyo. Despite the usual low grip conditions when running the 1/12th class on asphalt, this years race proved to be quite a challenge for all drivers with most experiencing traction roll already from the first practice. In what was a very close competition, current World Champion and reigning national Champion Naoto Matsukura kept his cool and was able to take both the TQ spot and go on to win the title with his Yokomo/Nosram package.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]

July 23, 2009

Spataro tops 3rd practice in Italy

He was tipped as one to watch when we arrived in Gubbio and so far Biagio Spataro is living up to the hype by setting some super fast times topping the third round of controlled practice with a 15.956. The 15-year-old was helped by running very soft 35 shore tyres which he said made his Xray very fast but he admitted tyre wear was high. Very happy with the consistency of the JP powered NT1 he plans to run the same set-up again in the fourth of today’s five controlled practice sessions.

View our full event coverage here.

July 23, 2009

Sweep Racing Tire Formula X1

Sweep Racing have developed this new Tire Formula X1, which is a tire cleaner for on road rubber tires. Sold in this 40ml bottle, this low odour substance can also be used as a traction compound for high bite indoor asphalt tracks.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]