After extensive off-road testing, OFNA their new JL Racing Clutch for 1/8 scale nitro cars. This new clutch has full shoe surface contact to the clutch bell for consistent wear and better acceleration, while the new CNC alloy material clutch shoes and lightweight flywheel improves RPM response to your drive train. The kit contains shoes, flywheel, 1.1mm springs, two clutch nuts and collect. This kit is also a great option for 1/8 GTspec cars.
Source: OFNA [ofna.com]
Two time Spanish National Champion and European A Finalist, Oscar Cabezas has inked a deal to use Italian made Enneti tires in 2009. This is the latest in a line of new deals for the former Serpent driver who has joined Motonica cars as well choosing to use Novarossi engines in both the Spanish Nationals and the upcoming 1/8th scale World Championships in Lostallo, Switzerland, this summer.
Source: JB TRC Racing [jbtrcracing.com]
JConcepts have released their Bar Code design buggy tires in blue compound. Like the name suggests the alternating bar design provides uncompromised support for blue and black groove conditions. Designed for maximum performance when new or used as the design allows even wear all the way down to the tire body. Bar Codes in new condition excel on hard surfaces that have taken rubber with either dry or wet grooved conditions. Worn Bar Codes excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a minimal dust groove has formed.
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Following some apparent confusion over the new EFRA ruling that sees the length of European Championship and Grand Prix qualification heats to 7 minutes, EFRA 1/10th section chairman Franky Noens has issued a clarification on the rule 2.4 of these new guidelines. The updated ruling states that ‘a pitstop, refuelling is mandatory’ in a 7 minute heat, wording that was not initially included in the rule.
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Kyosho have released a number of new items to help keep your accessories and tools organized, including this black pit box. The pit box has 3 different storage drawers with different sized compartment to accommodate any and all your tools and accessories. If you want something to hold all your Kyosho Tools but don’t want to commit to a pit box, the Kyosho Tool Box is large enough to hold all your tools and accessories and it also has a handle for easy carrying.
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We received a report from the Proline Cup which took place last weekend in Vejle, Denmark, the first time in many years there was a buggy race held indoors at a sports centre. There was 5 classes in total 1/18, Monster Trucks, Stock/beginners Starter, 2WD and 4WD. The track was a combination of carpet and smooth cement floor which took the competitors a little while to get used to, but was a fun challenge and the jump was built in wood and was a little squared and not quite natural, but worked well without crashing the cars.
JConcepts has your apparel needs covered with the introduction of their new stretch fit hat. Available in S/M and X/XL sizes, this hat has a great look, sporting a splatter JConcepts logo embroidered on the front and IFMAR World Champion logo embroidered on the rear. Made from a durable 100% cotton material ensuring it can survive even the roughest days outdoors
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Seen for the first time at the toy fair earlier this month, Hudy have released their innovative new pit bag. The first purpose-designed pit bag, it is super lightweight, easy to assemble/disassemble, and is very easy to transport within the outer pockets of your hauler bag (or stored in any regular bag or box). Smartly designed and laid out with open side pockets for items you need to access quickly, tool pockets for engine & carburetor tools (among others), and still more closable pockets for more “expensive” items like thermometers and stop watches. With one large storage compartment designed to precisely fit a 1/8 or 1/10 starter box, the other large storage compartment can be used for spare tires, equipment, and much more. There is even an extra pocket specially designed for a fuel bottle. Another great and unique feature is the adjustable side holder for a quick-fill fuel gun. Being positioned outside the bag interior, there is no more worry about fuel leakage inside the pit bag. The holder can be adjusted to accommodate any type of fuel gun.
