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August 12, 2009

Hupo Honigl wins 2wd European title

Austrian driver Hupo Honigl has added another European title to his CV after winning the 2wd event today in Bilbao, Spain. Having qualified 2nd behind multiple British Champion Ellis Stafford, the pairing had an intense battle in the 2nd leg after a mistake in the leg 1 by the X-Factory driver gifted Honigl the round win. With the overall on the line, the race to the flag in leg 2 went down to the wire, but Hupo could hold on and take his 2nd leg win and take the European title, with Stafford eventually ending up in 2nd, while Lee Martin took the final podium spot after a win in the 3rd leg.

Check out oOple’s awesome report here.

Source: oOple [oople.com]

August 12, 2009

Hot Bodies Ve8 Electric 1/8th scale buggy

Hot Bodies have released details on their new electric powered D8 buggy, called the Ve8. Based on the World Championship winning D8, it utilizes a molded carbon plastic chassis which provides a rigid and lightweight platform and the front and rear plates of the chassis are replaceable for quick inexpensive chassis maintenance. The Ve8’s motor is way up front, keeping the weight as close to center as possible and an optional mechanical brake function is included with all the necessary components and mounts to get you stopped in a hurry. Not only does this give you added tuning ability with brake bias (not possible with motor brake) but it also keeps your motor and speedo cooler which might come in handy when your throwin’ down some serious lap times. As with all HB kits, the weight is super low and this is further helped by the new low profile bodyshell that comes with the kit.

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August 12, 2009

Serpent 966 Rear anti roll bar set

New from Serpent for their 966 1/8th scale chassis is this rear anti roll bar set. The set includes all 3 wire anti roll bars, in 2.2, 2.5 and 2.8mm thick versions, as well as the 2 different spacers and end balls for the different diameter wires. This gives you the full range of adjustability of the setup of your car allowing you to get the car dialed in for any track conditions. Each of the items are also available separately.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

August 12, 2009

Titianium Racing Photon Spool & CVDs

Titanium Racing have released their latest Pro competition spool and F1 stealth CVDs for the increasingly popular and successful TOP Photon. The Pro competition spool features aero-grade 7075 T6 Alloy body and sleeves and high impact Delrin drives. The system incorporates the unique locking system as featured on all TR Pro competition spools. The car is complimented by the new range of already successful F1 Stealth CVDs and the driveshaft length is optimised at 43.5mm (pin to pin measurement). Titanium Racing’s test driver Ricky Copsey using the new components at Sundays BRCA Junior National support race and broke the track record, TQ’ing and taking victory in both A finals against some very stiff opposition including Hot Bodies sponsored driver Ben Cosgrove.

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August 12, 2009

Cody King does double at JBRL

Last weekend saw Kyosho team driver Cody King come out on top at the JBRL race at Hot Rod Hobbies raceway. Cody TQ’d the truggy class and qualified 3rd in the buggy class but managed to go on and win in both categories. In the buggy class Cody managed to fend off Associated racer Ryan Cavalieri who finished 2nd and Tamiya’s Ryan Lutz who took 3rd, while in the truggy class it was again the 2 Ryans following, this time with Lutz taking the runner up spot and Cavalieri 3rd. All Kyosho drivers were using the new rear short shock tower their Kyosho MP9 chassis’.

Source: Kyosho America [kyoshoamerica.com]

August 12, 2009

Dutch Phi-nomenon – Corally RDX Phi 09

Seen for the first time at the annual DHI-Cup in Denmark the 2009 Corally RDX Phi is finally here. Based on the successful RDX Phi platform the ‘09’ tourer offers the same versatile layout the previous car did but is specially designed to accommodate the ‘bulky’ LiPo hardcase batteries that are becoming more common these days in various racing classes. Most noticeable are the newly designed and higher bulkheads, new suspension mounts and last but not least a wider chassis plate. What else has the new Corally RDX Phi 09 to offer? We will find out in our review.

Read the full review here

August 12, 2009

Adam Drake takes NSS Buggy title at Rd3

The 3rd round of the Novarossi Summer Series once again took place at Revelation Raceway and this event attracted 11 heats. In the buggy class Losi driver Colby Poh TQ’d the first round, but Losi/Novarossi factory driver Adam Drake was able to TQ round two and take the overall TQ for the event. In the final The Drake was able to lead from start to finish, with Colby Poh finishing second while CEN’s Andy Smolnik took third. The final round of the series takes place in three weeks time and already Adam Drake has wrapped up the buggy title with a prefect score in the first 3 rounds, with three TQ’s and three wins.

August 12, 2009

Edit RC Formula Ten bearing set

New for the HPI Formula Ten from Edit RC are these high quality bearings that aim to keep your car running free and efficient at all times. The bearing set is made up of ABEC 3 (ISO Class 6) rated bearings that are of a higher precision than most manufacturers standard bearings with tighter tolerances for fit. Tighter tolerances means less slippage in the bearing which equates to more speed & longer life.

Source: Edit RC [rc-edit.com]