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February 1, 2007

Xray release the XT8 truggy

Xray XT8 truggy

Our partners Neo Buggy have the exclusive first pictures of the new and highly anticipated Xray XT8 truggy. Based on the XB8 buggy the new parts have beenÂ designed and developed specifically with the truggy in mind with new truggy-specific high-performance suspension geometry and a specifically designed ultra-efficient drive train parts with optimal truggy ratio

The XT8 is a unique purpose-built racing truggy designed around a no-compromise platform. From the specially designed truggy suspension, the optimum drivetrain concept with special truggy gear ratio, to the ultra-low CG and optimized weight balance, all is specifically designed and developed for truggy racing around the world.

View more images and the full specs here… content

January 30, 2007

Xray to release EC edition of XB8

Xray release EC edition of XB8

Xray are very busy at the moment, making product and driver announcements. The latest bit of news to come from the guys in Slovakia is that they will be releasing an EC edition of their 1/8th scale EC winning buggy, the XB8. Details are slim about whether it is a limited edition kit or their 2007 version of the XB8, probably the latter, but i’m sure we will know more after the Nurnberg toy fair which takes place this week.

The XRAY Development Team continued its development and improvement of the XB8, bringing forth in 2007 the improved and optimized XB8 â€“ the European Champion edition.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 30, 2007

Martin Christensen to race Xray NT1

In Xrays efforts to create a super star team they have acquired the services of Danish racer Martin Christensen. European champion in the now almost dead 235mm class, Martin has also won multiple Danish national titles as well the Nordic Championships on 2 occasions and is definitely a quick racer.

When I arrived at the track and testing area, I was met with a familiarly noise – nitro engines! There was an indoor track with enough space to hold big indoor nitro races. Seeing all this reassured my decision to join Team XRAY. XRAY has what it takes to make world championship cars.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 29, 2007

Martin Hudy wins International Friendship Race 2007

Martin Hudy

Xray are reporting on their site that Martin Hudy, driving his Xray T2007 won the International Friendship race held at the beginning of January in Vienna, Austria. The race was attended by 55 drivers from Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Hungary and the racing was split into 2 classes, stock and modified. Martin dominated the entire race, taking the race TQ, and then going on to take the win ahead of 2nd placed Vaclav Strupek also with and Xray and Markus Eder in 3rd.

You can read the full report from the event here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 25, 2007

Paul LeMieux confirmed to race NT1

All round top Xray driver Paul LeMieux has been confirmed to drive the all new NT1 this season and will be debuting at the upcoming Winternats in Florida at the beginning of February. In this week alone, Jilles Groskamp and Carlos Peracho have been signed up to the big names already running the new car like Ralph Burch and Barry Baker. Which such a big team and so much hype around the release of this car lets hope it doesn’t dissapoint.

I have seen a lot of RC factories and tracks around the world but nothing even comes close to XRAY’s amazing new facility. I very proud to have such a professional company and very nice people supporting me. Testing and running the NT1 went great, it was no surprise to me but very impressive that XRAY’s very first nitro touring car will be top notch from the start.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 25, 2007

Juho Levanen wins Fintrack Nationals Rd1

Fintrack Nationals Rd1

Last weekend saw round 1 of the Fintrack Nationals held Kuusankoski track in a big sports hall. The event was very well attended despite it being held the week after the DHI cup and saw Teemu Leino, Juho Levanen and Simo Ahoniemi all entered. Despite being quick in qualifying and the races, a number of small errors meant that Teemu Leino couldnt translate that pace into a win and it was Juho Levanen that took the overall win ahead of Xray drivers Leino and Pekka Koivula in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

You can read the full report from the race here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 24, 2007

Carlos Peracho signs for Team Xray

Multiple Spanish champion and European Championship finalist, Carlos Peracho has left Serpent to sign for Team Xray to race the NT1. Carlos has strong links to both manufacturers through his family distribution company that imports both lines into Spain and after many years driving for the Dutch manufacturer has decided on a change. Despite moving to Xray in the 1/10th class, Carlos will continue to race Serpent in the 1/8th scale class.

Coming to XRAY I was surprised and doubly shocked. First when I first saw the whole facility/factory and the world’s most unique and best racing facility, and then second after seeing and testing the NT1. I have many years’ experience with nitro touring cars and I just could not believe how quickly I was able to improve my best lap times using the NT1.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 23, 2007

Jilles Groskamp confirmed to race NT1

Xray have posted a piece on their site confirming that top Team Xray racer Jilles Groskamp will race the NT1 along with his electric duties. His first race will be at the Winternats at the start of February and this statement was probably issued to remove any doubt over what gas cars he will race having done several important races for Serpent last year.

…and additionally will join the team to support and run the new XRAY NT1 in nitro touring car races. Jilles will debut the NT1, together with the rest of Team XRAY, at the upcoming US Winternationals in Florida.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]