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October 28, 2007

Robin D’Hondt signs to Merlin Fuel

Merlin Racing fuels in Spain have announced that current Belgian 1/8th scale National Champion Robin D’Hondt has signed to use their products for the 2008 season. After an intensive test on the Roselare circuit, he was happy with the performance of the fuel and has decided to defend his National title using Merlin Fuel products. Despite his age Robin has achieved a lot on the track, winning the 2007 Belgian Championships as well as this years Benelux Cup and in 2006 he was a European Championship finalist in Oslo, Norway.

Source: Merlin [merlinfuel.com]

October 5, 2007

Fastrax Fuel Tubing rolls

Fastrax Fuel Tubing

If you’re serious about your gas racing, and own lots of gas powered cars, then save yourself a bundle with these new fuel tube rolls from Fastrax. Available in 4 different colours – blue, red, yellow and clear, they come in 15 meter lengths, which should keep you going for quite some time.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

September 17, 2007

HPI 500cc fuel bottle

HPI Racing in Japan have announced that they have started shipping this new 500cc fuel bottle for nitro car users. Made using a soft squeezable material the bottle sports a HPI skull logo printed in black while the off set fuel pipe ensures that all fuel is reached when fueling your car. The grey anodised pipe comes with a lid to stop fuel contamination and this is attached to the bottle using the attached plastic cable.

Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.co.jp]

September 15, 2007

HARD Super Soft Fuel Bottle

CML Distribution in the UK have announced the sale of this new supe soft fuel bottle by HARD Racing. This racing fuel bottle is made from a soft and pliable material which makes it easy to control the amount, and speed, of fuel delivered to your nitro vehicle. The bottle is smoke coloured and a new black fuel bottle holder comes with 2 different coloured caps.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

June 5, 2007

Serpent quick fill fuel bottle

Serpent have released this most essential of products, the fuel bottle. Made using a very soft material the bottle can be quickly and easily squeezed allowing for quick fills while still being able to control that the bottle doesn’t overflow. The bottles big bore orange anodised pipe sports the Serpent oval and text logo laser etched into it while a rubber top stops dirt from entering the bottle when not in use.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

May 14, 2007

Robitronic Turbo Fuel Gun

Robitronic have announced the release of their new Turbo Fuel Gun which claims to fill your cars fuel tank in less than 2 seconds. This gun features a translucent fuel reservoir which makes visibility of the fuel level nice and easy and both the filling end and nozzle are made from a rather nice red anodised aluminum. As with all fuel guns, holes in the front aluminum nozzle shuts off the fuel flow automatically when the tank is full.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.eu]

April 1, 2007

Team Losi fuel gun

At this weekends RCX show in Pomona, California, Team Losi had their new fuel gun on display and RC Car Action go this shot and some information on it. The fuel gun features an extended tip, extra-large fill ports for more flow and multiple vent ports for high speed fills as well as an easy to hold ergonomic design.

Source: RCCA [radiocontrolzone.com]

March 8, 2007

Roga fuel confirms Gomez and Batlle

Roga Fuels have announced that they have signed top Spanish racers Richi Gomez and Robert Batlle for 2 years to use their fuels. The two drivers, who both recently signed to use AXE Rossi engines, will use the companies latest RACE mixture that uses specialist production processes to ensure exceptional performance and lubrication.

Source: Modellismo RC [modellismorc.net]