Arrowmax have released new upper arm holders for the Xray RX8. Machined from 7075 T6 aluminium, for right and left, the lightweight design is stronger and much stiffer than the standard kit parts.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
The annual Indonesian Year End Race was held recently at the Sunter International Speedway (SIS) in central Jakarta, Indonesia. With over 90 entries registered from all over Indonesia the race would see 3 classes be run, stock touring 11.5T boosted, front wheel drive 13.5T handout and mini 2wd. The most popular class stock touring 11.5T boosted would go down to F-Main, while competition for the Indonesian national title was still ongoing. The track layout was newly designed by track manager Suwardi Suliandy with a superb layout and surface, as well as an air conditioned pit and viewing room.
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Capricorn have introduced their new Brain Stuff brand, dedicated to quality materials, technical solutions and R&D. Their first product is this tire additive applicator which helps apply the additive to the tires. An electric motor runs at a constant speed rotating the tires placed on the first axis and contact the other two tires which will run in the opposite direction. An adjustment on the two cams allow you to set the pressure between the tires and choose the type of additive penetration. Works with 1/8th and 1/10th tires.
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Xray have released a complete set of aluminium drive pulleys for the RX8. CNC-machined from premium lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, hard coated for extra durability and long lifespan and has been strategically lightened. Rotating mass is reduced without sacrificing strength or durability. Available in 18T side, 18T front, 28T front, 29T front and 20T rear centre, the 2 speed centre belt pulley is integrated with brake disk adapter and includes factory-pressed pins (non-replaceable). All pulleys come factory pre-assembled.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
The 3rd round of the 2012 KM World Cup selection series for Hong Kong and Macau was held last weekend. KM Racing driver Hung Cheung Hang raced only the first qualifier making 32 laps. He didn’t race the 2nd and 3rd qualifier as he needed to help his team mate to setup his car. After 3 rounds Hang was still TQ with the 2nd qualifier only making 30 laps. The start of the A-final was pretty clean with Hang leading away until the end, making the best lap of the day with a amazing lap time of 19.062 sec which is also the new track record for the current track layout. Hang was testing the H-K1 new air-wing type side battery main chassis & the front swing upper deck which given him a really great feelings in handling because left & right side of the car are completely balanced. There was tough battle between 2nd place Luk driving the new Mugen and KM driver Ray, they were fighting and chasing from the 15 minute mark until the end, with Luk holding on to the 2nd place only 3 seconds ahead of Ray in 3rd.
Source: KM [km-rc.com]
Serpent is introducing this Limited Edition version of the Serpent 411, to celebrate Marc Fisher’s victory at the 2011 German Nationals, where he won ahead of Ronald Volker and Marc Rheinard to take the title. Only 300 Serpent 411-Limited Edition kits will be made and compared to the standard kit they will include a carbon 2.25mm chassis with engraved car-number and logo as well as dark Serpent orange anodising of all aluminium parts. Other new items include dark orange aluminium turnbuckles and track rods, carbon fibre battery holders, TiN coated pivot pins front and rear, extra gear-differential and an orange anodised tool-set consist of 8 tools, also with Serpent logo and 411-LE car number engraved.
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Xray have announced that Mattia Pesenti, former Swiss National Champion and multiple EC and EFRA finalist, has joined their team for 2012. Mattia will race the Xray RX8 and participate at all major national and international races to represent the Slovak manufacturer.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Formula One racing has officially started in China with the Super Grand Prix Formula One SGP1 racing league. The league is inspired by UF1 in the US and F1RCGP in Japan, the goal is to promote F1 r/c racing in China. 70 drivers from 25 teams have signed up for the first 6-race winter league and the opening race this past weekend at Shanghai’s RCI indoor racing club saw 48 drivers in attendance. SGP1 has adopted similar rules as UF1 and will be launching a dedicated website like UF1 and F1RCGP.
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