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March 3, 2011

Genius FR 1/5th Formula one car

The French importers of the Italian made Genius range of 1/5th scale cars was in contact to tell us about the new Genius FR Formula one car. Made using the best materials, all aluminium parts are made in ergal, it is the first 1/5 F1 designed with real front wing and rear diffuser such as those seen on a real car. Designed to be easy to maintain, you can quickly dismantle the rear differential, change the gear transmission and adjust the shocks. The suspension arms feature a uniball which through the use of plates tightened between the ball and arm allow for easy adjustment of the front and rear camber as well as rear toe. The car is also very lightweight for this class, weighing in at only 11kg.

View more images of the car here

March 2, 2011

Dirk Wischnewski re-signs with team Xray

Xray is proud to announce that former European Champion Dirk Wischnewski re-joins team Xray for 2011. The German driver had this to say about the new deal:

After 3 successful years with Team Xray I’m happy that we continue our partnership in the future. In the upcoming season I will race not only the 1/10 nitro touring with the Xray NT1 but also I will compete in the German 1/8 On-road Championship with the brand new Xray RX8. My main goal for the upcoming 1/10 nitro touring racing session is to win the European Championship title again, this time in my home country. I like to thank my mechanic Bertram Kessler (German Xray distributor) Juraj, Martin, Mario and everyone at Xray for the great support over the last years. I’m looking forward to great and successful future.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 2, 2011

Orcan GT3 .12 engine

Orcan have introduced their new improved GT3 motor. This .12 nitro engine is based on the extremely successful Orcan LR3, which collected numerous titles and victories in the 1/10 scale 200mm touring car class at European Championships as well as national championships in Germany and Austria in recent years. The biggest upgrade is the use of high-quality ceramic main bearing with nine balls which results in higher revs as well as longer life-span, especially of the front bearing, conrod and piston. Like its predecessor the GT3 is easy to adjust and offers superb driveability as well as excellent value for money. Additionally the Orcan GT3 is available as a MH version, optimized by engine tuner Michael Heinrich and successfully tested by SMI/Orcan team drivers. The MH version of the GT3 is completely re-worked and comes with a modified liner as well as a crankshaft with a revised timing to provide more power across the whole RPM range.

Source: SMI [smi-motorsport.de]

March 1, 2011

Arrowmax MRX-5 pinion gears

Arrowmax released a new range of clutch pinion gears for the Mugen MRX-5. Made from the highest quality 7075-T6 aluminium and then hard coated, they are lightweight, very durability and mesh perfectly with the car’s spur gears. Available in 16T, 17T, 18T, 19T, 20T & 21T teeth versions.

Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]

March 1, 2011

Ronald Volker defends European Indoor title

Ronald Volker has successfully defended his EFRA European Indoor title with victory over the weekend in Hrotovice in the Czech Republic. The Yokomo driver dominated proceedings, as he has done in almost all races in the past 12 months, and took the TQ spot in qualifying ahead of Xray driver Alexander Hagberg in 2nd and Yokomo team mate Yannic Pruemper in 3rd. In the finals Ronald checked out in the first two to wrap up the title early and so didn’t race the 3rd leg allowing Pruemper and Hagberg to battle it out for the runner up spot. Hagberg with two 2nd spots in the first legs looked favourite to take it but a diff problem allowed Pruemper to snatch the leg win and claim 2nd overall on a tie breaker, with Hagberg having to settle for 3rd spot.

Source: RC Magazine [rcmagazine.cz]

March 1, 2011

Serpent Pan car aluminum main shaft

Serpent have released this optional main shaft for the S100 and S120. This lightweight aluminium shaft is black anodised and comes with durable diff adaptor with this diff able to work without thrust bearing, using only a cone and spring washer.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

February 27, 2011

Andy Moore dominates 2011 TITC

2006 Touring car World Champion Andy Moore has won this year’s annual TITC race in Bangkok, Thailand held at the awesome new RC City venue. The factory Hot Bodies driver dominated proceedings from practice, through to qualifying, taking 4 of the 6 qualifying heats to line up on pole position for the A-main ahead of Shin Adachi, Jilles Groskamp, Marc Rheinard and Atsushi Hara. In the finals Andy was untouchable and took all three A-mains in dominant fashion to win from Tamiya driver Jilles Groskamp in 2nd and Hot Bodies team mate Atsushi Hara in 3rd.

Source: TITC [titc.in.th]

February 25, 2011

Daniele Ielasi & IDM continue partnership with Matrix

IDM have announced that Matrix and former World Champion Daniele Ielasi will continue their partnership going forward. The deal sees Daniele continue to be sponsored by the Italian tire company, while Matrix will produce the new range of IDM branded tires.

Source: IDM [idmtuned.com]