Current European 1/8th scale Champion Jernej Vuga has announced a deal with Hot Race Tyres, having previously raced for ATS. The Slovenian Mugen/Novarossi driver will race the Italian made tires all season including the Euros in Italy as he aims to defend his title he won in Valencia Spain in 2008. Jernej, who is currently heading up his own business Top RC, has also announced that he has inked a deal to run Roga fuel for the new season.
Xceed have composite gear differential gear sets for Xray NT1 and Serpent 733 1/10th scale gas cars. The precision molded composite gears, combined with light alu shafts, create a lighter and super smooth working gear-differential. The NT1 set needs just the gears and shafts, while the 733 also needs the light steel adapters and small bronze bushings to complete it. For both cars the alu shafts are a direct replacement for the original ones.
Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]
Having given you a sneak peek at Pro-Line’s new Tansou 190mm drift body last week, it is now here. With its smooth transitioning fender flares and aggressive stance, the Tansou will put you at the front of the field before you even lite up the tires. Made from durable, genuine Lexan, its actual width is 197mm to match popular 190mm chassis with 26mm wheels and matches rear-toe in for a flush wheel to fender match. Optional wing included, it is supplied with paint then peel overspray film, sticker sheet and window masks.
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The second round for 1/8 Spanish Nationals was held at the Autet track, near Valencia, host of the 2008 European Championships. With nice sunny weather, it was Motonica driver Óscar Cabezas that TQ’d followed by local ace Nacho López and Sergio Montesinos. The Main Final was a really close fight between Cabezas and López. with the last ten minutes really exciting. In the end it was Óscar Cabezas that finished in first place, followed by Nacho López only 2 seconds behind and Sergio Montesinos in 3rd. With his victory, Óscar takes the provisional leadership in the overall classification heading into the next round at the Valladolid track on July 25th.
Source: Merlin Fuel [merlinfuel.com]
Having previously shown you the first images of this new car, Hot Bodies have released full details on their all new TCX electric touring car kit. The new narrow bulkhead design coupled with an elongated upper camber link centralizes the weight allowing the chassis to flex and improve handling. Chassis weight distribution is 50/50 keeping racers from having to add weights to balance the car. Less weight equals greater acceleration and reduces breaking distance. The end result is a car that carries maximum corner speed.
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Having briefly covered the new EM-3 body from Central last month when it was still in its prototype phase, the Japanese company has now given us more detailed information on this new 200mm shell. Its design offers better stability and steering with improved front downforce, with a lower centre of gravity for reducing traction roll. Available in 0.6mm and 0.7mm thickness, it comes supplied with light decals, window mask and rear wing and will be available the end of May but is not yet EFRA homologated.
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Chris Grainger got his defence of the UK touring car title off to a great start with a win at round one of the BRCA series, Grainger’s Schumacher Mi4 was the class of the field taking FTD ahead of the Tamiya of Elliott Harper. Two straight wins in legs one and two gave Chris the win, Andy Moore qualified third with the new Cyclone but had miserable finals and was left well down the order. Harper was second and making it three different manufacturers in the top three was Johnny Aird who was rewarded for a great weekends driving with third overall for Xray.
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French top qualifier Mathieu Wullyamoz has taken the European 1/10th 200mm ‘B’ title for Capricorn in Lostallo, Switzerland following a recovery drive after a bumpy start for the pack. Dropping down the order after being hit on Lap 1 Mathieu was able to dig deep and retake the lead at the mid way point and once up front was able to control the pace for the final 15 minutes. Knowing that his competitors needed to change tires he felt he could keep a solid pace by preserving his tires and not making a stop.
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