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March 18, 2010

Capricorn NT1 WC edition clutch & 2662 muffler

Following the success of the new NT1 WC edition clutch at the 200mm Pre Worlds, where it was used by Ralph Burch, Capricorn RC have announced the availability of this product. Supplied with the new 0.9 gram lighter clutch bell, it is able to fit the originals Xray pinion gears. The set also includes an extra light spring stay, 2 red shoes, 2 thrust bearings and 2 full sets of ball bearings. Capricorn also released their newly homologated EFRA 2662 muffler, which offer increased performance on the Q12 engine and especially with the new Novarossi based Capricorn engine line that is coming soon.

View the 2662 muffler here

March 18, 2010

BMI Copperhead 12 & 10 LiPo pan cars

BMI Racing have released their new LiPo ready pan cars, the Copperhead 12 and Copperhead 10, the latest upgrade to BMI´s well known DB12RR LiPo and DB10R. Both cars come with a newly designed LiPo only chassis as well as the newest upgrade to the company’s flex link suspension. Just like the DB12 and DB10 series the Copperhead has the BMI powerpod and front suspension, with an optional upgraded front suspension in the works. Finally the cars get their name from the new copper anodised aluminium parts, which replace the previous grey colour.

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March 17, 2010

Oscar Cabezas confirmed at Motonica

Although having already raced the first round of the National Championships, taking pole position, Motonica have confirmed Oscar Cabezas in their team for 2010. The reigning Spanish National Champion, will race the company’s P81 in both the Spanish Nationals and the European Championships which takes place in Italy during the summer.

Source: Motonica [motonica.com]

March 17, 2010

Xray USA Challenge – Announcement

RC America, the US distributor of Xray and Hudy, in cooperation with Mike’s Hobby Shop will organize the Xray USA Challenge for 1/10 nitro and electric touring cars. The event is going to take place at Gulf Coast Raceway, TX on May 21st-23rd, the host track of the 2010 World Championship. With the US and European factory team in attendance, including Juraj and Martin Hudy, it will be a great event to discuss technical and set-up issues.

Full information on the event can be found here.

March 17, 2010

Top Gun Shootout – Announcement

We were contacted by the organisers of the Top Gun Shootout, an event being hosted by Mid America RC Raceway in Arkansas from the 15th to 16th of May. With support from TOP USA, the race will be open to 17.5 and 13.5 Touring, Trans Am, Mini and Nitro Sedan. From the title, to the awards and even the racing format, this event is planning to be unique in every way. The play on words used to title the event is just a hint at the fun the organisers have planned for the race. Every driver will receive a Top Gun movie related gift, compliments of EJ Evans and Michael Odonel from TOP USA. The top three finishers of all classes will also receive Top Gun movie themed awards, with Aviator glasses and special fighter pilot helmets just some of what will be seen in the winners circle.

More information including the entry form can be found here.

March 17, 2010

ABEC35 Type-X Pan car bearings

Ball bearing specialist, ABEC35, have released new ball bearings for most 1/12 pan chassis and 1/10 World GT Class. Based on their Type-X technology, oiled with rubber shields, economy and ceramic hybrid. They claim that these ball bearings are as smooth as metal shielded ball bearings and protect against hair from indoor carpet tracks. Available in model FR2-5 (1/8×5/16 x9/64F) and model FR168 (1/4×3/8 x1/8F).

Source: ABEC35 [abec35.com]

March 16, 2010

Mega ZX21 & ZX12 DS4 engines

Mega have released the latest generation DS4 ZX21 and ZX12 engines, the result of continuous development in cooperation with the Mega racing team and Picco. The ZX21 3.5cc circuit engine features a new 7 port ABC set, new cooling head with 3-fin combustion chamber and crankshaft with new timing. Also available in the hand tuned EM version, it additionally sports a black case, lightweight crankshaft, hand selected piston & liner and hand work on the porting. The ZX12 2.1cc engine has a new cooling head and new back plate, with the EM version sporting the same upgrades as on the ZX21 version.

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March 16, 2010

Baldes brothers join Mugen Team Germany

Joerg and Uwe Baldes will race for Mugen Team Germany in the 2010 season. With the successful and established chassis of the Japanese manufacturer Mugen Seiki the brothers will enter the 1/8 as well as the 1/10 scale nitro class. Both will mainly compete in races in Western Germany and also at the German Nationals in both categories. Furthermore they are looking forward to international races with the World Championship 1/10 in Houston/Texas as an expected seasonal highlight. “We are delighted about this new challenge and the opportunity to enter both classes with Mugen“ said Joerg and Uwe Baldes. “We especially look forward to the new MRX5, a real innovation on the 1/8 scale market.”

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