October 17, 2009

CEFX Griffin & Lithium chassis updates

CEFX Griffin & Lithium chassis updates

New from Josh Cyrul’s CEFX is their new line pan cars that have been adapted from previous models to accept LiPo 1S packs. Currently in production are CEFX’s newest 12th and 10th WGT cars. Not to be confused with our previous Phoenix t-bar cars, the Griffin is now a link based car to adapt to the needs of 1S Lipo racing. Also receiving an update is the Lithium 1/10th Oval conversion kit which has received minor updates to maximize it’s potential for the switch from 2S to 1S LiPo batteries.

Click here to see the other chassis’


October 16, 2009

Perfect day for new Xray at ETS opener

Perfect day for new Xray at ETS opener

Xray couldn’t really have asked for more today as their new T3 topped the practice times sheet for the opening round of the 2009/10 Xenon Racing Euro Touring Series in both Modified and Pro Stock. In the final session of the day Alexander Hagberg and Matthias Lang posted the fastest runs of the day in their respective classes.

View the full event coverage on the ETS site here.


October 16, 2009

New Xray sets early pace in Kastellaun

New Xray sets early pace in Kastellaun

Xray’s new T3 chassis is setting the early pace here in Kastellaun at the opening round of the Xenon Racing Euro Touring Series with the new car holding the Top 4 placings after 3 of the 5 practice runs. Over 5-minutes it is Alexander Hagberg who posted the fastest run putting with 25 laps in 5:08.422.  In terms of lap times it is again Xray on top with lead factory driver Teemu Leino producing a best time of 11.751 with the next best time coming from fellow countryman Juho Levanen at the controls of his Associated TC5.

View the full event coverage on the ETS site here.


October 15, 2009

Protoform R5-N body – Sneak Peek

Protoform R5-N body - Sneak Peek

We were sent us a sneak peek photo of the latest project in the works at Protoform, the R5-N Sedan body. This new 200mm body is expected to have some design features never before seen on a lexan sedan body. We believe it is scheduled to be released in a few weeks.


October 15, 2009

Chris Tosolini joins Capricorn RC

Chris Tosolini joins Capricorn RC

Capricorn are proud to announce that they have teamed up with international driver Chris Tosolini. Both parties are looking forward to working together, with Chris in charge of the final development of the 1/10th scale 200mm car and other Capricorn products.

We know he will be able to push the products to the limit so we believe joining with him will make our already great products that much better for the public.

Source: Capricorn RC [capricornrc.com]


October 15, 2009

Audi A5 200mm from Shepherd

Audi A5 200mm from Shepherd

As with SMI and Xceed, the high quality Audi A5 200mm touring car body is now available from Shepherd Micro Racing. It offers excellent steering combined with a well-balanced overall handling and was recently used by 10 of 10 finalists at the German National Championship. It also fits perfectly to the soon to be release Shepherd Velox V10. A seperate rear wing, winglets, Audi decals and window masking tape are included.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]


October 15, 2009

Novarossi 35 PLUS 21 LC/WC09 Limited Edition

Novarossi 35 PLUS 21 LC/WC09 Limited Edition

To celebrate the winning of his ninth World title, Novarossi have released this exact replica of Lamberto Collari’s 2009 World Championship winning engine, the 35 PLUS 21 LC/WC09 Limited Edition. This engines has some new features that have not been seen before such as the crankshaft that has been made from a solid bar of high quality steel to make it as stiff and durable as possible and the total length of the crankshaft has been increased to improve the working of the various competition clutches available today. Supplied  with the latest evolution of the famous and nearly indestructible R7 type conrod and a high grade ceramic rear ball bearing, these ceramic balls are matched on their size by laser measuring and then later mounted in specially made steel bearing races to obtain the lowest possible friction and wear. The unique gold coloured cooling head features precisely lasered artwork to commemorate the engine that gave the Italian company its 10th 1:8 On-road World Championship title. It is not only the cooling head that got the celebrating touch, the crankcase has also been etched. There will only be 550 numbered engines made and they are available for EUR 550,00.

View more images of the engine here


October 15, 2009

Elliot Harper dominates RugRacers Rd1

Elliot Harper dominates RugRacers Rd1

The first round of this year’s Muchmore Racing UK RugRacers took place this weekend and the racers were greeted by a track which was flowing, yet technical in places, rewarding drivers with accurate consistent driving. A new control tyre and additive was implemented for this year and both seem popular with all the drivers with Sweep 32 EXP combo working better the more it is used. The majority of drivers found they went faster the older the tyres were, which is always a good sign for a long lasting tyre, which is one reason it was chosen for the championship. Congratulations go to Elliott Harper taking victory over Chris Kerswell and David Bowen. Ultimately Elliott ended up dominating the day with his new Xray T3 and took TQ by 1.6 seconds over Chris Kerswell and David Bowen, but went on to win all 3 finals comfortably. In TC3 Malc Hall took the win from Philip Randall and Azman Sulaiman. Malc Took TQ over Phil “the power” Randall by roughly 3 seconds and was the only driver to reach 25 laps.

Click here to see the TC3 podium