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October 30, 2008

LRP ZR.30 Spec.2 Pullstart engine

LRP have announced the release of this completely new engine, the ZR.30 Spec.2 Pullstart. Especially designed for Truggies and Monster trucks, this new engine features a completely new and unique design. Stronger, more robust and more powerful due to the new XTEC T6 crankcase with extra thick ribs, it features an over sized head for ruggedness and reliability, a new carburetor, 5+1 ports sleeve, special reinforced conrod for .30 size and a flow optimized crank shaft, together with Turbo Scoop for maximum power and easy tuning.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

October 30, 2008

DE Racing release the BumpSkid

DE Racing, makers of the Skid plate, have released a whole new product line called the BumpSkid. This product combines a superior front skid plate with a refined front bumper to create the ultimate in protection, performance, and styling. At DE Racing they believe a car’s chassis is not a wear item and this product further reinforces that concept by providing high performance protection for the front of your expensive 1/8 scale buggy or truggy chassis. Available currently for the Kyosho MP777 / ST-R / ST-RR and Team Losi 8ight / 8ight T, more chassis’s will be supported in the future.

Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]

October 29, 2008

Petit RC Europe Tour – Announcement

Petit RC Europe Tour - Announcement

French website Petit RC were in contact to let us know about the 3rd edition of their annual indoor electric buggy event. Set to take place outside of France for the first time, the race will be held at the Maritime Raceway facility in Gillingham, Kent in England. They expect racers from all around Europe and have already confirmed entries from Ellis Stafford, Lee Martin, Tony Truman, Danny Mc Gee, Tom Cockerill, Simon Moss and more.

Full information can be found on the event site here.

October 28, 2008

Daniel Vega wins Madrid Champs opener

The 2009 Madrid Championships for 1/8th scale buggy got underway last weekend at the Fuencarral Track. With 90 drivers taking part at this opening round, it was former European Champion Daniel Vega driving a Mugen that led the final throughout to win from current Spanish EP Buggy Champion Alberto Garcia driving an LRP, with Xray driver Juanma Guillen in 3rd.

October 27, 2008

Tebo & Cavalieri win Reedy Truck ROC

The 2008 Reedy Truck Race of Champions was held last week at Hot Rod Hobbies in Saugus, California. Temperatures reached the mid to upper 90’s all week long putting motors and batteries to the test in these extreme conditions. On Thursday there was a buzz going around the pits with last years defending Reedy Truck Race Champion and current World Champion Jared Tebo arrived to the track, but had a few less stickers on his truck. Jared was recently released from his motor/battery sponsor a few short weeks ago and didn’t have a power sponsor. A closer look at his truck showed he had a Team Orion Vortex Brushless Motor and a Team Orion 3800 LiPo Battery in his truck.

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October 27, 2008

Drake tests new Losi/GRP truggy tires

Adam Drake dropped us a mail to say that last weekend the Losi driver did some extensive testing using the first sets of Losi / GRP Eclipse and Reptile tires for truggy together with production inserts. Adam was extremely happy with the tires and the lap times reflected this. Public release of the new truggy tires is expected for early December.

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October 27, 2008

Kanzen MP9 & MBX-6 Bearing sets

Kanzen Bearings Hot Bodies D8 set

French bearing company Kanzen is proud to announce the release of 2 new complete (24pcs) ball bearing sets for the Mugen MBX6 and the Kyosho MP9. Both sets come with SRS Black Seals suitable for all weather conditions, keeping your rotating parts running like an Swiss watch in even in the mud and sand.

Source: Kanzen [kanzen-bearings.com]

October 27, 2008

Daniel Ornelas takes Rd4 in Mexico

Last weekend the 4th round of the Mexican 1/8th scale National buggy championships took place in Guadalajara. The final saw Associated RC8 driver Marco Allende line up on pole position in front of Alejandro Cortez in 2nd but after the 40 minute final was over it was Xray driver Daniel Ornelas, driving the new wider VP Pro rear tires, that took the win by 28 seconds from Ramon Sigrist in 2nd, while Hector Garcia took 3rd.

Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]