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April 14, 2008

Graham Alsop wins BRCA Nats Rd1

The first 1/8th scale BRCA National was held at the weekend at the very wet and muddy track in Ware, Herts. Qualifying saw Losi racer Darren Bloomfield take pole from last years Champion, and Associated team, driver Neil Cragg in 2nd, while Graham Alsop placed his Hyper 8.5 3rd on the grid. The main final was run in very wet conditions and quickly became a two horse race between Graham Alsop and Neil Cragg, the two swapping the lead for the first 25 minutes until Neil suffered a sliced tyre which cut the battle short. This left Graham to cruise to an unchallenged victory as Neil nursed his car home to 2nd and Bruce Thompson in 3rd, 2 laps back on the leading pair.

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April 13, 2008

Renaud Savoya wins Lyon EFRA GP

The French EFRA GP for 1/8th scale buggies was run this weekend in St Exupery in the Lyon region. After qualifying it was Losi driver Yannick Aigoin that claimed the top qualifier spot but after the semi final it was Mugen driver Renaud Savoya that line up on pole position for the main final. Savoya eventually won the 45 minute by a few seconds in front of Kyosho driver Jerome Aigoin with Spanish driver Borja Hernandez almost a lap further back.

Source: Automodelisme [automodelisme.com]

April 12, 2008

Taylor Peterson joins KO Propo

KO Propo in America have contacted us to let everyone know that top Kyosho racer Taylor Peterson has joined their team. A multiple race winner and finalist, Taylor will use KO Propo radio equipment in his Kyosho Inferno buggy and truggy with immediate effect.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.com]

April 11, 2008

RB Products THG2 Truggy pipe

RB Products is pleased to announce the introduction of its newest pipe, the THG tuned pipe. Designed to offer the widest possible powerband for the RB.28 engines, it has been extensively tested by the RB International Team while attending the largest truggy events in the USA. The team drivers kindly nicknamed the THG2, The Bomba.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]

April 10, 2008

Cody King signs to Byron Fuel

We have received word that Kyosho America team driver, and USA Worlds team #8, Cody King has changed fuel suppliers, moving from Sidewinder to Byron Fuel. Cody had the following to say about the deal:

I will be running the new Byron GEN2 Pro Driver blend fuel this year at the Nationals and the Worlds. I am really happy to be running what I think is the most advanced fuel blend on the market, and also for a company with a rich tradition in the RC industry. I had nothing but good experiences with Sidewinder, so please allow me to thank Morgan Fuel for the last two years of flawless support.

April 10, 2008

Nosram RS-21 RR Buggy engine

Nosram have released a completely new and much improved 1/8th off road competition engine, called the RS.21 RR. A powerful engine, the RS.21 RR claims to be super reliable, while providing you with an ultra smooth throttle response through the complete rpm range, for perfect car control on any surface and track. Tested extensively by the Nosram factory team, together with the engineers, they have put all of their experience of multiple wins and track tests from all over the world into this all new competition engine.

Source: Mirage Racing [mirageracing.com]

April 9, 2008

Vita Tuning Hobao & Losi parts

Vita Tuning have released information about some new parts that they have made for Reckward Tuning for the Hobao Hyper 8.5 and the Losi 8ight. For both cars there are new 2-piece quick change engine mounting blocks that have been machined from aluminium and allow the user to remove and replace the motor without needing to re align the gears. Both engine mount sets are supplied with the required fasteners. For the Speed 2.5 clutch, Vita have also produced a new set of 3 aluminium clutch shoes.

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April 9, 2008

Team Orion Wasp CRF REV 21

Team Orion have announced that their long awaited Wasp CRF REV 21 buggy engines will be delivered to distributors this week and should hit the shops on the 15th of this month. Made in Italy for Team Orion, this new 5 port long stroke buggy engine has undergone a lot of testing by engine developer Adrien Bertin, as well as team drivers Ryan Cavalieri, Philipp Guschl and new signing Joern Neumann, and is now ready for release. One feature that sets this motor apart from its competitors is the patent pending crankshaft design, first seen in the original CRF 12 engines, that gives better fuel delivery to the main chamber of the engine making for smoother power delivery and better low end torque. The engine is supplied with a lightweight Bordeaux red cooling head is lightweight and for best performance, it comes with Swiss made bearings throughout with the front sealed for better endurance in off road racing.

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