Schumacher Racing introduce new hard tire inserts for Short Course trucks. The hard compound foams are designed for rims with equal inner and outer diameter and suitable for nearly all Short Course truck tires. They are sold in pairs and available now.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
CML Distribution announce that Mugen factory driver Simon Willets switched to Pro-Line tires and accessories. The 2011 and 2010 UK BRCA National Series runner-up, one of the most consistent drivers in the UK and Europe, is hoping the switch will improve his chances of a top finish as well at this years 2012 European Championships in Austria and World Championships in Argentina. This is what Simon has to say about the deal:
Regardless of the many new tyre brands that are now on the market, I still see Pro-Line as the leaders and original innovators in tyre and accessories. Their dedication to their product means I have every confidence in Pro-Line giving me the best opportunity to improve and become faster.
Source: CML Distribution [cmldistribution.co.uk]
Serpent release several option parts for the Cobra-B 1/8 scale off-road buggy. Already included in the TE Team Edition kit are light aluminium front and rear shock towers, hard coated shock-caps and new lower rear wing. Also included in the Team Edition and usable to upgrade earlier Cobra buggies are the transmission input parts with larger bearings and new differential coupler system, larger bearing rear up-rights with larger shafts and larger bearing front steering block, again with larger shafts.
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Novarossi are pleased to introduce the new C9TGH hot weather glow plug. Recommended for the use in ambient temperatures of 30°C and above the custom-made plug is specially manufactured to meet the particular requirements of the racers and is capable to withstanding the rigours of racing in very high temperatures.
Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]
Edam release a new optional part for the Spirit and Esprit 1/10 scale on-road cars in the form of this solid axle adapter. The insert turns the gear differential into a solid axle for those who prefer to use a front one way and a spool rear axle. Best suited for high-grip surfaces as the conversion provides stability, a more linear acceleration and also saves some weight over the stock gear differential.
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The fourth round of the KM World Cup Hong Kong selection race series took place at the modified PYC track at mild temperatures and sunny weather. After three rounds of qualifying the four drivers that made it directly into the A finale were Eddie Chu (H-K1), Lei Kai Chio (NT1), Lung (H-K1) and Ray Leung Chun Wai (H-K1). The semi finals saw lots of fights for the remaining positions in the A final as every driver was eager to get an entry for the first KM World Cup final in Thailand. KM China driver Jiang Dong showed a good pace and despite a lack of practice won the 1/2 final B.
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Round 1 of the 2012 Speed Passion R/C Championship was held at the Twin Ring Honguu circuit in Toyokawa-city, Japan last weekend. The circuit is owned by one of the top driver in Japan, Masayuki Oyaizu from Team Yokomo/Speed Passion and he got 68 racers to joining the event with 15 entrants in the Mini class, 35 entrants in the Touring Car Open class, 27 entrants in the Touring Car Stock class, and 18 entrants in F1. Come the A finals, Nobuo Tanii was successful in the Mini class, with Tatsuya Hibino winning F1 and Inakakata the Touring Car Stock class. Tamiya Racing Factory/2010 JMRCA 1/10 Touring Car Open class TQ & Champion Akio Sobue won the Touring Car Open class using a Speed Passion GT2.0 Pro controller and Competition Ver3.0 motor. After the award ceremony, Japanese Speed Passion distributor Tresrey held a prize draw which included many ESCs and motors and would like to thank Twin Ring Honguu and Speed Passion for the event.
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Futura cleaner has been developed to solve the problem of traction build up on your tires to keep the performance similar the next time you use them. The only way to do this is to remove the traction buildup to keep them consistent from run to run and this cleaner will remove that buildup from the tires. Cleaner is formulated for both rubber and foam tires and especially on foam tires it’s able to open the foam pore, making the tire softer and prepare it for the application of new additive.
Source: Futura [tyreadditive.com]
