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November 24, 2011

8-Racing DEX210 & B4 carbon options

8-racing now offers some carbon fibre option parts for the Durango DEX210 and Associated B4. The new carbon fibre shock towers and battery strap for DEX210 are stronger then the plastic versions and perfect for indoor racing. The carbon fibre chassis for DEX210 with front kick up is lighter than the original alloy one and brings more flex to buggy which is especially good for use on low traction tracks. Also new are some front and rear carbon fibre shock towers for the Associated B4 with blue anodized alloy holders, adjustable holders for 23,5mm and 25mm battery height and all screws you need to mount it.

View the B4 parts here

November 24, 2011

Hang wins KM World Cup selection Rd3

The 3rd round of the 2012 KM World Cup selection series for Hong Kong and Macau was held last weekend. KM Racing driver Hung Cheung Hang raced only the first qualifier making 32 laps. He didn’t race the 2nd and 3rd qualifier as he needed to help his team mate to setup his car. After 3 rounds Hang was still TQ with the 2nd qualifier only making 30 laps. The start of the A-final was pretty clean with Hang leading away until the end, making the best lap of the day with a amazing lap time of 19.062 sec which is also the new track record for the current track layout. Hang was testing the H-K1 new air-wing type side battery main chassis & the front swing upper deck which given him a really great feelings in handling because left & right side of the car are completely balanced. There was tough battle between 2nd place Luk driving the new Mugen and KM driver Ray, they were fighting and chasing from the 15 minute mark until the end, with Luk holding on to the 2nd place only 3 seconds ahead of Ray in 3rd.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]

November 24, 2011

Serpent S411 Limited edition

Serpent is introducing this Limited Edition version of the Serpent 411, to celebrate Marc Fisher’s victory at the 2011 German Nationals, where he won ahead of Ronald Volker and Marc Rheinard to take the title. Only 300 Serpent 411-Limited Edition kits will be made and compared to the standard kit they will include a carbon 2.25mm chassis with engraved car-number and logo as well as dark Serpent orange anodising of all aluminium parts. Other new items include dark orange aluminium turnbuckles and track rods, carbon fibre battery holders, TiN coated pivot pins front and rear, extra gear-differential and an orange anodised tool-set consist of 8 tools, also with Serpent logo and 411-LE car number engraved.

View more images of the car here

November 24, 2011

Mattia Pesenti joins Team Xray

Xray have announced that Mattia Pesenti, former Swiss National Champion and multiple EC and EFRA finalist, has joined their team for 2012. Mattia will race the Xray RX8 and participate at all major national and international races to represent the Slovak manufacturer.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 24, 2011

Maifield & Fischer takes wins at AZ State Champs

The 26th annual Arizona State Championships presented by JConcepts was held at the World famous SRS Speedway in Scottsdale, Arizona. With a new challenging track layout, drivers were scrambling to get things figured out, as the track didn’t have the traction that some of the drivers were expecting. Perfect weather greeted racers as Saturday’s qualifiers got under way. One hundred and seventy five entries made up the 23 heats of racing. Three rounds were run on Saturday, at the direction of race announcer Richard Lake. Sunday started with one more round of qualifiers, then it was on to the mains.

Continue reading the report here

November 24, 2011

Racers Edge DEX210 steering rack

New from Racers Edge, this aluminium steering rack for the Team Durango DEX210 vehicle will increase durability in this area. A direct swap from the stock plastic unit, it has been machined out of solid 7075 aluminium in the US.

Source: Racers Edge [racers-edge.com]

November 23, 2011

Neo12 – Announcement

Neo Buggy & DXR have officially announce the 2012 Neo Race, the Neo12. To be held from the 6th to 9th of April 2012, the 7th running of the race will once again be held at the Harper Adams indoor facility in the UK. The timetable will be similar to Neo11, a 4 day racing format is planned with practice on Friday 6th, five rounds of qualifying on Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th, with finals on the Monday 9th. Qualifying will use 7 minute heats and the best three rounds from five will count. After the success of the special races at Neo11 they will return, juniors final, over 35 final, the Dash4Cash for the top qualifiers as well as three new additions, the WAG & Family race (open to wives, girlfriends & family), the Bash4Cash for the bottom qualifiers and the ‘Last Chance Saloon’ just after the semis, providing some entertaining on-track action each day. The organisers hope to once again welcome some of the finest 1/8 Buggy drivers to attend this prestigious annual event. Entry opens on the 28th of November on RC411.

November 23, 2011

Team Titan Blitz F6B buggy shell

Team Titan have released their Blitz F6B buggy shell for the Mugen MBX6. This cab forward shell gives the car lots of steering while the downforce generated provides less air time. Sold clear, it is supplied with window masks and sticker sheet.

Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]