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April 17, 2011

Pietsch finally gets his title at third attempt

Having proven himself to be the fastest driver in the World for a third consecutive time Robert Pietsch today finally went on to claim the crown of the World’s best racer as he lifted his first IFMAR title at the 2011 1:8 Onroad World Chamionship in Miami, Florida. The German headed a Mugen 1-2 in a rain shortened final at Homestead RC Raceway with Keisuke Fukuda finishing runner-up ahead of Capricorn driver Dario Balestri who completed the podium at the 18th running of the sports original World Championship.

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April 17, 2011

Robitronic Fuel & Exhaust coolers

Robitronic have released these new fuel and exhaust coolers. The performance of today’s high powered nitro engines depends on many factors. One of the most crucial but often overlooked influence stems directly from the temperature of the fuel that enters the carburetor, the cooler the better. They offer a selection of fuel and exhaust coolers that efficiently lower the temperature of the exhaust gasses used to pressurize the fuel tank. These coolers are made from aluminum with large fins for excellent heat transfer and are available in black or red and as a complete set or separately.

Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]

April 17, 2011

Yokomo R12 & GT500 kingpin spacers

Yokomo have released these optional kingpin spacers for their 1/12th scale R12 and GT500 chassis’. The pack of spacers includes 0.5mm (4), 1.0mm (2) and 2.0mm (2) and allow the user to adjust the ride height be placing them under the steering knuckle as shown in the photo above.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

April 16, 2011

Collari still in hunt for 10th World title

Defending 1:8 Onroad World Champion Lamberto Collari is still in the hunt for a 10th World title but it was a close call for the Italian legend after a incident caused by American Paul Ciccarello on the entry to the pitlane cost him 6 seconds and the lead of the race. The 1/4 Finals saw the demise of some big names in Miami with 2009 direct qualifier Mark Green, 200mm World Champion Ralph Burch and Japanese Champion Masao Tanaka falling by the way side.

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April 16, 2011

Pro-Line Suburbs 2.0 M3 Buggy rear tires

Pro-Line have released their new Suburbs 2.0 2.2″ M3 (Soft) Off-Road Buggy rear tires. Introducing the next generation in indoor clay and outdoor blue-groove race tread technology from Pro-Line, the Suburbs 2.0 rear buggy tires. This tire represents the culmination of years of research, development and track testing to give you the best traction and the longest wear available. Featuring a taller tread and more pins which provide longer wear and more traction, subtle changes were made to the tread design to make them produce faster lap times on a variety of racing surfaces.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

April 16, 2011

Pro-Line Caliber 2.0 SC M2 tires

Pro-Line have released their new Caliber 2.0 SC 2.2”/3.0” M2 (Medium) Tires for Slash, Slash 4×4, SC10, Blitz and Ultima Front or Rear. The Caliber 2.0 SC takes tire technology to the next level by optimizing traction, control, balance and tire wear with its dual-stage design and wider contact patch. The smaller top pin penetrates through loose dirt while delivering unbelievable side and forward bite. The base pin works as a support for the top pin while acting as a dual-stage design once the top pin is worn down. You can rely on the base pin for greater tread life wear and it works well on those tracks that are prone to blue-groove or have a super clean surface.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

April 16, 2011

Pro-Line Chevy Silverado 1500 Pro-2 body shell

Having brought you a sneak peek at the new Chevy Silverado 1500 Pro-2 body shell, Pro-Line have released Pro-Line have released their new body for the Slash, Slash 4X4, SC10, Ultima SC and Blitz. This body features ultra-low, sleek body lines and distinctive Chevy details that will make your SC truck look good going around the track. 1 piece bolt-on number plates and side dams complete the race look.

View more images of the Silverado here

April 16, 2011

Pro-Line Flo-Tek SC body

Pro-Line have introduced the Flo-Tek body for Slash, Slash 4X4, SC10, Ultima SC and Blitz, the first SC body specifically designed to eliminate the short-course body parachute effect. If you have ever raced or bashed a short-course truck, you know that SC bodies act like parachutes when going over jumps, causing you to lose control and crash. Pro-Line’s new Flo-Tek SC body features futuristic styling coupled with large vent holes that allow air to flow through, eliminating aerodynamic drag. The locations and size of the vents were designed to maximize air flow through the body while keeping the aggressive and high-tech look.

View more images of the Flo-Tek shell here