KM Racing have released a number of new items including these 2 different sets of 8.5mm pivot balls for their H-K1 chassis. One version has been machined from titanium while the other is made from hard coated aluminium. Sold in sets of 8 the titanium version is 2 grams lighter than the standard steel version while the aluminium version is 3 grams lighter. KM have also released a complete set of Mini-Z tools.
Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]
Arrowmax have introduced this new brake disc for the Mugen MBX-6. CNC machined from high quality steel, the specially designed holes and their positions have offer all important cooling and lightweight, so it wont over heat during use.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
The Losi 1/10-scale Ten-SCTE 4wd Short Course rolling chassis is unlike anything you’ve seen. With oversized 12mm anodized threaded shocks, Eclipse Short Course truck tires and lightweight black anodized aluminium chassis, the Ten-SCTE’s performance is unforgettable. Because it’s a rolling chassis, this short course truck comes out of the box pre-assembled at the factory with wheels, tires and a clear body, but without electronics allowing you ti complete the truck using the electronics of your choice.
Having just announced the Evo version of their 966 Serpent have today introduced the 733 Evo. Essentially with the same updates as its bigger brother, the Serpent Flex Control rear end allows the brackets holding the 2-speed shaft and the brackets holding the rear diff to be connected with either aluminium inserts, rubber inserts or left in full flex mode. The car now also comes with the company’s direct link system that transfers the suspension pressure from one side, through a link system to the other side, creating even more rear end grip and making the 733 even easier to driver. Also the 2-speed shaft bearings and rear anti-roll bar ball-bearings are now set in delrin bushings to insulate from vibrations and the kit now includes a monoblock engine mount and steel ventilated brake disk as standard.
View more images of the 733 Evo here
Byron Fuels continues to confirm its 2011 team with the announcement that Ty Tessmann is continuing his representation of Byron Race Gen2. When asked, Ty had this to say about his association with Byron Fuels, “I am looking forward to another successful year running Byron Fuels. It is an awesome product that provides me consistent power and good run time. I would like to thank all the Byron staff for their continued support. I am excited about the upcoming season with my sponsors.” Marc Jensen of Byron Originals says the company could not ask for better representation on or off the track and is pleased to have Ty on board for another season.
Source: Byron [byronfuels.com]
Dutch company Corally have announced that their team driver Marc Fischer from Germany has extended his contract for another year bringing him through to 2012 with the team. Marc Fischer had the following to say about his new deal:
I would like to send my special thanks to Constant, Susi and Yoko for they have given me the chance to continue the contract. In 2011 I will focus on following races: Snowbird Nationals, Euros TC Indoor and Outdoor, 1:12 German Nationals and Euros. On these and other races I would represent Corally as good as possible and will try all my best to take home the victory to team Corally.
Source: Corally [corally.com]
Robitronic have introduced this new 1S competition LiPo pack specifically designed for 1/12th scale pan cars. This latest generation 5500mAh 60C 3.7V battery has extra low resistance to keep higher voltage for the complete run and comes fitted inside a secure hard case. It also features 4mm connectors for the lowest contact resistance.
Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]
This past weekend was the Colonel’s Winter Classic at SCORE in Savannah, GA. The race was a one day event with 90 entries. The weather was cold and wet leading up to the race, so the track was bumpy and slick. Travis Dupree was driving his Nitrotec/Nitrotane powered, Team Losi Racing 8ight 2.0 and was able to TQ 2 of the 3 rounds of qualifying, which gave him the overall TQ in the 1/8th Pro Buggy class. In the main, Travis jumped out to an early lead and was on a 2 stop fuel strategy in the 30 minute main event which allowed him to make one less stop than everyone else. This helped him increase his lead even more and leading every lap he took the win ahead of privateer Losi driver Jason Smith in 2nd.
Source: TLR [tlracing.com]
