Xceed RC have released these high quality and very strong mechanics gloves. Available as a set or individually in only left or right, they do a great job protecting the hands of the mechanic while refueling and other pit-stops. A padded velcro strap, featuring the Xceed logo, helps adjust the glove to the correct size wrist. Available in sizes from L up to XXL.
Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]
Axial have released a number of new items for their XR10 crawler, beginning with these machined gears. Precision CNC machined, the complete set of machined gears will reduce your internal rotating mass by over 15% as well as increase strength and efficiency. Axial have also released precision CNC machined titanium gear shafts, which not only increase strength and efficiency but help reduced the internal rotating mass by 40% over the stock Axial XR10 steel gear shafts.
Former European Champion Yannick Aigoin has contacted us to officially confirm current rumours that he is ending his partnership with Novarossi engines, joining Losi team mate Martin Bayer who too recently ended his association with the Italian marque.
After many rumours, I want to confirm that I’ll not extend my partnership with Novarossi. I’d like to thank them very much for this experience and the great support they provided since I joined them at end of 2008. I’d also like to say that I’m proud of the technical and commercial work we’ve done together and to wish them all the best for the future. Now it is time for new challenges about which I’ll give you more details soon.
Tresrey have released this awesome looking red carbon chassis for the Durango DEX410 buggy. About half the weight of the standard aluminium chassis plate, it features kick ups on both the front and rear of the chassis and is a direct replacement for the original. The chassis plate is softer however than the aluminium version and therefore is better suited to low grip conditions.
View more images of the chassis plate here
KM Racing have released this new red clutch shoe for their H-K1 200mm chassis. The new material slips less than other versions for better acceleration and is perfectly suited for high grip tracks with lots of corners.
Source: KM Racing [km-rc.com]
Australian Fuel Company, Nitro-X has announced that they have signed 13 year old JJ Wang. Racing both sedan and 1/8th scale, the young Chinese-American Mugen driver is one of the up and coming young drivers from Asia. At the age of 12, JJ placed 34th in the World Sedan Championships in 2010 and in 2011 will be competing at the 1/8th Scale Worlds in Miami. “I want to thank Nitro-X for their support” said JJ Wang, “I like their new formula fuel which gives me the power and run time I need for competition”.
Source: Nitro-X [nitro-x.com]
HPI Racing is proud to announce the addition of Torrance Deguzman to HPI’s R&D team. Torrance is a Southern California local who graduated from the University of California, Irvine, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Torrance was introduced to his first R/C car at the age of ten, and it has always been more than just a hobby for him, it is his passion. He has made that very clear by having over ten years of experience working in the R/C industry, as well as having designed a wide array of vehicles. From two wheels to four wheels, nitro to electric, on-road to off-road, 1/18th-scale to 1/5th-scale and entry level RTR’s to reigning IFMAR World Champion vehicles, Torrance has positioned himself amongst the industry’s finest designers. Torrance had the following to say about joining the HPI Racing family:
HPI is famous for creating fun and exciting products, and it is evident in vehicles such as the Baja 5B, Mini-Trophy, Cup Racer, and all the way back to the original RS4 series. I am honored to have the privilege to be part of the HPI team and to continue this tradition of innovation and originality.
Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]
Last weekend the last 1/8th scale event of the year, the GP di Natale, took place at the Riccione tack in Italy. The beginning of the event was delayed by over an hour due to the cold with temperatures well below zero. Due to this the fastest heats of qualifying came at during the 3rd round and it was Alessandro Bracci set the fastest time with 27 laps followed by Sammarini Sandro and Manuel Tordi, both with 26 laps. After the lunch break for some Christmas food the finals got underway with a close battle for first place between Sammarini and Bracci, but an off by Sammarini gave Bracci the break he needed and he would go on to win with Sammarini in 2nd, 3 laps ahead of third place Manuel Tordi who made the best lap time of the day with a 15,269.
Source: Road Race Riccione [roadracericcione.com]
