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May 31, 2010

Kyosho Perfex EX-5UR transmitter

A perfect upgrade for the Mini Z and dNaNo enthusiast, Kyosho have announced the Perfex EX-5UR transmitter. Essentially the same model released by KO Propo, the EX-5UR utilizes Kyosho’s dedicated ASF 2.4Ghz technology, meaning that all 2.4Ghz Mini Z owners will only have to bind and race. The ergonomic feel coupled with a stylish look sets this radio apart from most other transmitters currently on the market. Technically the EX-5UR features seven model memory with a LCD display panel to clearly displays all adjustments. Available in September.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

May 31, 2010

EFRA 1/10 GP Italy – Announcement

The guys at the Black Tarmac track in Mesero, Milan in Italy were in contact to promote the EFRA GP that they will be hosting from the 17th to the 19th of September. Open for 1/10th scale 200mm chassis, it will of course be run to EFRA rules and use the familiar EFRA GP format. Entry for the event is open and you can sign up at the official event site here.

May 31, 2010

Thomas Mayer takes victory at Rd2 in Austria

Last weekend saw the second leg of the Austrian 1/8th Off road championships at the A-Team Graz race track. The first leg 2 weeks prior could not be run, because of a overflooded race track at MARC Exklusiv in Kirschschlag. Also last weekend the weather situation was changing several times between sunshine and rain, but good track preparation made the event possible. After qualifying it was Hupo Honigl on pole for Durango, with Kyosho driver Martin Karner in 2nd and Mugen racer Christian Payer in 3rd.

Continue reading the report here

May 31, 2010

Nosram 1600mAh 6-cell NiMh pack

Nosram’s new 1600mAh 6-cell NiMh pack represents the next generation of powerful NiMh stick packs featuring higher capacity, unbelievable power, lower internal resistance and a cool and stylish design. All Nosram stick packs are supplied pre-assembled and directly ready-to-use with connectors.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]

May 31, 2010

Xray 4.9mm composite ball joints

Xray have released these molded composite steering ball-joint for the T3 and T2 family of cars. Designed to fit the 5mm pivot ball or ball stud the closed ball joint prevents dust from getting onto the ball end and the incorporated hole allows for easy assembly and dis-assembly. Sold in a set of 4 they allow easy movement of the upper camber links. These ball joints must be used with ball ends #302653, #302654 or #302655, which are available in three lengths for front and rear suspension.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 31, 2010

Peter Harder wins Rd2 in Denmark

This weekend saw the second round of the Danish 1/8th off road Nationals take place at the tight and technical SOS track, south of Copenhagen. The weather forecast showed a lot of rain, but qualification was dry and due to a new and tight time schedule, that saw a 30 minutes final instead of the normal 45 minute one, it could have been worse. When the final stopped more heavy rain started. In the final Peter Harder picked up where he left off in round 1 by taking the win with his Novarossi powered Xray ahead of Martin Hansen for Kyosho in 2nd and Tim Culmsee with a HongNor in 3rd.

Source: North TQ [northtq.com]

May 31, 2010

Rain stops play at Worlds Warm-up

The Worlds warm-up race took place last weekend in Burgdorf, home to this year’s 1/10th ISTC and 1/12th IFMAR World Championships. Entries were low, but there were a lot of Japanese drivers in attendance including ETS Rd5 winner Atsushi Hara, Shin Adachi and a large team from Yokomo including Hayato Matsuzaki. Qualifying went the way of Ronald Volker, the runner up at the last Worlds in Thailand, winning 4 of the 6 rounds of qualifying to start ahead of team mate Hayato Matsuzaki, who won the other 2 rounds. Jilles Groskamp, Andy Moore, Alexander Hagberg, Takehiro Yamauchi, Shin Adachi, Atsushi Hara, Christopher Krapp and Freddy Sudhoff completed the A-finalists. Sunday’s finals day was a complete wash out, raining all day which meant that almost no drivers ventured onto the track. In the A-main Alexander Hagberg was the only person to go on track and so claimed the ‘victory’, based on the qualifying order Volker took 2nd and Matsuzaki was gifted 3rd. Full results can be found here.

Image: Inside TY [insidety.exblog.jp]

May 31, 2010

The RC Factory in Ohio

We were contacted by the people behind the RC Factory a new indoor off-road race facility opening 30 minutes south of Columbus in Jeffersonville, OH. The track is 80X150, made from the best Ohio top soil and built and maintained by Curt Schlichter, former of CRCRC, and is being built to suit all classes. Set in a 60,000 sq ft all concrete facility, with all concrete pitting area which is separated from the track area meaning no fumes and no noise. Full restroom facilities, blacktop parking and in future a concessions stand. They plan to be running a Saturday nitro program and a Sunday electric race program year round and be open for practice everyday. The grand opening will be Friday July 2nd and if you have any questions you can contact curt.schlichter@yahoo.com or call 740-572-3152.

Check out the inside here