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January 11, 2022

Ricardo Monteiro joins Xray Factory Team

Xray have announced that one of the top Portuguese drivers Ricardo Monteiro is joining their Factory Team to race the XB8 platform. The multiple Portuguese national champion said, ‘Joining Xray is exactly like coming back home. I had my first r/c contract with them more than a decade ago when I was really young and the connection stayed ever since. I wouldn’t be where I am today without all the experiences I was provided with their support and I always felt like I owed it to them to return one day and give it my absolute best. With the next year being a Euros and Worlds year, and on territories that I already have some experience, I felt like it was a no brainer to jump on board with them and help in anyway Can’t wait to get on track and start creating new and exciting memories with all the Xray family!’

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 11, 2022

Exotek Type A USGT race body

Exotek have introduced the Type A, their ‘retro’ new contender for the highly competitive USGT / GT classes. A true classic style body we all miss, born from the days of JGTC and Gran Turismo but updated to compete on todays race circuits. Designed with an aggressive splitter, muscular fenders, low slung hood, downforce inducing side skirts, large rear deck and large windshield for maximum traction on lower grip race tracks. The 194mm width allows you to run wider suspension or wheel hex set ups and it is designed with ample tire clearance in the wheel wells to mount the body low without rubbing the tires. The large wing and rear trunk deck provides maximum downforce on lower grip tracks, while a specially shaped splitter provides steering while being durable thanks to the modified angles. Raised wing pedestals places the wing higher up into cleaner air. Made from .7mm polycarbonate, the body uses premium polycarbonate that is a proprietary custom produced polycarbonate only for Exotek that is much stronger and longer lasting than other similar thickness polycarbonate.

View more angles of the Type A here

January 11, 2022

Sunpadow Platin series 4000mAh LCG shorty pack

Sunpadow has launched their Platin series 4000mAh LCG Shorty-Pack LiPo battery. Improved from their well known Gold 3800mAh LCG shorty pack, it has a low centre of gravity, ultra-thin and light weight competition-class battery developed for the 1/10 electric off-road and indoor TC modified class. The size is still 93x47x18.5mm and the weight is about 160g while the capacity has been increased over 6 percent. The extra power gives essential advantage during the last minute in the high level racing of modified classes.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

January 10, 2022

JConcepts CreepER cab only body

The CreepER by JConcepts is the cab only version of the popular body design by the crew from central Florida. The unique aspect to the CreepER is only limited by a modelers’ imagination of how and what it can be attached to. In the cab only configuration, the opportunities are endless as shown with JConcepts 3D printed bed combination or built however the owner pleases. The latest in tough and dependable designs, suited to high articulation vehicles in the scale community, the CreepER reigns supreme.

View more details & images here

January 10, 2022

Blaze Racing Battle Sword 2022 conversion

Blaze Racing have released some updated parts for their GT10 Battle Sword kit. After a long period of testing and racing with various prototype parts and different chassis configurations they came up with a significantly redesigned chassis and all new braces, decks, rear pod etc. First off the all new chassis offers much more forgiving and versatile handling due to more flex, reduced width, lower weight and accommodates the longer 65mm side links. They also came up with some design changes that make the car even more resistant to crashes without additional weight. Updated parts are now offered as a complete kit, an upgrade set for the previous Battle Sword and a conversion kit for any 1:10 CRC based 200mm kit as shown above. If you have a CRC 1:12 scale kit they also offer the necessary IRS rear axle and hubs.

View the IRS rear axle and hub set here

January 10, 2022

JConcepts metal car stand

The JConcepts metal car stand is perfect for the 1/8th or 1/10th racer looking to add a little sturdiness to their racing program. The all-aluminium formed and cut piece, designed by JConcepts, has a unique shape, cut-outs for handles and features laser etched logos for identification. The item stands tall and keeps the wheels off the ground for an array of vehicles. Included in the design, the upper deck has pre-cut holes into the material to act as a shock stand for 1/8th or 1/10th off-road shocks. Included foam for the top deck and legs help cushion and protect the chassis of vehicles, shocks, and table or pit area. The textured metal surface is available in blue or black anodising with a luxurious high-end look to finish off any pit area with a JConcepts touch. JConcepts also offer a RM2 red anodised version of the metal car stand.

View the different colour options here

January 10, 2022

Jonathan Skidmore joins Xray Factory Team

Xray have announced that one of the top UK drivers Jonathan Skidmore is joining their Factory Team to race the XB2, XB4, and XB8 platforms. On the new deal Jonathan said, ‘I am super excited to be joining the Xray factory team, it is known that they work very hard pushing each of their platforms and I feel good to have been given the chance to represent them in UK and Europe. I will give my all to win each race I go to and to help all Xray customers the best I can. Thank you to all the Hudy family for this opportunity.’

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 10, 2022

PowerStar Sport 10.5T BK sensored brushless motor

From PowerStar comes this Sport 10.5T BK sensored brushless motor. A fairly standard package, the can has been machined from billet T6 aluminium. Internally, it uses high purity copper windings for maximum conductivity, high power solder tabs and has a replaceable rotor. It sports a dual sensor port, adjustable timing and is compatible with any sensored or sensorless speed controllers.

View another image of the motor here