Team Epic are showing off the new for 2010 LiPo cells from IB. The new standard configuration packs are now able to boast a true 50C rating and will come in 5600mAh and 5000mAh versions. For cars that require saddle packs, as well as 1/12th scale using one 1 cell, IB now offers new smaller sized packs that come in 5200mAh with 45C and 5000mAh with 35C.
Click here to see the other packs
Losi has announced their partnership with the AMA Supercross Rockstar Energy / Suzuki / Canidae Pet Foods team for the 2010 season. Losi vehicles will be on display at the Rockstar Suzuki Canidae tent during each event this season. Round one of the 2010 AMA season kicked off this past weekend on Saturday, January 9 at the Angel’s Stadium in Anaheim, CA. The event was a great start for the team as Rockstar/Suzuki/Canidae driver Ryan Morais finished in third place in the heated main event. Losi looks forward to the continued success of the team.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
RB have release two new 3,5cc buggy engines with a really impressive price/quality rate, called the Sport 10. This 3 port engine comes with a 14 mm crankshaft for good torque and high rpm, while the crankcase design, the smart cooling head and the global architecture makes this engine of the new generation easy to use and really affordable. Available also as a pullstart version, both are supplied with decals and orange caps.
Click here to see the pullstart version
AKA have announced the new Wishbone tire, which brings years of 1:8 tire technology to indoor racing. With indoor 1:8 racing becoming more and more popular it only made sense for AKA to enter into the 1/8 indoor tire market. After months of testing with drivers from all over the country, they have created a tire that features a dense center Wishbone lug design that helps give the tire both great forward and side bite. The tire features a carcass design with stiffer sidewalls and 3 radial ribs on the inside of the tire to keep the tire more stable with the softer AKA compounds. Available in medium, soft and super soft compounds, pre glued on yellow or white rims or as just the tire.
Source: AKA [raceaka.com]
The organisers of the 2010 IFMAR 1/8th scale buggy World Championships in Pattaya have launched the official event site ahead of next months warm up race that takes place from the 8th to the 14th of February. The site is your usual event affair, outlining most of the relevant information you need to know for your trip to this important race.
You can view the official event site here.
Schumacher have just announced the first official confirmation of the production of the all new Schumacher Cougar SV competition 2WD off roader. The British company is not giving anything away regarding the specs and configuration but judging by the silhouette we would stab a guess at it being mid motored. We are sure more details will be leaked in the coming weeks and we will keep you up to date as we get more information.
You’ve heard the rumours……seen the chat………and scoured the internet, but now it’s finally here. Schumacher have brought you a tradition of Performance technology, with a pedigree second to none, the Cougar SV is no exception. Engineered by some of the most respected design guru’s in the R/C industry, the Cougar SV retains the same Schumacher ethos, yet uses a fresh approach to modern technology.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Schumacher have announced the release of this car balancing jig, which can be used with a pair of scales to accurately measure the corner weights of your Mi4LP car. This is an increasingly important set up tool with LiPo batteries and new lower weight limits and the three point balancing system eliminates any false reading caused by chassis tweak. The Mi4LP chassis all have the correct holes for the mounting of this very accurate and simple system. View an instruction of how it works here (PDF).
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Having covered the racing from the West German region in depth last season, we plan to do the same this year and to get things underway we have the full regional calendar for 2010. A total of 14 races will be held in the 2010 season in Western Germany in the 1/8 and 1/10 nitro on-road classes. The Western German Championship 1/8 (class 1 and 2) will be held in four rounds as well as the Western German Championship 1/10 (200mm). Both are the qualification for the German Nationals, like the regional series’ in the South, East, North and also Mid-Germany.
