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November 25, 2009

Moller & Hughes claim JBRL EP 1/8th classes

Tekno RC have been in touch to tell us that their drivers Drew Moller and Ryan Hughes put on an exhibition of skill in the growing Electric 1/8th scale classes at this year’s JBRL series in Southern California. 8 of the top 10 spots were using Tekno RC V3 Chassis’ and it was Drew that raced his Tekno / Mugen buggy to the overall win in the 1/8 Electric Buggy class, with Ryan Hughes right behind him in his Tekno / Losi 8B 2.0, both running Tekno RC Lektron motors and the bulletproof Castle Mamba Monster ESC. The truggy class was no different, being completely dominated by Tekno RC chassis’ with Ryan Hughes taking the overall win in his Tekno / Losi 8T 2.0 running Castle Mamba Monster motor and ESC.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

November 25, 2009

Neo Race 2010 – Announcement

Neo Buggy have announced the return of the Neo race in 2010. Dubbed the Neo 2010, this will be the 5th running of the Neo race, the first being in Belgium in 2005 before moving to the Harper Adams venue in 2006 for the rest of the events, all of which have been organized with the DXR team. This years event will see some changes to the timetable, 7 minute heats and 6 rounds of qualifying rather than five. The event will be run over four days, from the 2nd to 5th April 2010 and comprises of one day of practice, two days of qualifying with a ‘dash for cash’ race Sunday night and finals on Monday. This years race will only run one class, 1/8 Buggy, and they hope to get entries from some of the finest 1/8 offroad drivers to attend, with entry opening on the 1st of December 2009.

For more information visit the official event site here.

November 25, 2009

Recio takes Argentinean Nationals with Rd3 win

Last weekend was the third and last round of the Argentinean Touring car nationals, which took place in Buenos Aires. Pole position for the race went to Sirio/SAC Proyect/Xray driver Sebastián Recio and he also would go on to win the race followed by Juan Pablo Golobic in 2nd with Juan Ignacio Matticoli in 3rd. With his win in this race Sebastián Recio took the title followed by Juan Pablo Golobic and Hernán Lebenban.

Thanks to Roxana Palazzo for the report.

November 25, 2009

ST Racing Concepts Delrin rod ends

ST Racing Concepts have released new CNC machined delrin rod ends for the Traxxas Mini Slash and Mini E-Revo. Made with light weight anodized aluminium centers, these push-rods greatly reduces the flex in the push-rod suspension and also adds great looks, matching up perfectly with the line of option parts for the Mini E-Revo and Mini Slash. Sold in pairs and available in blue, red and silver.

Source: STRC [teamstrc.com]

November 24, 2009

A.M.R.C. team up with Capricorn RC

A.M.R.C., who we reported recently had lost their distribution of the Sirio brand, have bounced back with the announcement that the Italian company will now cooperate with engine and car company Capricorn RC. Starting in December, they will begin developing the brands worldwide distribution network, with the first project to be released under this new arrangement being the new Capricorn RC 1/10th scale 200mm chassis that is due for release in the next two weeks.

November 24, 2009

Serpent 966-E BL 1/8th scale on road chassis

Serpent has announced that they have developed the first purpose made 1/8 scale electric on road car. Based on the highly successful Serpent 966 platform, sharing its main components, but the center section is completely different and is reserved for the electric components. It features a purpose designed nylon bracket / holder for all components, such as the 2 pairs of saddle packs, the speedo and the receiver. The large high power brushless motor is securely mounted on a sturdy aluminium motor plate between the rear 2-speed bracket and the aluminum radio plate support and all elements have been positioned in such a way that an optimal weight balance of the car is maintained. The release date is expected to be mid December 2009. Serpent will also offer a conversion set, to change your 960 or 966 into a full blown electric racer.

Click here for more pictures of the new car

November 24, 2009

Jérôme Aigoin confirmed at Novarossi

Confirmed to us over the weekend at the Offroad Meeting, Novarossi have today officially announced that they have signed French Ace and Kyosho team driver Jérôme Aigoin. Jérôme, who previously ran for Sirio, is one of Europe’s fastest racers and for sure one of the most spectacular and joins the Racing Experience team in France alongside Guillaume Vray and twin brother Yannick. Jérôme has already tested both the Plus 4 and Toro Nero power plants and is said to be looking forward to the upcoming racing season.

Source: Racing Experience [racing-experience.fr]

November 24, 2009

Sweep Racing EXP-30E 1/10th scale rubber tires

Sweep Racing have introduced their new EXP-30E 1/10th scale rubber tires. Featuring superior traction levels compared to their successful Sweep ‘R’ and ‘QTS’ series, they use a new rubber compound to gain maximum traction. The diameter of these new tires is 64.5mm, between the ‘R’ (65.5mm) and the ‘QTS’ (63.5mm), to work well on both carpet and asphalt surfaces. Supplied in Sweep’s exclusive EXP rubber 30 compound.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]