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November 22, 2009

Xray XB808 2010 spec buggy

Xray brings the refined and improved 808 platform into the 2010 racing season. Based on the successful 808 platform, the new 2010-spec 808 was updated to make the buggy, more durable to withstand long main events while boosting performance in all racing conditions. With Xray’s dedication to small details and long-term extensive testing and feedback from Team Xray drivers around the world, the 2010-spec 808 has been improved in every way.

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November 21, 2009

Aigoin lifts Truggy title in Italy

Yannick Aigoin put in a dominant display in the Truggy Main at the Arena Offroad Meeting to claim the 2009 title at Italy’s most prestigious off road event. Having secured pole for the 45 minute final the French ace made a rare mistake in the warm-up that resulted in a broken lower shock pin. Calling for the start to be delayed the Team Losi driver would have to line up on the back of the grid but he made light work of the 12 car field.

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November 21, 2009

Aigoin takes double TQ in Italy

Yannick Aigoin is the 2009 Arena Offroad Meeting Top Qualifier for both Buggy and Truggy after setting the pace in the final qualifier for both categories here this morning in Italy. After struggling in the penultimate buggy qualifier yesterday evening, the Team Losi/Novarossi driver reverted to the set-up which took him to the top of the timesheets in Q2. The result was a 7L/5:10.201 which put him over 4 seconds clear of fellow 8ight driver Riccardo Rabitti, the Italian riding high from his Brushless victory last night. Shortly afterwards the French ace ran the fastest 5-minute run of the weekend for Truggy with a 7L/5:11.189 to secure overall TQ double.

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November 21, 2009

25th Annual Offroad Fall Classic

The 25th Annual Offroad Fall Classic in Hutchinson, Kansas was hosted by Hi-Performance Hobbies, and took place this weekend gone. Losi Xcelorin driver Dustin Evans took first place in the 2WD Modified Truck and 4WD Modified Buggy classes with team mate Matt Chambers taking second place in the 2WD Modified Truck final.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

November 21, 2009

HPI Racing Silicone Shock Oil

HPI Racing has expanded their Silicone Shock Oil choices with the addition of 15, 25, 35 and 45 weights, giving racers 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 weights to choose from for precise shock tuning. High quality 100% pure silicone shock oil resists the effects of temperature changes better than petroleum based oils, the benefit for racers is more consistent shock dampening throughout the day. Packaged in convenient 60cc bottles and clearly marked weights for easy identification in your pit box.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]

November 21, 2009

My Candy Team announce 2010 drivers

Italian brand My Candy Team, set up in 2007 by Andrea Grigoletto and Michele Dalla Piazza, have announced their 2010 team. The company which designs brands and logos for such companies as F.V.S.S. Racing team and Capricorn RC have signed Alessio Mazzeo, Andrea Pirani, Francisco Tironi and Sabrina Lechner who will be using their line of personalised set up boards.

Source: My Candy Team [mycandyteam.com]

November 20, 2009

Rabitti cruises to Brushless title at the Arena

Riccardo Rabitti has claimed the first of the silverware at the 2009 Arena Offroad Meeting after he cruised to victory in the Brushless Buggy class here tonight at the ‘Arena of Cowboys’. Starting on pole the Italian wrapped up the title early winning the opening two Legs of the triple A-Mains with ease. With the crown secured the Losi driver set himself the challenge for the third leg of running a sub 42 second lap. Taking a hat trick of wins to complete the perfect event he came very close, recording a 42.078. Afterwards Rabitti said he was very happy to win but he must now turn his attentions to improving his performance in the nitro buggy category in which he lies 5th in the overnight qualification ranking.

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November 20, 2009

Tortorici takes Q3 in Italy

Davide Tortorici has TQ’d the penultimate round of qualifying here at the Arena Offroad Meeting with a 7 lap run in 5:21.145. Having sent out a warning shot in Q2 when he took his Crono RS7 to the third fastest, the Italian improved on that time by almost three seconds to top Q3 from Austrian Kyosho driver Martin Karner and the Mugen of former World Championship finalist Matteo Dapporto. Tortorici was helped somewhat by a poor round for the all conquering Losi team with Yannick Aigoin managing only 7th, after a bad choice of set-up & tyres with Martin Bayer one place behind him. Bayer, who again set the fastest lap for the round with a 43.361, said his run was simply down to bad driving on his behalf.

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