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October 31, 2009

ProTek R/C 1C LiPo pack & Connectors

New from A Main Hobbies brand ProTek R/C comes a number of new items including this Supreme Power 1S 4700mAh, 40C Lithium Polymer hard case battery pack. This pack includes a Deans style T-plug installed. These battery packs are built using a hard plastic pack that is required for use at ROAR sanctioned tracks and events and are thin enough to fit into all pan cars, and with the humps on the bottom will be secure in vehicles designed for side by side 4 cell NiMH race packs. Also new are the MaxxCurrent XT60 device and battery connectors which have 3.5mm pins and are made from high-temp Nylon and gold plated solid bullet connectors, both included in the injection mold at the time the connector is formed and are the ideal power connector for high current applications. Continuing with connectors the Super Bullet solid gold connectors are an absolute must for high current / high voltage applications. With lower resistance than a typical Dean’s style ultra plug and traditional spring-type bullet connectors, they are the new standard for brushless motor applications. Finally come these LiPo male and female balance connector leads that are used primarily to make adapter cords to mate batteries to chargers or balance boards. These balance connectors are equipped with XH (ProTek/E-flite/Align) or TP (Thunder Power) connector ends and use 24AWG wire in lengths varying from 10cm to 30cm. Available in sizes to fit lithium batteries from 2S through 10S.

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October 31, 2009

VRC Column – Non-Stop Racing Frenzy

Don’t let your fingers get rusty now that the racing season is over in most countries. VRC is here to fill the gap with exciting on-line racing competitions, especially in December. 5 Weeks of continuous on-line racing excitement and adrenaline rush. The December frenzy kicks off with the 2009 Nations Cup 1:8 CanAm on the Clermont Ferrand track in France. Next is the 1:10 VRC World Championship 1:10 TC at the Tamiya Kakegawa track in Japan, followed by the VRC World Championship 1:8 CanAm at Sydney Australia. The 2009 season is finished off with the 2009 Nations Cup 1:10 TC at Cincinnati 02 in the US. All events stretch over 2 weeks and have a 1 week overlap with the next event.

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October 30, 2009

LRP Vector X12 Stock Spec motor

LRP have released the all new Vector X12 Stock Spec motors, developed specially for stock racing. Together with an improved throttle response, higher efficiency and better control this new motor is a clear advancement that promises to bring both more fun and performance to your racing. Also new from LRP is this motor heatsink and fan set that features a completely new kind of configuration allowing a flexibility and easy assembly never seen before. With the motor heatsink and included high-speed cooling fan you get the maximum possible cooling, satisfying every application and demand. Also new for their range of motors is this motor bearing replacement tool that includes different and changeable inserts for perfect fit for all brushed and brushless motors. Finally for the S8 BX and TX, is a new brake kit which features machined brake discs and ultra power brake pads, also sold separately and also new for both cars is a 6 piece titanium hinge pin set.

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October 30, 2009

Wayne Joelson is South African Champion

We received word from Wayne Joelson that he is the South African Driver’s Champion for 2009. The combination of Mugen Seiki MRX4X, Novarossi Flash .21 and Matrix Tires ensured Wayne won all three National events of the year in the famous Grand Prix city of East London, the coastal city of Durban & the final race in Johannesburg. Wayne was also victorious at the recent international event, The African Cup, held near the capital city of Pretoria. The 1 hour final is the longest and most grueling race in Africa, a race Wayne also won in 2007 & 2008. To complete a great year Wayne also represented South Africa at the IFMAR World Championship held in Lostallo, Switzerland. A 6th place position in the Quarter Finals resulted in 32nd place overall.

October 30, 2009

Hiro Seiko range of Greases

Hiro Seiko have released a range of greases for on-road & off-road cars as well as servos. Each tube contains 10 grams of grease which has been carefully selected by suppliers in Germany and Japan. The selection, which is usable over a wide temperature ranges from low to high, includes metal gear grease, plastic gear grease, multi silicone grease, metal mechanism grease and differential paste, which should be enough to cover almost all moving parts in your car.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]

October 30, 2009

Xceed RC Curved & Straight lexan scissors

Xceed RC have released a pair of lexan scissors, in both straight and curved configurations. This high quality, stainless steel scissor is perfect for cutting out polycarbonate/lexan bodies for rc cars. Combined with an ergonomically shaped handle made of strong nylon, the blades are engraved with the Xceed logo and they come packed in pouch for protection.

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October 29, 2009

Guinness Certifies Nic Case’s Speed Record

Nic and his extended Schumacher Mi3.5 Streamliner took their place in the Guinness book of Records with his record breaking run (260.32 km/h) at the ISC Speed Run event in Rockingham NC last fall. This official certification comes just weeks before Nic and his extended Schumacher Mi3.5 will campaign again at the ISC’s Ultimate Speed Run at the Auto Club Dragway in Fontana CA. The Schumacher speed team will also feature Jerome Head with his Mi3.5 Race, and Shawn Palmer with his Mi3.5 Race and Mi4 entries.

Nic is very precise and complete in his preparation efforts, and his energy along with an encyclopedia of publicly shared speed running information has the Schumacher team running with a high level of excited anticipation for this event. And at the speeds we’re shooting for, the quality, precision and consistency of our Schumacher cars give us a huge competitive edge. – Schumacher USA Sales Manager Shawn Palmer

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

October 29, 2009

Ryan Maifield cleans up at 2009 SIGP

Competiton Hobbies in Tucson, Arizona considered one of the best facilities for R/C in the World, held the annual Southwest Indoor Grand Prix over the weekend of October 24-25. JConcepts driver Ryan Maifield utilizing the JConcepts orange Bar Codes in his Associated chassis’ TQ’d and won both the 2wd modified and 4wd modified classes in convincing fashion.

Source: JConcepts [jconceptsracing.net]