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October 27, 2009

2009 Thailand Electric On-Road Championship

The Thailand Electric On-Road Championship just took place at the very nice RC Addict Circuit in Bangkok. There were 149 drivers in attendance racing over 5 classes, Brushless 10.5, Mini 4wd, Mini 2wd, F1 and TC Mod. In Brushless 10.5, it was former World Champion Surikarn C. who took both the TQ and win with his Nosram powered Xray, while 2nd place went to Meen V. and 3rd was Tanit driving an Associated. In Mini 4wd class, which also use brushless 10.5 it was Speed Passion team driver Chatpong K. who took both TQ and the win with his Atomic VM II ahead of 2nd place Karn N. driving the Active chassis, with another Atomic driver Tanit K. in 3rd. In Mod it was current European Champion Jilles Groskamp that took the TQ and win with his Tamiya chassis.

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October 27, 2009

BMI Racing signs Fernando Gordinho

BMI racing has announced that they have signed Fernando Gordinho to join there USA Team. After a 3 year break from the industry Fernando will be traveling the USA representing BMI and racing the all new DB12RR LiPo Edition and DB10R. Having a National title and multiple A-main podiums in 1/12 scale and Touring Car his experience and up-lifting attitude will only bring great things to the team.

Source: BMI Racing [bmiracing.com]

October 27, 2009

Andrea Cristiani wins Monaco EFRA GP

The final EFRA GP of the year took place last weekend in Monaco and attracted some top quality competition. Racing in the hills of the principality it was Serpent driver Andrea Cristiani that took pole position ahead of Motonica ace Robin D’hondt in 2nd, Kyosho racer Adrien Bertin in 3rd, with Mugen driver Walter Salemi completing the top 4 and making it 4 different manufacturers in the direct qualifying positions. Cristiani would go on to win the 45 minute race by 2 and a half laps in front of D’hondt, the pair being the only 2 to drop down into the 13 second barrier, while Serpent racer Serge Christiany took the final podium step in 3rd.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

October 27, 2009

Hobbico LifeSource LiFe 6.6V 10C RX packs

Not only are the new Hobbico LifeSource LiFe 6.6V 10C RX battery packs environmentally friendly because they contain no nickel or cadmium, but they’re the safest lithium iron packs around. LifeSource battery packs retain all the advantages of lithium technology like excellent discharge curves, quick charging, higher voltage and lighter weight but without the danger. Available in 1100mAh, 1800mAh, 2100mAh and 3200mAh the packs include three discharge leads, two with universal Rx plugs and one with a Deans ultra female plug. LifeSource battery packs are extremely safe and have no propensity to catch fire.

Source: Hobbico [hobbico.com]

October 27, 2009

O.S. 21XZ-R On Road ABC Engine

New from O.S. Engines, the .21XZ-R On-Road ABC engine is designed to take drivers to victory at major 1/8 scale on-road championship races. The tungsten-weighted crankshaft creates optimum balance for consistent low and mid-speed torque while the cylinder liner features 7 scavenger ports and 3 exhaust ports for more efficient combustion. Other improvements over its predecessor include a newly designed 21M carburetor, a lighter piston and a more durable conrod.

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October 27, 2009

DuraTrax 1/18 scale RTR Vendetta SC truck

DuraTrax have introduce their 1/18 scale RTR Vendetta SC EP Short Course racing truck. The car comes supplied a powerful 380-size VR3 motor, ESC7550 electronic speed control with reverse and brake combined with a Tactic 2.4GHz radio system with adjustable steering rate, TSX-200 steering servo and receiver with internal antenna. A painted body available in four different colors, with clear windows, completes the professional look of this truck.

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October 26, 2009

Maxy’s New Blend Pro Racing Fuel

Maxy’s Pro Racing Fuel have announced the release of a totally brand new formula along with a newly redesigned bottle and a better looking presentation. The new Blend of fuel was tested over several months to further improve upon the already good fuel that was available. The result is a blend of the best components in the market using a mix of castor and synthetic oils to make a 10% oil content with the most pure Nitromethane and Methanol, making it excellent to use either in on or off road. The final result is a better burning fuel with easier to tune characteristics and what everyone wants, increased power and run time.

Source: Maxy’s Fuel [maxysfuel.com]

October 26, 2009

Cavalieri does the triple at JBRL Rd7

Hot off his double victory at the Nitrocross World Championships, Team Associated’s Ryan Cavalieri took three more victories at the 7th round of the Jimmy Babcock Racing League series. Heading in to this round, Cavalieri had a 1 point lead over Cody King for both the overall buggy and truggy championship. With the double victory at Revelation Raceway, Cavalieri extends his lead in Expert Gas Buggy and Expert Gas Truggy and with one round remaining at Hot Rod Hobbies looks poised to claim the two Southern California racing league titles. Cavalieri also raced Electric 1/8th Buggy with his Team Associated RC8e and brought home the victory there as well. Finishing second to Cavalieri, also with his RC8e and LRP/Reedy powered Associated buggy was Chris Jarosz.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]