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July 31, 2009

Exclusive – Protoform AMR-12 body shell

On Oct 1st 2009 there will be new EFRA/BRCA body rules that will come into effect, so a ‘clean sheet’ type design was required by Protoform in an effort to fully comply. The AMR-12 had been exhaustively tested in preparation for these rule changes and the body has actually shown an increase in performance over the ‘old format’ type race bodies. It’s made to fit all the popular 1/12th chassis with design considerations built in to accommodate the larger brushless motors and lead wires. This semi-realistic body is pulled in .020 lexan and has a protective film on it. Ready to ship at this time, it’s just in time to start practicing for the IIC Race in Vegas and the US Indoor Champs in Cleveland.

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July 30, 2009

Picco P-Zero 1/8th clutch set

Italian company Picco Micromotori have released their P-Zero 1/8th scale on road clutch set. Supplied with 2 springs, a hard and super hard version, both are made with a special material that does not lose tension even after long use, which helps keep the clutch consistent for the length of a race avoiding any loss of torque. The set includes the flywheel, lightweight flyweights, shoe plate and shoe, but does not come with the bearings or the clutch bell.

Source: Picco [teampicco.com]

July 30, 2009

Losi Buggy tires now available in Green

Losi have announced that their lineup of 1/8th buggy tures are now available in Green compound. This new compound is the softest available from Losi and provides provides increased traction and consistency. Very comparable with some of the top-tire compounds available, it should be used when maximum grip is required. Green works best in cool/damp conditions, but is versatile enough to work well in dusty conditions too. The specially designed inserts are lightweight, provide a consistent firmness and have a better balance.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

July 30, 2009

Tamiya end Euros Day 1 on top

Day 1 of the 2009 EFRA Electric Touring European Championships has been completed and it is the Tamiya team who top the time sheets. The final practice of the day saw defending Champion Marc Rheinard set a new fastest run as both he and Jilles Groskamp broke into the 17 laps. Having had a run time issue in the third practice, Rheinard switched to SpeedPassion’s new Competition 3.0 motor for the final outing of the day and now plans to stick with the motor after posting the 17/5:17.356 run with plenty of power left aferwards. The German will make a small change to the gearing but said overall he was confident that his run time shortfall was a one off. In terms of the car, the World Champion said it was a little loose but feels that is down to track conditions rather than set-up.

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July 30, 2009

Volker setting pace in Euros Practice

With three rounds of free practice completed here in Luxembourg it is last year’s Top Qualifier Ronald Volker who is setting the pace from reigning champion Marc Rheinard. The Yokomo driver recorded the fastest run time (16/5:00.987) in the second outing, and has also laid down the fastest lap (18.364) around the large circuit. Topping the timesheets again in the third session, with a slower run of 16/5:03.894, the German ran different shocks on his BD5 but found they made the car feel unstable and he will revert to the shocks used earlier for today’s fourth and final practice.

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July 30, 2009

Christian Wimberger wins South German Rd1

The opening round of the 2010 German regionals took place for the Southern group at the tricky Zollhausring track near Nürnberg. After the qualifications it was Maximilian Vogl (Novarossi/Velox) on pole, setting a time of 24 laps in 5:05,700, 1,2 seconds ahead of Christian Wimberger (Novarossi/Mugen), with Dominik Mayer (Novarossi/Velox) and Christoph Pietsch completing the Top 4. All drivers had a good start in the final race, but the young driver Maximilian Vogl couldn’t bring his qualifying pace into the final and fell back to 7th place. German 1/8th scale Junior Champion Christian Wimberger jumped straight into the lead from the first lap and opened up a gap, eventually taking the win ahead of Nicolai Bähr and Christoph Pietsch in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

July 30, 2009

Titanium Racing Xray F1 Stealth CVD

Following on from the success of the F1 stealth CVD for the Mi4, with a victory at the hands of Chris Grainger at the BRCA Cotswolds National, Titanium racing are releasing the new CVD for all the current range of RC cars, beginning with the Xray T2 range. Manufactured to the highest standards using the latest technologies the new CVD features a unique stainless steel Locking coupling, reduced stress points, oversized joint for increased smoothness and high tolerances for better fit, reducing play.

Source: Titanium Racing [titaniumracing.com]

July 30, 2009

Scott Brown Wins Short Course Nats

Hosted by R/C Madness in Enfield, CT, the Inaugural Short Course Nationals brought together racers from across the country to compete in the first all-Short-Course event. Normally piggybacked with another event, the promoters created an event that stood alone and catered just to the growing Short-Course racing crowd with seven separate classes. As major supporters of the Short Course class, Team Associated sent out factory representative Scott Brown as both an ambassador and racer to promote and assist fellow participants. Scott has been involved in R/C for years and is the owner of Tacoma R/C Raceway near Seattle, WA so his experience in the hobby runs deep. Utilizing his Team Associated SC10 and SC8, Scott brought home the victories in the top classes, taking the win in Electric 2WD Open with his Reedy/LRP powered SC10 and in 4WD Nitro with his Reedy 121 VR-powered SC8. Scott also participated in the fledgling class of 4WD E-Conversion Open and again piloted his SC8e to victory using Reedy power.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]