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March 17, 2009

Yokomo RC12R5 World Champion Edition

To celebrate the 1/12th scale World title of Japanese driver Naoto Matsukura, Yokomo have released a World Champion Edition of the Associated RC12R5. The car is essentially the same basic car from Associated but with extra tuning parts from the Japanese company that were used by Naoto to take his World title. The rear end gets most of the attention with new rear blocks, differential hub and central body post mount plate holder, all machined from aluminium and anodised blue. The new parts help stiffen the rear of the car and improve stability as well as improve rear grip.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

March 17, 2009

Associated Official R/C Car of Lucas Oil Off Road Series

Team Associated have announced that an agreement has been reached with Lucas Oil Products Inc. to make Team Associated the official R/C Car of the Lucas Oil Off Road Series. Cliff Lett, Vice President of Associated has the following to say about the deal:

This is a very exciting time for everyone at Team Associated. We are honored to be named the official R/C car company of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series. Our goal in joining forces with Team Lucas is to partner with a premium racing organization that shares our uncompromising commitment to the highest level of excellence. With this partnership we look forward to not only increasing the brand awareness of Team Associated, but to expose the R/C hobby to the vast group of off-road racing fans. After all, we are passionate racing fans ourselves, and working with Team Lucas is a natural fit.

Source: Lucas Oil ORS [lucasoiloffroad.com]

March 17, 2009

Much More 777mAh HPC+ AAA batteries

Much More have released these new 777mAh HPC+ AAA NiMh batteries. Having superior power, delivery and performance compared to their previous 900HPC model, they work great with your Kyosho Min-Z, transmitter, bundled receiver pack, micro car and even your portable entertainment. NiMH technology virtually eliminates cell memory effect and provides long life for any application requiring AAA batteries.

Source: Much More [much-more.co.kr]

March 17, 2009

JConcepts Hyper 9 & X2 Hi-Flow shells

JConcepts have released 2 new bodyshells for the Jammin X2 and the Hobao Hyper 9 buggies. The Hyper 9 is new and unique and demands a body which is just the same and JConcepts has responded with the latest Illuzion body specifically designed for the Hyper. The Illuzion “Hi-Flow” styling presents a smooth yet detailed design while incorporating many of the features from the original Hi-Flow body. Special consideration has been made for the Hyper 9 considering the air filter, side guards, battery box and extra clearance around the throttle and break linkage. The Hi-Flow body for the Jammin X2 buggy is a fresh hit and provides confidence inspiring looks to the driver. In addition, JConcepts has taken the frustration out of the stock body design and has eliminated the front nose piece for extra durability and functionality around the front body mount.

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March 16, 2009

Team Azarashi Womoog B-Max4 shell

Team Azarashi, the off road body specialists have shown photos of their Womoog prototype shell for the European and Japanese Championship winning Yokomo B-Max4 EP buggy. The body offers high levels of stability and a cool new look and the photos here show the almost final version, with only small modifications needing to be made before the body’s release in the near future.

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March 16, 2009

Lowe & Sleigh win Batley Supercup

oOple are reporting that last weekend saw the return of the Annual ‘Batley Supercup’ held at the indoor Batley venue. Racing got underway around 9am after an early start to practice. Richard Lowe dominated 4WD and Truck classes – winning all qualifiers and both finals. Richard couldn’t seem to get it together in 2WD however and after an early challenge by Steve Lawson, it was Mid West driver Phil Sleigh who dominated the last three rounds of qualifying – going on to win the final in style.

View the full report here.

Source: oOple [oople.com]

March 16, 2009

ROAR 1/10 Scale Short Course Truck (SCT) class

ROAR add 1/10 Scale Short Course Truck (SCT) class

ROAR, the official USA and Canadian sanctioning body for R/C Car and Truck Competition, announced the formation of 1/10 Scale Electric Short Course Truck (SCT) construction specifications to its Racing Membership and Manufacturer Affiliate Partners. The 1/10 SCT Specifications, will be the 2009 SCT Provisional Class guidelines for Chassis, Wheel, Tire, Body Designers to construct vehicles, components, and accessories to compete in ROAR sanctioned events. ROAR will add Short Course Truck as a Demonstration Class at the 2009 ROAR Electric Off-Road National Championship, hosted by Hobbyplex Raceway in Omaha, Nebraska on June 25-28, 2009.

Provisional Rules, Body construction template, and Technical Inspection guide can be found here.

March 16, 2009

TOP Racing Photon Touring Car concept

Designed by Josh Cyrul, the all new TOP Racing chassis will be called the Photon. Designed to be suitable for both asphalt and carpet racing, the car has a super low centre of gravity thanks to the fact that most structural components lay on the main chassis, which minimizes material volume and mass above the main chassis. The shock towers are also mounted directly to the bulkhead without the use of a bulkhead cover, eliminating unnecessary parts and lowering the cars CofG.

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