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February 26, 2009

Reedy 2400mAh & 3400mAh Stick Pack LiPos

Reedy have released all-new 2400mAh and 3400mAh rounded stick pack profile LiPo batteries, meaning they are a perfect fit in cars that accept stick packs exclusively such as Tamiya M-chassis vehicles. However, their universal size means that they can fit in any electric vehicle that accepts 7.2V NiMH stick battery packs. An additional design characteristic is the single cell ‘humps’ that key into chassis’ that accept NiMH batteries in a side-by-side configuration. Economically priced, both packs are perfect for spec class competitions due to the fitment in a wide variety of cars. A Tamiya-style connector with 12AWG wire comes standard, but the connector is easily changed to accommodate individual requirements.

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February 25, 2009

Hudy Team T-shirts

Hudy have presented their all-new team T-shirts. Made from 100% cotton and featuring unique and stylish graphics, the design features a large Hudy logo with complementary artistic graphics on the front & rear, as well as www.hudy.net printed on the rear & sleeve. Available in white, sky blue, or black fabrics in standard sizes all the way up to XXXL.

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February 25, 2009

Edit RC Shock Oil & D8 Clutch bearings

Edit RC have added a number of new products to their range including this pure silicone shock oil. This race proven shock oil will not thicken at low temperatures or thin at high temperatures, making it ideal for every racing application from indoor 1/12th and micro to 1/8th buggy and touring car. Supplied in convenient 60cc bottles, they are available in a wide range of weights. New for the Hot Bodies D8 clutch bell, are these high quality ABEC 5 (ISO Class 5) rated 5 x 11 x 4mm bearings which have tighter tolerances for fit than the ABEC 3 bearings, but not too tight so as to reduce bearing rpm. These bearings come in too versions, one equipped with steel balls and the other with ceramic balls, for extended life and resistance to heat.

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February 25, 2009

Hot Bodies D8 lightweight chassis

As seen at the toy fair on the HPI Racing stand, the Japanese company has released this special machined lightweight 4mm thick chassis for the World Champion Hot Bodies D8 1/8th scale buggy. Strategically milled out to reduce weight in non-critical areas, you can drop some serious weight exactly where you need it while maintaining the integrity required for a stiff racing chassis.

Source: Hot Bodies [hbeurope.com]

February 25, 2009

Serpent 966 1/8 scale 4WD chassis

Serpent have released the full details on their new 1/8th scale chassis, the 966. As we know from previous releases, and from our coverage at the toy fair, the car sports a most alloy rear end for precise alignment of everything and most of the changes focus around this area. The car also of course has a new chassis plate to cater for the new rear end, as well as new braking system which sees the mechanism as low as possible in the car, as well as other small improvements including updated RCC shock absorbers.

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February 24, 2009

Traxxas announces Title Sponsorship of TORC

Traxxas have announced that the company will be the 2009-2011 series title sponsor of TORC, The Off-Road Championship Series. The series will be referred to as The Traxxas TORC Series or The Traxxas Off-Road Championship Series, and will feature the best drivers and most competitive teams in short-course racing on tracks across America. Race fans will be able to enjoy the action at home with national network television coverage beginning in June 2009. This is a big deal, not just for Traxxas, but the RC car industry as a whole who will benefit from the huge exposure that sponsoring a series of this scale brings.

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February 24, 2009

2009 Czech Masters report

Last weekend saw the first ever Czech Masters race take place in Hrotovice, Czech Republic and the organizer confirmed 75 racers, including Martin Hudy, Steven Weiss, Ronald Volker and Michal Bok, all top European modified racers. Drivers were greeted with a 35×20 meter sized carpet track and the race was open to racers in Toruing Modified and Stock, as well as 1/12th. In modified, it was Vice World Champion Ronald Volker who won five of the six qualification rounds with his HB Cyclone to take TQ, edging out his friend Steven Weiss driving for Xray, with Martin Hudy and Michal Bok rounding out the top 4, also with Xray.

February 24, 2009

ROAR Florida State Off Road Series Rd3

Gene Hickersen sent us the following report from the 3rd round of the ROAR Florida State Off Road Series hosted by Hurricane R/C Club in Lutz Florida. This is usually the largest race in FL every year and 2009 was no exception with 196 entries. All of the best drivers in the South East were there to test their skills on the tight & technical layout at the world famous Lake Park track. Thursday night brought some rain, which kept the moisture in the track all weekend for the blackest blue groove I have ever seen. Team VP Pro USA was in attendance with myself, Joey Perez, and even Ryan Lopez driving down all the way from Georgia. Jason Rouna and JR Mitch from J-Concepts were there as well as Leon McIntosh from Pro-line and Ryan Eckert from AKA Tires and many other fast drivers from various manufactures.