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March 10, 2009

McPappy Racing merchandising

Makers of the 1/10th scale Dart oval racer, McPappy Racing have released a line of merchandising. Their team polo shirts (55% Cotton / 45% Polyester, 7 oz. fabric) are black with orange accents and feature the McPappy Racing logo embroidered on the chest. High tech wicking finish that quickly draws moisture away from the skin and dries rapidly, perfect for those high pressure situations. Also new is the team cap, which is black with orange pinstripe around the peak. These 100% cotton caps sport an embroidered McPappy Racing logo on the front and are fully size adjustable with fabric strap closure and metal buckle at the rear.

Source: McPappy Racing [mcpappyracing.com]

March 10, 2009

Mugen MBX-6 wing skins

Following on from their range of body shell skins for the MBX-6, Mugen have released a range of skins for the cars rear wing. Again designed by US custom specialists Upgrade RC, there are 8 different designs to choose from, none of which feature any logos, allowing you to decal it up further. Simple to apply, once attached they are strong and flexible, and so can withstand crashes, and most importantly they are resistant to fuel.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.co.jp]

March 10, 2009

Xray NT1 Clutch Spring hard

New from Xray, for their NT1 1/10th scale 200mm chassis, is this hard clutch spring. Suitable for use with the car’s XCA clutch, it allows for later clutch engagement at higher RPM, which is beneficial on open, high-speed tracks with high traction.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 9, 2009

Wilck & Andersson take Swedish National titles

Last weekend saw the Swedish 1/10th and 1/12th scale National Championships held at the Borås MRK in Viskafors. In the 1/10th scale modified class it was Tamiya TRF factory driver Viktor Wilck that took the TQ ahead of Xray racer Alexander Hagberg and Magnus Vässmar taking up 2nd and 3rd on the grid. In the finals Wilck could win the first and 2nd legs to secure the overall championship, while Hagberg encountered some problems which meant he couldn’t challenge for the win and had to settle for 2nd in both the opening legs, winning the 3rd after Viktor didn’t take the start. In the 1/12th scale modified class there were some very fast drivers in attendance such as Alexander Andersson, Mikael Fransson and Per-Ola Hård and in qualifying it was Alexander Andersson that took the TQ ahead of Per-Ola Hård in 2nd and Mikael Fransson in 3rd. In the finals CRC driver Andersson won the first and 2nd legs to take overall victory from Rosén Maxx in 2nd and Per-Ola Hård 3rd.

Click here for the final results & podium photos

March 9, 2009

Carbon One 1/24th scale chassis

Two years in development, the Austrian made Carbon One is now in production. This 1/24th scale chassis is an all new development but uses existing Kyosho parts and various tuning parts such as those made by Atomic, 3Racing, PN Racing etc. The car utilizes a 4 AAA cell layout, with the batteries recessed into the chassis for super low centre of gravity while the steering has been designed to accept the Futaba S3114 servo with a specially developed servo saver system helping to protect it. The chassis has a 98mm wheelbase and was designed specifically for use with the VDS type shell.

Click here for more photos

March 9, 2009

Hudy Alu nuts for Set-up triangle

New from Hudy, for use with all of their set-up systems, are these alu nuts for the set-up triangles. These CNC-machined aluminium nuts allow for quick & easy assembly and dis-assembly and have a knurled surface which provides easy grip. This removes the need for a tool when assembling the setup system. Sold in a set of 4 pieces.

Click here to see them being used

March 8, 2009

A star is born – Pruemper wins in Poland

Pruemper wins in Poland

In practice he impressed everyone with his super fast laps, in final qualifier he snatched TQ honours from some of the best in the sport and now in the Finals young Yannic Pruemper has completed the perfect weekend by claiming overall victory for Round 3 of the Euro Touring Series. Having won the opening Leg of the A Main, the rising German talent once again beat the quality field behind him for win No.2 and his first big international race win.

Read the full report on the ETS site here.

March 8, 2009

Pruemper takes pole in Poland

He has been quick all weekend but had trouble putting a clean run together however when it counted most 15-year-old Yannic Pruemper topped the final qualifier to secure overall pole here in Poland. With five drivers in with a chance of securing pole for this afternoon’s finals, the Tamiya Junior team driver took his Speed Passion powered TRF416 to the fastest 5 minute run of the 3rd round of the Much More backed Euro Touring Series. Up against some of the World’s greatest RC drivers and yesterday’s four qualifying round winners Marc Rheinhard, Andy Moore, Jilles Groskamp and Teemu Leino, the young German held his nerve to set a time of 27 laps in 302.72 to claim his first international TQ honours.

Read the full report on the ETS site here.