Adam Drake was in contact to let us know about the first round of the Team Losi Winter Series that attracted 147 entrants at Revelation Raceway in Ontario, CA last weekend. After qualifying it was Losi/GRP racer Adam Drake that took the pole position for the 20 minute pro truggy final, which he went on to win by just less than a lap from Jim Pierce in 2nd, with Kyle Johnson taking 3rd. All drivers were using the Losi 8ight T 2.0.
Seen for the first time at last month’s Nitro Challenge in the hands of race winner Ryan Maifield, JConcepts have now released their new Illuzion Hi Flow 2.0 body for the Associated RC8 buggy. Special consideration has been made for the Hi-Flow 2.0 body in regards to the air filter, side guards, battery box and extra clearance around the throttle and brake linkage, and thanks to JConcepts, the Illuzion body is also a drop fit and requires no hassles when installing or removing the body. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and durable design are just some of the features that make this new body stand out.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
For the 2009 season onwards, the 1/10th scale 200mm class requires the use of the noise reducing INS Box. As shown during our coverage of the Toy Fair in Germany last month, Novarossi have now released their IFMAR/EFRA homologated INS Box for competition. Three months in development, the new air filter has minimal effect on the engine performance yet reduces the noise to below approved levels. Also new for the coming 1/10th season, Novarossi’s new tuned pipe fully complies with EFRA regulations (2652) and has undergone extensive testing by their factory team. The new pipe offers improved low end power together with better fuel consumption and works perfectly with the 2009 353 Race engine.
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For some time now Xray is known as one of the most proactive manufacturers when it comes to enhancing the performance of their own products. While other companies stick with a design for many years it’s a good tradition of the Slovakian manufacturer to update their products on a yearly basis. The best example is the T-line of electric touring cars, that for some time now is named after the year they are designed for. This tradition started in 2006 when the T2 ‘007 came out. At the end of 2008 the T2 ‘009 was introduced, and beside the change in name something new, at least for Xray, pleased the eyes of the strong Xray following: orange anodising.
Craft RC have announced that they have expanded their line up to include 1/8 buggy & truggy wheel decals. This new design series is available with fifteen different exclusive designs matching previously available skin designs and have new versions becoming available soon. As usual the quality is really top of the line, and is easy to apply, stay good for a long time and look great. Craft RC also announced that they are now the official supplier of decals and skins to current European Champion Renaud Savoya.
Source: Craft RC [craftrc.com]
Xray have released this new composite body back stop set for 1/10 touring cars (electric or nitro). Made from lightweight composite material, it provides support for the rear of body shell to prevent tucking under the rear wheels due to a collision from the rear, thus reducing lost racing time and increasing body lifespan. Posts are quickly & easily mounted, and can be trimmed for perfect fitting. Set of two, includes mounting hardware.
Following on from the teaser shot of the Raptor 18TC that Alien Power sent us a while back, the company has sent us photos and full information of their new car.Looking very much like a belt driven M18, the car sports a 1.8mm thick carbon fibre 6 cell chassis, a 2mm adjustable upper deck and of course has a centrally mounted motor that powers the front and rear belts. The advantage of this setup is that unlike shaft driven cars it wont suffer from torque steer. Full ball bearings throughout, front and rear ball differentials, composite drive shafts front and rear and touring car style wheel mounting system complete the features. Supplied fully factory build, it includes steering servo, tools, mounted foam tires and a pinion set.
GS Racing have announce that Miguel Matias, 7x Portuguese National Champion, former European Champion and multiple European and World Championship podium finisher, has joined GS Racing as their newest factory driver and company representative. The long time Kyosho team driver has already been testing a prototype of the new Storm CLX buggy, providing feedback and contributing to the development of the car, in anticipation of the April 2009 launch date. Miguel will attend local races, as well as major races worldwide, concentrating on the Euro Champs 2009/2010 and Worlds 2010.
Source: GS Racing [gsracing.com.tw]
