Trinity have produced these new and improved rear uprights for the Losi 8ight 2.0. Featuring the same outstanding characteristics of the original Trinity developed Losi 8 1.0 uprights, but have been updated for the new Losi while also give you the option to adjust your roll center by raising or lowering the ball stud.
Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]
Thunder Power RC have signed 28-time ROAR US National Champion Josh Cyrul. With Thunder Power RC entering the surface marketplace, they felt Josh, with his 21 years of experience in the hobby including product design, testing, tuning and racing, would be a perfect choice to support their products at the highest levels. Josh will play an important role by not only using and promoting our products at race events around the world, but also by assisting in the testing and development of future TPRC products.
Thunder Power is well-known for their performance and quality in the airplane and helicopter markets, so when they wanted to make a strong push to bring their technology and knowledge to the car market I was all ears” states Josh. “This past weekend was my first experience running a Thunder Power 5000mAh Pro Race 40C LiPo battery and the performance was the best that I have driven so far. I am looking forward to representing them at all the major US and international events where lipo is allowed in 2009 and beyond. I would also like to thank everyone at Thunder Power for this great opportunity.
Source: Thunder Power RC [thunderpowerrc.com]
Venom have released this LiPo Safety Charging Sack, which is designed to minimize potential hazards when charging a LiPo battery pack. Made of flame resistant material, the sack will help protect you and surrounding areas from possible fire damage. Use the safety sack while charging, storing or transporting your LiPO battery packs.
Source: Venom [venom-group.com]
Team Shepherd have confirmed the signing of Marco Müller for the 2009 season. The current Swiss 1/8th Scale On-Road Champion will use the Velox at National races as well as at the World Championship next year in Lostallo, Switzerland. Marco, who formerly raced for Mugen, will continue to use Novarossi engines.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
GRP have released a new 1/8th scale buggy rim and is the product of many tests carried out during this racing season, according to the usual GRP policy, whereby GRP introduces on the market its own new products only after many long test sessions. The rim features a new structure to improve its flexibility and has been lightened by 21% from 40 grams to 31 grams. Featuring a new external diameter of 83mm they are available in White and fluorescent yellow.
Source: GRP [grpgandini.com]
Byron Originals have announced the addition of Jared Tebo to the Byron Factory Team. Jared fills the role as “Lead Team Driver” and will bring years of experience and exceptional driving skills to the rapidly expanding Byron Team. Not only will Jared be flying the Byron Race banner around the world, but he will be providing valuable input into enhancements to the current line of Byron Fuels and also the development of allied Byron Fuels Accessories lines. Jared had the following to say:
I am extremely pleased to be part of the Byron Fuel Team. Race Gen2 is awesome, runs great, burns clean and keeps my engines running stronger and longer. And I can count on that quality on a consistent basis, gallon after gallon.
Source: Byron Fuels [byronfuels.com]
LRP have released the new factory team edition of their S18 TC touring car platform. The LRP R&D team has designed a competition 1/18th scale micro car that is tailored for pure racing. The car has been optimised in every small detail with all attention aimed at pure performance of handling, durability and ease of maintenance. The Factory Team Edition features a new refined ultra-smooth and efficient drivetrain, new long carbon plate top-deck design and carbon plate chassis that is up to 58% lighter than previous plastic chassis, resulting in perfect flex characteristics for higher-traction and precision controlled handling. The oil filled threaded shocks in combination with the anti roll bars front and rear provide driving performance on highest level.
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Team Associated have announced the release of the Travis Coyne edition Pro Comp SC8, the latest edition to their line of 1/8th scale, nitro 4WD, authentic race truck replicas. Based on the championship-winning RC8T truggy platform, the SC8 was designed to meet the scale specifications of the full-size short course race truck. It’s all there, Fully assembled and ready to go, underneath the replica body, roll cage and wheels beats the heart of a RC8T. Team Associated’s Pro.28 engine and XP3D Computerized Digital FM Radio system are factory installed. The differentials and shocks come filled with the proper silicone fluids, making it faster and easier than ever to get Team Associated SC8 performance out of the box and into the dirt.
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