Xray Hard 2 Speed Gearbox Spring
Xray have released a new harder spring set for the 2-Speed Gearbox on there NT1. The new springs, which comes in a set of 2, allow for a higher 2nd gear engagement point.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
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Root wins JBRL Series
The 2008 Jimmy Babcock Racing League (JBRL) Series concluded over the weekend and it was Team Orion driver Frank Root who lifted both the 2 and 4WD titles. Starting back in March, this years JBRL Series hit 8 of Southern California’s top tracks with one race held each month. Five rounds out of eight were used to determine the overall series champions. Having already wrapped up the 4WD Modified title Root needed at another good result to do the double and he did just that finishing second behind Team Orion teammate Ryan Cavalieri to give him the 2WD Modified class honours.
Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]
Gianni Giorgio wins Venezuela Nats Rd4
The fourth round of the Venezuelan 1:10 200mm Nationals took place over the weekend where Serpent driver Gianni Giorgio was declared the winner. Driving his Max Power engined 720, Giorgio broke the track record in qualifying with a time of 17.048 and also set a new record for most laps completed over 5 minutes – a run that would secure him the TQ honours. Unfortunately bad weather forced the finals to be abandoned and so the result was declared on the heats. With this victory Giorgio takes the lead of the championship with two rounds remaining.
Thanks to Alan Lavín for the report.
JConcepts 5th Anniversary T-shirt
To celebrate the 5th anniversary of JConcepts a newly designed t-shirt has been released. Not your ordinary race t-shirt, this is a 100% 1:1 scale authentic racing t-shirt design. A completely detailed 1/8th nitro buggy on the rear of the shirt signifies JConcepts arrival into the 1/8th buggy class with the pole position taken at the recent IFMAR World Championships. Major event accolades are printed on the T-shirt along with tribal flame art, graphical JConcepts imagery and popular blue, yellow and orange color themes makes this a must have t-shirt.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
JConcepts Illuzion RC8T Hi-Flow body
For the ultimate in form and function, JConcepts introduces the Hi-Flow body for the Associated RC8T. The Illuzion “Hi-Flow” styling presents a flowing design while incorporating many radical edge styling details for additional style and performance. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and cove hood scoop combined with a durable flowing bed design are just some of the features that make the new Illuzion “Hi-Flow” body stand out from the rest.
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Kanzen weathersealed bearing set for D8
French company Kanzen, who specialize high performances ball bearings, have released a new bearing set in Weather Sealed Black seals for the New 1:8 Off Road World Champion buggy the Hot Bodies D8. The complete set includes 24 high performance long lasting competition ball bearings for the full transmission, steering and clutch.
Source: Kanzen [kanzen-bearings.com]
Carlos Durães wins Portuguese Cup
The Portuguese Cup 2008, took place last weekend at Vila Real where track conditions were hard and bumpy which resulted in a lot of dust. Miguel Matías took TQ honours with his Kyosho followed by Merlin Team driver Carlos Durães and Ricardo Monteiro. Clearly faster than their rivals in the heats, Miguel Matías and Carlos Durães were a step above the rest of the field and were clear favorites to battle for victory in the final. Unfortunately for Matías his car broke in the warm-up for the final. Although he fixed it he had lost too much time ending any chances of victory. This allowed Durães to dominate the Final with his BOSS engined Hobao while behind him Rodrigo Luis, Ricardo Monteiro, Gabriel Magalhães and Fernando Almeida battled it out for the other podium placings. Midway into the race Magalhães and Almeida both retired with broken cars as did TQ man Matías, his car breaking again. In the end Luis, who was making his debut as a Merlin Team driver, took second place behind Durães with Ricardo Monteiro claiming the final step on the podium.
Source: Merlin Fuel [merlinfuel.com]
Arie Manten wins wet Dutch 1:8 Finale
Last weekend a very wet MACH track played host to the final round of the 2008 Dutch 1:8 Onroad Championships. In the National Class it was a suprise TQ for Arie Manten who was obviously benefiting from the help of factory Mugen driver Rick V who decided not to race having already won of the Dutch National title. Behind him after qualifying it was John Ermen, Donny Blommers and Maurice vd. IJssel. In the final Manten drove a strong race and was the only driver setting lap times under 20 seconds. He was followed home by Rob Kuijper who suffered tire problems for some laps and 3rd place was taken by Rik Veenma. Daniel vd. Drift was disqualified for using tire additives. In the NOMAC Cup it was Jordy Blok who TQ’d followed by Richard Engbersen, Martin Zevenhoven and Roelof Tooms. In the final it was Zevenhoven who won thanks to a steady drive and little or no problems. Blok suffered some engine troubles and was running in 4th spot behind Emil Jansen and Roelof Tooms but the latter two were to retire handing 2nd place went to Blok and 3rd to Frank Baggen.
Thanks to Roelof Toems for the report.
