December 7, 2007

Zack Barry wins US Micro On-Road Nats

Zack Barry wins US Micro On-Road Nats

Xray have a report on the first ever 1/18th Scale US On-road Nationals, held last week at RC Madness in Enfield, CT, with numerous classes present including Micro Sedan, Pan car, Recoil (1/14th), Rally, and Open Truck. Zack Barry was present with the new M18T Pro and after qualifying for the Open Truck class he lined up 2nd, despite running the fastest lap times. At the start of the main final Zack quickly got by the leader but had a bobble shortly after that, allowing 3rd place driver Tony Phalen to get by. Now running in 2nd place, Zack followed Tony for several laps, slowly closing the gap. When Tony’s truck “thermalled out” Zack took the lead and with it the win, followed home by John Cravotta in 2nd and Dillon Spinelli in 3rd.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


December 7, 2007

Corally matched Grepow 4200 cells

Corally matched Grepow 4200 cells

Corally have released their brand new VRS matched Grepow 4200 Sub-C cells. The Grepow 4200 offers high voltage and consistent run time, while VRS (Virtual Race Simulator) matched Maxx-Cellerated packs have been precision matched and treated for even higher voltage. Available in both race and factory specs, all matched Corally battery packs come complete with soldering bars and connector tubes.

Source: Corally [corally.com]


December 7, 2007

Ray Wood Cordoba Worlds DVD out now

 Ray Wood Cordoba Worlds DVD out now

Ray Wood has finally released his DVD from the 2007 IFMAR 1/8th scale World Championship in Cordoba, Argentina. Red RC were present at this race and I can tell you that this will be an awesome DVD to own, not only because of the the amazing main final action, but you also get so much more.

We have 100 minutes of top RC entertainment. Racing, interviews, action, the worlds best fight it out for the crown, and what a great close race, 3 different leaders, Fantini, Collari & Tosolini over the 60 minutes and at the end, only 12 seconds across the first 3 places. Collari shows the world how dominate he can be. Hi lights of practice, Opening Ceremonies, qualifying, most finals and multi camera for the mains.

Go to Ray Wood’s website here and check out the preview. This will make a great stocking filler this holiday season.

Source: Ray Wood [raywoodrcvideos.com]


December 6, 2007

Losi Black Hooded Sweater

Losi Black Hooded Sweater

More new products from Losi, this time its the release of this black hooded Sweater which will keep you warm while staying cool this winter. Made from a heavy-duty 50/50 cotton and polyester blend, to reduce shrinking, the front features a Losi logo and an oversized pocket to keep your hands warm or for storage while the back also sports a Losi logo and the losi.com URL. Available in the usual range of sizes.

Source: Losi [losi.com]


December 6, 2007

Losi Heat resistant Fuel Filter

Losi Heat resistant Fuel Filter

Team Losi have announced the upcoming release of these new heat resitant fuel filters.  Made from high-temperature thermal plastic, they feature the same micro filtering as the best aluminium filters, but without performance-robbing thermal conduction. Sold in a pack of 2 they will also always maintain a proper tune and engine performance, no matter how much fuel is in the tank.

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]


December 6, 2007

Xray M18T Pro Micro Truck

Xray M18T Pro

Xray have announced the release of the improved and refined M18T Pro, a re-designed version of the popular M18T made with higher-performance racing in mind. The progressive design embodies an enhanced driving experience from the race-oriented high-performance graphite chassis and top deck, through to the lengthened wheelbase, the world-renowned Hudy Spring Steel driveshafts and much much more.

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December 6, 2007

Atsushi Hara wins Thai Buggy Party Rd8

Hara wins Thai Buggy Party final Rd

Hot Bodies racer and current Japanese National Champion Atsushi Hara has won the final round of the Thailand Buggy Party, held last weekend in Pattaya, Thailand. Hara took the top qualifying spot for the race and in the 60 minute final he took the lead from the start and lead the full distance, finishing 3 laps ahead of 2nd placed local driver, Meen V. racing for Xray with Mugen racer Charlee in 3rd. The overall Championship was decided based on the best 6 results out of 8 rounds and this meant to title went to Kyosho racer Panit in both the buggy and truggy classes. The monster truck class title went to Paphon from Traxxas Thailand.

Source: Nitro Party [nitroparty.com]


December 6, 2007

Edit RC Caged Thrust bearing

Edit RC Caged Thrust bearing

Edit RC have released a new caged thrust bearing for use in the Hot Bodies Cyclone touring car which makes maintenance of your cars ball diff faster and easier. Designed for use in differentials with a 2mm diff screw, it replaces the thrust bearing plates and loose ball system supplied with the kit normally, meaning the balls stay in place during the assembly / disassembly process.

Source: Edit RC [rc-edit.com]