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July 11, 2007

Protoform Frizbee body – Update

Protoform Frizzbee body

Following on from the news that Protoform will release a new 1/8th scale body, the Frizbee, comes more pictures from ElliotCanada on RC Tech. The picture we had before of the clear unpainted body didnt allow us to see the unique details around the back of the engine before, and if you look at the pictures you will see that there is trailing aerodymanic aids just behind both the motor head and air filter. I presume this is to reduce airflow distortion caused by the engine and INS box before it reaches the rear wing, but whether this really makes a difference is to be seen on the track, although early reports suggest that this body performs well so they must be doing something.

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July 10, 2007

Daily News Round-up

Red RC - Daily Round-up

A summary of other news pieces from around the internet today in our Red RC Round-up:

> Xray release a tech tip for the XB8, XT8 Diff Outdrive – Link [teamxray.com]
> David Lim wins the latest Malaysian National Series Race – Link [buggy-spot.info]
> Upgrade RC release lots of new designs to cover your race gear with – Link [upgrade-rc.com]
> Mirage report on the Cotswolds 6 hour endurance race – Link [mirageracing.com]
> Bok & NT1 Win Czech championship Round 3 – Link [teamxray.com]
> Thorsten Severt signs to race the Robitronic Avid – Link [robitronic.eu]

July 10, 2007

Schumacher Job Opening

Schumacher Job opening

Schumacher continue their employment drive and have contacted us with the latest position to open up at their US headquarters in Tampa, Florida.

Telephone sales, order processing, customer service, and technical advice on the Schumacher range of R/C cars and accessories. Requirements: Good knowledge of electric and nitro powered R/C cars. Good telephone communication skills. PC literate. Enthusiasm for the product. Friendly and helpful personality. Salary $20k-$30k depending on experience.

If you are interested in this position, you can apply directly to Shawn Palmer here.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

July 10, 2007

Cristiani & Smacchi win Trofeo Novarossi

Cristiani wins Trofeo Novarossi

Last weekend at the fast Fiorano track in Italy, close the Ferrari test track, was the 2007 running of the Trofeo Novarossi for 1/8th and 1/10th 200mm cars. The race was attended by a lot of fast Italian drivers who were also joined Japanese Motonica racer Masao Tanaka and current European B Champion Jernej Vuga amongst others. After qualifying, which was run on Saturday night and Sunday morning, it was local Serpent ace, Andrea Cristiani, that took the pole position ahead of Mugen driver Stefano Solaroli with Italian National round 3 winner Dario Balestri in third and Andrea Pirani rounding out the top 4.

The start of the 30 minute main saw some problems for Balestri which dropped him down the order meaning he had to go on a recovery drive, while the leading group pulled away. Cristiani was hardly pressured throughout the race, despite Balestri setting blistering lap times trying to recover, and could take the win by 1 lap from Solaroli in 2nd with another Serpent in 3rd driven by Giordano Agostinelli. The 1/10th scale race saw a win for Giorgio Smacchi who finished 3 laps ahead of the following pairing of Rocco Ania and Andrea Zucchi, who finished in 2nd and 3rd, only 3 seconds apart.

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July 10, 2007

Corally release lots of Phi Optionals

Corally Phi Optionals

Corally have announced the release of number of new items for their RDX and RDX Phi 190mm touring cars. First up for the Phi are 4 new bulkheads which feature an all new lighweight design that incorporates a lower center of gravity while the design features a milled down surface to allow the use of an extra secure mounting of the newly improved clamps. Those new clamps feature countersunk screw holes to allow the use of an extra screw for fastening the couplers much tighter, to avoid dislocation during impact. And finally Corally have released some new duraluminium turnbuckles which are lightweight, strong and come in 4 different lengths.

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July 10, 2007

Robert Gustavsson signs for Losi

Team Losi have announced that they have signed a multi year deal with the Current Nordic Champion, Robert Gustavsson, to race their Losi 8ight buggy and truggy. Robert’s addition to the team is aimed at increasing the companies race presence in Europe, which up until has been very limited at the highest level, and Roberts first race with his new sponsors will be at next weeks 2007 European Championships in France. Robert leaves behind Xray with which he had a very competitive spell, winning many nationals events as well as taking the 2007 Xray Challenge race held earlier this year.

Source: Team Losi [teamlosi.com]

July 10, 2007

JConcepts Decals and T-shirt

More stuff from JConcepts today, with release of a new decal sheet and a new team t-shirt. First off is the JConcepts Racing Tires decal sheet, which is an all new decal while all the other decal sheets have been upgraded and will be direct replacements for the originals and as such should be showing up in all the new bodies and decals sheets packages. Also released is the new 2007 team shirt which is made from a durable fabric, is dark heather coloured and sports a front and rear JConcepts print.

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July 10, 2007

JConcepts Illuzion Kyosho 777 WC body

More Illuzion bodies from JConcepts, this time for the Kyosho Inferno MP777, it comes available in either standard or heavy duty polycarbonate. This WC body features enhanced hard edge side pod styling with runner flow channels on the sides designed to move the air more efficiently to the wing. The roof of the body has been dramatically wedged and Illuzionized for that aggressive look while the front of the body has less of a transition from hood to window which gives it a more dramatic look.

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