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April 21, 2007

Common Sense RC LiPo Rx and Tx packs

Common Sense RC have introduced their new 1500mAh Li-Po receiver pack for nitro cars and their 2800mAh Li-Po pack for surface radios, both of which provide significantly longer run times than standard packs. While the receiver pack acts like a normal pack, but with a longer life, the transmitter pack features a built in voltage cut-off which protects the battery from over-discharge as well as an automatic charging cutoff to prevent the pack from being overcharged.

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April 21, 2007

Atomic Carbon AC10 prototype

Atomic Carbon AC10

Atomic Carbon, makers of the S4 and S2, and masters of all things carbon fiber have shown the first pictures of their new project call the AC10. Its a 2wd buggy with tub chassis and rear mounted motor and is different from the company’s S2 chassis that is currently hitting the tracks in the UK. The prototype still isn’t finished, with some parts still to arrive to complete it, but one thing is certain, it sure looks sweet.

UPDATE: We have looked into it more and it turns out that it is a personal project to recreate the original RC10 in carbon and other modern materials.

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April 21, 2007

Arto Heinonen wins Koski Challenge

Arto Heinonen

CEN contacted us to tell us that their man Arto Heinonen was unbeatable at the second Koski Challenge indoor race, which was held last weekend at Valkeakoski, Finland. In the buggy class Arto was able to win by a lap ahead of Markku Honkanen while in the truggy class Arto was holding strong the 3rd position until the servo broke in the A-Main resulting him 9th.

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April 20, 2007

Thunder Tiger Prowler VX

Thunder Tiger Europe have announced the release of their latest ready to run 4wd shafte driven electric touring car, the Prowler VX. Equally good on both carpet and tarmac, this makes a great entry level car and comes with 2 channel radio, 17 turn electric motor, aluminium motor mount, forward and reverse speedo and front and rear sealed differentials. The car also features a lot of identical parts throughout meaning that the amount of spares that you need to bring to the track is kept at a minimum.

Source: Thunder Tiger [thundertiger-europe.com]

April 20, 2007

John Sotiropoulos wins Rd2 of 2007 1/8th Greek Nats

Rd2 of 2007 1/8th Greek Nats

Serpent are reporting on their teams victory at last weekends round 2 of the Greek 1/8th Nationals. Qualifying his Mega MF powered 960 on pole, round 1 winner, Giannis Sotiropoulos was in full control of proceedings winning the 30 minute encounter from team-mate Mimis Papadopoulos in 2nd with Kyosho driver Leonidas Farmakis in 3rd.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

April 20, 2007

Kyosho Evolva 2007 conversion

Kyosho Evolva 2007

Kyosho have just today released information about the 2007 conversion set for their World Champion Evolva 1/8th scale kit. The new conversion set includes a number of major changes, with the most visible difference being the all new radio plate as well as new front body mount plate while other not so visible changes, but still major, are an updated rear body mount and shortened rear upper wishbones.

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April 20, 2007

Racer in the Spotlight – Robin D’hondt

Robin D'hondt

Continuing their Racer in the Spotlight series, Serpent have interviewed last weekends Belgian Nationals winner, and 2006 European A Finalist, Robin d’Hondt. Robin has achieved a lot in his short time racing and despite a restricted race program this year, due to school commitments, he will take part in this years European Championships in Lostallo Switzerland as well as competing in his National Championship against team mate Steven Cuypers. As with all driver interviews it gives you a nice insight into the person, so check it out.

Read the full interview here.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

April 20, 2007

Team Cobra Racing buggy wing

Our site partners Buggy Sport have some nice pictures and information on this new buggy wing from Team Cobra Racing. Made to perform at the highest level of competition buggy racing this new wing meets all current, and expected future, racing regulations. Designed by ex Aeronautical Engineer, specializing in Aerodynamics and Avionics, Angelo Economou, who is also the owner of Team Cobra Racing International, has applied for a patent for this wing in Europe, Australia, Japan and the USA.

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