Fastrax have come out with this AllStart ‘Cool Flame’ Starter Box. Compatible with in-line or side-mounted, 1/10th and 1/8th, on or off-road cars, this is one of the most versatile starter boxes currently on the market and is now available with pre-painted with the Fastrax ‘Cool Flame’ design.
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X-Factory have announced the appointment of Paul Sinclair to the position of Race Team Manager. Already the Chief Engineer, Paul will now handle both positions. “So much of our engineering work comes through the Team that it makes sense to do both those positions,” said Paul. “I’m in daily contact with most of the drivers already, and of course we discuss competition-related things as well as new designs, so this really won’t be much additional work.” Company President Chazz said, “Sales of the X-60, released in December, have been spectacular, taking all my time, and now we’re working hard to bring the X-6 Squared onto the market. X Factory sales have taken off in the past year, and I’ve got so much to do that I often am unable to handle Team-related issues on a timely basis. I’m so happy that Paul is relieving me of those responsibilities. Our race Team is in capable hands and will be much better served.”
Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com]
This February Trinity will launch their all new SpeedGems brushless motor line. Like their SpeedGems brushed motors the Brushless series will offer the highest performance and quality at a consumer friendly lower cost. The winds like their brushed cousins have been optimized to excel in specific venues of racing and come in 5.5T, 8.5T, 12.5T and 15.5T.
Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]
GRP have announced their Worldwide GRP price reduction program, to be launched officially this month. To help face up to the serious worldwide financial crisis which is involving all sectors their idea is to make all high quality GRP products, tires, engines, and gadget lines, available at greatly reduced prices compared with 2008. This price reduction is possible by reducing to a minimum their margins, by removing some steps in the traditional distribution chain, and by the distributors also accepting a reduction of their margins. In this way they intend to widen the range of end-users, who will be able to purchase now, at advantageous prices, their top end products.
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JConcepts have unveiled their 2009 Merchandising line-up with the release of a new tee and hoodie as well as a new decal sheet. The tee uses a combination of blue stone color and familiar splatter JConcepts bull horn logo, which makes looking good easy. The hoodie makes a great new addition for the cold days at the race track, and features the same front logo as the tee but on a grey speckle background. A front pocket and hood drawstring makes a cold day feel a bit warmer. Both are made from a 50/50 cotton polyester mix and are available in sizes from M – XXXL. Finally, the new decal sheet features a number of standard JConcepts logos combined with the different event logos that the company organizes.
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EAST have announced the upcoming release of a carbon look version of their popular Civic 1/10th touring car bodyshell. Sold in carbon fibre finish, the windows unfortunately aren’t see through, but the shell is supplied with the light and grill decals as seen in the photos. Same body, different look – perfect for racers with good eyesight who really like carbon fibre.
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Japanese company Kawahara have released this new ultra cool 1/8th scale on road brake disk. Suitable for use inside Mugen, Kyosho and Serpent chassis’, the disk has been made from special steel and due to the many holes in the surface, has great heat dissipation and is super lightweight.
Source: Kawahara [kawahara-racing.co.jp]
Schumacher have confirmed that the current BRCA National TC Champion Chris Grainger has joined the team here at Schumacher Racing. The former Yokomo racer has dominated the UK Touring car scene for many years winning the title for the last four seasons. He will add even more strength to an already talented line up that now includes, Chris, Lee Woodhams, Chris Ashton, Matt White, Colin Price and Russ Williams for the modified class. Chris will use the new Mi3.5 and continue with GM products which are also distributed by Schumacher in the UK. When contacted for comment, Chris had the following to say:
I would like to take this opportunity to Thank very much Team Yokomo Japan and CML Distribution in the UK, I have had some great years with both, and could not of wished for nicer people to work with,special thanks to Tom, Masami, Umino Zapper, and Robert, at Yokomo and Jason, Mark, and Dave, at CML.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
