December 4, 2008

Hot Bodies Moorespeed 908 bodyshell

Hot Bodies, under the Moorespeed label, have released this new 908 bodyshell, which has been designed for 1/12th scale circuit racing. This totally new design was developed from the ground up to be the ideal bodyshell for a wide range of racers and tracks. The air rushing over the bodyshell starts at the ground-level splitter and is forced over the front wheels and around the closed cockpit by sculpted flow channels. Ridges over the front wheels disrupt the air just enough to break it loose over the wheel arches until it flows back down slightly over the middle section of the body. The closed cockpit area helps stabilize the air as it rushes over the midsection, which hugs the battery and electronics area of the car chassis as closely as possible. As the air meets the rear wheels, further ducting and vertical supports direct the air over the rear spoiler, where a huge amount of downforce is created. Molded from crystal clear polycarbonate, it features clear overspray film, a pre-cut vinyl window mask sheet, and a decal sheet with headlights and Hot Bodies logos. Also available in lightweight version.

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December 4, 2008

Associated B4/T4 Spur Gears for BL

Associated have released a new pair of spur gears for the B4 and T4 2wd off roaders. Available in 72T and 75T, the new smaller 48 pitch design is for gear ratios used with 17.5, 13.5 and 10.5 brushless stock motors. This allows the use of smaller sized pinion gears, while also moves the motor forward for better balance and more predictable handling. Also compatible with the Losi XXX and XXX-T, with the addition of a separate slipper pad and outer slipper hubs.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

December 3, 2008

JConcepts signs JR Mitch for 2009

Multi-time US National A main driver and Multi-time Worlds Qualifier JR Mitch has switched to JConcepts for the 2009 racing season. In a statement from the company, JConcepts welcomed JR’s wealth of ability, skill, and knowledge to the team with open arms and they feel that JR will make a great addition to the growing lineup of World level drivers, and will promote their product effectively on and off the track. JR had this to say about the move:

I would like to take this opportunity to announce my departure from Pro-Line. I’ve worked together with Pro-Line promoting and running their products for just over 10 years. It’s a difficult move but I’m looking forward to my new venture with JConcepts. Thank you to Todd, Scott and Jessica for their support over the years. I greatly appreciate all that you have done.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 3, 2008

Reedy Logo Racing team T-Shirt

Reedy have released some new racing team t-shirts. Featuring a fresh new logo screen printed on classic black or white 100% cotton T-shirt ‘exemplifies the brand’s no nonsense, pure performance philosophy’. The front features a large version of the logo across the chest, while the back has a smaller more subtle logo just below the neck.

Source: Reedy [rc10.com]

December 3, 2008

Scotty Gray moves to Shepherd for 09

Another day and another signing, this time its the announcement that fast US gas racer Scotty Gray has joined TeamXSpower and Shepherd Micro Racing for the 2009 season. Scotty, a former Winternats winner and Serpent team driver, will run an IDM powered Shepherd Velox next season at regional and National level.

Source: Team XS Power [teamxspower.com]

December 2, 2008

Michele Romagnoli signs for Novarossi

Front running Italian racer Michele Romagnoli has been confirmed as moving to Novarossi engines for 2009. The Serpent racer, and 2007 Italian EP National Champion, up until recently raced for Max Power, with some decent results in previous years in both 1/8th and 1/10th scale. With Max Power and Serpent importer Sprint RC working closely together in Italy its still to be seen if Romagnoli will also continue to drive Serpent range of cars?

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.com]

December 2, 2008

HPI Racing Cyber 10B buggy

We showed you some photos of the new Cyber 10B over a week ago and we said we would find out more information on the car, well we have. HPI Japan have replied and told us that the car will be released under the HPI brand, not the Hot Bodies brand, and is aimed slightly lower down the competition scale than the Yokomo B-Max, designed for use by beginners and intermediate racers. The car accepts a stick pack, which means the batteries can be shared also with a 2wd chassis for example and the 10B is very simple to work on, with minimum adjustments. However they do say that there will be option parts released to increase its performance and setting possibilities. The car is due for release in February 2009.

Image: Hobby Media [hobbymedia.it]

December 2, 2008

Shepherd Velox 2009 Chassis plate

Team Shepherd have announced the release of the new 2009 chassis plate for the Velox. It features a cutout in the front into which an additional 30g weight can be mounted as well as 4 holes on the sides for an additional 70g of weight. By mounting up to 100g on the very bottom of the chassis the centre of gravity is much lower and the performance is increased. It is highly recommended to use the new chassis with the 30g front weight as it increases the stability of the chassis.

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