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April 29, 2008

LRP S8 BX RTR 1/8th Buggy

LRP have released the RTR version of their 1/8 scale S8 BX, which claims to offer more race proven features and performance than any other ready-to-run buggy in its class. Equipped with components of highest quality the S8 BX provides maximum power, easy-handling and pure fun right out of the box. Its special angled engine mount puts the included LRP Z.21R Spec.2 ‘RTR Spec’ pull start in ideal position for an optimal centre of gravity for perfect driveability on every surface, either on rough grounds, parking lots or on the racing track.

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April 29, 2008

Xray T2 008 Alu Chassis Brace

Xray have released this Alu chassis brace for T2’008, which has been CNC-machined from high-grade aluminium. It is recommended for carpet tracks with medium to super-high traction. Also suggested to use when the used tires have a lot of natural traction (for example soft compound tires) but also for tires which have type of insert which create a lot of air inside the tire. This will make the car easier to drive with smoother steering and the car will not “stop” in the corner.

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April 29, 2008

Team Orion Vortex Experience & Micro BL

We already showed you the first pic of the production version of the Vortex Race BL motor last week and now we have some more first images from Team Orion. Pictured above is the final production version of the Vortex Experience Touring Combo, developed for those who are not yet wanting to invest in race or sensored systems but would still like race winning performance. Supplied with a sensorless speed controller, the motor features a centre barrel of real carbon fibre to create a tuned magnetic field, making the Experience the optimum solution for those with brushless RTR’s that wish to take it to the next level. Also new is the Vortex Micro 1/18 BL motor, for 1/18th scale vehicles to achieve new levels of tuning and performance that their 1/10th big brothers currently have.

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April 28, 2008

Chris Grainger wins Rd1 BRCA Nationals

Round one of the BRCA Touring car Nationals took place at Aldershot and it was Yokomo racer, and defending Champion, Chris Grainger who was the early pace setter in the modified class. Chris held the top spot in qualifying overnight but was pipped to FTD by Olly Jefferies in the last round of wet qualifying. For leg 1 of the A-main Chris made a decision to go out on slicks on the drying track, while the rest of field remained on intermediates and it was this decision that proved to be best one as he could get passed Olly and take the leg win. Leg 2 and it rained just as the cars left the grid, and with grip at a premium Chris eased past Olly in the damp conditions but as it dried out Olly gave chase but Chris had done enough during the damp part of the race to build up a sufficient lead to take the win. Leg 3 went in favour of Olly but Chris had done enough in the first 2 legs to take the overall victory with Olly 2nd and Ben Cosgrove 3rd.

Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]

April 28, 2008

Duratrax Onyx AC/DC Peak Chargers

Duratrax have released a line of competitively priced chargers with versatile features that modelers want. Available in a wide variety in different specifications, these AC/DC chargers are all compact and lightweight for easy transport and are compatible with NiCd and NiMH cells, while the Onyx 230 can also handle LiPo cells.

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April 28, 2008

RB Products Orange diecut decals

RB Products have released their 2008 RB and SpeedLine decal sheets for stickering up your body with a bunch of logos from the French engine manufacturer. These stickers have been die-cut, which means you no longer need to get your scissors out to apply them, just peel and stick. Featuring a wide range of logos in black, silver and neon orange, there are lots of different variations for many different applications.

Source: RB Products [rbproducts.com]

April 28, 2008

Tim Wood wins Rd2 of UK 1/8th Nats

Round 2 of the BRCA British 1/8th scale circuit National Championships took place at the Halifax track last weekend. Qualifying, which was run on a damp track, saw Serpent driver Mark Green claim the pole position in front of team mate Tim Wood in 2nd and Mugen racer Andy North 3rd. With the final underway and the track starting to dry, it was Tim Wood who made the most of the changeable conditions to get into the lead and eventually take the win ahead of team mates Mark Green and Pete Hastings.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

April 28, 2008

Luca Martinelli takes Swiss 1/8th Rd1

The opening round of the Swiss 1/8th scale circuit Championships was run at the weekend on the Wallisellen track, near Zurich in the North of the country. Qualification took place on Saturday, under sunny skies and 20 degree temperatures, and it was Serpent racer Shasa Lackner who was the fastest with a time of 22 laps in in 5.05.478, 2 seconds quicker than the pole record of fellow Serpent driver Markus Geissendorf from 2007. The finals were run on Sunday, again in warm conditions, and at the start of the A-main Shasa went straight into the lead and continued to pull away from the rest of the field until 5 minutes from the end of the race when his gearbox got stuck in 2nd gear. This allowed Luca Martinelli to get past and win by 7 seconds with Shasa holding on to 2nd place overall, to claim the Junior class win, with Marco Müller completing the top 3.

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