Automodelisme.com have the exclusive news that top French racer Jerome Sartel has signed to race for Xray from 2008 onwards. Leaving behind a successful time racing for Crono, Sartel will be considered the replacement for Yannick Aigoin who left for Losi a few months ago. As Xray is imported by RB Products in France, Jerome will run RB motors and will be using ProLine tires for grip.
Source: Automodelisme [automodelisme.com]
Kyosho drivers Cody King, Tyler Vik, and privateer Jeff Nicol made it a Kyosho 1-2-3 sweep in the Truggy class at the Kyosho Fall Classic last weekend. Cody King had TQ, but an early race tangle near the starting grid surrendered the lead to Kyosho driver Ryan Lutz. Lutz lead the majority of the main, but King maintained pressure, and slowly chipped away at the leaders cushion. After the final pit stops, the two were side by side on the track, and then King took control with about 5 minutes to go. With King a mere 10 seconds ahead, and only 3 minutes to go, Lutz had a mechanical problem, and dropped out. Lutz still had accumulated enough laps to land in 5th place.
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Xray have a report on the first ever 1/18th Scale US On-road Nationals, held last week at RC Madness in Enfield, CT, with numerous classes present including Micro Sedan, Pan car, Recoil (1/14th), Rally, and Open Truck. Zack Barry was present with the new M18T Pro and after qualifying for the Open Truck class he lined up 2nd, despite running the fastest lap times. At the start of the main final Zack quickly got by the leader but had a bobble shortly after that, allowing 3rd place driver Tony Phalen to get by. Now running in 2nd place, Zack followed Tony for several laps, slowly closing the gap. When Tony’s truck “thermalled out” Zack took the lead and with it the win, followed home by John Cravotta in 2nd and Dillon Spinelli in 3rd.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Corally have released their brand new VRS matched Grepow 4200 Sub-C cells. The Grepow 4200 offers high voltage and consistent run time, while VRS (Virtual Race Simulator) matched Maxx-Cellerated packs have been precision matched and treated for even higher voltage. Available in both race and factory specs, all matched Corally battery packs come complete with soldering bars and connector tubes.
Source: Corally [corally.com]
Ray Wood has finally released his DVD from the 2007 IFMAR 1/8th scale World Championship in Cordoba, Argentina. Red RC were present at this race and I can tell you that this will be an awesome DVD to own, not only because of the the amazing main final action, but you also get so much more.
We have 100 minutes of top RC entertainment. Racing, interviews, action, the worlds best fight it out for the crown, and what a great close race, 3 different leaders, Fantini, Collari & Tosolini over the 60 minutes and at the end, only 12 seconds across the first 3 places. Collari shows the world how dominate he can be. Hi lights of practice, Opening Ceremonies, qualifying, most finals and multi camera for the mains.
Go to Ray Wood’s website here and check out the preview. This will make a great stocking filler this holiday season.
Source: Ray Wood [raywoodrcvideos.com]
More new products from Losi, this time its the release of this black hooded Sweater which will keep you warm while staying cool this winter. Made from a heavy-duty 50/50 cotton and polyester blend, to reduce shrinking, the front features a Losi logo and an oversized pocket to keep your hands warm or for storage while the back also sports a Losi logo and the losi.com URL. Available in the usual range of sizes.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
Team Losi have announced the upcoming release of these new heat resitant fuel filters. Made from high-temperature thermal plastic, they feature the same micro filtering as the best aluminium filters, but without performance-robbing thermal conduction. Sold in a pack of 2 they will also always maintain a proper tune and engine performance, no matter how much fuel is in the tank.
Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]
