Xray now offers lightweight CNC-machined centre diff outdrive adapters. Made from Hudy toughened steel, the outdrives have been strategically machined to be lighter than the standard outdrive adapters. CNC-machined on precision German long-turn machines they have been additionally ground and strategically lightened to reduce rotating weight, then further hardened to ensure maximum strength and extra-long lifespan. Final precision hand-grinding ensures a very high tolerance and a tight fit in the diff body and diff gear.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Axial Racing have released their new 32RR-1 nitro engine. Based on the popular .28RR, this engine is designed to be more efficient and output more power than the previous .32 engine while still delivering monster torque. Featuring a true ABC sleeve construction for durability, a balanced crankshaft for improved RPM & efficiency and a composite 9.0mm slide carburetor that includes 8.0 and 8.5mm optional air venturi’s, the new machined aluminium cooling head features increased surface area for better cooling.

Source: Axial [axialracing.com]

Top female racer Sabrina Lechner from Germany has confirmed a new deal that will see her run MLC fuel for the rest of the season. The Serpent/Max driver inked a deal at the European ‘B’ Championships in Cassino that sees her join the team of 8-time World Champion Lamberto Collari who is shown above posing for photos with his new driver. Sabrina will run the fuel during at National & International level and will be back in Italy later this month to compete at the European 1/10th scale Championships in Gubbio.

Three releases that we skipped over earlier in the week from LRP are a new heavy duty BEC, one-piece aluminium engine mount and new competition starter box. The BEC is a new extremely strong voltage regulator for use with LiPo receiver batteries in nitro models and works perfectly with heavy cars and powerful servos, such as those found in 1/5th – 1/8th scale models. The new one-piece blue anodized aluminium motor mount for the S8-BX and S8-TX stiffens up the chassis around the engine and of course enables a quick engine removal and remounting. Finally, similar to the one released by Nosram on Friday, LRP have also released their new Spec.2 compact and lightweight starter box that has a new higher positioned starter wheel for more precise car positioning and faster starts.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

Here we have this weeks round up of product releases and race reports from our site sponsors Xray. Our summary includes everything published by the Slovakian manufacturer on their own website in the past week, so if you didn’t find the time to visit, be sure to read on.

Product news
New XB808 Active Center Differential

Race Reports
NT1 Wins at Just Hobby Nitro Challenge

Round 4 of the Just Hobby Challenge took place on June 14, 2009 at the Just Hobby Race Circuit. It was a cloudy morning but turned out to be a bright sunny day later in the afternoon. Continue reading…

NT1 Wins Portuguese National Championship R3

Round 3 of the Portuguese National Championship was held in Lisbon on May 23/24 with 28 riders entered. The atmosphere on Saturday was relaxed before the clouds rolled in and pilots started to work on their cars. Continue reading…

XB808 & XT8 Win Finnish Open R2

The second round of the Finnish Open was recently held at the Lavanko track in Vantaa. Continue reading…

NT1 Wins Dutch Nationals R1

The opening round of the 1/10th scale 200mm Dutch Nationals was held recently at the AMCA track in Apeldoorn. Continue reading…

All these stories and more can be found by visiting the Xray site here.

The organizers of the 2010 Snowbird Nationals were in contact to let everyone know that they have finalized all the details for next years event and that everything is official for the 16th running of this great event. Taking place from the 26th to the 31st of January, it will once again be held at the Radisson Resort in Orlando, Florida. The rules and classes are expected to be announced around October with the entry for the race opening in November. More information is on the official site now, with a new race site going live in the coming months.

Check out the official Snowbirds site here.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Source: Snowbirds [snowbirdnationals.com]

Italian company Picco, most famous for their engines, have started a new line of optionals called ‘P-Zero optional parts’. Their first product is this lightweight transmission kit for the Mugen MRX-4 1/8th scale, the same car company head Alberto Picco used to win the recent Worlds warm up race. The set, which can also be used with the Kyosho M3 (apart from the solid rear axle), includes the front and rear axles, 4 wheel nuts, 2 front drive cups, the rear solid axle and a set of 8 shims. All parts are made with high quality material and accurately machined to ensure the best match with the current drive shafts. The P-Zero line will also soon include a 1/8th scale on-road clutch, but more details to come on that later.

Source: Picco [teampicco.com]

Ultimate Racing have presented their new range of Pro Racing bearings to satisfy the needs of the most demanding drivers. All bearing kits have been manufactured to optimize the efficiency of all the cars moving parts, minimizing friction. Each bearing comes with 2 different seals, the internal one is made of steel in order to minimize the friction and the external one of rubber, with a new design developed by their tech department, that seals the bearing from water and dirt while still running free. Available as full sets for Associated, Mugen, Kyosho and Losi buggies, they have been lubricated with a high grade Teflon grease.

Source: Ultimate Racing [ultimateracing.es]

Nosram have released the Racing Starter box Evolution, a specially developed robust and lightweight starter box. Tested and developed by their Worldwide factory team, the new upgraded starter box features a higher positioned starter wheel for faster and more comfortable engine starts. Suitable for starting competition engines from .12 - .32 (2.11 – 5.24ccm), it is driven by a powerful oversized big block 750 motor that is powered by two 7.2v stick packs or an external 12V power supply.

Source: Nosram [nosram.com]

Craft RC have added a new body template to their product line, with the addition of new Mugen MBX-6 stock body skins. Designed by professional designers, the decals are available in 22 different designs, and are available for a whole gaggle of the most popular buggy shells on the market. Pre cut, they are made from top quality material that is easy to apply, fuel resistant and will stay good a long time.

Source: Craft RC [craftrc.com]