The Stans Winterchamps took place this weekend in Stans in the centre of Switzerland. The stock touring class was dominated by the TOP Racing team with former Swiss Champion Philipp Tschupp taking the TQ spot ahead of his team mates Stefan Helbach in 2nd and Florian Hauser in 3rd. In the race itself the results remained the same from qualifying with Tschupp taking the win in the first 2 legs of the A-main to take the overall win the Helbach taking 2nd spot and setting a new lap record of 9.77 seconds, while Hauser took 3rd spot.

Source: HS Online Distribution [hsonlinedistribution.com]

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. This weeks round up includes the following stories.

- New Lightweight Ventilated Brake Disc
- XB808 Wins Israeli National Championship R1
- NT1 Wins 2009 Spanish Championship
- NT1 Dominates Austrian National Championship
- XB808 Podium Finish at Action Park Series R8

Product news
New Lightweight Ventilated Brake Disc

Race Reports
XB808 Wins Israeli National Championship R1

The 2010 Israeli national racing season for 1/8 buggy and truggy first race was full of action. The renewed track at Rishpon was finished just a week before the race, so practice in race conditions was very limited and the track surface changed every heat. Continue reading…

NT1 Wins 2009 Spanish Championship

The last round of the championship was held in Madrid where at least 3 drivers had very clear chances of becoming Spanish Champion. Among those drivers, both Rodrigo Pahissa and Victor Pelaez drove for XRAY. Continue reading…

NT1 Dominates Austrian National Championship

All-in-all the year went pretty well for Austrian XRAY drivers, who ended up in 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th places at the end of the Nationals! More proof of the consistency of the XRAY NT1: Gerhard Kandelhart finished all National races with a win, and I got 2nd place four (4) times! Continue reading…

XB808 Podium Finish at Action Park Series R8

Sunday the 25th of October was Rnd 8 of the Action park series, this track has had many changes over the last few years in committee & name, Novarossi raceway is a one name it was better known as but all in all still a great astro turf track with very good on site facilities to cater for any size event. Continue reading…

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

Having already touched on the pan car classes at last weekend’s Halloween Classic in Cleveland we received some brief news on the touring class. As has become the norm, Keven Hébert drove his Reedy/LRP-powered TC5R to a convincing victory in the Super Stock 13.5 Rubber Class a class which has started to become the most prestigious touring car class in the U.S., and Hébert’s specialty. Qualifying on the outside of the front row, Keven quickly gained the lead and never looked back to cap another successful weekend. In the Pro Foam TC class, Drew Ellis debuted the LRP X-12 Stock Spec 10.5. After qualifying third, Drew steadily worked his way into the lead and held on for the win. The Classic also served as round 1 of the 2009/2010 Northeast Grand Slam Series and with their victories, Keven and Drew take their Northeast Grand Slam points lead heading into the Holiday Challenge at The Track in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

We have received photos of the all new AMB IT personal transponder that was being tested recently at the MACH indoor track in the Netherlands. Some drivers were given the new MyLaps PT to test out and so we ended up with pictures. The previous PT was very innovative and changed how we race, but it had been around for a long time and was due and upgrade, and so here it is. Weighing only 4 grams its almost half that of the original, while the size is now 16 x 9 x 6mm, making it considerably smaller too. It will be supplied with a quick change holder that enables the user to easily switch between a version that has now eyelets shown above, to one that has mounting eyelets so it can be screwed to a transponder mounting plate. It will be available in either black or red, has lower power consumption, works with less voltage and when it hits the market in the next few weeks the cable isolation will be PTFE Teflon, which is fuel resistant. Note that the PT in the images is still a prototype.

Hudy have released this premium-quality exclusive set-up system for 1/10 and 1/12 pan cars. To be used for super-precise measurement and setting of front camber, front toe, steering throw, and caster. Backlash-free, wobble-free mounting of the fully ball-bearing equipped set-up stands (6 high-precision ball-bearings) ultimately gives ultra-smooth, ultra-precise movement and operation. Set-up stands are CNC-machined, hard coated high-grade aluminium and all components feature precision engraving for instant, reliable readings. Includes handy set-up nuts for quick assembly/dis-assembly. Delivered in handy foam packing for comfortable and safe storage and transport.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

Serpent chief designer and former World and European Champion Michael Salven is the subject of Red RC’s second series of Pro Tips. In this five part how-to, the German runs us through the preparation of his Serpent 966, this episode focusing on the drive shafts, gearbox and giving other helpful tips along the way. The remaining videos in this series will show how to build the Serpent shock absorbers, setup the perfect clutch as well as setup and tweak the chassis ready for racing. A larger version is available on YouTube by double clicking on the video.

Mugen Seiki have introduced their MBX-6T M-Spec, a factory built version of the Japanese company’s 1/8th scale truggy. The off roader comes completely assembled with all the differential and shock oils, shock springs, ride height, camber and caster adjustment straight from the Mugen race team. It comes supplied with a pre cut un painted body shell with the car only requiring an engine, exhaust and electronics to get running. The M-Spec can also be purchased with a Ninja power pack that includes the JX21-B01A.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]

We have received word that Belgian racer Maxim Claes has joined Italian company Capricorn RC. The 16 year old Xray driver will use the company’s engines, fuel and other accessories during next season. After only 3 and a half years of driving, Max has had his best season to date, making the semi final at both the European A and B 1/10th 200mm Championships, as well as taking 2nd place at the Belgian nationals and becoming club Champion at the MACH in Heemstede, the Netherlands.

Italian company BittyDesign have been in touch to tell us about their new line up of 1/8th scale buggy body shells. The new range include the Xray 808 low profile, Hot Bodies D8, Hyper 9, AE RC8B and GS CLX and as always they have been developed on the race track with input from team drivers as well as customers. Secondly, BD tell us that their first bodies, released a year ago for the Losi, Mugen and Kyosho have undergone a running change, subtly improved and restyled according to suggestions and feedback from team drivers.

Source: BittyDesign [bittydesign.net]

Xray have released this new lightweight, heat-treated and precision-ground ventilated brake disc for nitro cars. The CNC-machined brake disc is lightweight and balanced for vibration-free operation, while strategically-placed holes allow for ultra-cool operation without overheating, ensuring consistent and efficient braking to minimize brake pad wear and disc glazing.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]