Last weekend, one of the major highlights of the racing season took place in Slavkov/Czech Rep., close to the Austrian Border. The Kyosho World Cup Final is one of the most exciting and toughest brand trophy event throughout the year in manufacturers cup racing. Now in its 13th year it is the second time after 6 years that the event takes place in Slavkov. After days of rain all teams arrived to perfect weather conditions with am almost dry race track which has been fully refurbished with a new super smooth tarmac on the Auto Bayer Arena. The race track is very exciting to drive and is also the home track of the popular Czech driver Martin Bayer.
More information: www.kyosho.de
Sweep Racing have introduced their complete line of silicone oil, which have been laboratory blended and calibrated to ensure the highest possible consistency and quality from bottle to bottle. Based on the industry-proven cSt rating, the new line of oils will be easy to adjust your shock or diff. With thinner oils suitable for shocks (up to Medium), and thicker oils suitable for differentials, you will be able to find the correct viscosity you need for your application. Supplied in a 70ml square shape bottle, their design makes it very easy to squeeze and prevents it from rolling off your workbench, and the slim nozzle makes filling easy and prevents excessive oil from being squeezed out. The back of the bottle has a small viewport that allows you to see the oil level inside the bottle.
More information: www.sweepracing.com
HARD Racing are showing the first details of their TT3, what they are calling the definition of the next generation tire truer, featuring convenience, speed and toughness. The new linear guide system has replaced the traditional tire truer track by using the stainless track rail, which allows you to move the truer easily with one hand. More details on this entry level truer when they are released.
More information: www.hard-racing.com
34th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks about both the European Championships for 1/8th buggy in Austria and for 1/10th 200mm in Italy, the former seeing the team take the title.More information: www.teamxray.com
Fastrax have released this carry bag, designed for the 1/10th buggy or Touring Car racer who wants to travel light and is ideal for those trips down the club or test afternoon at the track. Sporting an integrated section with tool storage and zipped pockets, it can hold a vehicle or anything else. Supplied with shoulder strap and finished in a cool carbon inspired weave.
More information: www.fastrax-rc.com
Smart, stylish and distinctive and ultra-versatile Hudy’s Team Carrying Bag is large and spacious enough to carry your 1/8 off-road buggy or truggy, tools, set-up equipment and gear to any track with comfort and ease. All walls are cushioned with protective foam, keeping your equipment safe within. This exclusive-edition bag also features two straps for easy connection to a separate Hudy Tool Bag. The separate Hudy Tool Bag can hold up to 30 tools and can be easily removed from the bag and layed down on the pit table. Super-strong stretchy xylan holds the tools and will keep its stretchy characteristics for a long time.
More information: www.hudy.net
Continuing on with the recent releases by Pro-Line, the US company have introduced some new items for 1/8th scale off road vehicles. First up are these closed cell foam inserts that feature channels to capture the tire so the carcass flex is kept to a minimum. This removes air gaps in between the tire and ensures it is perfectly balanced. This can also be re used which is just in time for Pro-Line’s next release which are ‘a la carte’ tires that means you can now buy your favourite thread and compound in a set of 4, without foam. Finally you can now also get your favourite VTR 4.0″ threads pre mounted on zero offset yellow and white Velocity VTR rims.
More information: www.prolineracing.com
More new items from Pro-Line Racing who have released some new products for the popular Traxxas Slash. First up is this range of protectors for the car which include a front bumper as well as front and rear skid plates. Made from extremely durable nylon material they are a direct replacement and offer added thickness throughout for longer bashing life. Also new for the Slash is a lexan undertray which fits directly onto your Slash and protects against dirt and debris from entering into the chassis and electronics.
More information: www.prolineracing.com
New from CSO Products are these optional parts for the Serpent 733. For the transmission of the car are these hard coated aluminium CVD shafts which are a lightweight and direct replacement for the standard versions. Also new for the 733 is a lightweight CNC machined 7075 T6 aluminium radio plate mounting bracket.
More information: www.cso.com.hk
