RC Disco have announced that Jon Hazlewood will be rejoining Xray from the end of the 2009 season. Jon has signed to run the Xray alongside the team’s other recent signing Reece Sawyer and the rest of the UK Xray Team. With multiple UK, European and World A Final results behind him, Jon brings great experience and speed to the team and with the continued development of the 808 buggy and some excellent recent testing RC Disco are looking forward to great results and racing in the future. Jon will be running the Xray 808 Buggy & Hudy tools, with his other sponsors RC Disco, KO Propo, Proline, Byron, Savox, and SMD giving him great equipment to keep him at the top of his game.

Source: RC Disco [rcdisco.com]

See original here:
Jon Hazlewood rejoins Team Xray

The 2009 NitroCross World Finals was once again held at ‘The Nitro Pit’ in Wittman, Arizona. There would be two heats of 15 drivers for the Invitational Classes. The first heat race consisted of 20 laps and the top 4 drivers in each heat would transfer directly to the A-Main. The Semi’s would be run later in the day for those drivers that didnt transfer and would also be a 20 lap race. The top 3 drivers in each heat would then transfer to the A-Main. At the end of the day was the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ) where both heats of the remaining drivers would be put together for a 15 lap race. The Invitational Truggy Main Event would be run first. At the start of the tone, Ryan Cavalieri got a great start and was up to 3rd by the end of the first lap. Cavalieri then began to put in fast lap after lap to catch up to the leaders. At the halfway point in the race, RC was now leading and beginning to put some distance on the rest of the field. Cavalieri crossed the finish line first to take home his first win of the weekend and $5,000.00. The last race of the day was the Invitational Buggy Main Event. Jared Tebo qualified 1st overall with his Team Orion powered Kyosho MP9. After the first lap was complete, it was once again Cavalieri getting a great start and in 2nd place just behind the leader. Cavalieri then took over the lead and a few laps later and drove away from the field. With a few laps to go in the race, RC then put it on cruise control to take the win and another $5,000.00.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

See original here:
Ryan Cavalieri wins big at Nitrocross World Finals

Extraordinary conditions and remarkable scenery will be experienced when the MRC Oberhausen hosts its “3 hour race” for the 1/8 nitro onroad class on Saturday, 7th of November. The race will start at 4pm and will be run under flood lights until the checkered flag drops at 7pm. On the 234 meter track at Oberhausen, the heart of rc racing in Western Germany, there have already been several finals carried out under flood lights which makes for a real intense atmosphere. But it is the first time a long distance team race will take place in the darkness. Up to eleven teams with three drivers and one to three cars can enter the event. Following free practice from 10am to 3pm, the grid positions will be drawn.

More information and details on how to register can be found here.

More:
Oberhausen race track

The 1/10-scale Ten-T Truggy RTR packs all the innovation and performance of Losi’s groundbreaking 1/8-scale nitro platform into a 1/10-scale truggy. Built to take on any terrain or track, this fierce machine includes a ton of features in a compact, agile design, including a chassis with the engineering characteristics of the 8ight-T. And to give you intense acceleration and top speed, power from the Losi 3.4 performance small-block engine is routed through a 2-shoe clutch and a bulletproof 4-wheel drive system.

The Ten-T is equipped with a Losi first, the revolutionary Remote Onboard Starting System (R.O.S.S.). With the push of a button on the included Spektrum DX3S transmitter, you can instantaneously heat the glow plug and engage the electric starter. Getting to the action has never been so easy. Of course, the Spektrum DX3S radio system does much more than start the engine. With genuine Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM technology built in, the Ten-T offers precise, connected control not found on other vehicles. And with integrated telemetry, the DX3S displays up-to-the-second information such as speed, temperature and receiver battery voltage right on its screen.

Features
- R.O.S.S. module to control one-touch remote starting
- Lightweight black anodized aluminum chassis
- Oversized 12mm anodized, threaded shocks
- 4mm tie rods with captured ends
- Losi digital steering servo for precise, powerful steering
- Twin disc brakes for quick and reliable 4 wheel stopping
- Large-capacity 75cc fuel tank for longer run times
- Tank clunk for fuel pickup even when rolled over
- 2-shoe centrifugal clutch
- 320-series Zombie Max tires mounted on chrome 320 Force wheels
- Losi 3.4cc performance engine with slide valve carburetor
- High-performance tuned pipe designed to maximize the 3.4’s potential
- Two-stage air-filter system to ensure a clean air intake
- Sway bars included for better control and handling
- R.O.S.S. on-board ROSS starting system

Product Specifications
Type: Truggy
Scale: 1/10
Length: 17.75 inches (450.85mm)
Width: 13.5 inches (342.9mm)
Wheelbase: 11.75 – 11.875 inches (298.45 – 301.625mm)
Weight: 6.2 lb (2.812kg)
Chassis: Black Anodized Aluminum
Tire Type: 320-Series Zombie Max
Motor or Engine: Losi 3.4 Performance Engine
Radio: Losi Radio System with Spektrum 2.4GHz DSM Technology
Batteries: 7.4V LiPo Receiver Pack (Included)
Charger: LiPo Wall Charger (Included)
Kit/RTR: RTR
Body: Pre-Painted and Decorated; Available in Green or Orange

Source: Losi [losi.com]

Excerpted from:
Losi 1/10-scale Ten-T Truggy RTR

Schumacher have introduced the new ‘I’ charger and Power Supply to their range of electronics. The ‘I’ charger 106B+ is a Synchronous Balance charger/discharger for NiMh/NiCd, Lithium, LiPo, LiFe and Lead Acid (Pb) battery packs. The main feature of the ‘I’ charger is that it is capable of charging at up to 10A making it extremely powerful and versatile. In addition to the charger the P350 power supply is now also available. The Powerful AC adapter is applied for any device with DC in 10-18V. It is designed especially for high power charger and balancer charger applications for RC models.

iCharger Specifications
Input voltage range: 10.0 – 18.0VDC
Charge current range: 0.05 – 10.0A
Discharge current range: 0.05 – 7.0A
Maximum charge power capacity: 250W @ input voltage > 13.5V
Maximum discharge power capacity: 20W
Maximum extern discharge power capacity: 170W @ 20V/7A
Current drain for balancing: <300mA
Balance accuracy: <10mV
Lithium (LiPo/LiIo/LiFe) battery cell count: 1 – 6 series
NiCd/NiMH battery cell count: 1 – 17 series
Pb battery cell count: 1 – 12 series (2 – 24V)
Battery setup memories: 10
Intelligent temperature control: Yes
PC Connect: USB port
Weight: 350g
Dimensions (LxWxD): 134

Search Engine Keywords:

• icharger p350
• iCharger 106B uk

KO Propo America have announced the 3rd Annual Nitro Grand Prix held at Crystal Park Raceway from October 31 to November 1. The event is open to the usual range of gas on road classes, 1/8th Open, 1/8th Sportsman and 1/10th Sedan. There will be trophies for all classes down to the C-main and following qualifying on Saturday there will be raffle prizes handed out. Click here for more information on the event.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.com]

Excerpt from:
KO Propo America 3rd Annual Nitro GP