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Testing With The JP Spool

2008-03-02T04:00:00+02:00

It has been time for another TRF416 test session and a chance to test the car with a spool for the first time. Started the day with my setup from previous with the one-way still in the car. After 2 packs I then installed the spool for the rest of the day.

New 1/5 Scale Touring Car Homologation List

2008-02-29T04:15:00+02:00

EFRA has just released an updated version of their homologation list for 1:5 touring cars. The list includes details such as type, manufacturer, country, date and category.

New Associated RC12R5 Factory Team Kit

2008-02-28T15:35:20+02:00

The 12R5 Factory Team is the latest evolutionary step in Associated’s over twenty-five years of 1:12 scale racing history. The designers in Area-51 built the 12R5 on a 2.5mm woven carbon fiber chassis that utilizes a pivot-ball link rear suspension that allows for independent adjustments for chassis roll, bump and alignment. Having the ability to make these chassis adjustments independently gives the 12R5 greater potential to get the best possible handling from the car and the track surface.

New Episode From rctvlive.com

2008-02-27T10:53:46+02:00

New episode no 715 from rctvlive.com new covering the Snowbird Nationals is now available online. The newest episode has a ton of footage from this year's Snowbird Nationals. The world's best road and oval carpet racers duked it out at the Radisson in Orlando, Florida, Feb 1st-3rd, 2008.

TRF416 Spool

2008-02-07T07:00:00+02:00

As a natural follow up on our TRF416 First Real Test article it has become time to have a closer look at the new spool, how the car actually performs when a spool is put into action will be posted shortly. Have a look, here we go...

Clean Up And Go Brushless

2008-02-06T20:30:00+02:00

Plan an intervention with your 1/8-scale nitro vehicle, and admit it into electric rehab. Novak has the ideal program to convert your 1/8-scale nitro off-road vehicle into an efficient brushless electric machine by offering nine, inclusive Brushless Conversion Kits. With some basic assembly, a 1/8-scale nitro car can be converted into a leaner, cleaner, less noisy brushless car with faster acceleration and speeds comparable to nitro.

New Hyper Monster

2008-02-04T20:00:00+02:00

The new 1/20th scale Hyper Monster Truck from Schumacher is fully equipped and ready for action, the kit comes pre-built with radio already installed! Just choose between the Blue or Red truck body. This Hyper Monster is a new version of the hugely popular Mini Monster Truck and now comes complete with twin shocks on each corner, (8 in total) wheelie bar and cool chrome wheels!

GRP 8th-08 Series

2008-02-04T19:30:00+02:00

The 8th-08 series was created to bring the East and the West together for a show-down series of Skill, Ability and down right good old English Fun. This year Mirage R/C Enterprises are backing the event with GRP sponsorship.

EFRA 2008 Battery List

2008-02-01T00:41:28+02:00

EFRA has updated their list of homologated and EFRA approved batteries, and the list now seems more clear and detailed with batteries which are allowed to be used during 2008. The list includes detailed illustrations, manufacturer data, EFRA measured specifications and more. Only cells on this detailed list are approved for EFRA Sanctioned Events in 2008.

GRP Dirt Challenge

2008-01-22T19:20:56+02:00

Mirage Racing is pleased to announce the second year of the GRP Dirt Challenge to be held at the Deerdale Track again! The Deerdale track has had a major revamp over the past year and now features a predominant astroturf surface and some new rythm and jump sections. Tony and the team have been doing a fantastic job and we are sure you will not be dissappointed with this awesome track.