LRP and MSC Eppelheim are the hosts of the 11th annual LRP Touring Car Masters taking place in the Rhein-Neckar-Hall in Eppelheim near Heidelberg from 28th to 30th March 2008.

The international R/C Car Elite fights for fame and glory:

Reigning World Champion Andy Moore/GB, European Champion Ronald Völker/D, 2WD Off-road World Champion Mastsuzaki Hayato/JAP, Ex-World Champions Marc Rheinard/D and Atsushi Hara/JAP, last years TCM-Winner Juho Levänen/FIN, and many more.
Rules Update:

Battery rules for the Masters class:

Because of multiple requests by drivers the batteries on the 2008 Efra list are also allowed in the Masters class. The 2008 Efra list is actually effective for races from 1st April 2008 but many drivers already bought these new batteries so we decided to allow them. Attached to this newsletter you will find the 2007 and 2008 Efra lists as PDFs. Batteries you can not find on these lists or batteries with other heat shrinks are not allowed in the Masters class!
EFRA cell list 2007 and 2008 can be downloaded in the LRP download area!

Brushless motors for the LRP-HPI-Challenge classes:

The LRP Vector X11 “Stock Spec” 9.5T for the Super-Stock Challenge (former 17T) will be available by 99% direct at the TCM. The LRP Eraser “Stock Spec” 13.5T will sadly not be available until the LRP TCM. The regulated gear ratio for the brushless motors in the Stock and the Super-Stock Challenge is 1:5,80. You may also use larger ratios (e.g. 1:6,0). In our internet-forum at www.LRP-HPI-Challenge.com the drivers are asked to be active and to make proposals to find the best spur gear/pinion combination for each car.

VTEC complete wheels and tyres:

As announced VTEC 30R complete wheels (for Masters class drivers) and VTEC tyres (for LRP-HPI-Challenge drivers that want to use their own inserts) will be available at the TCM. The production of the popular VTEC tyres is now again running on full speed and all accumulated orders will be delivered step by step.

Source : LRP

Official Press Release:

For the ultimate in form and function, JConcepts introduces the Hi-Flow body for the Associated RC10T4. The Illuzion “Hi-Flow” styling presents a flowing design while incorporating many radical edge styling details for additional style and performance. Race inspired aggressive styling, Illuzionized cab and cove hood scoop combined with a durable flowing bed design are just some of the features that make the new Illuzion “Hi-Flow” body stand out from the rest.

Features:

• Original Illuzion styling
• Race inspired body design
• Illuzionized narrow cab and cove hood scoop
• Clear heavy-duty thickness polycarbonate with protective film
• Window masks and detailed Illuzion decal sheet

PART#0062 - Illuzion RC10T4 Hi-Flow body - $24.25

Source : Xtreme RC Cars Magazine

ed110100 - 3000mAh Glow Igniter with Charger (EU 2 Pin)

Get your engine started with this high output Glow igniter.

3000mAh 1.2v Cell provides long lasting power for while you’re out bashing or thrashing your car / truck.

Overnight Charger to fully charge your igniter while you sleep.

Suitable for all vehicles with Nitro powered engines.

Source : RC-EDIT

Dear Racers,
The next stop on our racing tour was Omaha, Nebraska. The site was Hobby Town, Hobby Plex. The race you ask was to be the US ROAR Carpet Nationals. As you arrive at the location the building itself was massive. The hobby shop was very complete from trains & planes to cars. They simply had everything a hobbyist would ever want.

The track was a good size and there were plenty of pits to accommodate all the entered racers. The carpet was freshly laid and would prove to be a bit to fresh. The layout had a variety of turns with an exceptionally tough chicane just after a short straight away. There was a combined variety of classes and it proved to be one of the largest ROAR carpet nationals to date. The hottest class seemed to be 1.12 actually. The cars are very simple and cheap to get into. You do not have to buy as many cells and tires last a fair amount longer than TC.

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Velocity Racing introduce the new Force Max 4300R series matched batteries.  High technology of VELOCITY RACING is injected into 4300R with excellent power and stability without regrettably.  It keeps always answering the voice to request power VELOCITY RACING.

• Force Max 4300R WORLD SPEC 5 cell 6cell
• Force Max 4300R Type-Red 5 cell 6 cell
• Force Max 4300R Type-Blue 5 cell 6 cell
• Force Max 4300R Type-Blue 20 cell 24 cell

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Available since: 17/03/2008

The RB Pit Box is the ultimate tool for serious racers. It has a spot for the Fuel Gun, the fuel bottle, the wrenches, the starter box and anything you need to pit. Thanks to its stiffer design, it uses lighter material and saves 25% weight. It comes with a smart orange bag and it is really easy to carry when it is disassemble because it becomes flat.

Source : RB Concept

Limited release conversion for the MICRO RS4- the car that started the whole micro craze! This is the next step in the evolving EXO chassis- released thanks to HPI starting up the HPI Challenge races again in 2008. Cleaner and lighter layout for a more efficient performing chassis. Now designed for use with Lipo cells and Mamba/Tekin brushless motor systems and available in 140mm or 150mm wheel base. The EXO3 also has the most advanced and smoothest rear suspension to date on the MRS4 thanks to the VCS oil shock and 5 link swiveling rear pod.

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