The Overloader2 is a high performance computerized battery maintenance system. Capable of charging, discharging, cycling and conditioning multiple rechargable battery types, with very high output power, a customized display with expertly designed software and programming controls.

Features
• Perfect for electric cars, trucks, boats and planes
• 1-12 cells charging & discharging (for Glowstarter & Batteries for planes)
• Handling NiCd / NiMH / Li-Po / PB / Lixx battery types
• Graphical display show charge, discharge and cycle curves
• Storing up to 10 different battery configurations
• Performs 1 - 10 cycles for NiCd / NiMH only, and stores capacity and voltage date
• Break-in electric motors or operate commutator lathes
• Heat glow plugs for nitro engines
• Operate tire warmers
• Adjustable language (English, German, French)
• Restart of charge and discharge after a loss of power
• Intelligent cooling fan control system for better charge efficiency
• LCD contrast, fan operation, temp scale and sound cues are fully adjustable
• Popups for information and warnings

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Source : neobuggy.net

Available in Tribal Flame

Available in Tribal Flame & Velocity

Source : Upgrade RC

For the first time, ULTIMATE RACING and PILOTOS SIN FRONTERAS are organising the first ULTIMATE WORLD CUP 08, which is an international race of 1/8th GT (Rally Game).

The ULTIMATE WORLD CUP 08 will be held near Barcelona at the Rubi’s radio control club truck from 29th May to 1st June.

Many international drivers from different nationalities like Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain among others will attend this fantastic event. Top international drivers of this category like Fabio Boero, Michelle Baruzzi, Marc Ibars, Robert Batlle among others will compete with other drivers with less experience in an international competition.

This initiative pretend to show to the worldwide how spectacular is the Rally Game category (which denomination will change to 1/8th GT), and also pretend to set international rules for this new category in order to be recognized by international associations like EFRA and IFMAR. The EFRA and IFMAR president Mr. E. Dallas Mathiesen will be the referee of this first ULTIMATE WORLD CUP 08.

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Team Serpent Team Brazil enjoyed success in the second round of the Brazilian National Championships over the weekend when Henrique Winik took his 720 08 to victory at Carrefour São Paulo.

Winik was on the pace throughout the weekend but some engine troubles in Saturday qualifying meant he would have to race through to the Main Final via the Semis.

Securing 5th on the grid for the main 45-minute encounter and with his engine now working perfectly, Winik was able to set a new track record as he drove a great and calculated race. Opting to not change tyres during the final the gamble was to pay off as he took the win by 2 laps from Chung Min Hsu giving Team Serpent Brazi the victory once again.

It was a great day for Team Serpent Brazil and all the drivers are hopeful that this form will make for a great season. New to the team and making her National Championship debut was 10-year-old Fernanda Stavich who did a very impressive job as she managed to make the Semi Final with her Serpent.

Brazilian National Championship
Round 2, Carrefour São Paulo
Final Results

1. Henrique Winik (Serpent 720) - 152 laps in 45:05.947 (Fastest lap 16.529)
2. Chung Min Tsu - 150 laps in 45:13.397
3. Gabriel Brito - 148 laps in 45:00.902
4. Leandro Campos - 148 laps in 45:03.804
5. Marcos Mayer - 145 laps in 45:12.988
6. Ricardo Perez - 144 laps in 45:05.176
7. Eduardo Dias - 89 laps in 27:15.777
8. Flavio Elias - 76 laps in 22:56.866
9. Marcio M. Salvagno - 73 laps in 22:29.984
10.Fabian Kaloustian - 2 laps in 00:43.468

Source : Serpent

The 2008 European Championship 1/10 Nitro Touring Car “B” was held at the beautiful Ampuis track in France. The track is 306m long with quite a long straight and lot of small corners on the left side. The asphalt provided very good grip. Drivers from around Europe gathered together for the first week of May to battle for the prestigious European title and of course all the major brands were represented in the pits.

Qualification results after the semi-finals:
1. Derderian Michael - France
2. Spiniello Mario - Italy
3. Eytard Thomas - XRAY NT1 - France
4. Barbera Guido - XRAY NT1 - Italy
5 .Wischnewski Dirk - XRAY NT1 - Germany
6. Günsel Thomas - XRAY NT1 - Germany
7. Giacalone Dino - Italy
8. Pelaez Victor - XRAY NT1 - Spain
9. Bougnoteau Nicolas - France
10. Defie Joffrey - France

2008 European Championship “B” final results:
1 .Wischnewski Dirk - XRAY NT1 - Germany
2. Bougnoteau Nicolas - France
3. Günsel Thomas - XRAY NT1 - Germany
4. Pelaez Victor - XRAY NT1 - Spain
5. Derderian Michael - France
6. Barbera Guido - XRAY NT1 - Italy
7. Giacalone Dino - Italy
8. Spiniello Mario - Italy
9. Defie Joffrey - France
10. Eytard Thomas - XRAY NT1 - France

Source : XRAY

On April 22nd, ROAR President Dawn Sanchez met with manufacturer representatives and Fuel Off-road Committee members in attendance at this year’s Truck Nationals held at The Nitro Pit in Phoenix, Arizona. This group discussed the viability of re-combining the 1:8 Buggy Nationals with 1:8 Truck Nationals. It was decided that in order for this to work effectively, Production Monster Truck and 1:10 Gas Truck would have to be dropped from the Nationals program.

Those in attendance at the meeting were unanimous in their decision that this would be the most cost-effective method of handling Fuel Nationals. Not only would this be more cost-effective for teams and manufacturers, it would mostly help the privateer who has to go out-of-pocket for their expenses.

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