This year was the 31st running of the Texas Biggie, one of the longest running races in the US, where Serpent driver Jeremy Cupps came away with the race victory driving his 960 ‘08. Jeremy sent us this short report on the event -
We had a very relaxing and laid back weekend, as always its nice to get to hang out with fellow racers, and help the new guys with their cars.
The biggie format is one of my favourites as we run 6 rounds of qualifing, 3 on Friday, 3 on Saturday, and the mains on Sunday so you had plenty of time to get everything ready to go.
After the first day I was in the second qualifying position, by just a few seconds so it was very close, but I was still trying a few things, and so were my competitors. The first run on the second day of qualifing is usually the one that counts, its when the track is cooliest and thus fastest. My main competitor and I were on new TQ runs, we were seperated by less than a second when the buzzer sounded, and I held on for the top starting spot. I was completely happy with how the 960 08 drove, it was smooth and predictable, I could put the car were ever I wanted it to go, very easy to drive and I could not ask for anymore as the car was amazing.
338512 Alu Clutch Bell - Swiss 7075 T6 (7mm) - Hard Coated
Racers looking for smart weight savings and optimized rotating weight will benefit from using XRAY’s new optional lightweight XCA clutchbell made from CNC-machined premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, hardcoated for extra durability and long life.
The new clutchbell has reducing rotating weight without sacrificing strength or durability. Significant weight savings over standard clutchbell: original clutch bell (6.25g), optional lightweight clutchbell (2.75g).
Precision machined with highest tolerances using premium fully-automatic German CNC machines. High-quality hardcoating is done at XRAY’s own in-house fully-robotic hardcoating line, ensuring a perfect hardcoated surface every time.
Statistics, Expenses Sheets, Production Analysis, Calculations… oh and RC-related Stuff, Too.
The first three months of this year were very busy with racing and development, and in the couple of my last columns I guided you through these hectic months. With such a full schedule loaded with races, test sessions and production tests, I have had no time at all to look at any of our latest internal affairs. April and May were both “easier” months with only two large events on schedule – the XRAY Off-road Nordic Challenge and the Euros Off-road Warm-up race – where I participated to continue the long-term tests and development of the XB808. Meanwhile I have used all my free time during these months to concentrate my time to look after the latest internal developments happening at XRAY. ….
Round 3 of the Spanish National Championship was held on July 11-13 at the Valladolid track. Except for a few raindrops on Saturday, the weekend weather was perfect: slightly cloudy with temperatures around 25°C.
Qualifying saw Edu Escandon (XRAY/SIRIO), Victor Pelaez (XRAY), Xabier Arana (XRAY/MEGA) , Inaki Pahissa (XRAY/MAX), and Mikel Angulo (XRAY/MEGA MF) among the first 10 drivers. Rain started lightly falling in the 3rd round of qualifying, and the organization decided to halt the race and wait until the track dried out. Despite the track being dry, times didn’t improve so it wasn´t until the last round when the final results would be decided.
Driver Ashleigh Frensham continued his domination of the Nitro Challenge 08 last night, taking all that came before him, although not easily. Frensham put on an awesome display of talent in front of a very vocal crowd of spectators, for the big money prize.
With all the heats completed now and the scores compiled, there was really no doubt who came out on top, with a win in every heat over the 2 nights it was Ashleigh Frensham taking a well deserved win in the Aussiemove International Nitro Challenge’08, with local racer Gavin Newman - XRAY having a brilliant event to take the number 2 spot, with Ian Haley - XRAY coming back after struggling early to take a hard fought third place.
The ready-to-run 1/10-scale Slider offers scale details, realism and much more.
Modeled after the full-scale counterpart, the 1/10 Slider RTR features detailed components including a four-piece Lexan body with molded chrome headers, realistic and protective roll cage, simple mount front wing and functional rear wing for track tuning options as well as scale beadlock-style wheels and multi-surface, scale dirt oval style tires.
The 1/10 Slider is built on a platform designed for durability and stability for multiple conditions and surfaces. When it comes to powering the included Losi 12T Electronic Speed Control (ESC) with reverse and the Losi LM-32K motor, the chassis allows three options. The 1/10 Slider will accommodate a 6-cell NiMH battery pack, a 2-cell LiPo battery pack, or a 3-cell LiPo battery pack (2- and 3-cell LiPo requires optional electronics).
The Losi Mini-LST is an unruly 1/18-scale 4WD mini monster truck with dual steering servos, dual Frenzy 370 motors, and a Losi 27 MHz synthesized radio system that is ready to go off-road.
Imagine being able to take the monster truck power and features of the LST, RC Car Action’s 2005 Truck of the Year, and shrink it down to drive virtually anywhere. Now stop imagining. The Mini-LST is one of many innovations from the engineers at Losi, who managed to pack the LST’s features into a mini monster truck. The result is a mini monster truck that’s bigger, more powerful and more durable than any you’ve ever driven. Like it’s big brother the LST, the Mini-LST is the Super Truck among the mini-truck crowd. And from the living room to the lawn, you can drive it nearly anywhere your imagination can take you.
2.5mm Solid Upper Deck for Cyclone World Champion Edition
Compatible with #61285 3.6mm Solid Main Chassis/#61283 Aluminium Chassis Post Set
If you need additional rigidity for your Cyclone touring car when racing on high grip surfaces, use the 2.5mm Solid Upper Deck for high-grip racing surfaces! This option is stiffer than the standard upper deck, giving the chassis extra rigidity and allowing the suspension to do all the work.
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