With input from the top drifters of the world, Novak has developed the specially designed SLYDR Brushless Drift System (#3066-3068). This system includes the new SLYDR Brushless Drift ESC (#1712) factory-wired to one of three, new Novak Drift-Spec Brushless Motors (#3466-3468). These 540-size sensored brushless motors are available in three motor winds— 6.5T, 7.5T and 8.5T—and include the Novak 13mm Neodymium Sintered Rotor for improved initial throttle response and natural drag brake. The SLYDR Drift ESC, which is based on Novak’s GTB, contains new brake adjustments and features to help fine tune brake response, as well as all new throttle curve adjustments to further customize the already-smooth throttle response.

For more information about the SLYDR Brushless Drift System, [click here!]
For more information about the Drift-Spec Brushless Motor, [click here!]
For more information about the SLYDR Brushless Drift ESC, [click here!]

Novak has completed the series of HV Brushless Systems with the addition of the HV Pro Brushless System 5.5T with 5mm Rotor (#3025) and HV Pro Brushless System 7.5T with 5mm Rotor (#3027), bringing the versatile series to four separate motor winds. These 550-size sensored brushless motors are factory wired to the new HV Pro High-Voltage Brushless ESC (#3221), which has been updated to include Built-in Auto-Detect Li-Po Cut-Off Circuitry, throttle curve adjustments and additional programming features. All four motor winds will be available with the redesigned HV Pro ESC, including the previously released HV Pro Brushless System 4.5T with 5mm Rotor (#3024) and the HV Pro Brushless System 6.5T with 5mm Rotor (#3026).

For more info. about the HV Pro Brushless System, [click here!]
For more info. about the HV Brushless Motor with 5mm Shaft, [click here!]
For more info. about the HV Pro High-Voltage Brushless ESC, [click here!]

Novak has entered the pinion gear business and is pleased to announce that it now has four series of gears:

5mm 32-pitch Steel Pinion Gears (12T-17T): can be used to power monster trucks that use a 32-pitch plastic spur gear [click here for more info!]
Mod 1 Steel Pinion Gears for 5mm Shafts (9T-16T): are recommended for Novak's 1/8-scale Brushless Conversion Kits [click here for more info!]
Mod 0.6 Aluminum Pinion Gear Sets (11T-19T): fit seamlessly with Novak’s Three-80 Micro Pro Brushless Motor [click here for more info!]
Mod 0.5 Aluminum Pinion Gear Sets (11T-19T): also work great with Novak's Three-80 Micro Pro Brushless Motor [click here for more info!]

In addition to its many gears, Novak also has many available accessories for its popular products, such as 1/8-scale Brushless Conversion Kit Replacement parts, HV 5mm Motor Replacement parts and Mongoose System accessories.

Now, you have one more reason to go to your local hobby store:
Novak is shipping Sentry Data Loggers!

The two versions of the Data Logger -- the Sentry Data Logger (#2000) and the Sentry Data Logger-Pro (#2010) -- both include multiple sensors that record data from multiple parts of your R/C car. The Sentry Pro includes four extra Digital Sensors and Expander Board, and Current Sensor.

Simply plug it in, and the Data Logger will measure and record information from several tiny sensors placed all over your R/C car!

For more information about Novak's Sentry Data Logger, [click here!]
To view the Sentry Data Logger presentation, [click here!]

The wait is finally over! You can now find Novak's 10, vehicle-specific Brushless Conversion Kits and its specially designed Mongoose Systems, Motors or Speed Controls at your local hobby store.

With some basic assembly, you can convert your a 1/8-scale nitro car into a leaner, cleaner, less noisy brushless car with faster acceleration and speeds comparable to nitro.
For more details about Novak's Conversion Kits, [click here!]

And don't forget the Mongoose's Three-80 Micro Pro motor is the first sensor-based brushless motor that is specifically designed for 1/18 and 1/16-scale cars.
For details about the Mongoose System, [click here!]
For details about the Three-80 Motor, [click here!]
For details about the Mongoose ESC, [click here!]

Novak was proud to be one of the sponsors of the **All-Star Shootout**, which took place on the weekend of May 17 & 18 at the Encino Velodrome. Saturday's races followed the standard series format, while Sunday had a special all-star format. Racers from all over California came out to compete for cash and prizes, including a number of Novak accessories, a GTB Programmable Brushless/Brush ESC and a SS17.5 Pro Brushless Motor!

Stay tuned for a complete race report coming soon!

For more information about the **All-Star Shootout**, [click here!]

ROAR recently announced that 17.5-turn brushless motors have been approved for their Stock class. In addition, ROAR announced a name change for the 19T Class. It will now be known as the Super Stock Class, and will allow 10.5 and 13.5-turn brushless motors.

For more information on Novak's SS10.5 Pro, SS13.5 Pro and SS17.5 Pro Brushless Motors, [click here!]
For more information on ROAR's rule changes for 2008, [click here!]

For increased durability, Novak is offering an HV Brushless Motor 5mm Upgrade Kit to specially equip your existing 4.5 and 6.5 HV High-Voltage Brushless Motor with a sturdy 5mm output shaft. The existing output shaft on the HV motor is the industry-standard 1/8”, but upgrading to the 5mm rotor can increase a motor’s resilience and race life. This heavy-duty upgrade kit includes a Nickel-plated, high-strength, sintered rotor featuring a 5mm output shaft to decrease the likelihood of damage to the shaft in harsh driving conditions, and a front endbell and bearing replacement that is specially designed to accommodate the larger diameter output shaft.

For more information about the HV Upgrade Kit, [click here!]

Novak has diversified its BEC line once more by adding the 5-Amp BEC with Li-Po Monitor (#5473). This small and lightweight module includes Li-Po monitoring software that alerts the user when the battery voltage pack drops below 6.25 volts. The 5-Amp BEC with Li-Po Monitor was specifically designed as a receiver battery pack voltage regulator to power the receiver and servos in a nitro vehicle.

The 5-Amp BEC with Li-Po Monitor informs racers and beginning drivers the status of their 2S Li-Po receiver battery packs before and after runs, giving drivers the opportunity to charge their batteries before possibly damaging their sensitive 2S Li-Po packs.

For more information about this BEC and other Novak BECs, [click here!]

Brushless racing has come a long way. This week at S&N's Trackside Hobbies & Raceway, the U.S. Touring Car Championships, otherwise known as the Novak Race, will be ALL BRUSHLESS! Known as one of the premier events in the carpet racing world, the USTCC has gone from having exhibition brushless classes, to being the first 100% brushless race. A full race report from Charlie Suangka to be posted soon!

The USTCC will be held from January 2-6, 2008 at S&N's Trackside Hobbies & Raceway in Brookfield, WI.

Novak is taking the pain out of mixing and matching parts by combining two great products in one, ready-to-drive combo package. Novak is now offering a 55-turn brushed motor – the Fifty-Five Crawler (#3555) – to harmonize with Novak’s popular brushed ESC – the Rooster Crawler Edition (#1841). The Fifty-Five Brushed Crawler is ideal for crawling because of its precise movement control, and its high-turn count makes for exceptional torque and long-run times.

For more details, [click here!]

Novak is doubling its Velociti motor series to complement any type of driving style. Novak’s new Velociti Light Brushless Motor series offers a different feel to Velociti by providing slower acceleration and softer braking power. The Light motors excel in challenging off-road and paved tracks and offer exquisite control. There are five motors included in the Light series: Velociti Light 3.5L Brushless Motor (#3303), Velociti Light 4.5L Brushless Motor (#3304), Velociti Light 5.5L Brushless Motor (#3305), Velociti Light 6.5L Brushless Motor (#3306) and Velociti Light 7.5L Brushless Motor (#3307).

For more details, [click here!]

Since Novak’s original release of the #3419 Crawler Sintered18.5 Brushless Motor, Novak has created an even slower option for Crawler enthusiasts: The Crawler 21.5 Brushless Motor. This specially-designed 21.5-turn brushless motor scales over other brushed motors because of its massive start up and low-speed torque, all without sacrificing power or control. Novak’s lightweight brushless system can tackle the most challenging terrain on 2-cell Li-Po packs.

For details about the Crawler 21.5 & 18.5 Brushless Motors, [click here]
For details about the Goat Crawler Brushless/Brush ESC, [click here]
For details about the Goat Crawler Brushless System, [click here]

Once again Novak is reinventing the meaning of versatility with its new addition to the SS Pro Series: the SS21.5 Pro Brushless Motor (#3421). The SS21.5 Pro motor was specifically designed to offer oval and beginning drivers an even slower motor option in the SS Pro Series. This makes it the ideal motor for extended run times. When using a 2S Li-Po pack, the SS21.5 Pro brushless motor can match the speed of the Novak SS10.5 Pro (#3410) brushless motor on a 4-cell Ni-MH pack. The SS 21.5 Pro Brushless Motor has the same great features that has made the SS Pro series popular, including a convenient Solder Tab System, Sensor-Based Technology, an Oversized Front Bearing and Thermal Overload Protection.

For more details, [click here]

Novak is expanding its line of BECs by introducing the #5465 5-Amp Universal BEC. Like its name implies, the 5-Amp BEC can be used in any car and is specially designed to excel in gas-powered cars because of the high loads placed on the two servos. The 5-Amp BEC can easily run high-powered servos and is less likely to be over taxed because of its higher current rating.

For details about the 5-Amp Universal BEC and other Novak BECs, [click here]

Novak is pleased to introduce the #5909 Novak Sintered 13mm Tuning Rotor. This rotor was designed to alter the feel and experience of driving a Novak motor, and offers a new dimension of tunability.

For more details, [click here]

The GTB and GTB Spread Spectrum ESCs now have built-in Li-Po Cut-Off Circuitry! This circuitry monitors the vehicle’s Lithium Polymer battery pack’s voltage, and prevents the batteries from going below the critical safety voltage level (6.25 volts).

For more details about the GTB, [click here]
For more details about the GTB Spread Spectrum, [click here]

Congratulations to Bob Novak for being inducted into the R/C Hall of Fame on Saturday, March 31. It was a great honor for Bob, who has been part of the R/C community for more than 50 years!

He was further honored when Team Novak took home top honors in R/C Car Action's annual Readers Choice Awards in the Electronic Speed Control and Motor Categories. Novak's GTB Programmable Brushless/Brush ESC and SS Pro Series Brushless Motors brought Team Novak their 14th and 15th Readers Choice Awards! Congratulations!