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RDRP have introduced their new aluminium steering optionals for the Team Associated B74 buggy in the form of alloy bellcranks and a +4mm steering plate. Starting with the aluminium steering bellcrank set, it is a direct replacement for the standard composite parts, it is machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium and comes black anodised and with machined silver edge details. Using the alloy steering bellcranks over the standard parts adds much needed precision to the steering system while also greatly improving overall durability. The increased overall rigidity will also help with steering emphasis, enhancing the steering feeling especially in high-bite track conditions such as carpet and astro turf.

The RDRP +4mm aluminium steering rack features a new geometry that greatly reduces unwanted bump steering when running low ride height setups. The +4mm height gain for the inner ball stud mounting points ensures straighter positioned steering links for less toe changes during suspension movement, resulting in more predicable and nimble handling when running the car at low ride heights as it is necessary on carpet indoor or smooth astro turf tracks. In addition the steering rack can also be used when running low ground clearance dirt setups. The part is machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium for strength and it comes black anodised, with machined silver edge details for cool factory looks and to match the remainder of RDRP’s aluminium B74 optionals.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

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The final round of the Austrian IC Track championship was held at the very fast Sollenau track recently. In 1/8th Nitro On-road it was Xray’s Nejc Mihelic with the overall TQ followed by Superpole winner, Gerhard Kandelhart (Shepherd). In the main final it was Nejc who would bring home the win flag to flag with Alain Levy (Shepherd) coming in 2nd from Gerhard Kandelhart in 3rd. Overall in the championship it was also Nejc who would bring home the title, taking four of the four rounds with Alain and Gerhard completing the overall top 3. In the 1/8th Electric class it was Patrick Wendy with the overall title after winning three rounds of the championship for the maximum points score.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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MonacoRC have introduced their new folding box that allows easy and convenient transportation and storage of smaller parts such as bolts, nuts and ball bearings. Made of sturdy plastics the box features a magnetic closure that ensures the multi-compartment box stays closed even during travelling. The white colour box is decorated with colourful MonacoRC logos and it is available now.

Source: MonacoRC [monacorc.com]

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Coming from Axial is their new SCX24 2019 Jeep Wrangler JLU CRC 4WD micro RTR truck that can be taken both indoors and outdoors. It allows to go crawling on the desk when stuck at work and a messy room becomes an ideal obstacle course. The vehicle can also be taken outside — where its water-resistant electronics are safe from the elements. Full-time 4WD and a 3-link front/4-link rear suspension let the driver muscle over big challenges. Worm gears on the axles increase ground clearance, while realistic steel frame rails stand up to hard knocks. The truck offers exceptional performance with looks to match. The realistic body rides on licensed KMC Machete wheels and Nitto Trail Grappler tyres. For quick battery access makes a tilt back body. Two LEDs in the front bumper light up the trail for night-time crawling. The truck comes ready-to-run with radio and electronics included and installed and it is available in two body shell colours.

Features:
– Includes radio transmitter and receiver and battery
– Comes with ESC, motor, and servo already installed
– Features a realistic new body design
– Licensed wheels are modelled after 1:1 KMC Machete wheels
– Licensed tyres are modelled after 1:1 Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tyres
– 3-Link front and 4-link rear suspension provides optimal handling

Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]

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Following a very successful season, Euan McLeod was recently crowned Scottish Junior Champion in both 2WD and 4WD Buggy. The Schumacher driver snatched the titles while his brother Fraser backed a great season for the family, coming in 4th in both cases.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

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Xpress have issued a teaser image of their production-ready Execute FT1 FWD touring car kit that is scheduled for release in mid-October. The car utilises parts found on the proved XQ1 4WD touring car, such as low-profile shock absorbers, a floating steering servo mount and others, however it also sports new design features such as a front bumper with an integrated cooling fan mount as well as bumper-located front body mounts that ensure easy and reliable body mounting even when running bodies with a lower hood section. Full details will become available in time for the release.

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]

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Awesomatix have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming new A800MMX mid motor touring car. No official details are available yet but it is understood that the car will be a mid-motor-only offering, rather than a conversion kit as the company’s current top-of-the-foodchain kit that has to be build using the standard rear motor car and the mid motor conversion. Full detail will become available in time for the release which is scheduled for November.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]

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The 2019 MOD/TLR 5th scale Championship series recently concluded after visiting a total of six separate tracks across the West Coast. Hosting tracks were Socal Nitro Raceway, Fear Farm, Delta RC, Good Ol Boys, CVR 2.0, and Wild West Raceway with the series not only spreading the awareness of 5th scale racing but also drawing in racers from all the regions to be able to experience different conditions, different layouts, and different challenges. In its first year the championship brought in a lot of new racers as well as helped improve each region’s knowledge of 5th scale in order to help cultivate club racing at a local level and help promote the hobby for the better. In 4WD Pro Buggy it was David John Orner, running a Matt Olson loaner car, with the overall championship in his maiden large scale season. Chris Higa and ADI’s own Josh Alton came in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Pro 4WD Truck had series organiser, MOD’s own Matt Olson taking the championship title from Brent Bisbee and Jason Scheerer in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

4WD Expert Buggy saw Jacob Alton coming out on top as Ed Turney and Dan Silagy competed the top 3 championship result.

Over in Expert 4WD Truck it was Mike Duncan with the overall from Ed Turney, who backed his 4WD Expert Buggy podium with a 2nd place in Expert 4WD Truck, as Darwin Miranda had to settle for 3rd overall following a little bad luck at the final round.

In 2WD Open it was Jake McGarvey with the title from motor guru, Dan Silagy in the runner-up spot. Brian Schapiro came in 3rd to round out the podium.

4WD Sportsman Buggy was won by John Ingold from Brandon Lopez 2nd and Cary Wright in 3rd.

Sportsman Truck had John Ingold taking the overall from Shannon Lee Kenyon 2nd and Rick Hukill who rounded out the top 3.

The Beginners class saw Austin Barker taking the overall from Mitch Mitchell in 2nd and Terry John Ingold in 3rd.

Source: MOD [modspeedshop.com]

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HB Racing have introduced their new Module 0.8 vented clutch bells that help cool the clutch for more reliability during long races. The Mod 0.8 gears have a finer gear pitch for smoother and quieter gear mesh, finer gear ratio adjustment, and improved drivetrain efficiency. They are precision machined from high strength steel and designed to be a direct bolt-in replacement part for non-vented Module 0.8 clutch bells. The clutch bells are available in 16T and 17T specification and they fit HB Racing’s 59T and 60T module 0.8 spur gears.

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]

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The final round of the BRCA 1/8th Circuit Series took place at the Wombwell Circuit near Barnsley with damp weather conditions. Alex Thurston had a great debut for his new chassis sponsors Capricorn, taking the TQ and win in the nitro class from Mugen drivers Andy Hastings and Sam Snell. In the Electric class again Capricorn dominated as Jamie Paton took the win from Rob Scott and 3rd was Shepherd driver Robert Stevenson.

Thanks to Michael Walton for the report.

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