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In a message on social media former IFMAR 1/8th scale IC Track World and EFRA European Champion, Simon Kurzbuch has announced his departure from long-time engine sponsors Novarossi. The multi-time Swiss National Champion is looking back on a very successful campaign with the iconic Italian engine manufacturer and he has the following to say about his departure:

Season 2020 starts with the communication about my departure from Novarossi as engine supplier. Thanks to Grazia, the whole Novarossi factory, Alfredo, Laura, Francesca, Malik, Federico, Daniele, Stefano, Silvio and Cesare! We had a really great time, sometimes better some time bad but all the races we won together speak for itself, grazie grazie grazie! All the best for you all! Soon we post more for 2020, very excited about it!

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The latest vehicle to receive Pro-Line’s Axis body shell treatment is the TLR 22X-4. Designed with the latest in CAD technology, the Axis features a super low-slung design with sharp lines throughout giving it an unmistakable look on the track. The lid features a cab-forward design which provides enhanced steering response while the small side fins balances out the rear of the car with ideal side-bite. The rear of the Axis body is super low and fits the chassis and bulkhead shape of your race buggy perfectly. Made in the USA, the Axis is moulded from light weight polycarbonate material and the body includes two Air Force II 6.5” rear wings, paint-then-peel overspray film, window masks and Pro-Line decals.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

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Coming from LapMonitor is a new transponder mount compatible with the Team Associated B74, Yokomo YZ-4 and Xray XB4 1/10th scale 4WD buggies. The multi-piece yet lightweight mount was designed to be attached to the centre diff top plate, placing the transponder emitter in front of the clear body window area. This ensures a perfect detection of the transponder signal by the LapMontor lap timer. The holder features also a hole for easy and convenient battery wire routing.

Source: LapMonitor [lapmonitor.com]

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Following a first teaser image Reds Racing have fully unveiled their new VX3 540-size electric brushless motor. The 2-pole motor is of a new internal structure design with a higher quality precision balanced Neodymium high-temperature rotor that improves power and torque noticeably compared to the Gen 2 motor. It also incorporates copper wires and low resistance collector rings that allow for a very low internal resistance and thus greater power supply and less heat build-up. To this adds an improved cooling system with the unique VX3 housing being designed to guarantee optimised heat dissipation and maximised cooling. The motor will become available as 4.5T to 8.5T modified as well as 10.5T to 25.5T stock class motors, the latter will see the addition of a special 13.5T high-torque variant.

Key features:
– New silver plated solder tabs
– New precision bearings for precise running and longevity
– Precisely adjusted and optimised timing range from 0° to 50°
– Compliant with ROAR, EFRA, IFMAR, BRCA and JMRCA rules
– Available windings: 4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 10.5, 13.5, 13.5 High Torque, 17.5, 21.5, 25.5

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

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Mugen Seiki Racing have announced the signing of top US 1/8th off-road  racer, Tanner Denney. Tanner brings a tremendous amount of experience on and off the track and will be a huge asset to Mugen Seiki Racing’s off-road team. Tanner’s first event with Mugen Seiki vehicles will be the TNC Madness at The Nitro Compound in Arizona.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

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During last week’s 2020 IFMAR GT8 World Championship Maxima Mx introduced their forthcoming new GT1R Twin Spark engine that uses a unique dual glow plug setup. The prototype engines were run using a conventional and also a low-profile cooling head and other than the two images you can see here, no other information has become available so far. More details, an explanation of the advantages and whether this will also be an upgrade to existing engine are expected to surface shortly.

Source: Maxima Mx Europa [facebook.com]

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Performa Racing are busy adding more brushless speed controllers to their range of high-performance products with the latest being the P1 120A controller. Rated at 120A and usable with sensored or sensorless motors, the 2S to 4S LiPo-compatible controller is ideal for lightweight 1/8th scale buggies as well as 1/10th scale short course and monster trucks. The high-quality hardware allows for a small 48x35mm footprint and a low weight of only 121g. A switchable 6V/7.4V BEC system gives enough performance even for power-hungry high-voltage servos and advanced programming allows to fine-tune the ESC to a wide range of track conditions. The controller is housed in a machined aluminium case for improved heat dissipation and it comes pre-wired with black cables ensuring a professional factory look.

Features:
– Small and light (38g lighter than Performa P1 Controller 150 A) structure design greatly simplifies the installation of the power system especially for vehicles like buggies and touring cars with compact chassi
– With the Performa Program Box the user can program parameters, upgrade firmware easily from the track or the PC software
– The Performa P1 Controller 120 A provides exceptionally smooth power output which will greatly improve driving performance
– The thermal protection implemented in the Performa P1 Controller 120 A will prevent overload damage to the ESC
– High voltage built-in BEC with an output current of up to 4 Amp and a switchable output voltage of 6V-7.4V allows users to use various high torque and high voltage servos
– Built with the most rugged and high-quality components and coupled with cutting-edge firmware, the Performa P1 Controller 120 A is able to deliver unmatched power and performance for even the most hardcore of racing applications, and responsive enough to protect itself from damage due to overloading due to physical abuse, overuse or even human error
– Electronic switch with a high lifespan for trouble-free operations
– Performa CNC machined billet aluminum case and heatsink added to the cooling fan will make sure it runs cool all the time
– The Performa P1 Controller 120 A ESC is not only applicable to 1/8th buggies and short-course trucks, but also 1/10th short-course trucks, trucks and monster trucks

Specifications:
– Scale: 1/8, 1/10
– Brushed/brushless: Brushless
– Cont./peak current: 120A/650A
– Input: 2-4S LiPo
– BEC output: Switch mode 6V/7.4V, 4A
– Input wires: Black
– Output wires: Black
– Input connectors: No
– Output connectors: No
– Fan size: 30x30x10mm
– Voltage range: 5V-7.4V
– Powered by: BEC
– LCD Program Box: Supported
– Switch button: Supported
– Firmware upgrade: Supported
– Size: 48x35x35mm
– Weight: 121g
– Motors: Sensored & sensorless brushless motors
– Vehicles: 1/10 SCT/Truck/Monster Truck & 1/8 Buggy/On-road Racing
– KV rating/T count: 2S LiPo: 3660 size motor (KV=6000),  3S LiPo: 3660 size motor (KV=4000),  4S LiPo: 3660 size motor (KV=3000),  4S LiPo: 4268 size motor (KV=2500)

Source: Performa Racing [performaracing.com]

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Coming from Tamiya is the lightweight variant of their popular F104 Type 2017 body shell. Featuring a low and narrow nose section as well as separate details such as barge boards or side pods, the 1/10th scale formula body also allows to cut away the lower part of the side pontoon to further narrow and lower the body. Also included are a moulded driver helmet and double-sided tape. The body is moulded from lightweight 0.8mm polycarbonate which will greatly lower the overall centre of gravity compared to the standard 1.0mm body shell.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

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Round 3 of the popular RugRacers electric on-road series was held in Herts, UK last weekend. The race saw the running of Touring Stock, FWD and MTC classes and the latter had Mark Young taking the FTQ and pole position for the 2-leg final. Leg 1 saw most of the field squabbling at the start and by the end of the race Mark was a quarter of a lap in front of 2nd place so it was a comfortable win for him. Leg 2 saw a much cleaner start than leg 1 and after five minutes with all but one lap being under 12 seconds Mark took an easy win, practically a lap in front of the 2nd place driver. Behind Mark it was Josh Moore on the runner-up spot as Jack Anderson came in 3rd to round out the top result.

Source: Team Zombie [team-zombie.com] | Image: RugRacers [facebook.com]

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Performa Racing’s P1 150A Sensor/Sensorless Controller was developed to deliver unmatched power, performance and reliability for demanding 1/8th scale racing applications. Built with high quality components and loaded with cutting edge firmware, the 150A-rated 2S to 6S LiPo-compatible ESC will protect itself from damage due to abuse, overuse, and even human error. With a high power output and adjustable parameters, the controller delivers the smooth throttle response and linear throttle/brake control even in demanding racing conditions. It also features an integrated HV BEC with 4 Amp output current, and adjustable output voltage from 6 to 8.4V. The Performa cooling technology utilises heat conductive copper bars to rapidly and effectively transfer all internal heat from the MosFET board to the integrated CNC machined billet aluminium heatsink housing. The cooling fan utilises a shock proof mounting system that reduces the possibility of fan damage due to the repeated shock of landing jumps in an 1/8 scale off road environment. The speedo also features an electronic switch, allowing settings from an integrated button while even easier programming is accessible using an optional programming box.

Specifications:
– Current: 150A continuous, 1080A peak
– Motor Type: Sensored/sensorless brushless motor
– Applications: 1/8 scale on road/off road, competition level
– Motor limit: 4S LiPo/12 Cell NiMH: 3000Kv for 4274 size or smaller motor, 6S LiPo/18 Cell NiMH: 2400Kv for 4274 size or smaller motor
– LiPo/NiMH Cells: 2-6S LiPo
– BEC output: 6V/7.2V switchable, continuous current of 4A (switch mode BEC)
– Cooling fan: powered by BEC output voltage
– Connectors: tubes
– Size: 58x48x37mm (LxWxH)
– Weight: 159g (no wires)

Source: Performa Racing [performaracing.com]

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