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Dillon Caldwell wins at Archway Classic

Posted: 06 Dec 2016 08:51 AM PST

The recent Archway Classic at SmacTrac in St. Louis, Missouri was a fun trophy race with the 2016 edition marking the second annual race. Dillon Caldwell was able to TQ all three rounds in 4WD Modified buggy. The A-main was very tight racing as were the qualifiers. Right off the start, the top three broke away all battling for the top spot. Two minutes into the race the second and third spot got together and Dillon broke away. All Dillon had to do now was not to crash and the win would be his and at the end it would all work out, allowing Dillon to grab the victory from Jonathan Burkhalter in second and Brad Dean third.

4WD Modified Buggy final results:
1. Dillon Caldwell – Xray
2. Jonathan Burkhalter – Kyosho
3. Brad Dean – Team Associated
4. Ashton Brewer – TLR
5. Josh Wiechens – Xray
6. Cody McCkenahan – Serpent
7. Wesley Gifford – Xray
8. Cecar Keller – Xray
9. Scott McDonald – Team Durango
10.Kirk Eidel – Team Associated

In the 2WD Mod Buggy class it was Brad Dean that came out fastest in a pretty messy A-main from Matt Gosch second and Chris Baumgartner third.

2WD Modified final results:
1. Brad Dean – Team Associated
2. Matt Gosch – Team Associated
3. Chris Baumgartner – TLR
4. Nate Jaskot – Team Associated
5. Josh Wiechens – Team Associated
6. Ashton Brewer – TLR
7. Dillon Caldwell – Xray
8. Cody McClenahan – Serpent
9. Jonathan Burkhalter – Kyosho
10.Rod Rippee – Team Associated

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Shepherd Velox F1 1-piece aluminium servo mount

Posted: 06 Dec 2016 08:21 AM PST

Coming from Shepherd and made for the Velox F1 formula car is a 1-piece aluminium servo mount. Designed to give optional chassis flex characteristics the part replaces the standard centre post and it also acts as a floating mount, improving the car’s balance or as a chassis brace, increasing overall stiffness on high-grip tracks. Successfully used by Germany’s Tim Benson at the recent ETS season opener in the Czech Republic, the CNC-machined part is made from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and is available in blue or black anodising.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

Martin Bayer doubles at Raybeck Cup

Posted: 06 Dec 2016 07:56 AM PST

The recent Raybeck Cup was held in the Czech Republic and it saw Martin Bayer leading an Xray top 4 after the 2WD qualifiers. Ales Bidovsky, Kaja Novotny and Marx Götzl would follow in second to fourth plate and Martin would also be on top of the proceedings after the first two A-mains, handing him the overall win with one leg to spare. The fight for the runner-up spot was on between Kaja and Ales with the better end for Kaja who took the second place on the podium from Ales in third.

2WD top 6 results:
1. Martin Bayer – Xray
2. Kája Novotný – Xray
3. Aleš Bidovský – Xray
4. Petr Grof – Team Associated
5. Max Götzl – Xray
6. Zdeněk Mikšovský – Xray

In the 4WD class it was again Martin that took the TQ and he would also take the overall win from Kaja and Ales, just like in 4WD. Max Götzl would be the best of the rest with Zdenek Miksovsky and Martin Rytir completing an all-Xray top 6.

4WD top 6 results:
1. Martin Bayer – Xray
2. Kaja Novotny – Xray
3. Ales Bidovsky – Xray
4. Max Götzl – Xray
5. Zdenek Miksovsky – Xray
6. Martin Rytir – Xray

Finally in the Truck class it was Jirka Rybak that came out fastest in the A-main from Dusan Bayer and Milan Novak.

Truck Modified top 5 results:
1. Jirka Rybak – Xray
2. Dusan Bayer – Xray
3. Milan Novak – Xray
4. Lukas Kyjevsky – Xray
5. Otto Götzl – Xray

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

JConcepts RC8B3e Strike 2 bodyshell

Posted: 06 Dec 2016 07:29 AM PST

JConcept’s Strike 2 bodyshell is now also available for the Team Associated RC8B3e 1/8th E-buggy. The body samples elements from its famous relatives, the Finnisher and Silencer bodies, but packs a slightly refined image with the base enhancements to the design come from the added “finger” channelling on the front-pod, increasing mid-corner steering while a complete wicker section was added on the rear-pod to further plant the rear of the vehicle. The offset of the race-proven shell provides a compact fit for battery, motor and wiring assembly while on the battery side, the body has an added scoop which can be trimmed to release some hot air from the body. In addition, many pre-determined trim-lines have been added to allow extra flow behind the cab and also ream-able holes directly on the front of the side-pods to allow air straight into the body. The heavy channelling on the front windshield and upper cab keeps the Strike 2 aligned at high-speed while the side-pods have multiple hard-edge angles that spill off neatly into 90 degree side-panels. Just behind the cab, a large stabilizing fin and a sleek up-rising flows from the body like running water. The clear body set includes window templates and a decal sheet.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

Baldo brothers team up with TLR & Horizon Hobby

Posted: 06 Dec 2016 04:25 AM PST

Following their departure from long-term sponsors Mugen and Modelix Racing, Bryan and Oscar Baldo have announced TLR and Horizon Hobby as their new home. The two Spanish 1/8th buggy specialists will use TLR’s 8ight buggies in their campaign and they have the following to say about the move:

We are very excited to collaborate with Horizon Hobby and we want to thank everyone who made it possible, Jerome Sartel, Kevin Gahan and Todd Hodge, besides the own company for this opportunity. After 8 years with minor changes in our brands, we face this new challenge very excited and looking forward to start the season to start racing with this great team.

Tamiya Bigwig 2017 – Coming soon

Posted: 06 Dec 2016 03:54 AM PST

Following first rumours French Tamiya distributors T2M have now officially announced the release of the 2017 Bigwig for January 2017. The 1/10th 4WD buggy was originally released back in 1986 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tamiya’s radio controlled car section and it will soon make a return to the store shelves, collector’s cabinets and racing tracks. As usual with Tamiya’s re-releases the kit will be a near 100 percent replica of the original model with the 2017 featuring some improvements and changes such as a GT-Tuned 25T brushed motor as well as slight moulding changes to the speed controller and battery compartment to better suit today’s electronic speed controllers and battery packs. Also included will be a new decal sheet with slight updates to the original sponsor logos. Full information along with images of the actual kit should become available shortly.

Source: Tamiya Blog [tamiyablog.com]

Tamiya M-05 Mazda2 Demio M-chassis kit

Posted: 06 Dec 2016 03:15 AM PST

The latest addition to Tamiya’s M-chassis range is the M-05-based Mazda2 Demio. Resembling Japan’s car of the year 2014/15 the kit utilises a front-driven M-05 chassis and it includes the highly detailed 4th generation Mazda2 Demio bodyshell. A comprehensive decal sheet including grille, head and tail lights as well as window details is also included as are replica wheels and high-grip treated tyres. The kit will become available in Spring 2017.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

3DRC B6 -2mm rear gearbox brace

Posted: 06 Dec 2016 02:47 AM PST

Made for Team Associated’s B6 series of buggies is 3DRC’s new -2mm rear gearbox brace. The 3-D-printed part is of an updated design, based on a stock-part modification carried out by European high-class AE drivers, that lowers the standard camber link mount by 2mm, resulting in different roll centre settings that can be beneficial especially in high-grip carpet conditions. The brace comes including a set of shims that allows to easily revert to the standard setting and it is available through the brand’s Shapeways store.

Source: 3DRC [shapeways.com]

Hudy C1 pre-mounted touring car carpet tyres

Posted: 06 Dec 2016 02:32 AM PST

Hudy have introduced their all-new C1 1/10th touring car carpet tyres. A specially developed rubber compound ensues high quality, a long life and maximum performance on high-grip carpet tracks. The tyres are pre-glued using a fully-robotic automatic glueing line for the highest possible precision and very true running tyre and they come in sets of four including suitable inserts and mounted on Hudy’s white disc wheels.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

Team Magic B8ER ARR 1/8th electric buggy kit

Posted: 06 Dec 2016 02:23 AM PST

Team Magic have introduced the new B8ER ARR 1/8th E-buggy kit. The intermediate-level buggy comes as pre-assembled “roller” without electronics, motor or RC equipment but with a pre-painted bodyshell and HRC BullDog tyres. Other features include aluminium parts such as the main chassis plate, shock towers and steering plate as well as alloy chassis stiffeners, motor mount and shock absorbers. The suspension geometry is widely adjustable and the kit also sports CVD-type driveshafts, three gear differentials and sealed ball bearings.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]