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WRC F-One 017 1/10th formula car kit

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 11:17 AM PDT

Italian company WRC Racing have introduced the F-One 017 1/10th formula car kit. The latest incarnation of the platform features new, adjustable carbon battery stops for both the inline and transversal battery positions, it comes with a new main chassis that allows for short and long wheelbase settings by simply relocating the front end, while the rear supension assembly now allows for increased suspension travel and thus improved side bite. Last but not least come new, reinforced front lower arms that are more crash-proof than the previous parts.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

JConcepts Tru-Fit beadlock rings for Tribute wheels

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 08:21 AM PDT

JConcepts have introduced the Tru-Fit beadlock rings for the Tribute monster truck wheels. 3-D-printed and available through JConcepts’ Shapeways store the rings overlap the outside of the wheel and look scale to the 1:1 trucks. The beadlock rings are easily secured by spreading a thin layer of shoe-goo on the ring itself and pressing the ring into the outside of the wheel. The beadlock rings are offered in black, blue, red, green, yellow and orange for the ultimate matching combination for any rig.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

RDRP XB2 aluminium battery thumb nuts

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 06:57 AM PDT

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced aluminium battery thumb nuts for Xray’s XB2 series of cars. The parts offer a larger outer diameter and deep grooves compared to the standard parts, making for exceptional grip and easier battery swaps. Machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium and coming orange or black anodised the nuts sport machined silver edge details and laser-etched RDRP logos for cool looks. The nuts are available in sets of two from now on and they also fit the 4WD line of Xray 1/10th off-road vehicles.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

Protoform tease R19 1/8th on-road body shell

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 05:46 AM PDT

Protoform have released a first teaser image of the forthcoming R19 1/8th nitro on-road body shell. Prototypes of the body already made a first public appearance at last weekend’s Italian Constructors Championship when Dario Balesti gave the body a maiden race win while Nicola Marrone and Lamberto Collari also made for a R19 main final finish. Full details will become available in time for the release.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com] | Additional image: CIC [facebook.com]

Tamiya M-07 Concept chassis kit – Coming soon

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 03:41 AM PDT

Tamiyablog have released first information on the forthcoming Tamiya M-07 Concept chassis kit. The latest in the line of the popular M-chassis kits is meant to sport some major improvements including a new vertically split monocoque main frame, an easy access oil-filled gear differential, new suspension arms, full ball bearings, high-torque servo saver and many more. The FWD car, of which no images exist yet, will be able to make use of two different wheel base settings from stock and it is set for a first public appearance at the forthcoming 56th Shizuoka Hobby Show.

Source: Tamiyablog [tamiyablog.com]

Schumacher CAT K2 wide rear pivot conversion

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 03:02 AM PDT

Coming from Schumacher and made for the CAT K2 buggy is the wide rear pivot conversion kit. The set is best used on high-grip astro and carpet tracks with Schumacher’s factory team having found out the wider pivot to improve landing performance and overall agility on direction changes. The conversion only increases the pivot width and does not increase the track width of the buggy. Included are a new shock tower, suspension mounts and wheel hex adapters.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

Michael Ivo takes Danish 1/12th Modified title

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 02:06 AM PDT

The final round of the Danish DASU Electric On-road National indoor series was held in Tolloses. The bumpy track made things a bit unpleasant for the 1/12th scale drivers and after ending the day on the runner-up spot, following some issues with said track, Michael Ivo would take the overall title championship title.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Xray 48 pitch moulded offset spur gears

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 01:54 AM PDT

Xray have introduced three new 48 pitch moulded composite offset spur gears. Designed for the T4 series of touring cars, the gears are precision moulded using a hard composite material for efficiency and durability, they are of a lightweight design and come in the three sizes of 72T, 76T or 79T.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Lutz & Bornhorst sweep 10th Annual Psycho Nitro Blast

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 01:20 AM PDT

After 10 years, the Psycho Nitro Blast has built itself to become one of the most recognizable racing events in the United States. From its 24hr practice schedule to the massive 900+ entries, make for an event that is profoundly unforgettable and an experience like no other. Known to have one of the craziest layouts hosted in a massive arena, the stories have been legendary and the dedication to participate in such an event is enormous. Not only did the 2017 PNB test the drivers, but also their equipment’s durability as the grueling condition was relentless on all fronts. This past weekend in White Pine, Tennesse, the 10th Annual PNBlast drew in some of the biggest names in the game to compete on a jaw-dropping, massive track featuring perhaps one of the longest jumps in 1/8th off-road racing known as the Dragon’s Tail. This triple was 60ft long from tip to tip and took the lives of many 1/8th scale buggies and truggies along with it.

Perhaps the most challenging section of the course was what was known as the Mugen Seiki Phobia. This section caused havoc to everyone from Joes (Janes) to the Pros as it was a single landing into the slippery 180 concrete turn that went into a blind mini booter double. Line up required precise trigger control and drifting abilities that tested everyone. Adding to the madness, the 2017 PNB layout also had one of the biggest vertical wall rides ever constructed for an RC track that gave racers a new twist known as the The Great Wall. This tricky feature was not easy to master, but getting it right was rewarded by saving a huge amount of time.

The 45 minute, intense 1/8th Pro Nitro Buggy A-main event saw Tekno’s Ryan Lutz take an early lead and space himself from his competitors letting the field battle amongst themselves giving Lutz the luxury of clean air and zero traffic. Team Associated’s Ryan Cavalieri and Kyosho’s Jared Tebo would have a classic battle with the two trading positions numerous times fighting for 2nd place. After a grueling 45 minutes, Cavalieri would make an uncharacteristic last lap error that allowed Tebo through to take 2nd and Cavalieri 3rd.

In 1/8th Pro Nitro Truggy Tekno’s Ryan Lutz was able to set TQ and start from the front of the grid. Lutz would use his position to once again, let his competitors battle while he was able to slip away and take the win in Truggy. While in 2nd place, Team Associated’s Ryan Cavalieri would cross the line for his final lap, but having the unfortunate luck of a receiver coming unplugged from all the harsh landings, was unable to finish his final lap. This would move Mugen’s Cole Ogden from 3rd to take over 2nd on the podium.

Tekno’s Joe Bornhorst and Ryan Lutz would put on a show in the Pro E-Buggy class with the duo finishing 1-2 and only 3 seconds apart after 10 minutes. Unfortunately for Team Associated’s Ryan Cavalieri, who was running 3rd at the time, suffered an electrical issue that forced him to retire with 3 minutes left. This promoted Jared Tebo into 3rd to grab the final podium spot.

In 1/8th Pro E-Truggy once again the Tekno duo of Lutz and Bornhorst would come down to the wire. After 10 minutes, Bornhorst would take the win with Lutz 4.1 seconds back. Serpent’s Justin Fales would finish 3rd and Patrick Rossiter would work his way from 10th on the grid to finish 4th overall. Xray’s Landen Lewis would finish 5th with a great drive to finish in the top 5.

Tekno’s Ryan Lutz was in a league of his own in the 4×4 SC class as Lutz was able to TQ and check himself out in the A-main to take a comfortable win from Geroff Arnold in second while Martin Harrison would land himself on the podium having qualified 7th and finish 3rd.

More results and images can be found here.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

HB Racing D8 series front arm B mounts

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 01:02 AM PDT

HB Racing have introduced new front arm B mounts for the D8 series of off-road vehicles such as the D817, D817T and E817. The B – or FR – mounts allow racers to fine-tune the front kick-up and roll centre of the vehicle as the suspension hanger controls the location of the rearmost end of the front suspension hinge pins. The mounts are available as +0.0mm, +1.4mm, and +2.8mm variant with the higher numbers equal a smother and easier to drive vehicle when the grip is high. The mounts come machined from aluminium, with a black coated surface and they also fit the D815 and D812 kits.

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]