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Hot on the heels of securing his sixth national Nitro Buggy title, HB Racing’s David Ronnefalk also came out successful at the recent 1/8th E-Buggy nationals. Held on a purpose-built track at the Boras Stadspark and in front of many spectators David took the overall TQ and also the win from Elias Johansson (Team Associated) in 2nd and David Hassel (HB Racing) 3rd.

Source: David Ronnefalk | Image: Elias Johanssen

Serpent have introduced new optional parts for the SRX8E 1/8th E-buggy and the Project 4X touring car kit. Starting with the buggy related part, new are carbon fibre saddle pack battery plates for the optional saddle pack battery layout. Cut from 2mm carbon fibre the plates are an optional replacement for the standard mounts, offering improved stiffness and thus making a good alternative when more chassis rigidity is needed. The set is a direct replacement and it is available now.

Next up and made for the Project 4X touring car is a short chassis stiffener. Designed to create more torsional flex, the short stiffener acts as a connecting point for the servo mount and the front topdeck stiffener. It can only be used in combination with a topdeck, either the new double vertical topdeck or the standard flat topdeck. It also saves a considerable amount of weight. The short stiffener is also compatible with the new topdeck stiffeners, however a 4mm shim is needed between the rear topdeck stiffener and the motor mount in this case. Last but not least comes a new narrow bumper plate that locates the body mounts more towards the centre of the chassis which can be useful for certain types of bodies.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

The recent Italian UISP Outdoor Championship was held at the Tricolore race track in Reggio Emilia on a small to medium sized track. Classes run were Touring Modified, Touring Stock 13.5T and Touring Stock 17.5T. In the premier Modified class and after a battle that was decided in the final stages of the race, it was Walter Floris (Xray) who took the win from Adalberto Zapparoli (Xray) and Luca Torreggiani.

Roberto Fabiano (Team Associated) was the man to beat in Touring 13.5T were he took the win from Guido Carbognani (Xray) and Awesomatix driver Davide Rabitti. Finally in the 17.5T class it was Umberto Pernice (Team Associated) who snatched the title from Matteo Berlincioni (Team Magic) on the runner-up spot and Xray driver Giancarlo De Caro in 3rd.

Source: UISP [uisprce.jimdo.com]

Capricorn have introduced their new Tesla GT Spec 3.5cc nitro on-road engine. The power plant features a redesigned piston and liner as well as upgraded bearings with the updates resulting in an improved power band, making the engine better suited for the heavier GT cars. Part of the new engine package is also a dual balanced and silicone-filled crankshaft.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

Vigor RC have introduced ball-raced anti-roll bar mounts for the Yokomo BD8 touring car. Machined from 7075 aluminium and coming black anodised and with silver edge details, the parts will directly attach to the car’s front and rear bulkheads and their design with ball bearings makes for greatly improved precision and smoothness, resulting in greater suspension efficiency. The parts also do away with the need to adjust the swaybar slop, making for more convenient car building, maintenance and set-up. The set includes four mount and bearing and it is usable with the original centre swaybar tube.

Source: Vigor RC [vigorrc.com]

Following yesterday’s semi-official announcement of the forthcoming TB Evo.7 competition touring car, Tamiya now also introduced a new entry-level kit. Coming soon is the Tamiya TT-02 Subaru WRX STI NBR 4WD touring car based on the simple and proven TT-02 4WD on-road chassis. It features a shaft-driven transmission and it comes with a highly detailed Subaru bodyshell including moulded mirrors and rear wing. The kit is rounded out by grippy slick tyres on dark multi-spoke rims and it will hit stores in August.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

Last weekend the 2nd round of the Danish Nitro On-road Championship was held at the small and technical track of the Odense RC Minirace club. In the 1/8th class it was again Martin N.O Hansen who set the pace, claiming the TQ position by winning all four qualifying rounds. Bo Nielsen lined up in 2nd and Henrik Christensen had to settle for the 3rd spot. Going into the 30-minute final Martin looked unbeatable, but Rasmus B. Nielsen had a rocket start from P4 and was right behind Martin on the first lap. The first four minutes saw a close battle between the two and the gap was only about 0.8 seconds. Later Martin hit a curb and went into the grass which gave Rasmus a comfortable lead that he was maintaining well. Martin was pushing in 2nd place, trying to catch up with Rasmus but the latter was able to even lap Martin, whose pit crew then decided to change the strategy, sending out Martin on different tyres. Pushing his car to the maximum Martin set a new track record while up front an unfortunate Rasmus had to retire with gearbox issues with six minutes left in the race. This allowed Martin N.0 Hansen (ARC/Novarossi/Contact) to cruise to the win some five laps in front of Bo Nielsen (Infinity/Orcan/Matrix) in 2nd and Kasper Eliasen (Shepherd/Novarossi/Contact) 3rd. With the win, Martin also secured the overall title for 2017.

Thanks to Martin N.O Hansen for the report.

New from RC Maker is the carbon fibre tweak stick for the Awesomatix A800 and A700 touring cars. Featuring a full carbon fibre construction, it is lightweight and disassembles for easy transportation. The tweak stick aids to pin the car down onto a flat surface with a single hand, whilst tightening the top deck screws with your other hand. Due to Awesomatix’ unique design not having shock towers, the tool utilises extension plates which exert even pressure onto the bulkheads left and right, front and rear. The design locates the extensions onto the bulkhead using locating lugs, which makes it quick, easy and accurate to use. Thick O-rings simply locate the extensions in place, which can be adjusted to suits the driver’s needs. Not requiring removal of anything to use, the strong carbon tube clears all spur gear sizes, as well as the antenna tube and belt tensioner. The tool fits both AM19-2 and AM19-4 upper bulkhead caps on the A800, and all top-deck configurations on the A700 without diff covers.

Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]

Arrowmax have announced the addition of Schumacher factory driver, Michal Orlowski to their works team. The reigning EOS 2WD champion will use Arrowmax tools and accessories to build, maintain and set-up his rides and he has the following to say about the deal:

I am very pleased to join the Arrowmax racing team. It will be a pleasure for me to use their wide range of tools and setup accessories to prepare my cars. I am looking forward to working with them in the future!

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

Team Associated have introduced the new 540-M3 12.0×5.0x24.2 Mod Rotor, Reedy’s latest tuning rotor designed for modified on- and off-road racers. Using the rotor will smooth out the low-end throttle inputs while maintaining strong mid-range power and top speeds. When competing on small and/or low-grip tracks the reduction in initial power delivery will help to provide more consistent lap times.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]