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JConcepts S2 8ight-E 4.0 buggy body shell

Posted: 08 Aug 2017 08:45 AM PDT

JConcepts have introduced the S2 body shell for the TLR 8ight-E 4.0 buggy. The S2 design, originally made popular for the 1/10th off-road crowd, had a lot of influence over this design. It sports a forward cab, low-profile stance with channeled roof and rear stabilising fin. The front of the pods have deep pocketed and “force-bars” channel some air in a much needed forward position while also providing a more rigid feel to the body. The low-profile side-pods whisk over the electrical and step where necessary and the rear wicker section improves rear-end grip and tightens up the handling. The clear body set includes window templates and a decal sheet and it is a direct fit on the 8ight-E 4.0.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

Schumacher Atom/CC brass mid weight

Posted: 08 Aug 2017 08:25 AM PDT

Coming from Schumacher and made for the Atom and Atom CC kit is a 120g brass mid weight. Ideal for use with the Atom/CC but also useful for racers using the alloy chassis with lightweight equipment. The part weighs in at 120g and helps to achieve the weight requirements for GT12 racing while also providing more grip and making for an easier to drive car. The front/rear weight distribution is optimised with this part fitted, very centrally, reducing the polar moment of the car and therefore improving handling. Adjustment screws to make each different battery fit perfectly are included.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

ONE 4-dot engine head button

Posted: 08 Aug 2017 07:06 AM PDT

Capricorn have introduced the ONE brand 4-dot head button for their .21 on-road engine. The combustion camber insert was designed for the use with 16 percent nitro fuel and will increase compression which results in improved engine performance when running the less powerful 16 percent fuel.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

Hufnágl Ice Trophy Summer Series Rd4 – Report

Posted: 08 Aug 2017 05:31 AM PDT

Round 4 of the Hufnágl Ice Trophy Summer Series was held in Otrokovice, Czech Republic in very hot weather conditions. The asphalt temperate would near 65°C and this would cause problems with electronics and also some drivers and in the Modified Touring class it was Matej Sulc with the TQ and win followed by Pavel Martinec and David Mestan.

Modified top 5 result:
1. Matej Sulc – Xray
2. Pavel Martinec – Xray
3. David Mestan – Xray
4. Filip Pykal – Xray
5. Zdenek Safar – Yokomo

With 15 entries the Touring Stock class was the most popular category of the weekend. The fight for the win was a 3-horse race between Ludek Maler, David Mestan and Vlastimil Svec. After some nice fights in the finals it was Ludek Maler who held the upper hand over David Mestan and Vlastimil Svec.

Stock top 5 result:
1. Ludek Maler – Xray
2. David Mestan – Xray
3. Vlastimil Svec – Xray
4. Jakub Dalecky – Xray
5. Radko Cernohous – Xray

In the formula class Petr Novotny scored another victory. Behind him the fight for the runner-up spot was on between Antonin Hudec and Milan Peska. Antonin was able to keep a tight racing line to secure the 2nd place from Milan in 3rd.

Formula final results:
1. Petr Novotny – Xray
2. Antonin Hudec – Exotek
3. Milan Peska – Xray
4. Petr Sekula – Yokomo
5. Antonin Sekula – Xray

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Schumacher Eclipse alloy chassis & screws

Posted: 08 Aug 2017 05:13 AM PDT

Coming from Schumacher and made for the Eclipse 1/12th pan car are a new aluminium main chassis and lightweight alloy wheel screws. Starting with the chassis, the main plate offers improved driveability in all conditions of carpet 1/12th scale racing and much improved eight minute runs as a result of the improved consistency. This often leads to faster individual lap times as it inspires confidence. Due to the aggressive styling, a weight of 79g means it is only 11g heavier than the standard carbon chassis, whilst offering aluminium’s alternative flex characteristics.

Secondly for the Eclipse, Atom or any other LMP12 or GT12 car come new lightweight aluminium wheel screws. They are specially designed to have a small head enabling them to fit all popular LMP12 wheels. Especially useful is the 2mm hex head design offer the the usual 2.5mm helping to discard one tool from the box or work area. The pack includes six silver colour wheel screws.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

PR Racing 1/10th Pro buggy front & rear tyres

Posted: 08 Aug 2017 05:03 AM PDT

PR Racing have introduced their range of Pro series 1/10th buggy tyres. Available for 2WD buggies are a bar and a rib-type front tyre, the 4WD front range includes a block and a pin/bar tread while the three rear variants include a bar-type and two block type tyres. It is understood that all come in a single compound and in addition to the tyres PR Racing also offers suitable closed cell and also open cell memory foam inserts.

Source: PR Racing [pr-rc.com]

Ari Bakla wins Pro-Line Challenge Rd1

Posted: 08 Aug 2017 04:17 AM PDT

Re-scheduled due to rain, the opening round of the Australian Pro-Line Challenge was recently held in perfect weather conditions. About 80 entries made for a full day and in the end it was Xray’s Ari Bakla with the win in the Nitro Buggy A-main from Kyosho’s Kev Lewis and TLR driver Ronan Thomson. Darren Prior (Agama) and Scott Jones (TLR) rounded out the top 5 result.

Final results:
1. Ari Bakla – Xray
2. Kev Lewis – Kyosho
3. Ronan Thomson – TLR
4. Darren Prior – Agama
5. Scott Jones – TLR
6. Theo Assa – SOAR Seiki
7. Andrew Gillott – TLR
8. Jonathan Culuccno – n/a
9. Jordan Blanchard – Kyosho
10.Lindsay Frost – Kyosho
11.Shane Kelly – TLR
12.Peter Matic – Xray

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Ginting & Kasengkang win at 2017 Xcampus Challenge

Posted: 08 Aug 2017 12:26 AM PDT

The annual Xcampus Challenge recently took place at the Giant Arena Circuit located in Banjarmasin City, South Borneo, Indonesia. 60 entries for the Touring Modified and Super Stock classes made for competitive racing. In the Touring Modified category it was Bowie Ginting who took the TQ ahead of Christian Mamesah and Suwardi Suliandy after three rounds of qualifying, while in the Super Stock class, Ronald Kasengkang secured the pole ahead Peter Anthonijsz and Donnie Pangemanan.

The Modified Class A-main then saw Bowie converting his pole into a win followed by Christian and Suwardi respectively.

Touring Modified final results:
1. Bowie Ginting – Serpent/Hobbywing
2. Christian Mamesah – Serpent/Hobbywing
3. Suwardi Suliandy – Xray/ORCA
4. Hijrah Saputra – Xray/Hobbywing
5. Teddy Syach – Tamiya/Hobbywing
6. Ari Azhari – Tamiya/Hobbywing
7. Chandra Yosef – Tamiya/Hobbywing
8. Gian Petramuya – Xray/Hobbywing
9. Rizki Azhari – Team C/Hobbywing
10.Kholid Yomoho – Yokomo/Hobbywing

In the Super Stock class it was a similar story with Ronald defending his starting position ahead Peter and Reynaldi.

Touring Super Stock final results:
1. Ronald Kasengkang – Yokomo/Hobbywing
2. Peter Anthonijsz – Awesomatix/ORCA
3. Reynaldi Kriswanto – Tamiya/Hobbywing

Thanks to Bowie Ginting for the report.

Protoform VTA wheels – Teaser image

Posted: 08 Aug 2017 12:14 AM PDT

Following the release of their all-new VTA tyres, Protoform will soon also step into the wheels game with the release of what appear to be suitable VTA rims. No information are given yet but it is understood that the wheels will become available in two colour to start. We bring you more information as soon as they surface.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

Adam Drake triples at JBRL Nitro Series Rd5

Posted: 07 Aug 2017 11:57 PM PDT

Round 5 of the 2017 JBRL Nitro Series was held at Thunder Alley R/C Raceway in Beaumont, California with about 170 entries. Mugen’s Adam Drake was the top qualifier for the Expert Nitro Buggy A-main and he would take a tone-to-tone win in the 15-minute long encounter with Anthony Westergaard (Kyosho) and Austin Pannone (Team Associated) coming in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Open Nitro Truggy again saw Adam Drake excel as he took the TQ and win with Carlos Arredondo (Tekno) 2nd and Anthony Westergaard (Kyosho) 3rd. Drake would then round out a perfect weekend by taking the win in the 1/8th E-Buggy A-main from Mugen teammate and TQ holder, Steve Harris in 2nd and TLR’s Dylan Nelson 3rd.

Source: JBRL [jimmybabcock.com]