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The 2017 Full Throttle Champs is in the books, the second annual race run at Banana Raceway, the premier carpet track in Texas. Team Xray showed up in full force armed with their new T4’18. The team led by Chris Adams and Johnee Fenimore was able to find a fast and easy to drive setup on the new cars, with the track was particularly difficult as it had a high speed switchback that really took a stable car to get through fast. In the premier Modified class, Chris was able to start off strong by setting TQ following 4 rounds of intense qualifying. The mains were exactly the same as Chris won the triple A’s with Cristian Tabush and Johnee Fenimore rounding out the podium.

Modified
1. Chris Adams
2. Cristian Tabush
3. Johnee Fenimore

In 17.5 Johnee was able to put himself third on the grid after 4 rounds of qualifying against a bunch of National A main talents. By the end of the triple A’s, he had improved his position to second and set the fastest full run of the mains in A3. Cristian Tabush took the win and Michael Toth completed the podium in 3rd.

17.5
1. Cristian Tabush
2. Johnee Fenimore
3. Michael Toth

The lone 12th scale class also had Johnee Fenimore putting in some driving clinics with his X12’18. After 4 rounds of qualifying, Johnee had TQ by a lap and was looking strong going into the mains. A1 started off strong but a mid race mistake would end Johnees attempt at a 2 and done. A2 and A3 would have Johnee pick up where qualifying ended with two tone to tone wins and the overall race.

12th scale
1. Johnee Fenimore
2. Konosuke
3. Doug Bryson

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Yokomo have announced the upcoming release of the YR-X12A 1/12th scale pan car with an aluminium chassis. Based on the car that dominated the podium at the recent Japanese modified nationals, with Yokomo ace driver Ebukuro Toto taking the TQ and win, this car also comes with an aluminium lower brace for lowered centre of gravity, which together helps increase cornering speed as well as preventing the car from traction rolling. This new version is aimed specifically at high traction surfaces.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

German brand 3DRC has introduced a new rear chassis diffuser for the Xray X1 on road kit. The diffuser that is attached to the power pod side plates, which allows the use of a multitude of wing heights as they will not interfere with the diffuser. The part is 3-D printed from tough yet flexible material and will add scale looks and additional downforce. Available through 3DRC´s Shapeways store or selected hobby shops.

Source: 3DRC [shapeways.com]

New from Team Speedmind come a number of option parts for the newly released Mugen MTC-1. Starting with the Speed-Light titanium screw set, it consists of 138 pieces of high strength titanium screws including M2 & M2.5 sizes. Next up is the Speed-Ceramic high speed ball bearing set made up of 23 pieces of super low friction ball bearings. Finally there is also a set of Speed-Ceramic high speed ball bearing set for MTC-1 transmission.

Source: Speedmind [speedmind.net]

Yokomo have introduced this Drift specific brushless servo which has unique design and specification for this class. This high spec brushless servo features full titanium gears and high grade aluminium case and is perfect for RWD drift requirements especially in combination with the Yokomo steering gyro. The biggest concern for RWD drifters is looking for steering and this servo helps recover this.

Specifications
Voltage: 6.0-7.4V
Speed: 0.07sec/60degree (6.0V), 0.06sec/60degree (7.4V)
Torque: 12.6kg/cm(6.0V), 15.0kg/cm(7.4V)
Dimension: 41 x 20 x 25.3mm
Weight: 52.0g
Case: HG Aluminium
Gear: Titanium
Remark: Servo horn has not included (Futaba type spline)

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

More new items from T-Works with the release of three new brass weights. Available in 10g, 20g and 30g, each of the weights is equipped with two screws that can be used on the T-Works 7075-T6 black hard coated aluminium chassis for the Kyosho MP9 TKI4.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

1up Racing have introduced their Pro Pack, containing 3 of their most popular lubricants in a single set. The Gold AW Grease has a synthetic base lubricant that clings tenaciously to metal surfaces for increased life and smooth operation, working extremely well on universals, dogbones and gears. The Blue O-Ring Grease is the perfect answer for the serious racer looking to get the most performance from their car. With it’s superior ability to reduce sliding friction, your shocks will feel smoother than ever. Perfect for use on diff o-rings and seals to provide long lasting smooth operation and helps prevent leaking. Finally the Pro Bearing Oil is an ultra-thin oil that soaks into metal providing long lasting protection and increased drivetrain efficiency. Also works excellent as CV joint oil when running in dusty conditions.

Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]