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Adrian Wicaksono wins at 2018 MRCC Buggy Challenge

Posted: 05 Feb 2018 08:35 AM PST

The 2018 MRCC Buggy Challenge was held this past weekend at the MRCC track in Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia. The 9th edition of the race was attended by 27 racers from Jakarta, Bandung, Batam, Banjarmasin, Pontianak as well as local drivers and after four qualifying rounds it was Jason Nugroho (Xray/Novarossi) the TQ honours. However after the 45-minute A-main it was Adrian Wicaksono (Mugen/O.S.) with the win from Jason in 2nd and Stanley Wangsanegara (HB Racing/O.S.) who completed the overall top 3 result.

Final results:
1. Adrian Wicaksono – Mugen/O.S.
2. Jason Nugroho – Xray/Novarossi
3. Stanley Wangsanegara – HB Racing/O.S.
4. Kenji Liono – Xray/O.S.
5. Edianto Ong – Kyosho/Reds Racing
6. John Agus – Kyosho/O.S.
7. Indra Liono – Xray/O.S.
8. Patrix – JQRacing/Alpha
9. Dimas Arianto – Mugen/O.S.
10.Faisal Ali – Kyosho/Reds Racing
11.Asang – Mugen/Reds Racing
12.Edy Susanto – SWorkz/SPower
13.Rizky – Mugen/O.S.
14.Keiricci – Kyosho/O.S.
15.Andre S – Mugen/O.S.

Thanks to Michael Nugroho for the report.

WRC Racing NTX offset alloy wheel hubs

Posted: 05 Feb 2018 08:27 AM PST

WRC Racing have introduced new offset aluminium wheel hubs for the NTX 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road car. The hubs are available in 4.5mm, 5.0mm and 5.5mm offset and hey come grey anodised and with etched markings for easy identification.

Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]

Leadfinger Racing A2 Tactic NB48.4 body shell

Posted: 05 Feb 2018 08:11 AM PST

Coming soon from Leadfinger Racing is the A2 Tactic body shell for the Tekno RC NB48.4 buggy. An evolution of the original Assassin design the lid offers a lower downforce thanks to a narrowed cab and less windshield rake. Bump outs for the fuel tank and throttle servo make for lots of clearance and lower side pods with added rails improve high speed handling while in addition the longer overall length aids against chassis flex damage. The body is made of thicker polycarbonate material for durability, it come clear, including window masks and it is available for pre-order now.

Source: Leadfinger Racing [leadfingerrc.com]

Isaacs & Parsons win at Snowbird Nationals

Posted: 05 Feb 2018 07:59 AM PST

The 2018 edition of the iconic Snowbird Nationals electric on-road race was held in Kissimmee, Florida this past weekend and in the Touring Super Stock 17.5T A-main it was pole position holder, Sam Isaacs with the win. Eric Anderson, coming from the 5 spot on the grid, would end the race some 0.3 seconds down in 2nd while Robbie Dodge, starting from P6, snatched the final podium spot in 3rd. Over in the Touring Stock 21.5T category TQ holder Cory Parsons took home a 2.6 seconds win from Arthur Scrimo as Monti Panzica rounded out the podium result.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatixusa.com]

Kyosho Yuichi Kanai turnbuckle & ball end tools

Posted: 05 Feb 2018 07:01 AM PST

Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai has released a first preview image of two new turnbuckle and ball end tools that are about to hit stores soon. One features 5.5mm and 7.0mm ends for turnbuckles and steering pins while the second, with 6.5mm and 8.0mm ends was designed for 6.8mm ball ends and 7.8mm taper balls. Both were developed for the use with Kyosho’s MP9 series of vehicles, they sport engraved markings for easy identification and will become available very soon.

Image: Yuichi Kanai

Bowie Ginting wins Jakarta EP on-road Regional Rd1

Posted: 05 Feb 2018 05:53 AM PST

The opening round of the Jakarta electric on-road regionals was held at the SIS track, North Jakarta and in the 13.5T Boosted Touring Car class. Rain in the morning put a halt to things and it would take until mid-day for the race to start. The qualifiers saw three different TQs and in the end it was Christian Mamesah who would be handed the overall pole position after a tie-break with Bowie Ginting, while Muhammad Izzah completed the top 3 for now. In the triple A-mains it was Bowie who came out fastest in A1 and A3 for the overall win while Peter Anthonijsz, coming from the 4 spot on the grid, snatched the runner-up spot after some superb performances in the mains. Muhammad Izzah would win the second main, however he only ended on P3 overall behind Bowie and Peter.

Final results:
1. Bowie Ginting – Mugen Seiki
2. Peter Anthonijsz – Xray
3. Muhammad Izzah – Xray
4. Suwardi Suliandy – Xray
5. Chandra Yosef – Awesomatix
6. Ronny Suwarto – Xray
7. Christian Mamesah – Serpent
8. Rudy Hardjo – Sworkz SMJ
9. Denny Pangestu – Xray
10.Felix Gracianus – Infinity

Thanks to Bowie Ginting for the report.

Tanner Day takes 2018 Winter Invitational win

Posted: 05 Feb 2018 04:31 AM PST

PDX RC Underground of Portland, Oregon held their 2018 Winter Invitational this past weekend and in the 2WD Invitational class it was Yokomo’s Tanner Day with the overall win from Chris Jarosz in 2nd. Joe Pillars would round out an all-Yokomo podium with Andi DiBrino (Yokomo) coming in 4th and Kyosho’s Zack Rogers completing the top 5 results.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

Capricorn C803 Pro main chassis plate

Posted: 05 Feb 2018 04:02 AM PST

Capricorn have introduced their new Pro main chassis plate for the C803 1/8th nitro on-road car. Machined from high-quality alloy material the chassis sports an updated design with a stiffer rear section while added front cut-outs make for increased torsional flex in the front which leads to improved overall balance especially when used in combination with the Dynamic Upgrade kit.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

PSM X12’18 battery positioning system

Posted: 05 Feb 2018 03:56 AM PST

Coming from PSM and made for the Xray X12’18 pan car is a battery positioning system that allow to easily shift the battery forth and back. Constructed from carbon fibre the set is a direct fit with the multi-piece clamping design reducing chassis tweak as does the O-ring battery mount. Including all necessary hardware the system weighs in at 8g and it is a direct fit on the X12’18.

Source: PSM [psmfactory.com]

Chassis Focus – Bruno Coelho

Posted: 04 Feb 2018 09:42 AM PST

Chassis – Xray T4 2018
Motor – Hobbywing 5.0T V10 G3
ESC –Hobbywing XR10 PRO
Batteries – Sunpadow 5600mAh
Tires – Volante (handout)
Radio/Servo – Sanwa/Bruno
Bodyshell – Montech Racer
Remarks – Claiming the TQ and win at ETS Daun, Bruno had every reason to be happy with his car package this weekend especially as it is his first ETS with a number of elements making up his race winning package. In the electrics department, he is using Hobbywing’s new 5T V10 G3 motor with the power coming from his new battery sponsor Sunpadow. Having launched his own brand, Bruno, here in Germany it was a great debut for his new T4 specific servo – the BR1-BC-1863X. In terms of his T4, the car mainly features aluminium upgrades on the standard plastic kit parts. These include the steering, diff eccenters and all the shims. The car also has a steel spool outdrives. Other options include T7075 brass weights.

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