April 2, 2013

Panek, Blais & Goodman win at TNS finale

Panek, Blais & Goodman win at TNS finale

The Top Notch Series finale was more competitive than ever with all the top drivers coming out to make up lost points. With their SCT410’s dialed in, Tekno RC’s Chad Panek and Nick Blais stepped up to the plate and came together for a first and third place finish in the PRO4 SC event. This would complete Tekno RC’s sweep of the series podium with Chris Blais, Chad Panek, and Nick Blais in the top 3 spots. Later in the day, Tekno RC’s Nick Blais would continue on with his EB48 for a TQ in the 1/8th E-Buggy class beating out Jake Thayer and Lucas Sanford for a clean first place finish. Teammate and brother Chris Blais would take 2nd overall in the series. Rounding out the weekend was Tekno SCT410 driver Trevor Goodman. Trevor made a name for himself taking a solid win in the Sportsman 4×4 SC class completing his overall series win in the class.

View the other podiums here


April 2, 2013

Adam Drake wins AKA Spring Series Rd2

Adam Drake wins AKA Spring Series Rd2

Chula Vista R/C Race Club hosted the second round of the AKA Spring Series on Saturday March 30th. Adam Drake dominated both rounds of qualifying with his Novarossi powered 8ight 3.0 buggy and Pro-Line M3 Blockade tires.  Drake started the 30 minute final with a blistering pace and was able to take the win in front of TLR teammate Don Vinkemulder who was also running Pro-Line Blockades.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]


April 1, 2013

JConcepts Finnisher body for XB4

JConcepts Finnisher body for XB4

JConcepts have released a Finnisher body for the new Xray XB4. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps. Forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have been simplified and JC chamfered to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralize the at-speed handling. The chassis to body fit has been tightened up which eliminates empty voids that contribute to mid-flight directional changes. The rear of the cab has a new step feature which allows the placement of a secondary side window and also a louver which can be trimmed to allow air to escape at the top of the body. In addition to the newly designed body, JConcepts has included 2 of the latest 6.5″ wide Hi-Clearance rear wings.

View more images of the body here


April 1, 2013

Lee Martin wins HNMC Winter series Rd10

Lee Martin wins HNMC Winter series Rd10

The start of British summer time saw 99 racers enter the 10th and last round of the HNMC Winter series. The track was in great condition after being under snow just a week ago. Lee Martin won from pole position in an epic battle with Mugen team mate Simon Willetts, with Agama driver Jon Hazlewood taking 3rd. Jon Hazlewood would win the Truggy class from Tommy Chung in 2nd with Darren Warburton 3rd. The race was seen as warmup for the upcoming BRCA Nationals on the track which will be held from the 20th to 21st of April.

Source: HNMC [hertsnitromodelclub.co.uk]


March 31, 2013

PSM Racing RC8.2 & RC8.2e central braces

PSM Racing RC8.2 & RC8.2e central braces

PSM Racing have produced two new central diff/drake braces for the Associated RC8.2 and RC8.2e. The RC8.2 brace will support the Central diff/brake unit and will keep it fixed even on high temperatures. The set comes with two quality Ball Bearings for the brake cams. The RC8.2e brace is similar but is missing the brake cam holes. Both braces are made from 3mm thick high quality carbon fibre and weight 5.6g and 5.4g respectively.

View the RC8-2e brace here


March 31, 2013

Tourex MBX7 2-piece engine mount

Tourex MBX7 2-piece engine mount

More new items from Tourex who have released this 2-piece engine mount for the MBX7 from Mugen. The set consists of lower mounting blocks which are screwed onto the chassis and the two upper parts which can be screwed to the motor housing and are not removed. Pins which sit on the upper blocks aid the fixing and alignment of the engine in the buggy meaning you can quickly and easily remove and re install the engine without the need to realign the motor. Supplied with all the required screws.

Source: Tourex [tourex-shop.com]


March 31, 2013

Tourex RC8 lower suspension blocks

Tourex RC8 lower suspension blocks

Tourex have released these new lower suspension blocks C & D for the Associated RC8 buggy. Made from 7075 aluminium they are strong precise and allow you to reach 3 degrees of toe in. They are designed to be used with the original RC8 plastic inserts.

Source: Tourex [tourex-shop.com]


March 29, 2013

JConcepts Escape body for SC10B

JConcepts Escape body for SC10B

Introducing the Escape body by JConcepts, specifically designed for the newly released Team Associated SC10B vehicle. Breaking into the world of Short Course buggy racing, JConcepts has stepped up with the first aftermarket body designed around the new high-energy vehicle.   The first thing noticed on the Escape is its narrowed front-end which tucks nicely against the chassis geometry. The increased front tuck tightens up the large gap in-between the chassis and stock SC10B body making the Escape a superior jumping body with its first heavy detail. Just above the tucked portion, in front of the cock-pit area, rests a reverse scoop giving an area to trim for more air-relief.   A small ledge entering the cab guides the air slightly further than the original body while the main side-pods have chiseled ducts which wrap around the bolt-on plastic caging. Just behind the roll-cage area, number plates are built into the body giving the body a slightly raked look and appropriate place for small racing numbers.

View more details & images here