September 11, 2012

Schumacher Ackerman mod bodyshell & pit mat

Some new items from Schumacher with the release of this new Ackerman mod for the Cat SX3 that allows more outer wheel lock compared to a standard set up. Consequently it gives a more positive feel to the steering input allowing faster potential lap times. For the Cougar SV2 there is the new cab forward body, giving a more aggressive steering feel to the mid motored buggy. Supplied pre-cut with window masks and Schumacher decals. Finally there is this excellent rubber pit mat with Schumacher Logo. Measuring 750mm x 500mm this extremely flexible pit mat is a must for your pit tables featuring indented compartments to keep your tools and parts from rolling away.

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September 11, 2012

Xray XB9 pre-assembled brake pad set

Xray release this XB9 factory pre-assembled brake pad set for consistent and precise braking. High-precision, ultra-efficient steel brake pads are CNC-machined and precision ground on both sides for an ultra-smooth surface finish to guarantee maximum braking efficiency. Brake pad backing plates are heat-treated for maximum lifespan. Special high-grip brake pad material is specially bonded to backing plates for high resistance to generated heat build-up. Sold in a set of 4.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


September 11, 2012

Ben Panic takes Malaysian Southern Series Rd4

With racers all home from FEMCA in Pattaya things settled back in to the Southern Super League round 4 this weekend in Johor Bahru Malaysia. Once again David Aw and Sunny Wong delivered a new layout for the racers. Many spent Saturday settling in to the new track and finding the fast lines and places to pass. The track designers had made this a challenge with plenty of tight sections that really challenged the buggies and drivers. With 120 drivers entered, qualifying would be 3 rounds of 7 minutes with the best run to count. Finals would revert to standard IFMAR Christmas tree with everyone progressing through a semi to the main.

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September 11, 2012

Associated optional gear set & diff outdrives

Associated have released some new parts for their 1/8th range of cars starting with this optional gear set. This new ring and pinion gear set provides an optional gear ratio that smooths out power delivery of both 1:8 gas and electric vehicles. Each vehicle type requires two sets and the new final drive ratio introduced by the optional gear set requires a change in your gearing. Also to simplify and streamline the kit-building process, Team Associated’s new universal differential outdrive is designed to replace previous outdrives for the RC8 and SC8 line of vehicles. Suitable for RC8, RC8.2, RC8.2e, RC8T, SC8 and SC8.2e kits and RTRs.

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September 11, 2012

Oliver Scholz wins German 2wd offroad title

The 2WD modified & stock Off-Road German Championships took place last weekend. In 2WD modified Absima TeamC team driver Oliver Scholz showed excellent performance throughout the entire race weekend with his TeamC TC02C 2WD buggy. After 5 rounds of qualifying Oliver set the TQ pace and would start the A Finals from the number 1 spot. With a perfect start to finish run in A Final leg 1 Oliver also could wrap up the title in Leg 2. In Leg 2 he lost his position on the first lap but impressively closed the gap to the race leader Joern Neumann whom he passed half way through the race and went on to extend the lead to win by 5 seconds ahead of Joern and wrap up the overall title.

Source: TeamC [teamcracing.net]


September 10, 2012

Robert Batlle takes Spanish title with Rd3 win

Last week the 3rd round of the Spanish 1/8th scale Nationals was held at the ATV Racing Club in Valladolid. 91 drivers attended the race with nice sunny weather during the whole weekend except Friday, when a few rain drops appeared, but not enough anyway to disturb the race. During Saturday’s qualifications Robert Batlle was the fastest, followed by Andrés Marcelino and Daniel Bernabé. Batlle had a trouble in his A-Semifinal and had to fight to keep 4th place, finally getting start position 5 for the final. In the main final Dani Vega took the lead for the first laps with a close fight behind for the second place between Ignacio Candel and Andrés Marcelino. Batlle had to wait 29 laps to get the first position and held on to it until the end of the Race. Daniel Vega crashed against a rolled car in the double jump ruining his race. This left Ignacio Candel in 2nd and Ramón Nuño in 3rd. With this victory Robert Batlle secures the 2012 Championship.

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September 7, 2012

Bittydesign Force body for XB9

Bittydesign have released the new Force body for the Xray XB9 buggy. Recently shown at the Euros in Austria, the new body is a real good alternative to the existing stock body. Italian Xray Factory driver Alessandro Stocco used the new body during qualifying at the Euros and his impressions were really good saying the car had more steering in low speed corners but at same time was more stable on high speed turns compared to the standard body. The big fin on the roof and the rear engine ‘reverse scoop’ section complete the look of this new cab forward body. Made from high quality 1mm thick Lexan polycarbonate, it is sold with window masks, decal sheet and protective film.

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September 6, 2012

2012 Surf City Classic – Report

Each year, racers in Southern California flock to OCRC Raceway for the annual Surf City Classic. A combination of Pro drivers, out of town racers, OCRC loyalists and a great rookie class make the Surf City a great location for all racers. A fresh track layout and state of the art overhead misting system, and announcing by Nick “the suit” Black sets this track apart. A revamped and updated hobby shop managed by the one and only Jake “Jackie” Thayer, you couldn’t ask for a better staffed event. Straight out of the gates the JConcepts team came out swinging taking several TQ’s. The Bar Codes in gold compound provided the grip on the challenging track for most including TLR/JConcepts and AE/JConcepts drivers Dustin Evans and Steven Hartson who looked unbeatable in their respective classes. Drivers scrambled as track conditions changed throughout the weekend but the round 1 quick drivers remained up front and took the overall TQ positions, Dustin Evans (2wd modified), Steven Hartson (4wd modified and 1/8th E-buggy), Kody Numedahl (2wd SCT), Kevin Motter (2wd and truck stock) and Brent Thielke (modified truck – Finnisher T4.1 body).

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