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August 21, 2016

Come Drive With Us – The Texas ROAR Nats

With the 2016 IFMAR Worlds coming back to the USA for the first time since 2008, professional R/C Racers are trying to win as many events as they possibly can to send a message to the competition. Ty Tessmann, looking to repeat as IFMAR world champion, is again having a less than stellar season leading up to the ROAR Nationals. Last year, he dominated this event, and with him winning the ROAR Warm-up will he walk away from this race with a win? The impressive, covered, Thornhill Racing Circuit once again hosts the ROAR Nationals. Would we see another thrilling finish as we did in 2014 or would it once more be nothing more than a race for 2nd?

August 20, 2016

Matsukura tops opening day at 12th Worlds

Naoto Matsukura has topped the opening day’s action of the 1:12 World Championship in China where the biggest story is the lack of traction. Setting his fastest time in the fourth of the 8 rounds of free practice around the large technical indoor track in Beijing, the Japanese driver was fastest from Alexander Hagberg and Marc Rheinard with none of the top three able to improve over the second half of the day. The final practice would see slight improvement from Akio Sobue ad Keven Herbert, Sobue maintaining fourth and Hebert moving up to fifth but it was JJ Wang who would find the most time with a strong time in the penultimate practice that saw him complete the Top 6.

Continue reading this report here or view our complete event coverage here.

August 20, 2016

Pro-Spec introduce new brushless speed controller

Japanese company Pro-Spec have introduced their new brushless speed controller, developed in cooperation with ORCA. Currently still in prototype stages, also sporting the original ORCA case, the internals are redesigned to offer a smoother power band without sacrificing punch when needed. Also the brake software was renewed, again to smooth out the reactions on brake input but like the throttle characteristics the brake output can be sharpened when conditions call for it. The final ESC may come with an updated case design and we bring you more information on the project once they become available.

Source: Pro-Spec [pro-spec.jp]

August 20, 2016

Matsukura sets early pace in China

3-time 1/12th World Champion Naoto Matsukura set the early pace in free practice at the 1:12 World Championships in Beijing, China. With 6 of the 8 practices runs that make up the opening day of the 18th running of the championships completed, the Roche driver was fastest over three consecutive laps from reigning European Champion Alexander Hagberg and defending World Champion Marc Rheinard. While the track layout is proving popular with drivers, the big complaint is the lack of traction something that isn’t being helped by the low 56 entry count.

Continue reading this report here or view our complete event coverage here.

August 20, 2016

T-Works UFO 64 titanium socket head screws

T-Works have introduced their new series of UFO 6AL/4V grade 5 titanium screws. CNC machined the M3 fasteners sport a distinctive “flying saucer”-shaped 2mm hex head, making them not only look different compared to other screws but they also provide exceptional mounting surface. The screws will be available in 14 different length from 4mm up to 24mm wit a special 35mm long variant also being available.

View a detail image of the screw head here

August 20, 2016

BRCA 1/8 Electric On-road National Rd6 – Report

The sixth round of the BRCA 1/8 Electric On-road National series took place last weekend at the Wombwell Model Car Club. During Saturday’s practice the grip was surprisingly good for a dusty unused Wombwell circuit, Alex Thurston was leading the practice times and it looked set to be another display of domination by the young chap from Coalville. On Sunday the weather was to remain warm and dry, with it becoming slightly over cast towards the end of the day. After four rounds of qualifying the Electric A final saw Alex starting from the pole position with Frank Dambrine on the 2 spot and Paul Bellinger rounding out the top 3.

Continue reading the report here

August 19, 2016

Xray Racing Series – Announcement

Xray have announced their new Xray Racing Series for the 2016/17 season. The events will be run in multiple countries and classes and all information about dates, rules and more will become available shortly.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 19, 2016

JConcepts XB2 Aero front wings

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Xray XB2 buggies are the Aero front wings. Already available for a range of 2WD buggy the tailor-made wings help to fine-tune the buggy’s aerodynamic behaviour. The Aero front wing mounts in “clean air” and is quite easy to trim, use and test without sacrificing all important track time. Available in two widths, the driver can choose either the “narrow” for a lighter feel or “wide” for heavier down force. Each set includes two narrow or two wide wings.

View the narrow front wing here