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November 18, 2015

Travis Amescua TQs & wins at 2015 NEiC race

Maximus Raceway in York, Maine held the 2015 North East Indoor Championship race over the weekend. The event attracted more than 140 entries and Travis Amescua (Team Durango) would TQ and win both the 2WD Modified and 4WD Modified classes in stile. In the 2WD class Matt Olsen (Team Associated) came in second, coming from the 3 spot on the grid while runner-up after the qualifiers, Alex Miller (Team Associated), ended the 5 minute A-main in third. In the 4WD class Matt Olsen (HB) would defend his runner-up spot while Alex Miller (Team Associated) was able to grab the final podium spot, coming from 4th after the qualifiers.

View the 4WD podium here

November 18, 2015

Kyosho Plazma Ra 2.0 1/12th scale kit

Coming this November is Kyosho’s Plazma Ra 2.0 1/12th scale pan car kit. Building on the 2011 Plazma Ra kit the 2.0 variant features some subtle design revisions to make it easier to adapt the car to a range of track conditions from slippery up to high-grip thanks to a widely adjustable centre shock and the ability to run both a crank-type or direct steering assembly. A new king-pin strut system of the front suspension allows for easier and more precise camber, caster and track width adjustments and also simplified maintenance. Grooves in the chassis allow to run the 1S LiPo back in a forward or rear position and the centred motor position delivers optimal left-to-right balance. The kit is rounded out by a high-torque ball differential with thrust bearing and 4mm adjustment nut.

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November 18, 2015

Muchmore precision micro scale

Coming from Muchmore is the precision scale for parts of up to 500g of weight. Offering an accuracy of 0.01g the scale is ideal for all applications where high precision is needed, for example when filling gear differentials or to check the weight of smaller parts. The scale offers different units such as gram and ounces, it measures 116x64x17mm, it sports a back-lit display and comes in a protective pouch.

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November 18, 2015

Kyosho Inferno Neo 2.0 1/8th RTR buggy

Kyosho America have introduced the Inferno Neo 2.0 1/8th scale nitro ready-to-run buggy. Features including the front and rear shock stays of the MP777 provide rigidity and strength with precision off set to produce a high amount of traction, even over the rough surfaces. Combined with big bore shocks equipped with dial-adjustable tension, the effective damping force delivers on-track stability and easy control for beginners with the sharper response required by serious racers. In addition, universal swing shafts on the front provide reliability under severe racing conditions. A new aerodynamic cab forward body design produces stable posture through the air and reinforces its competitive edge with frontal down force. The proven KE21R engine offers a balance of power, torque and stability and fitted with a recoil starter, the 21-class engine is fast and simple to start. The Readyset is equipped with the 2.4GHz Syncro KT-231P RC system and KS4031-06W servos and the kit is topped off by a bodyshell available in two colour variations.

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November 18, 2015

Imbue 4PX carbon drop down brace

Imbue 4PX carbon drop down brace-1

Coming from Imbue and made for the Futaba 4PX transmitter is the carbon fibre drop down brace. Designed to reinforce the drop down steering wheel assembly the plate helps to eliminate the creaking and rocking associated with the original part. Made from 2mm carbon fibre, the brace stiffens the drop down mounting wings, and spreads the tightening force of the screws across the entire face of the drop down. Along the brace the set includes two M3x18 stainless button head screws and the it works with with Futaba’s 4PX and 4PX-R Models, with or without drop down installed.

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November 18, 2015

Marc Valero wins Spanish Campeonato Pro10 title

The Spanish Campeonato Pro10 Series recently concluded with the seventh and final race of the season. The growing series is run all over the north-east of Spain in cities such as Barcelona, Rubi, Cerdanyola and Santa Oliva and finally it was Marc Valero who took a deserved title by winning all seven rounds to take the 2015 title from runner-up Sergio Lacuesta. Jaume Creus in third would round out the championship podium.

Source: Coches RC [cochesrc.com]

November 18, 2015

Rivkin sweeps Arizona State Off-road Champs

The 30th Annual Arizona State Championships were held at SRS Raceway located in Phoenix. With high grip and a fast layout, the event challenged even the most seasoned racers. In 2WD Modified Buggy, Spencer Rivkin was hooked up all weekend, TQ-ing the class and scoring the overall win after taking A1 and A3 victories to clinch the title. In the Modified Truck class it was all Rivkin once again. The newly crowned IFMAR 2WD Buggy World Champion rocked to a TQ run during qualifying and proceeded to dominate in the A-mains by winning A1 and A2 easily.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

November 18, 2015

Tyler Jones doubles at OHKY Rd2

Round two of the OHKY Off-road series took place at SRI Raceway in Kentucky. The round drew in 179 entries for the one day race with some of the best regional racers in attendance. In the 2WD Modified Buggy class Tyler Jones took a late overall TQ from JP Richards. In 2WD Modified Truck Tyler made a clean sweep by winning all three qualifying rounds to take the overall TQ with the only 16 lap run. In the Buggy A-main Tyler then led wire to wire putting the entire field at least one or more laps down. The second place went to Nick Richards with Dylan Gerard in third. In the Truck main the tone went off and Tyler checked out just like he did in 2WD Mod. The young man did have an issue towards the end as the rear camber block cracked around the ball stud and the left rear was rolling over bad through the corners but he dialed it back and still brought home the win from Josh McDonald and Jeff Sumner.

View the Modified Truck podium here