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November 26, 2013

Yokomo YRS Roadster ARTR kit

Yokomo YRS Roadster RTR kit

Coming end of December is Yokomo’s new YRS Roadster 1/12th scale ARTR kit. The vehicle is based around a direct drive 2WD rear motor monocoque chassis with inline battery mount, direct drive steering and adjustable front suspension parts. The platform shares the tyres and wheels with the Yokomo GT series cars and the 340mm long roadster will become available with a red, yellow or green body in a factory assembled almost-ready-to-run form including a brushed 540-size motor. Coming as an option is also a drive set including a 2.4GHz radio system, servo, brushed speed contoller, LiPo battery and suitable charger.

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November 26, 2013

RPM Team Associated VTS gear cover

New from RPM comes this gear cover for the use with VTS clutch equipped Team Associated B4, T4 and SC10 vehicles. The part is modelled after RPM’s iconic gear cover but features additional clearance for the taller VTS clutch while maintaining a sleek and sturdy overall appearance. It is made from hard-wearing nylon material, comes with a super soft slipper access cover and the cover greatly reduces the chance of dirt and debris entering the delicate main and pinion gear area. The cover is available in standard black or blue colour.

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November 26, 2013

2013 Serpent Korea Race – Report

The third Serpent Korea Race took place at the Hitec Raceway last weekend with many South Korean drivers participated in the two electric and two nitro classes. In 1/8th on-road it was Choi Naksung who took TQ and then went on to win the race in front of Park Yonghun and Choi Sungwon. The 200mm nitro touring class saw Kim Kiyeol taking TQ and the 3rd place in the race while Ku Kibon and Park Kijung finished in 1st and 2nd position respectively. In the Touring Car Modified class pole-setter Kim Sungmin came in 2nd, Kim Dongnyuk took the win with Mun Kimun completing the podium. Last but not least comes the 13.5T Stock class that had TQ Jeong Gugil coming in 1st followed by Kim Wongyung and Ryu Jaeho.

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November 26, 2013

Blitz GSF 190mm touring car bodyshell

Team Titan announce the all-new Blitz GSF 1/10th 190mm touring car bodyshell. Designed to meet the IFMAR’s global body specifications the body is ideal for a wide range of surfaces and layouts and it comes made from standard 0.8mm polycarbonate or lightweight 0.7mm material. The body includes wing, wing mounting hardware, window masks and decals.

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November 26, 2013

Yokomo B-Max2 MR Ver.2 Factory & World Spec kits

Yokomo soon have two B-Max2 MR limited edition kits available in the form of the MR Ver.2 Factory Kit and the World Spec edition. Starting with the Factory Kit, the buggy includes a vast amount of option parts right out of the box as there are the aluminium main chassis, aluminium rear suspension mounts, aluminium idler gear, aluminium steering bellcranks, aluminium front brace, big bore Type X shock caps and captured universal driveshafts. Also part of the package is a gear differential with steel bevel gears, a dual pad slipper clutch, titanium-nitride coated shock shafts as well as a cab forward body and the Gokuraku rear wing. The second new kit and again a limited edition item is the World Spec kit that is based around the B-Max2 MR Ver.2 and that includes a 1-piece all-aluminium chassis with integrated front kick-up over the standard 2-piece aluminium and plastic part. The kit is specially made for all high traction surfaces such as astro turf and carpet tracks. Both kits will become available around December 2013 and January 2014 worldwide with the World Spec not being sold in Japan.

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November 26, 2013

Jerome Sartel wins 2013 Merlin Race

The Merlin Race 2013 took place at the Cartt track in Madrid, host of the 2014 Euros B. Over 135 drivers attended the race that also marked the track reopening and that was one of the biggest races in Spain in the recent years. After qualifying Miguel Matias (TLR) took TQ and in the finals the fight was on between Miguel, Jerome Sartel, Ricardo Monteiro and Daniel Vega until the very last laps. At the end Jerome Sartel (Agama) came in first some 16 seconds in front of Miguel Matias who was hardly chased by Ricardo Monteiro (TLR) who finished less that half a second behind Matias. Daniel Vega (Agama) completed the top 4 only another four seconds behind Ricardo.

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November 26, 2013

Brent Klingforth wins Spec GT at Timezone GP

The 5th annual Timezone Grand Prix was held at Timezone II on a large carpet indoor track. Brent Klingforth (Awesomatix) TQ’d and won the Spec GT class with Awesomatix teammates Jaybee Bryson and Franko Roberts locking out 2nd and 3rd respectively. Awesomatix also took the runner-up spots in the Modified Touring and 17.5T Touring A-mains with Kody Knudtson coming in 2nd in Modified and Brent Klingforth finishing 2nd in 17.5T.

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November 25, 2013

Ryan Maifield signs long-term contract with JConcepts

Ryan Maifield signs new long-term contract with JConcepts

Ryan Maifield, the current Dirt Nitro Challenge 1/8th buggy champion, ROAR National Champion, double Indoor National Series champion and 1/10th Off-road Worlds podium driver has signed a new contract with JConcepts. Since 2005, the speedy Arizona based driver and JConcepts have formed a dynamic duo in the world of radio control racing. JConcepts has delivered performance driven products and together with Ryan’s speed and stamp of approval, the duo has accomplished what few others have. Ryan’s ability to dominate a hot new off-road class of competition or being able to excel at the legendary classes such as 1/10th and 1/8th off-road make Ryan a threat at any event in the world. Ryan’s popular driving style and pit area demeanor make him a fan favourite and also respected among his peers. Ryan had this to say about the deal:

JConcepts has been with me since the beginning of my Pro racing career and we have grown together throughout the years. The team of guys at JC have my back at all times and provide a steady force behind the product we represent. Whatever is needed or promised is delivered and we win and lose together as a team. I’m fortunate to have sponsors such as JConcepts and Team Associated who have the product to keep up with the heavy demand of my racing and keep me competitive in 8 different classes of competition.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]