Last weekend saw the heavy weight racers from Singapore and Malaysia congregate to race at the inaugural Minyak Beku Agrotourism Resort Race (MBA CUP). The inaugural race for this venue is also a very unique venue as the track is right in the Resort compound, right beside the sandy beach. The weather was very good from the morning with the sunny sky shining down on the track right until the end of the day.
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Shepherd have introduced their new 1/8 scale bodyshell called the GT-C5 light. Developed in Germany according to the new IFMAR regulations for the 1/8 scale class, which stipulates lower sides, this shell is EFRA homologated (#31524). Featuring easy handling with lots of downforce the new front end design and recessed central front area creates lots of steering too. The body is made from 0,75mm thick high quality clear polycarbonate and is available now.
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To compliment the new carbon front body post mount released this morning for the RX8, Xray have have produced these aluminium front body posts. CNC-machined from premium lightweight Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium they work with both the composite and optional graphite plate. Sold in a set of 2.
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New from Serpent for their 966 they have introduced their updated front bumper, as seen during our Worlds coverage in Miami. Made of almost unbreakable composite nylon, with a new aerodynamic design, the higher curved edges on the trailing edge prevent the bumper bending downwards. The outer most lowered surfaces are very thin and can be cut out with a hobby-knife resulting in more steering. This bumper is also shorter and the front is flatter to accommodate the low ‘nose’ of the current bodyshells.
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Team Orion have released an updated version of their .12 Black Edition ABI engine. Winning the 2010 French national title with Adrien Bertin, and taking 2nd overall with Basile Concialdi, this new engine features a hard black coated crankshaft as well as a specially treated crankcase. Other updates include a new carburetor with isolated material, new Black Edition cooling head, new timing and it comes with an EFRA 2653 pipe with new conical manifold. Available in a complete package this engine just recently won the second round of the French Nationals with Basile Concialdi.
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The new parts for the RX8 keep coming, with Xray releasing this graphite front body post mounting plate. Tough, strong and lightweight, it is made from thick CNC-machined top-grade graphite.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Round 2 of the North Carolina Championship Series drew 159 entries to King R/C in King, NC this past weekend. Racers showed up from Maryland to Georgia to see who would have ‘King’ status at the end of the day. The track was in prime condition after being worked over Thursday by the King track staff. JConcepts driver Jason Smith made the trek from Myrtle Beach, home of the series finale at the Badlands R/C later in October. Although it didn’t come easy, Smith was able to capitalize on a “double down” win, showing that although he missed the first round, he will be a major player in the overall standings.
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Greatly reduce the flex and prevent bending of the stock towers on your Losi Ten-SCTE 4×4 with these new CNC Machined aluminium HD Front and Rear Shock Towers from STRC. They not only add great looks to your Losi 4×4, but it will eliminate the flex in your shock tower, keeping your truck’s suspension operating true to its design and greatly increase the durability. Available in anodized Blue, Red, Gun Metal and Silver.
