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December 31, 2019

T-Works introduce XB4’20 optionals

T-Works have announced the release of several option parts for the Xray XB4 2020 buggy. First up is a titanium turnbuckle set that replaces the standard spring steel spanners. Machined from lightweight yet durable 64 grade titanium the turnbuckles will reduce overall weight while adding visual impact. Included comes a suitable turnbuckle wrench for easy building and setup. Next up is a 64 grade titanium ball end set that is made to replace the standard steel balls for parts of lower weight. While scrubbing a good amount of weight the ball ends also add a bit of bling to the buggy. Also new for the 2020 edition of Xray’s World Championship winning buggy is a hard-coated aluminium suspension ball end set. The 8-piece set will lower the overall weight with the hard-coated surface treatment ensuring high durability and smooth suspension movement. Made to ensure a smooth drivetrain action is a 22-piece rubber and metal-shilled precision ball bearing set. It includes all needed ball races as direct replacements for the standard rubber-shielded bearings. The range is rounded out by a 104-piece UFO head titanium and a 124-piece gold-colour steel screw set.

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December 31, 2019

Carlos Barros wins La Carrera del Jamón race

The 2019 La Carrera del Jamón race was held at the IRC Arena in Callosa de Segura, Spain last weekend. Run in a single 10.5T Touring class it was Carlos Barros with the overall TQ after a clean sweep in the triple qualifiers. The opening two A-mains then again saw Carlos excel as he took the overall with a leg to spare, leaving behind Vicente Eres in 2nd and Eduardo Rocamora in 3rd.

Image: Carlos Barros

December 31, 2019

Pauwels & van Helmond win at OliebollenCross XXL race

The Model Indoor Oss indoor track hosted the OliebollenCross XXL race last weekend that was held in 2WD and 4WD Buggy classes. In 2WD the race for the overall TQ was between Pieter Beekman, Senne Pauwels and Wesley van Helmond. Ultimately it was Pieter with the overall TQ thanks to two round TQs from Senne and Wesley who took a round each. When the dust had settled after some entertaining A-mains, it was Senne and Wesley who ended tie on points with Senne eventually taking the win in the tie-breaker from Wesley in 2nd and Pieter in 3rd.

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December 31, 2019

Arrowmax shock & diff fluid bottle bag

Coming from Arrowmax and made to make carrying of shock and differential fluids a lot easier is a special oil bottle bag. The zipped and reinforced medium-size bag features a pre-cut inner foam for up to 14 Arrowmax oil bottles, making storage and transportation of the bottles a lot easier. As the bottles stay upright all the time, the bag hasn’t to be filled fully to ensure leak-free transportation, making carrying oils a lot less messy. The bag is decorated with Arrowmax logos for looks and easy identification.

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December 30, 2019

JConcepts RC10B3 authentic buggy body shell

JConcepts have introduced their authentic Team Associated RC10B3 body shell. Team Associated released the RC10B3 during the 1997 IFMAR World Championships. Quietly, during the span of 1995 through 1997, Area 51 worked on the follow-up design to the successful RC10 platforms with a major release scheduled during the high-profile event. One of the improvements or updates made to the design was the body shell. The event took place at the legendary Ranch Pit Shop in Pomona, California, and ultimately Brian Kinwald claimed his 2nd IFMAR title. After the triple A-mains, Masami Hirosaka placed 3rd overall and other B3 drivers such as Mark Pavidis, Scott Hughes, Mark Francis and Jason Ruona also made the A-final with their new prototypes. JConcepts, with approval from Team Associated, have reintroduced the genuine RC10B3 body shell to the masses. This allows the faithful to recreate, rebuild and race with authentically styled bodies from the heyday of competitive rear bias cab, back closure buggy bodies. A lot of work went into making this project a reality and thankfully, Team Associated preserved the iconic mold from the 1997 race year. JConcepts was able to restore older generation construction and with a blend of today’s materials, the RC10B3 body is back out on the market. The B3 kit body was one of last 2WD buggies to include a body that featured a closure or back portion of the shell under the rear wing and protection above the transmission. These details were preserved and highlighted, and the body is drop-fit to a generation of Team Associated vehicles from the 3 platform era. Each package includes window mask, 5.5” rear wing and clear polycarbonate body.

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December 30, 2019

Reno Savoya leaves Team Losi Racing

Multi-time EFRA European and French National Champion, Reno Savoya has announced his departure from Team Losi Racing. Reno had a pretty successful 4-season stint with the US company, achieving two IFMAR Worlds finals and five French National Championship titles. Reno for now leaves open on what comes next for him but with the new year just around the corner, the RC community will find out pretty soon. For now, Reno has the following to say:

2020 is just around the corner! It will mark a new chapter in my career as I am up for a new adventure. After 4 ecstatic seasons with TLR, 2 IFMAR Worlds finals, 5 french National titles, it is time for me to look for a new future. Thank you to the entire TLR crew Frank, Ryan, Bryan, Todd, Barry, Kevin and all the #driveTLR family worldwide for those wonderful moments on and off the track! See you guys in Padova in just a few days with my new entity.

December 30, 2019

RC-Cox T4’20 long arm only carbon fibre chassis

RC-Cox have introduced their new long arm only carbon fibre chassis for the Xray T4 2020 touring car. The original T4’20 chassis offers the possibility to run the new-for-2020 long arm or pre-2020 standard short suspension arms, with the RC-Cox chassis only allowing the long arm setup, scrapping the optional arm block positions which makes the chassis more durable in the event of a heavy impact. The main plate is machined from high-quality 2.2mm carbon fibre and it is available from now on.

Source: PPM RC Racing [ppm-rcracing.com]

December 30, 2019

ARC announced R12 platform for 2020

ARC have released a first teaser for their all-new R12 1/10th 4WD touring car platform that will hit tracks in 2020. The latest incarnation of their successful R1x line of electric touring cars is believed to utilise a mid-motor or mid-layshaft design as it has become a trend over the recent time. Full details will become available in time of the release.

Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]