Xtreme Racing has produced a replacement 3mm thick carbon fiber chassis and top plate for the Traxxas XO-1. Save 16 grams with this replacement, which works with the aerodynamic elements of the original kit part, while keeping a stiffer chassis for more consistent handling over those 100mph+ runs.
Source: Xtreme Racing [xtremercracing.com]
Serpent have released a Team Edition version of their S811 Cobra buggy. The new kit include the pro-version 5.5mm machined aluminium shock towers in 7075-T6 alumnium front and rear and hard coated shock-caps front and rear. The use of larger, stronger bearings on all 4 corners of the car makes the Cobra even more reliable combined with new spring-steel wheel-axles. The new V3 diff-coupler and pinion system with 2 larger bearings also improves reliability a lot. The lower rear wing, as already in use on the E-Cobra is now also fitted to the GP Buggy. Finally the machined lowered pockets of the chassis plate have been revised to reduce flex, creating a stiffer / stronger chassis.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Arrowmax have released this pair of steering turnbuckles for the Mugen MTX5 and other similar vehicles. Made from high quality titanium, they are super lightweight yet very strong.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
For serious racers concentrating on weight savings, Xray’s new optional RX8 brake disk adapter is CNC-machined from tough 7076 T6 aluminium and has been strategically lightened compared to the standard adapter. Rotating mass is reduced without sacrificing strength or durability. Includes factory-pressed pins which are non-replaceable.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
New from Arena, is this range of lightweight and durable CNC machined Delrin spur gears for touring car. Available in 48P only from 80 to 87 teeth, they fit the Xray, Tamiya, Serpent, Hot Bodies and Yokomo chassis’.
Source: RC Market [rcmarket.com.hk]
DE Racing have released a much anticipated wide track Trinidad wheel for the Team Associated SC10 RS and 4×4. These wheels feature a performance improving +3mm per side offset for maximum corner speed and stability while still maintaining ROAR legal widths for both your 2wd and 4×4 SC10’s.
Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]
Round 1 of the annual Jimmy Babcock Racing League kicked off their electric series this weekend at OCRC Raceway in Huntington Beach, California. The Season started with an amazing record breaking 385 entries. TLR was in attendance with many top drivers including Mike Truhe, Cody Turner, Team Manager Kevin Gahan, Ryan Dunford, Casper and Nick Lasley. Our organization is thrilled to see the Stadium Truck class coming back strong this year with many TLR 22T trucks present and as well with a lot of new racers attending the series. TLR factory driver Mike Truhe earned the win in Mod Truck by TQing both rounds of Qualifying and leading the pack from start to finish in the A-main with his Orion powered TLR 22T Stadium Truck.
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The 3rd Annual PRCR Invitational was held last weekend at Portland R/C Raceway in Clackamas, Oregon. This is the home track of Team Orion USA Team Manager Joe Pillars and is owned by his father in-law Jim Dunlap. At this years event, current 2wd & 4wd IFMAR World Champion Ryan Cavalieri was in attendance along with the fastest drivers in the North-West. For the Invitational Class, all drivers would use their 2wd Modified Buggies for all 8 rounds. 4 rounds of heads up racing were ran on Saturday followed by another 4 rounds on Sunday. Each driver was given 2 throw-outs, using their best 6 points. Tie-breakers were determined by the number of 1st place finishes, 2nd place finishes, and so on using the 6 counted points. If still a tie, then the drivers 2 best combined laps and times were added together. Throw-outs were just that, and were not used. This is the same system that is used at the International Reedy Buggy Race of Champions.
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