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August 2, 2017

Southern Summer Payout Series Rd4 – Report

The fourth and final round of the Southern Summer Payout Series was held at Thornhill Racing Circuit. The series travelled across the three states of Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. With Thornhill having a new turf track, after weather destroyed the previous covered clay track, the challenge would be how to handle the extreme rise in grip from the previous events. To this added an extremely high temperature, making the day a challenge for man and machine. The podium in the 2WD Stock class went to Austin Jeffries from Daniel Grobe and Jordan Born and in the overall points series it was again Austin who took the winning honours from Daniel while Steve DeArmon completed the overall top 3 result.

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August 2, 2017

Wataru Takashiro TQs & wins Nitro Shock Race

The recent Nitro Shock Race was held at the RC Land 23 track, home of this year’s JMRCA All-Japan Nationals. Kyosho’s Wataru Takashiro would take the overall TQ after the qualifiers and he also came out fastest in the 30-minute main final. Yusuke Sugiura came in a close 2nd while Kazuya Tanaka in 3rd rounded out the all-Kyosho podium.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

August 2, 2017

Yeah Racing YD2 Performance Upgrade Kit

Yeah Racing have introduced the Aluminium Performance Upgrade Kit for the Yokomo YD2 drift car. The set includes a wide range of option parts such high adjustability front and rear shock towers, a RWD large angle steering system with carbon steering plate, a high centre of gravity motor plate, width adjustable front and rear lower A-arms as well as front upper arms, a front bumper support plate and also 44mm to 54mm large angle adjustable steel and aluminium universal drive shafts. The suspension and steering parts are cut from high-quality aluminium, they come black anodised and engraved for easy identification.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

August 2, 2017

Imbue introduce MBX7R brass & alloy option parts

Imbue, known for their popular brass shock absorber pistons, have introduced a handful of option parts for the Mugen MBX7R buggy. First up is the brass +20g C-block. The option part is aimed at making a driver’s race day much simpler as, instead of fiddling with weights, the weighted C-block makes it more of a fit and forget upgrade. The part is usable with the original suspension inserts and at +20g of weight it is the choice of top Mugen racers.

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August 2, 2017

Team C 2WD aluminium steering set

Coming from Team C Racing and made for the company’s 2WD off-road vehicles is an aluminium steering set. Machined from high-quality material and coming with a ball-raced steering plate the set is a direct replacement and it makes for greatly improved steering emphasis due to the sturdy construction and the servo-saver-less design.

Source: Team C Racing [teamcracing.net]

August 2, 2017

One ride height & droop gauge set

Coming from One is a ride height and droop gauge set. Machined from aluminium and coming black anodised and with white easy-to-read markings the set includes a pair of 20mm chassis blocks, a 3mm to 10mm ride heigh gauge as well as a -5.5mm to 10mm suspension droop gauge. Both utilise 0.5mm increments for precise measurement and adjustment.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

August 2, 2017

Schumacher BTCC Rd5 – Report

This past weekend was the fifth round of the Schumacher BTCC series, this time at the very fast circuit of Halifax. As always the track was in great condition, also the weather was mainly dry throughout the day. The format was four rounds of qualifying on round by round and this was then followed by double finals for everyone. Modified would see Olly Jefferies line up at the front for this class and after the finals he would also coming in 1st from Chris Grainger 2nd and Zak Smith 3rd.

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August 2, 2017

Kyosho Optima 51T machined nylon spur gear

Kyosho have introduced a machined nylon spur gear for the Optima 4WD re-release vintage buggy. Made from durable yet light material the 51T specification spur makes for an optimised gear ratio when using higher power brushless motors while the tough nylon material improved overall durability compared to the standard 61T composite gear.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]