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November 9, 2016

XRS Slovakia Rd1 – Report

The opening round of the Xray Racing Series Slovakia was held this past weekend at the world-famous Hudy Racing Arena in Trencin, Slovakia. The event attracted more than 130 drivers to compete in several electric on-road and off-road classes and the weekend kicked off on Friday with free practice. The Slovakian Series saw some rules updates for this season with Hudy tyres mandatory for all Touring classes as well as hand-out Hobbywing motors for the Stock and Formula categories. In the Touring Modified class the TQ position was obtained by Martin Hudy who won the qualifiers from young Oliver Havranek and Nico Haider. In the finals the top 3 would retain their positions with Martin Hudy taking the win from Oliver and Nico (all Xray).

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November 9, 2016

Andreas Thrasyvoulou wins LRCC Championship Rd3

The third round of the LRCC Championshipn was held at the AG Metal Off-Road Track in Limassol, Cyprus in excellent weather conditions and on a re-built track. Xray driver Andreas Thrasyvoulou would take the TQ after the qualifiers and he also came out on top of the proceedings after the main final to take the day’s win from the Agama duo of Simos Tikkis and Sotiris Taifas.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 9, 2016

Paul Ciccarello wins 13.5T 4WD Buggy at AE Champs

The recent 2016 Team Associated Off-road Championships were held at Trackside R/C in Brookfield, Wisconsin and in the 13.5T 4WD class it was Paul Ciccarello who grabbed the overall TQ after taking round TQs in three of the qualifiers. Paul would then also come out on top in the opening two A-mains to take the overall win from teammate Kyle Gannon.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

November 9, 2016

MCD Racing Zenoah G320 aluminium insulator

MCD Racing have introduced an aluminium carburettor insulator for the Zenoah G320 engine. The aluminium construction fixes flexing issues associated with the standard composite part that can overheat during long runs. In addition the alloy part utilises two composite bushings that help with isolation for an overall better performing assembly and thus engine. Available are also separate sets of temperature plates and gaskets.

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November 9, 2016

Virtual RC introduces Rally X & announces 2016 Worlds

Traditionally December is VRC Worlds month. Not only the annual (RC) holiday season, but surely the most anticipated month in virtual RC racing. Thousands of racers from all over the world are now preparing for the VRC Worlds. This year VRC will introduce a new class – Rally X – and VRC will kick of the VRC Worlds with the very first World Championship for Rally X on November 29th. This class is based on the 1/8 electric buggies with lowered suspension, special wheels and tires and of course special Rally X tracks.

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November 8, 2016

MCD Racing 180mm Astro-Max tyres

MCD Racing’s popular Astro-Max tyres are soon also available in a 180mm diameter variant. Designed for astroturf tracks, the tyres offer an asymmetrical design with one sidewall featuring added ribs and an increased number of outside row pins while the other side offers a plain sidewall and less pins. This allows to adjust the corner characteristics and side bite to your liking. The tyres are meant to perform especially in wet conditions and they are available in white medium compound as tyres with inserts only or including disc wheels.

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November 8, 2016

RDRP B6-series titanium front axle set

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced a titanium front axle set for the Team Associated B6-series of buggies. The parts are a direct replacement for the standard aluminium axles and thanks to the Grade 5 titanium material the axles are both lightweight and tough, making them the ideal choice for hardcore racing. Included comes an aluminium shim set to adjust the track width in a ±1mm range, allowing to adapt the steering feeling and side bite to your likings. The design of the axle furthermore makes using an “outlaw” setting possible for all non-sanctioned racing classes such as open club racing. Running the buggy in the widest configuration further enhances the overall steering and grip created.

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November 8, 2016

Ben Cosgrove TQs & wins at BRCA Micro Nats Rd2

The Silverstone RC MCC venue in Northhampton played host to round two of the BRCA Micro Nationals this past weekend. It was a cold November morning and the drivers were greeted with a twisty technical track, with a few jumps and added features to keep even the best drivers on their toes. Ben Cosgrove went on to take TQ in rounds three and four and this meant that he was tied on points with Phil Sleigh for the TQ battle. Ben had the fastest round time so that would give Ben the overall TQ. The A-main would be a close fought affair with the overall win going to Ben Cosgrove with Phil Sleigh in second and Eugene Galley third.

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