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May 5, 2015

JQRacing Factory Team logo & wing decals

JQRacing Factory Team decals are now available through Maugrafix. The official decal sponsor and supplier of JQRacing is now making it possible for you to represent your favourite brand in style be offering different colour logo and two different wing skin sets. The logos come with your choice of a green, blue, orange, red, yellow or white outline while the wing skins are available for JQRacing’s Type I or Type II wings. The full range of decals can be found here.

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May 5, 2015

Alessio Forte wins at Freedom Cup

The 3rd race of the Freedom Cup was held at the Miniautodromo Teverola in Italy and it had David Loppini taking the TQ from Mario Spiniello. Soon after the start of the main final Mario had to return to the pits as his car’s engine had to be retuned but despite loosing precious time he was able to get into the lead with nine minutes to go. A flame out then again cost him dearly and once back on the track Mario tried to make up time which worked out pretty well as he was three to four tenth faster than the other drivers. At the end Mario ran out of time though but managed to secure the final spot on the podium behind runner-up David Loppini and winner Alessio Forte.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 5, 2015

Hobbywing Ezrun Max8 1/8th scale BL speed controller

Available now from Hobbywing is the Ezrun Max8 brushless speed controller. The 6S LiPo-compatible and 150A rated ESC is usable with sensored and sensorless motors and it offers a selectable 6V or 7.2V high-output BEC system to feed the latest breed of high-voltage servos. Thanks to its dust and water protection the controller will withstand nearly every racing and bashing condition which is further helped by the standard electric switch that is much more reliable than standard mechanical switches. The controller comes pre-soldered with T-plug or Traxxas TRX-style connectors and its case incorporates 6.5mm gold-plated bullet-type connector tubes while offering Traxxas-compatible mounting lugs for a secure fitment on many chassis.

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May 5, 2015

MCD Racing front aluminium stiffener

MCD Racing have a new aluminium front chassis stiffener set available. Machined from 7075 material and coming dark anodised the 2-piece assembly replaces the standard composite stiffener for a more rigid solution. The metal parts not only make for improved chassis rigidity but they also reinforce the steering for optimsed stability and steering response.

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May 5, 2015

Capricorn Tesla Ultra Bearing Oil

Italian company Capricorn introduce the new Tesla Ultra bearing oil. The special formula makes for optimised drivetrain efficiency as the drag of the ball races is reduced, making for more free running ball races. The blue-coloured lubricant comes in 15ml bottles.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

May 5, 2015

Maifield & Schoettler win at JConcepts Spring INS

After four intense qualifying rounds at the JConcepts Spring Indoor National Series, TLR/JConcepts’ Ryan Maifield would earn top honors and lead the pack around in the 4WD Modified Buggy A-main number 1. Within the first minute, the top 3 drivers would slowly separate themselves from the rest of the field. AE/JConcepts’ Michael Schoettler would be the first to make a small mistake after landing wide in the double triple section, teammate Spencer Rivkin would capitalize on Schoettler’s mistake and take over 2nd. Both drivers would work together to try and reel Maifield back in, but as the gap was starting to shrink, it would be Rivkin who makes a small error in the chicane section and give 2nd back to Schoettler. On the gas and going fast, the local favorite would close the gap down, but there wasn’t enough time as Maifield would take the checkered flag and win by just 1.5 seconds over Schoettler. Rivkin would recover and finish 3rd.

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May 5, 2015

VBC Racing Ghost Evo Carbon touring car kit

Following the Ghost Evo with fibre glass chassis parts VBC Racing now introduce the fully loaded Ghost Evo Carbon touring car kit. The vehicle features 7075 aircraft-grade aluminium upper and lower bulkheads, centre bulkhead and arm mounts as well as the name-giving carbon fibre main chassis, upper deck and shock towers. Included are also a full ball bearing set, threaded long-travel 7075 shock absorbers, special composite suspension parts, as well as a floating carbon/aluminium servo mount, a front spool axle and a rear gear differential.

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May 5, 2015

Lazzerini & Romano win at Italian 1/8th GT opener

The opening round of the Italian 1/8th GT championship, held at the Circuito Carmine Rajola, saw Federico Lazzerini taking the win in the Expert class from teammate Roberto Catanzani. Riccardo Scanziani rounded out the podium in 3rd place.

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