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July 16, 2014

Rudy Rico doubles at JBRL Electric Series Rd6

The 6th round of the 2014 JBRL Electric Series took place at Pegasus Hobbies Raceway in Montclair, California. Over 180 total entries signalled that good competition was in attendance. In the Pro4 short course class Rudy Rico took the win from David Jenson and Chris Blais. The result was the same in the 1/8th electric buggy class. Rudy excelled and took the victory, this time from Carlos Arredondo, lapping 3rd placed Ryan Dunford in the process.

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July 16, 2014

Team Associated B5 series brass bulkheads

Available now from Team Associated are two brass bulkheads for the B5 and B5M buggy. The bulkheads increase the weight configuration possibilities, adding weight to the front for more steering, or providing chassis balancing. The direct-replacement front bulkheads, which are sold separately, come in standard 25 degrees and 30 degrees of kick-up with the latter increasing corner-entry steering.

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July 16, 2014

Yeah Racing SCX10 & AX10 alloy motor plate

Yeah Racing introduce this aluminium motor plate for the Axial SCX10 and AX10 crawlers. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming blue anodised the part is stronger yet lighter than standard cast or billet aluminium parts while the machined cooling fins help to dissipate heat from the motor.

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July 16, 2014

SARDA ORE nationals Rd3 – Report

The 3rd round of the South African National Onroad Championship was held at the DMCC Raceway in Durban, KZN. Although it is Winter in South Africa at the moment Durban is known for its much warmer climate. With 9 Drivers just returning from the ETS Final in Slovakia everyone knew that it was going to be a very important event as far as points are concerned. Only a few of the returning drivers attended the event but in the end it was just as epic as if all of them were there. The tack is situated next to the highway at Southway mall, originally a gas track with long open straights and a flowing infield it has been used for electric only the last two years. Dave Wiseman and his team always make sure that the drivers have a great time when visiting their facilities.

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July 16, 2014

Avid 10th wing mount buttons

Avid introduce these black colour wing mount buttons for 1/10th on-road and off-road vehicles. They were designed after Avid’s successful 8th off-road wing button, they feature a countersunk screw hole and the same contact surface as the 8th buttons for an improved fitment of the wing and less deformation, resulting in increased rear traction at high speeds. The buttons come as pair, they are CNC-machined from aluminium and laser-etched with the Avid “A” and are usable on most touring cars and off-road vehicles that use M3 screws to fasten the wing.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

July 16, 2014

Xray XB4 75T & 78T composite main gears

Xray introduce two new main gears for the XB4 line of buggies. The 78T and 75T gears complement the already existing range of (larger) gears to help with gearing for stock racing classes where smaller main gears are needed to achieve a proper gearing. The gears moulded from a high quality composite material for best possible durability while being light of weight at the same time. Moulded-in size markings help with identification even when the gears are installed in the chassis.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 15, 2014

Team Associated B44.3 Factory Team 4WD buggy kit

Team Associated introduce the latest incarnation of the World Championship winning B44 buggy in the form of the B44.3. The most significant changes are found on the new hard-anodized aluminium chassis, which helps lower the centre of gravity to improve handling and durability. The chassis has been designed to have symmetrical torsional flex to improve handling consistency — the new floating motor mount, floating servo mount, and chassis machining help to provide the desired flex symmetry.

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July 15, 2014

BRCA Clubman Series 2014 Rd5 – Report

Round 5 of the BRCA Clubman Series went down south once again to the other side of Brighton where the Adur track is situated. Weather forecasts showing mixed conditions for the weekend, this was set to challenge drivers to get the most out of there cars around the fast but technical track. Round 1 of qualifying started on the Sunday wet with light rain at the start of the round and by the end of it sunny and dry. Due to the weather conditions, the race director decided to make qualifying round by round. In 17.5, Shaun Batt took the honours of TQ followed by Mark Trinder then Darren Tickner. In 13.5, the track was now drying up and Tim Hancock managed to find some pace taking first place, followed by Matt Quinlisk then Liam Brooks.

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