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May 27, 2014

Patrick Hofer sweeps Swiss off-road nats Rd3

The 3rd round of the Swiss electric off-road nationals was held at the Umwelten Arena in Spreitenbach on a medium-bite carpet track with 120 drivers in attendance. Team Associated/Reedy’s Patrick Hofer swept both the 2WD and 4WD Modified Buggy classes after taking the TQ in the 4WD class and starting from the 2nd place on the grid in 2WD. In 4WD Patrick was sidelined on the podium by Milan Steiner (Team Durango/Team Orion) and Peter Forster (Yokomo/Nosram), while Nico Schmid (Yokomo/Hope Modellbau) and Gregi Gassmann completed in the podium in the 2WD class.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

May 27, 2014

JConcepts RC10 Worlds Fin titanium turnbuckle set

JConcepts introduces a stylish, durable and lightweight alternative Titanium turnbuckle kit for the popular Team Associated RC10 Worlds Car vehicle. The base of the shafts design is centred around a .143″ titanium hex size which gradually tapers down into a 3mm thread base design which accepts standard JC and AE ball-cup configurations. The 8-piece set is produced with left and right hand threads with the left being conveniently marked for easy orientation.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

May 27, 2014

Spider yellow tyre additive

The new Spider Grip yellow tyre additive is designed for the use with rubber tyres on asphalt and to give a faster start to a qualification run. Thinner than most oil based additives the high grade oil used has been chosen specifically to allow tyres to get to temperature as quickly as possible and to enhance the natural traction of the rubber.

Source: Zen Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]

May 27, 2014

MR33 limited edition aluminium setup board

New from MR33, the brand of 3-times IFMAR World Champion Marc Rheinard, comes this limited edition aluminium setup board. Made from 8mm thick and black anodised material, the board incorporates a parts tray and it sports several track width and wheelbase markings for convenient chassis setup. Coming with engraved logos, the board is limited to 100 pieces World-wide.

Source: Tonisport [tonisport.de]

May 27, 2014

EFRA GT-Rally Eurocup – Announcement

During the EFRA “Flat Chassis” European Championships that will be held from the 1st to 3rd August in Gubbio, Italy, a GT-Rally Eurocup for 1/8th scale GT and Rally chassis will be held. Being an open event, the race only requires a national licence to participate and it is understood that the race is being held to determine the need of an official EFRA 1/8th GT class.

EFRA definition of a GT/Rally Game car
Rally Game Class cars are powered by an internal combustion engine with piston and glow plug. Transmission can be on 2 or 4 wheels. They are based on 1/8th Off-road cars, with some changes to adapt them to an on-road track.

The official EFRA 1/8th GT/Rally Game rules can be found in this document (PDF file).

Source: EFRA [efra.ws]

May 27, 2014

Serpent SRX2 aluminium idler gear

Serpent introduce a 27T aluminium idler gear for the Spyder 2WD platform. Machined from aluminium and coming hard-coated for increased durability the gear is a direct replacement for the stock composite gear in the SRX2 RM and MM and Spyder SC truck.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

May 27, 2014

Xray Challenge Korea – Annoncement

Xray Korea invites all Xray drivers to take part at the Xray Challenge Korea. Taking place at the Kirina Circuit on the 1st of June, the race sees the running of electric and nitro 1/10th classes along a 1/8th nitro on-road class. Xray’s Alexander Hagberg will be present for support. More information can be found here.

May 27, 2014

Kennie Ekenstierna takes 1/8 Off-road Swedish Cup

The Swedish 1/8th Off-road Cup was run last weekend at the technical multi-surface track of Höör. Rainy weather on Saturday morning meant the organisers had to skip the first round of practice in order to prepare the track. The qualifying saw a battle between Christoffer Svensson, Johan Balsberg and Kennie Ekenstierna with the better end for Kennie who scored two round wins and ultimately set the fastest time to take TQ.

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