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August 3, 2018

Rebellion-RC roll out new S35-3 carbon fibre options

Coming from RC-Carbonstore’s Rebellion-RC brand are new carbon fibre optionals for the SWorkz S35-3 1/8th scale buggy. Made especially for SWorkz’s Factory team and in use at this week’s EFRA 1/8th Nitro Buggy European Championships in Portugal are a -5mm low-profile front shock tower, a -3mm low-profile rear shock tower as well as the Wollanka Edition carbon fibre steering arms. The shock towers optimise the suspension geometry while offering an overall lower centre of gravity, and the carbon fibre steering arms are a replacement for the kit’s aluminium items, also offering an optimised steering geometry. The items are precision-cut from highest grade resin transfer moulding process carbon fibre and they available in a total of twelve different colours including two different black carbon weaves.

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August 3, 2018

Dutch 1/8th IC Track Nationals Rd5 – Report

The Model Race Genk club played host to round 5 of the Dutch 1/8th scale IC Track Nationals last weekend. In the premier NK class it was Robbin Hertong with the win from Roy Bakker and Arie Manten. With the win of Robbin and a bad weekend for Jeffrey, the title decision will likely go down to the wire at the very last race of the championship.

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August 3, 2018

Leonardo Varga crowned Austrian 200mm Champion

Last weekend the third round of the Austrian IC Championship took place at the MAC Amstetten club in hot summer temperatures of around 35°C. In the 1/10 Nitro class everything went according to plan for Gerhard Kandelhart, taking TQ honours followed by Leonardo Varga, Christoph Rohrmoser and Franz Engel in 4th place (all Shepherd). The final saw a clean start with everyone trying to avoid contact and the first four drivers were able to break away from the field quite quickly. At the first stop for fuel, Leonardo pitted a lap later and could take over the lead with Gerhard loosing time coming in and out of the pits with some traffic finally ended in a crash and an engine flame-out. Gerhard fought his way back to 2nd place through, but eventually risked too much and went out of fuel two laps before the end. Thus Leonardo Varga took the lead and the race wing and secured himself a maiden Austrian Championship title. The other podium spots were taken by Franz Engel and Gerhard Kandelhart.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

August 3, 2018

Roche P10W Evo Pro10 kit – Coming soon

Roche have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming Rapide P10W Evo 235mm Pro10 kit. The car uses the already available P10 Evo 200mm pan car as a base but was widened using a new front suspension plate as well as a wider rear axle. Other features will include a new 3.0mm carbon fibre main chassis, a new graphite front bumper, new aluminium upper damper plate, new big bore main shock absorber as well as many other subtle changes. Full information and images should become available in time for the release that is expected for some time in August.

Source: Roche [rocherc.com]

August 3, 2018

Tollard, Horne & Neer win at King of Kings race

The 2018 King of Kings race was held at Stateline R/C Raceway in Fremont, Indiana. In the Pro Nitro Buggy class Team Associated’s Cole Tollard came back from a flameout halfway through the final and ended up winning the class by almost a full lap from HB Racing’s Spencer Heckert 2nd and Team Associated’s Austin Horne 3rd.

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August 3, 2018

RC Cars Cavalieri TLR 8ight 4.0 wing flaps

RC Cars Cavalieri from Germany have introduced their new carbon fibre wing flaps for the TLR 8ight 4.0 buggy. The items are machined from high-quality carbon fibre and they are made to both reinforce the kit’s composite wing mounts while also slightly improving aerodynamics by helping to better guide the airflow underneath the wing. The parts are a direct fit and attach to the wing stay using longer hardware.

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August 3, 2018

Protoform V2 adjustable formula front wing

Protoform’s new V2 formula front wing is a 3-way adjustable solution for all popular 1/10th scale formula pan cars. The adjustability ensures the wing to suit any condition a track throws at the driver: a low-downforce option, a medium downforce with 1-element add-on winglet, or a high-downforce, 2-element add-on winglet for maximum steering feel. The tall wing endplates enhance straight-line stability and side-bite in long sweepers. Inspired by popular American open-wheel cars from the late 1990s, Protoform also incorporated additional ground clearance at the outer extremities, especially important on U.S.-style high-grip carpet. A wide, flat section in the middle of the wing provides a perfect mating surface for any formula body. The wings are made from sleek, matte-finished, ultra-durable nylon and will fit most popular formula cars on the market such as Xray, Team Associated, Tamiya and Roche. They are available in Black colour now, with a white option coming soon.

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August 3, 2018

Exotek Baja/Rock Rey stainless steel skid plate

Exotek have introduced their new stainless steel skid plate for the Losi Baja and Rock Rey vehicles. The heavy duty stainless steel construction with a brushed finish and chamfered front edge ensures long-lasting performance as it reinforces the chassis to help prevent the costly snapped or bent chassis for more driving and less wrenching.

View an image of the installed part here