Coming from Samix and made for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck is a rear aluminium lockout set. Machined from high-quality material and coming black anodised for wear and looks, the parts were designed to add strength and durability while also allowing to easily mount the recently announced brass axle weights and the rear 3-link set.
Yokomo have announced the signing of 2016 Danish 2WD Buggy champion, Frederik Hovgaard to their factory team. The Danish frontrunner, who grew up racing Yokomo cars, will receive the full factory treatment in his campaign that will see appearances at national and international on-road and off-road events including as the ETS, EOS and the World Championships. Frederik says:
I am very happy about being a part of Team Yokomo as factory team driver, which I have been dreaming of for a long time. I have almost throughout my RC-carrier been driving with Yokomo cars, and now after several years of hard training and work for it, the dream is a reality. I look forward to an exciting future, together with the Team Yokomo. Thanks to Yokomo – Tom Yokobori, Aso Minoru and Shin Adachi.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
Team Associated have introduced new optional carbon fibre parts for the B64 1/10th 4WD buggy in the form of a long rear shock tower and a carbon fibre battery strap. Starting with the shock tower, the tall rear shock stay accommodates the longer and higher-capacity 31mm shocks for better compliance with very bumpy or loose tracks. Also new is the Factory Team series carbon fibre battery strap. Cut from 2.5mm bi-directional woven carbon fibre the strap fits the B64-series cars and it is a lightweight and stylish replacement for the stock item.
Italian company Reds Racing have introduced the all-new R7 Evoke V4.0 nitro off-road engine. Specially aimed at the use on low-grip and narrow tracks where the torque curve of the engine can give an advantage, the power plant has been redesigned internally for an improved fuel consumption and bottom torque. Reds Racing also worked on areas such as sleeve, piston, combustion chamber and crankshaft. The features list includes the proven HCX carburettor with Gen2 venturi, the Anti-Dirt sealing system, Diamond hard-coated backplate, a balanced crankshaft, and a brand-new cooling head design. The Mario Rossi tuned engine is also available pre-broken-in by Mario Rossi and also as Race Ready by Elliott Boots version to get you instantly into the action.
Pepe Group from Italy have announced the signing of Italian 200mm vice-champion, David Loppini to their team. The multiple ENS A-main finalist will use the range of Energy products in the upcoming 2017 season, starting from the opening round of the EFRA GP Series.
Source: Pepe Group [pepegroup.net]
Serpent have announced the signing of UK frontrunner, Alex Thurston to their international team. Alex is focussed on the 1/10th 200mm nitro class and he will campaign Serpent’s 748 platform at events such as the ENS, the European Championships and the National Championship while also having select outings in the electric 1/10th Touring and 1/8th Electric on-road classes. Alex says:
I am very excited to run for team Serpent and work together closely with Michael Salven, David Ehrbar and the other top-drivers in the team like Mark Green and Dominic Greiner.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
HRC Distribution have introduced a new bevel gear set for the Team Magic E5 series of monster trucks. Machined from high-quality steel and being of 43T/11T specification the gear set is a direct replacement for the standard parts, improving precision, efficiency and durability. Included in the set, that is usable in the front and the rear of the truck, is one diff and one input gear.
Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]
Coming from Flash Point R/C are pre-mounted high-grip belted 1/8th GT tyres. They feature a reinforced inner belt to provide increased stability and precision and they are available in soft 40 and super soft 35 rubber compound. The tyres come pre-mounted on white or black Flash Point Seven wheels and fit most 1/8th GT and rally game cars.
Source: Flash Point [flashpointrc.com]
