Coming from Torpine is a new carbon fibre upper deck for the ARC R11F FWD kit. Of a symmetrical design the top deck is softer than the kit upper deck with comparable front and rear geometry. The result is a more equal torsional chassis flex that makes for a more precise and easier to drive car. The top deck is machined from high-quality 2mm carbon fibre and it is available from now on.
Source: Torpine [torpine.com]
Round four of the 2019/20 BRCA LMP12 nationals took place in Chesterfield last weekend. A capacity entry of 85 drivers took part in the weekend’s racing. Unfortunately round 3 of the championship had to be cancelled in December due to structural issues with the venue meaning that the Championship has been reduced to three counting rounds from five. Chesterfield hit their usual high standards laying a challenging track on perfectly smooth carpet laid with no tape joins to upset the cars. Saturday would see drivers competing in 13.5 and 17.5 stock classes. Winner of the first two rounds Olly Jeffries would be looking to complete the trio this weekend. From the start it was clear who was the racer to beat with Olly topping the timesheets on all four rounds of qualifying. Mark Stiles would get the closest to Olly lining up second on the grid from David Spashett and Ollie Payne. Olly would get a clean start and after a first lap error from Mark Stiles that overturned the car of David Spashett would complete the race unchallenged taking his third win and securing the 13.5 Stock Championship.
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Hudy have introduced their new air filter sealant, a chemical that was developed for the use between the sides of the foam filter and the plastic part of the filter to perfectly seal the contact area, ensuring no dust will pass through. The sealant is usable with all foam air filter elements, it is easy to apply and long lasting, ensuring maximum protection for the delicate engine internals. The sealant should always be used in combination with a high-quality foam air filter oil.
The new RaceRoof indoor on-road track in Istanbul, Turkey held round 2 of the RaceRoof Series last weekend in Touring Pro Stock and Club Stock classes. The race was well attended and even the freezing weather did not lure the competitors away. In the Pro Stock class it was Atahan Yildiz with the overall win, coming from the 2 spot on the grid, leaving behind Alain Sarafyan in 2nd overall. Yunus Sahin ended the day on the final podium spot for an all-Xray top 3.
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Protoform have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming all-new Vittoria 1/10th scale GT body shell. Full details of the 190mm USGT body will surface very soon from what is understood.
Source: Protoform [racepf.com]
The 2020 HB Racing European Race Days will be held from the 3rd to 5th of April in Boisset-St-Priest, France. Sign-up for the event, that is reserved exclusively for HB Racing 1/8th scale nitro and electric buggies, is available now. Each entry includes #PA9387 Performa Black Jack Yellow tyres and #PA9400 Wheel Stickers as a hand-out spec package. Full information can be found on the event’s website here.
Coming from EFRA European Champion, Toni Gruber’s Scorpion Champion Products brand are new greases for drive shafts and thrust bearings. Starting with the swing shaft grease for CV-style drive shafts, the product will keeping shafts, couplers and axles in best possible condition, reducing wear and increasing the assemblies’ efficiency. The grease is usable in all weather conditions and it comes in handy cans for easy application.
Tamiya have introduced new carbon fibre front and rear shock towers for the TRF420 touring car that allow to use longer shock absorbers. Originally designed for the low-profile TRF-SSBB shocks, the new shock towers allow to run longer dampers such as the #42102 TRF shocks which is a welcomed tuning aid for bumpy parking lot tracks where shocks with longer stroke can improve the handling of the car. The towers are machined from high-quality carbon fibre and they come as a 2-piece set including the front and rear shock stay.
