March 29, 2017

Ultimate Racing EFRA 2142 Super Strong exhaust set

Modelix Racing have introduced the Ultimate Racing EFRA 2142 Super Strong off-road exhaust set. The pipe was designed to improve overall engine performance with a linear throttle response in the low to mid RPM range while offering great top end speed. All this is combined with high bottom end torque for improved acceleration out of corners and to clear jumps. The exhaust system includes the polished aluminium pipe, manifold, gaskets and mounting springs.

Source: Modelix [modelixracing.com]


March 29, 2017

PR Racing PRS1v3 FM aluminium rear camber plate

PR Racing have introduced an aluminium rear camber plate for the PRS1v3 FM 2WD buggy. Machined from high-quality material and coming black anodised for wear and looks the plate is a direct fit on the rear end of the v3 FM buggy, giving a number of different inner ballstud positions to fine-tune the roll centre settings and thus the handling of the vehicle. In addition the plate allows the fitment of the new optional 1.2mm, 1.3mm and 1.4mm rear swaybars.

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March 29, 2017

Muchmore Race Helper Pro racing condition monitor

Muchmore have introduced the new Race Helper Pro humidity and temperature monitor. The compact size device is easy to use both indoors and outdoors with the large LCD screen displaying the current humidity and temperature as well as highs and lows of both values. With a hinged stand the monitor is also easy to place on pit tables while a magnet on the backside allows to attach the device to magnetic surfaces.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]


March 29, 2017

Derek McCloskey takes double Winter Champs title

The Irish Navan Nitro Club Winter Championship recently concluded and it was Derek McCloskey who took the overall win in the Nitro and E-Buggy classes. The title in E-Buggy was secured earlier in the Championship after taking victory in six of the first eight rounds but it took till the final round for Derek to secure the Nitro championship, after an epic race seeing three racers fight it out in the last final of the season with the winner taking the race win and the top spot in the championship.

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March 29, 2017

Adam Drake sweeps 2017 Ice Breaker

The 2017 Ice Breaker was held at Indy RC World In Garland, Texas with the event being sold out with 250 entries. Adam Drake was the top qualifier in Nitro Buggy and Electric Buggy and on the second lap of the 45 minute truck final he took the lead and never looked back taking the victory by nearly one lap. Adam also won the electric 1/8th buggy class, bringing home two titles.

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March 28, 2017

JConcepts XB2 F2 buggy body shell

Coming from JConcepts and made for the XB2 series of Xray buggies is the F2 body shell. Based off of the original Finnisher body, the F2 features a more aggressive look with performance to match. Cut-lines are included on each side of the body to accommodate stand-up and lay-down transmission layouts giving all out versatility. With the evolution of race tracks, complicated circuits combining more aggressive jumps and extremely high-speed corners, JConcepts incorporated many features which provide several benefits in the most critical situations. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps. Forward cab placement changes performance/visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have been simplified and JC chamfered to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralise the at-speed handling. The front of the pods have a dual step, scoop treatment which give a first in class look to the F2 body. The rear of the cab has the Finnisher step feature which allows the placement of a secondary side window and also several louver options off the rear which can be trimmed to allow air to escape at the top of the body.

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March 28, 2017

Rusti Design B6-series carbon fibre option parts

Rusti Design from France have introduced their new range of carbon fibre option parts for the Team Associated B6 series of buggies. Available now are 4mm gullwing and flat front as well as standard and long rear shock towers all of which match the standard suspension geometry. They feature an updated overall design though, making them stand out from the kit parts. Next up is a 1mm front bulkhead shim to lower the suspension mounts for improved steering while a +2mm rear gearbox shim set has been designed to raise the gearbox and shock tower block with an additional shim being provided for the specific laydown gearbox. Using the parts helps to maintain low driveshaft angles while lowering the chassis which can help avoid traction rolling on high-bite surfaces.

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March 28, 2017

Victorian Drivers Series Rd1 – Report

Round 1 of the Victorian Drivers Series was held in the regional town of Wodonga, three hours north of Melbourne with over 90 entries for the event that was held on a red clay track which had been prepared by the small but enthusiastic club. Rain during practice and hot weather during race day meant that the track grooved up perfectly, giving the racers good grip with minimal tyre wear. In 2WD Modified  Ray Munday (Team Associated) took TQ from Simon Heally (Yokomo) and Matt Griffin (Team Associated). The finals were a 3-way battle with Ray, Matt and Q4 Mark Rogers (Team Associated). It came down to a last lap battle and Mark Rogers came through to take a popular win, with Matt 2nd and Ray 3rd overall.

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