March 29, 2017

Noah Dickerson wins Pro Buggy at Ice Breaker

The 2017 Ice Breaker was held in Garland, Texas and in the Pro Nitro Buggy class it was Noah Dickerson who walked away with the win. Coming from the 2 spot on the grid, Noah lead from lap 13 to lap 90 but two flamouts of Noah’s buggy in the pits would promote Tyler Hooks into the lead that he would hold onto until the final lap when Noah was able to strike back and to take the win from Tyler in second and Jake Dellinger third.
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March 29, 2017

Rusti Design carbon fibre fan guards

Available now from French brand Rusti Design are two carbon fibre ESC fan guards. Cut from 1mm high-quality carbon fibre and thus in most cases usable with the original fan mount hardware, the guards not only look good but they can also prevent damage to the fan’s blades by shielding them from larger debris or the speedo’s wires. The guards are available for 25mm or 30mm fans.

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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.

View the E-Buggy podium here

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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