Shepherd have introduced two new ceramic diff ball sets containing high-quality 3.175mm balls. Made for the company’s Velox F1 formula car the diff balls also fit a range of other brands and they will improve the overall performance of the differential as the balls are both super true and hard-wearing when maintained properly. The balls are available as 18 and 12-piece sets.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Trinity have introduced the 21.5T Equalizer tamper-proof spec racing brushless motor. Already available as 17.5T variant the motor features purple paint on the front taps and collector and it is built using an easily identifiable rotor meaning manipulations are easy to recognise. Beside the 21.5T and 17.5T windings the Equalizer motor will also become available as 13.5T variant.
Source: Trinity [trinityrc.net]
The opening round of the Croatian Championship was held at the Ayrton Senna track in Zagreb. Classes run were 13.5T Touring Stock, 1/8th IC track, 1/8th GT and large scale touring cars. In the 13.5T Touring Stock class Patrik Pozgaj took the overall TQ after coming out fastest in the second and third qualifier. Zeljko Selman and Neven Simic would round out the top 3 result so far. In the mains the race for the overall win was on between Patrik and Zeljko. With victories in A2 and A3 Patrik secured himself the day’s win while also scoring the fastest lap as Zeljko had to settle for second. Neven would complete the top 3 result.
Coming from Arrowmax is the new pinion caddy and 64 pitch pinion gears combo set. As for the caddy, the item is machined from high-quality aluminium and it sports Arrowmax’ signature honeycomb design and black/golden colours. The pinion holder can take up to 28 gears with the 64 pitch pinion combo set including eleven 38T to 48T gears – ideal for many stock racing classes. The caddy and gear combo set is available now.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Italian company Capricorn have announced the return of Kyle Branson to their team. Following a short stint with newcomers Infinity, Kyle will campaign Capricorn cars in 1/8th and 1/10th nitro on-road as well as in 1/10th electric touring classes at events such as the ENS and the European and World Championships. Kyle says:
I want to thank Patrizio Rossi for welcoming me back to rejoin Capricorn after a short departure. I really look forward to working close with Patrizio and the rest of the team in the future. The first race I will attend will be round 1 of the ENS in May.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Coming from Muchmore is the new Impact LCG Max-Punch FD2 6000mAh LiPo battery pack. Developed with blinky and boosted stock racing in mind, the battery is made using high-quality 120C cells that offer a super-low internal resistance and a flat discharge curve which leads to an overall increased performance even till the end of the run. The battery weighs in at 285g, it is of standard dimensions and only 22.3mm tall for a low centre of gravity.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
Yeah Racing have introduced an adjustable battery tray for RWD drift car converted HPI Racing Sprint 2 cars. The mount attaches to the very rear of the chassis, shifting the weight back for improved traction and corner stability. The design allows to take either standard-size or shorty packs and the battery is easily removed by undoing four body clips. Thanks to its adjustable design and bottom plate the battery mount is also usable for the cars of other brands.
The Hernan Matticoli circuit of La Tablada in Buenos Aires, Argentina will play host to the 27th South American Championships from the 27th to 30th of April. The event already drew sign-ins from countries such as Brazil, Chile Ecuador, Peru, the USA and Argentina and it will see the running of 1/8th on-road, Touring and GT classes. More information and sign-up can be found on the official event website here.
