The 2017 Philippine Masters will be held from the 28th to 30th of April at the Circulo Verde race track in Quezon City, Philippines. The 3-day event will see Nitro Buggy, Nitro Truggy and E-Buggy racing with drivers from all over the world attending including Pro drivers such as Adam Drake, David Ronnefalk, Ty Tessmann, Kyle McBride and Atsushi Hara. More information can be found on social media here.
Coming from HB Racing are hard suspension parts for the D413 1/10th 4WD buggy. Available for the front and the rear, the arms are moulded from a harder composite material for increased overall stiffness and thus improved handling on high-bite surfaces while also reducing the buggy’s sensitivity to changing traction conditions.
Losi have introduced the Desert Buggy XL-E 1/5th scale 4WD electric RTR buggy. The all-wheel drive ready-to-run buggy builds on its nitro sibling but features a revised shock package with new O-ring and shock guides to provide improved feel, enhanced performance and upgraded tunability. The 4WD chassis is equipped with an aluminium centre differential for added strength and durability while new chassis brace plates add rigidity and stability. The Dynamite 800kv brushless power system with 8S Fuze brushless controller is good for speeds of up to 80km/h when on 8S power and the built-in Active Vehicle Control system and Spektrum DX2E transmitter keep things in control no matter how intense the action gets. The package is rounded out by MAXXIS Creepy Crawler tyres, a bright LED light bar and your choice of grey or black bodyshell designs.
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HRC Distribution have introduced a machined spur gear for the Team Magic E5 series of trucks. Of a heavy duty design the part is especially useful when running high power brushless motors. The 46T gear is usable with the all E5-series trucks including the new E5 HX.
Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]
Exotek have introduced a range of new option parts for the Team Associated B6 and B64 buggies. First up is an aluminium motor plate with POM spur gear cover for the B6. The vented 7075 motor plate for the 3-gear laydown gearbox is of a lightweight design for a lower centre of gravity with venting openings adding airflow and cooling. Included with the motor plate comes a machined POM spur gear cover that keeps the body from running and tearing up both the spur and body paint.
TVRC track in Nampa, Idaho recently held a round of their Saturday Carpet Series and in the 2WD Buggy class it was Ben John that took the overall TQ to start the A-main from pole position. With the narrow track offering only one fast line Ben was sure to get the thing done if he wouldn’t make any mistakes. Right from the start he was getting pressure from the second place driver but he wasn’t able to find a way past. After holding off his initial charges the runner-up made a mistake at the three minute mark which allowed Ben to cruise to the win with Gary Ovitt coming in second and Kevin Klein rounding out the podium.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
The South American All-Terrain Championship was held at the La Candelaria RC in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. In the 45-minute Nitro Buggy main final Xray’s Nicolas Bregante came out fastest from Mugen driver Eduardo Rossi and Stefan Koblitz in third.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Rishpon RC race track recently held a round of the Israeli League and in the 2WD Buggy class it was Lior Maimon who took the TQ and also the day’s win after coming out fastest in all A-mains. Alon Shuali would grab the runner-up spot from third placed Amit Bublil. In the 4WD class Yossi Arbel brought home the hardware from second placed Amit Bubil and third placed Avitan Ofir.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
