Serpent have announced the signing of Fung Wai Yin, better known as “Stickking” to their racing team. The Hongkong resident will campaign Serpent’s Project 4X touring car at races in Hongkong, China and around Asia.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
The second round of the Puerto Rico On-road National Championship was held at the Barceloneta RC Track. Peter Alvarado took the overall TQ in the 1/10th 200mm class but in the main final he got into trouble in the opening stages. On the sixth lap Alvarado traction-rolled trying to push his car on big tires, passing the track near to the loop. He decided to wait for the second and third car, but recovered but got back into the lead on lap 19 and from that moment on he never looked back. With a flame out 20 minutes into the race, but still with a large enough margin on the field, he finished in 1st, about a lap ahead of 2nd placed Franco Machado who also suffered a flamed out, as did 3rd placed Yamil Ruiz who had problems earlier.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Last Sunday Kuala Lumpur saw its first race in 2017 and it was Nick Chong in the 1/8 GP class who managed to take the victory at the well attended event. On the RC Malaysia race track Nick was able to secure the TQ spot and the final saw a clean start of him but just before the first round of pit stops Nick ran out of fuel, dropping him down to 5th position. With some flawless driving he was able to make up the lost time and to take over the lead again. After the tyre change at the 30-minute mark he controlled the race from the first position and ultimately he took the victory in front of Anthony Wee with Yee Kok Leong taking the final podium spot.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
Italian company Capricorn have introduced new rear upper suspension arms for the C-03 nitro kit. Keeping the same geometry as the old-style parts the new items utilise a 4mm turnbuckle, greatly improving durability and reliability. In addition the turnbuckles are also more user friendly as they now take a 2mm hex driver for adjustment over the more delicate 1.5mm tool that was required with the old design.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Xtreme Aerodynamics have announced the signing of reigning Brazilian Champion, Flavio Elias to their 2017 factory team. The 31-years old Capricorn driver will use the 1/8th range of Xtreme Aerodynamics’ bodies on his C803 in the upcoming season to try and defend his national title.
Source: Xtreme Aerodynamics [xtremeaerodynamics.com]
Serpent’s 977-E Evo2 aluminium main chassis plate is now also available as an option part for the 977-E Evo1. Machined from 5mm 7075-T6 aluminium and coming with some heavy machining to allow for ultra-low mounting of all components, the chassis is usable on the Evo1, allowing to run the older spec car with optional narrow rear suspension mounts as well as a narrow front end.
BK Servo, known for their helicopter servos, are making a step into RC car racing by introducing the DS-S-HT ultra high torque servo. Offering a whooping 40.8kg-cm of torque at 8.4V input and a speed of down to 0.10s, the servo is ideal for demanding 1/8th off-road classes. It also features a machined all-alloy case with heatsink middle section, steel gears, and a coreless motor. The servo is set for a release in mid-March.
Yokomo have introduced the all-new Racing Performer Ultra Series touring car springs as well as two optional parts for the SLF short shock II dampers. Extensively tested and used by Ronald Völker to win the 2016 IFMAR Worlds and the recent 2nd round of the 2016/17 ETS, the Ultra Series springs are made in Germany by a full scale car supplying company and they come powder-coated and with laser-etched markings. They will become available in seven different configurations including linear and progressive types from early April.
