December 3, 2019

JConcepts JCI Creep 12.3″ wheelbase body

JConcepts have introduced their new JCI Creep 12.3” wheelbase crawler body shell for trucks such as the Traxxas TRX-4 Sport, the Element RC Enduro and the Axial SCX10. The Creep began a hard life working the local farms, occasional fair and eventually into the mud pits. Pulling the Creep from the hard work of a farm truck wasn’t easy, however, JConcepts has dropped the cloth on a new crawling legend. Starting with a crisp front-end, the narrow truck has a skeleton like grille and beady eyes that have an angular V shape structure setting up the hood line and front-end clip. The long nose dead-ends into the V-shaped windshield which transitions into a large single cab providing that all-important vintage feel. It was important for this body shell to have a bed area that allowed ample mounting space for different chassis combinations but also space a user can experiment with their own accessories. Behind the rear cab bracing, a bed area rests with hard rails up top for strength and security. A dove-tailed rear end gives clearance and a rather experimental aggressive look to the rear panel. The front and rear are equipped with a flange style, sheet metal appearing, wheel well housings which gives the Creep its military fit and finish. The body includes window masks and a detailed JCI Creep decal sheet.

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December 2, 2019

Elliott Boots Shoot Fuel powered for 2020

XTR Racing from Spain have announced the signing of UK’s Elliott Boots to the Shoot Fuel racing team. The SWorkz and Reds Racing factory pilot will be using Shoot Fuel’s Premium Formula fuel for the 2020 season at all national and international races.

Source: XTR Racing [xtr-rc.com]


December 2, 2019

JConcepts 1989 Ford F-150 California Stampede body

Coming from JConcepts is their new 1989 Ford F-150 California body shell for the Traxxas Stampede truck. The body was built for the Traxxas Stampede “BIGFOOT No. 1 The Original Monster Truck” and it offers first class styling and its exterior is accentuated with smooth raised fenders and stepped front bumper. The strongest point to the design resolves back to the husky front and rear fenders giving it that pre-runner look. The extra bulk in this department gives the truck a boastful look capable of clearing an assortment of tires. A racy cab with scribed in window net, built-in racerback and roll-bar bed hosts a location for the mock spare tire for those long days in the dunes. The body features Ford licensed grille and headlights, wrap-around parking lights, a minimalist grille and an accurate and clean-looking Ford/JConcepts decal sheet. The body is a direct fit for the Traxxas BIGFOOT No. 1 and for fitment on all other Stampede models, its necessary to use the Traxxas #3619 body mount kit.

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December 2, 2019

Xray Racing Series Off-road Australia – Report

The 2019 Xray Racing Series Off-road Australia was held with over 100 entries on two meetings in a row. With rain threatening on Saturday there were plenty of cars getting some laps in before the day, fortunately the weather held off all day and the track was looking good for race day. 4WD Mod Buggy once again saw Lachlan Donelly and Matthew Couper fighting for the lead, with Lachlan coming out on top to take the double, Peter Seckold coming in 3rd.

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December 2, 2019

Bregante & Palomar crowned Argentinean GT Champs

The Argentinean 1/8th GT Nationals were held recently and in the GT Pro class it was Xray’s Nicolas Bregante with the overall TQ, the win and also a new track record. In a main final that saw team strategies play a major role, Beto Altesi (IGT8) came in 2nd as Damian Martin (IGT8) completed the Pro category top 3 podium result. Over in the GT Masters class it was Marcos Bregante with the win fro Silvio Magrino and Cristian Manzzini.

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December 2, 2019

Yusuke Sugiura wins at 2019 Mugen Cup finale

The final round of the Mugen Cup was held at the Futaba Buggy Track in Ichihara, Japan this past weekend. In the premier Open Buggy class it was Mugen’s Shin Adachi with the overall TQ, from Yusuke Sugiura on the runner-up spot. At the start of the 30-minute A-main Sugiura took the hole shot followed by Kato and Tsuruta and was able to open up a 40-seconds gap to the field eventually. Tsuruta, who was running 3rd about mid-race, had to make way for Kobokata after some engine issues. In the end Yusuke was able to bring home the win with a lap margin on his Mugen teammates Kato in 2nd and Kobokata in 3rd.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]


December 2, 2019

Yeah Racing 1/12th scale wheel well marker

Following the release of their 1/10th on-road wheel well marker Yeah Racing now also offer a variant specific to 1/12th scale pan cars. Machined from high-quality aluminium and offering a 45mm diameter the tool allows for easy and convenient wheel well marking and thus more precise and visually appealing body shell prepping. In addition to marking the front and rear wheel wells the tool also allows to highlight the lower body cutting line at 4mm, 5mm or 6mm height.

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December 2, 2019

Czech Masters Series Rd2 – Report

The second round of the Czech Masters Series was held at the Sport Arena in Prague, Czech Republic this past weekend. The race saw once again more than 100 entries overall and as always the schedule was open practice on Saturday morning, which was followed by qualifying and then finals. In 2WD Buggy Max Götzl was able to top the opening qualifier in front of Martin Bayer, as the latter made some mistakes, and Jiri Mara in 3rd. But coming Q2 it was Martin on top in Q2 and Q3 for the the overall TQ in front of Max in 2nd and Jiri in 3rd.

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