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November 28, 2019

Serpent SRX8e Pro 1/8th E-Buggy kit – Coming soon

Serpent have released first information on their forthcoming new SRX8e Pro 1/8th scale electric buggy kit. Based on the SRX8 Pro nitro buggy, the electric-powered variant will make use of its nitro sibling’s large volume differentials for consistency, an updated steering system for a more progressive steering feeling, as well as updated inclined C-hubs and steering spindles. The kit is rounded out by a new +15mm wing mount for improved overall downforce. The SRX8e Pro is set for a release in early December.

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November 28, 2019

Michael Gers wins at Off-road Turkey Race

The 1/10th Off-road Turkey Race was held at the Ohio RC Factory in Jeffersonville, Ohio last Saturday, attracting nearly 80 entries. In the popular 13.5T Wheeler class it was Chad Wipperman with the overall TQ, however the single 7-minute A-main was won by 3rd place qualifier, Michael Gers as P2 qualifier, Nathan McClanahan conserved his qualifying performance by finishing on the runner-up spot.

Source: Raw Speed [rawspeedrc.com]

November 28, 2019

Evo Race Factory ARS3 FWD touring car body shell

Evo Race Factory have introduced their all-new ARS3 190mm touring car body shell for the ever growing FWD on-road class. Sporting a high waist, low roof design the body is a bit of a different approach compared to most FWD lids out there with more of a sedan-style silhouette rather than being a hatchback. The body will come moulded from clear high-quality polycarbonate and it hits stores very soon.

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November 27, 2019

SWorkz sign Camden Lime

SWorkz have announced the signing of young US top talent, Camden Lime to their factory team. Camden inked a multi-year deal for 2020 and beyond, to campaign SWorkz’s 1/8th and 1/10th scale vehicles at all major events. Camden says:

I’m beyond stoked and grateful for this opportunity for 2020 and beyond. I couldn’t thank Max from SWorkz and Franco from RC1-Racing enough and I’m very excited to work with the team around Georg and Scott Yang. I’ll see everyone at the track soon with this awesome products from SWorkz.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]

November 27, 2019

Xray Racing Series Germany Rd3 – Report

Round 3 of the Xray Racing Series Germany was hosted by the RC-Schwalmracern club recently. The event kicked off on Saturday morning with practice with Sunday being the main race day and classes run included 1/10th Touring Stock, Touring FWD and 1/12th GT. In the premier class of Touring Stock it was Jannick Namyslo with the overall TQ in front of Tobias Schuch and Marc Stubben. When the dust had settled after the finals it was still Jannick on top with Marc Stubbed and Jens Haller coming in 2nd and 3rd respectively for an all-Xray top 3 result.

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November 27, 2019

Abdulrahman Aljuhail wins at RCCCK Points Race

The Radio Control Car Club of Kuwait RCCCK held their opening Points Race last weekend, attracting over 40 entries for the Nitro Buggy and Truggy classes. In Nitro Buggy it was Agama racer Abdulrahman Aljuhail with the win in the 45-minute A-main event, a lap in front of SWorkz’s Ali Sherazy on the runner-up spot. Agama’s Mohammad Alhajri came in 3rd to complete the podium result in front of Mohammad Altarmoum in 4th and Nasser Altermoum in 5th overall.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]

November 27, 2019

Exotek 8ight-XE aluminium optionals

Coming from Exotek is a range of aluminium optionals for the TLR 8ight-XE 1/8th scale electric buggy. First up is a cooling motor mount whose 7075 alloy construction offers improved motor cooling because the stock rubber gaskets are removed therefore allowing the motor heat to directly transfer through the mounts and into the chassis. In addition, a fan bar is included that attaches to the motor mounts allowing the use of a high powered 40mm cooling fan. The new universal 1/8th scale motor clamping style also makes for easier motor install and removal by simply removing the two upper clamps to lift the motor right up and out. Lastly the motor position has been lowered by 1.5mm for a lower centre of gravity.

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November 27, 2019

2019 Australian GP On-Road National Champs – Report

The 2019 Australian Nitro On-Road GP National Championships were held at RRCSA in Littlehampton, Adelaide last weekend. In 1/8th scale it was Jesse Davis taking the TQ spot over Luke Duthie in 2nd and Steven Jovanovic in 3rd. In the main final it was factory Infinity driver Jesse Davis comfortably taking the win over 2nd placed Nick Salib (Infinity) by five laps and making up the podium in 3rd was Capricorn’s Steven Jovanovic.

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