November 26, 2019

Czech Open Challenge Rd2 – Report

The second round of the Czech Open Challenge took place in Prague with over 70 participants, which made for some good racing. In the premier Touring Modified category Matej Sulc (Xray) led the opening two qualifiers to secure the TQ spot in front of Jakub Rozycki (Xray) and Zdenek Hamak (Serpent). In the finals Matej scored wins in all three A-mains to take the overall victory in front of Jakub and Zdenek.

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November 26, 2019

XRS PLMS Rd2 – Report

The second round of this season’s XRS PLMS was held recently with drivers from Poland and the Czech Republic in attendance. Racing was close and saw some very different winners this time, ensuring the fights for the overall titles are still wide open. In the Touring Modified class it was Jakub Rozycki with the overall win from Szymon Niebora in 2nd and Jakub Michalski in 3rd.

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November 26, 2019

Xray XB4 2020 1/10th 4WD buggy kit

Xray have introduced the 2020 variant of their IFMAR World Championship winning XB4 1/10th 4WD electric buggy kit. The popular vehicle underwent some sort of a redesign for the new season with a longer chassis making for improved stability while a more narrow design in the bulkhead area allows the use of optional longer arms. The gearboxes also saw an update, making them more narrow to make way for the new narrow suspension mounts and thus updated arm positions. A rear gearbox raiser plate improved the gearbox’s position when running in high-bite track conditions and inside the bulkheads operate redesigned gear differentials with larger oil volume, resulting in more consistent performance over a run. Part of the new diff package are also separate new-module crown gears and composite diff covers for better serviceability and a lower weight. Also new in the driveline area are new module crown gears for more efficient operation as well as centre driveshafts with larger 2.5mm cross pins. New, longer front and rear outer driveshafts, an updated motor mount for easier pinion gear access as well as an all-new centre upper graphite brace and a shorter slipper assembly with a wider adjustment range round out the drivetrain package. Other features include new aluminium roll centre mounts on rear uprights with updated roll centre positions, a revised rear graphite shock tower can be mounted from both sides of the gearbox to fine-tune the shock setup weight balance, and reinforced servo saver stands make for improved steering precision while a new shape improves clearance. The kit is rounded out by an improved servo mount system to optimise steering consistency in high traction conditions. The kit has already shipped and should be available by the time you read this.

View a list of the key features and more images here


November 26, 2019

Xray Racing Series Grand Final 2020 – Announcement

The 2020 Grand Final of the Xray Racing Series will be held at the world famous Hudy Racing Arena in Trencin, Slovakia from the 29th to 31st of May 2020. Full details will be announced soon but participators can expect a world-class top drivers line up, racing action in many popular classes as well as a Saturday night party.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]


November 26, 2019

Midland Indoor Carpet Championship Rd2 – Report

The second round of the Midland Indoor Carpet Championship was held last weekend, attracting over 140 drivers to compete in three electric on-road classes. The premier Touring Modified class it was round one winner Elliott Harper (Xray) with the overall TQ and also the win in the single 5-minute A-main event, followed by Awesomatix driver and extremely happy Paul Pinkney finally getting his run of bad luck off his shoulders. Olly Jefferies (Schumacher) would once again make the podium in 3rd.

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November 26, 2019

Diekmann & Tödtmann join Capricorn factory team

Capricorn RC have announced the addition of German nitro on-road frontrunners Thilo Tödtmann and Melvin Diekmann to their line-up of international drivers. Regular ENS and Euros A-finalists the duo tested various platforms and choose Capricorn’s Lab C03 Evo as their weapon of choice for the 2020 season. The duo had the following to say about the deal:

We are happy having the opportunity of joining the Capricorn team. Capricorn and Patrizio Rossi in person always have been very open-minded when it comes to developing new ideas and revolutionary solutions. Always focusing on providing the fastest and best product to their customers. This is reflected in the fact that many of his ideas have already been imitated. We are looking forward of playing a decisive part in this development representing the brand on all major races worldwide.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]


November 26, 2019

Graham Alsop wins at Deerdale Winter Series

The Deerdale club in the UK hosted a round of the their 1/8th Off-road Winter Series last weekend and it was Team Associated’s Neil Cragg who took the overall TQ in the pretty stacked out Nitro Buggy class. After a super close race in the main final Matt Lewis (Team Associated) and Neil would miss the top step of the podium to local veteran Graham Alsop (HB Racing) and they would finish 2nd and 3rd.

Source: CML Distribution [cmldistribution.co.uk]


November 26, 2019

Tomas Ramirez crowned Chilean GT8 Champion

The final round of the Chilean 1/8th Nitro GT Championship was held recently and when the dust had settled it was IGT8’s Tomas Ramirez who would be crowned the 2019 Champion. Behind him it was Alvaro Jara Jr. and Benjamin Ramirez who completed the all-IGT8 overall podium result.

Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]