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June 30, 2017

BRCA 1/8th Circuit National Series Rd4 – Report

Round four of the BRCA 1/8th Circuit National Series was held at the famous Mendip circuit near Weston Super Mare. It is a circuit famous for its Diggers dip before the main straight and it has seen many big names in the RC world race here down the years, including some of Europe’s Elite in the 90s. Race day was sunny and tyre wear was extremely high with the track surface very abrasive. Top international racer Mark Green was one noticeable absentee from the top heat and meant it would be a closer affair between the top nitro guys. In total, around fifty drivers were competing across the two classes with the electric class now not far off being as popular as nitro.

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June 29, 2017

Novarossi Mantra .21 square stroke engine

Novarossi keep adding more new nitro engine to their range with the latest one being the all-new Mantra .21 square stroke off-road engine. It features a 16.42mm square stroke design, 14mm crankshaft, and a new piston and 4-port liner combination. The crankshaft is manufactured with a larger bore intake to increase mixture flow while the rear cover offers a steel plate for reduced conrod friction while the overall shape improves filling by reducing dead spaces. As a result the engine will offer an elastic throttle and linear power feel with increased torque in the mid to high RPM range and very low fuel consumption.

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June 29, 2017

Nitro-West-Masters Rd3 – Report

Round 3 of the popular Nitro-West-Masters took place at the Dueren track near Aachen with a total of 51 entries. Perfect weather conditions – only on Sunday morning a few rain drops came down during the first heat – and the 232 metre track with its fluent layout and high grip level set the stage for some spectacular racing on Sunday. In the premier 1/8th Open class, Tobias Hepp captured the pole position as he did at round 1 at Hamm. Other direct qualifiers included ARC fellow Philipp Roemer and the two Mugen drivers Christian Wurst and Daniel Toennessen.

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June 29, 2017

Novarossi Mito 35 GT5/17 .21 nitro engine

Novarossi have introduced their new Mitro 35 GT5/17 .21 nitro engine. The updated powerplant features a new sleeve with five transfer ports and exhaust booster ports. The special shape and positioning improve internal fluid dynamics to maximise performance while the crankshaft also received an update to increase mixture flow and reduce internal turbulences. Crankshaft balancing is carried out using tungsten inserts and a silicone inlay further enhance acceleration. Included with the package is also an updated 3-needle carburettor for improved idling and also quicker return to lower RPM.

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June 29, 2017

3DRC Project 4X roll centre plates & shock stand

German brand 3DRC have introduced a set of roll centre plates for the Serpent Project 4X touring car as well as a convenient shock stand for the same kit. Starting with the roll centre plates, the parts are a direct replacement for the standard 3mm roll centre shims with the 1-piece design being much easier and quicker to install. The 3-D-printed part also increased overall bulkhead stiffness and it is available as 2-piece set for the front and the rear of the car and in black or orange colour.

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June 29, 2017

XTR Racing Shoot Fuel

Spanish company XTR Racing have introduced their new line of Shoot Fuel racing fuels. Developed to ensure the highest possible performance and engine durability in every weather condition, the fuel is made using high-quality ingredients and it is available in off-road and on-road specific blends.

Source: XTR [xtr-rc.com]

June 28, 2017

Serpent Project 4X aluminium stiffener

Coming from Serpent and made for the Project 4X electric touring car is a 1-piece aluminium stiffener. The part is made of high-quality 7075 aluminium, it sports a black surface treatment, limits front tweak and reduces the number of parts used for easier assembly.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

June 28, 2017

3DRC 40mm Fan Booster short type

3DRC’s highly popular Fan Booster is now also available in a short 40mm variant for racing in extremely high ambient temperatures. It fits most 40mm fan units and directs cool air towards the motor can as well as the wires and solder tabs. The Fan Booster is simply attached using double sided tape, ensuring a low overall weight of the whole assembly. Like all 3DRC parts the fan mount is directly available through the brand’s Shapeways store here.

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