Italian company Mon-Tech have introduced their updated F15 bodyshell for 1/10th scale formula cars. Compared to the previous F15 the body sports redesigned side pods and a new rear section for optimised aerodynamics and improved downforce. The changes result in more stable cornering and overall upped performance. The body comes made from clear high-quality polycarbonate and it is available now.
Coming from Hudy is their new joint grease. The lubricant is specially formulated to allow for a reliable lubrication of all driveshaft joints used in on-road and off-road kits. The high viscosity prevents the grease from being flung away at high RPM and thus it is ideal for the cross pin assembly of CV and universal driveshafts as well as the differential outdrive and drive pin section of the drivetrain. The lube comes in a handy container and it is thus easy to use and apply.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
With the racing season drawing to a close, the BRCA 1/8th Circuit section headed to the northern venue of Wombwell Model Car Club. With Alex Thurston only having to take home 92 points to be 1/8th Electric Circuit national champion, it seemed as if Alex had both hands on the trophy all weekend. With Saturday dry and Alex setting the pace it looked ominous for other championship contenders, but come Sunday the weather was to turn wet and after four rounds of qualifying Paul Bellinger took the TQ from Franck Dambrine and Jamie Paton.
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The final round of the Andalusia Touring Series was held this past weekend at the Las Gabias track in Granada. With a second place at the final event, Daniel Rubio (MD Racing) secured himself the overall Formula class title from Xray driver Carlos Manuel Garcia and Tamiya pilot Francisco Sanchez Garcia in second and third respectively.
Source: MD Racing [mdracingrc.com]
The 2016 Halloween Classic once again brought in racers from around the U.S. to The Gate in Brunswick, Ohio. The limited space available makes a pitting area a coveted badge of honor as it once again sold out, this year in only about 1 hour after going live for sign ups. Even with the extreme pressure all weekend everybody was having a blast, making new friends, and enjoying the announcing by the fabulous Mr. Chris Goetz. Having fun is the priority at The Gate, which is what helps make this race popular every year. Qualifying was hot and heavy as previous TQs fell in many classes from round 1 to round 4, keeping everyone on their toes and wrenching in the pits to find that something extra. Many former Stock class winners also jumped into the Mod arena in Touring Car while trying the test class of 12th 6.5 blinky.
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The final round of the Brazilian Nitro On-road Championships was held at the Zeca Elias track. In the 1/8th Pro category Capricorn’s Flavio Elias came out on top from Cesar Salvadori (ARC) and Fabricio Zamperelli (ARC) in second and third respectively. Samuel Prato (Capricorn) and Kazu (Mugen) rounded out the top 5 result.
The opening round of the Luxembourg Electric On-road Nationals was hosted by the RCCM club and held at the Turelbach Center in Mertzig. The track was tight and technical with the grip kicking in at a high level once a couple of practice heads had be run. After the triple qualifiers on Sunday Jacques Libar came out on top to take the overall TQ and the pole position for the triple A-mains. The opening A-main then also went to Jaques after five flawless minutes but A2 was a different affair as an error in the opening stages cost him dearly. He made up for it in the third and decisive main though as he again came out on top to take the overall win with Gilles Choque in second and Dirk Rischard third.
Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]
T-Works have expanded their range of optional aluminium and titanium parts by several sets for VBC Racing’s new Wildfire D09 touring car kit. Available soon are a hybrid titanium and aluminium turnbuckle set, an all-titanium turnbuckle set, a 64-grade ball end kit, 64-grade UFO and standard head screw kits, black or red anodised 7075-T6 aluminium screw kits, mixed titanium and aluminium screw sets with black or red alloy fasteners as well as a set of gold-plated steel screws. As usual the titanium and aluminium parts offer a lighter weight and improved looks over the standard steel parts while the golden screws are for looks in the first place.
