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October 1, 2016

Hector Albarracin to get MD Racing factory support

MD Racing have announced the addition of Hector Albarracin to their factory team. Already a supporter of the Spanish company for many years, the 2016 EFRA Euros A-main finalist will now get the full factory treatment when campaigning MD Racing’s MDF14 formula and MDT15 touring car. Hector has the following to say about the deal:

First I would like to thank Vicente Machancoses for this huge opportunity! I’m working with Vicente from 3 years ago, and I hope for work together for more years, this is a new brand with good quality products in continue developing for make the best product, I’m very happy for continue in the factory team, its a big team with people living the hobby.

Source: MD Racing [mdracingrc.com]

September 30, 2016

Protoform Corvette C7.R 1/8th GT1 SWB bodyshell

Protoform have introduced the Chevrolet Corvette C7.R short wheelbase 1/8th GT bodyshell. From the signature Corvette muscular stance and swept-back roofline, to the large front splitter and side vents, every detail of the full-scale race car is captured to add scale realism to the world of 1:8 GT. Included with the body is an add-on rear wing, secured with three oversized nylon screws and featuring two trim-lines and spill-plate sizes; a lower line for sanctioned racing, and an upper line for low-grip club racing. The body fits popular 1/8th scale GT cars with the shorter GT1 wheelbase of 325mm, such as the Mugen MGT7, Serpent Cobra GT and more. For GT2 racers, a longer 360mm wheelbase version of the C7.R is also available.

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September 30, 2016

Xray T4 2017 electric touring car kit

Xray have introduced the 2017 version of their highly successful T4 touring car platform. TQ holder and vice-champion at the recent IFMAR Electric On-road World Championship in China in the hands of Bruno Coelho the T4’17 features a number of subtle changes – when compared to the 2016 car – that mainly focus adding a range of additional chassis flex settings. The kit builds on a new carbon fibre chassis plate that received updates to adapt to the numerous Multi-Flex settings accessible with the 2017 car.

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September 30, 2016

Hobbywing XeRun XR10 Stock Spec – Coming soon

Hobbywing Japan have released a first teaser image of the forthcoming XeRun XR10 Stock Spec brushless speed controller. The 2S LiPo compatible ESC builds on the “Modified” XR10, it has a 80A rating and comes with a new, smaller and lighter aluminium case. A heavy duty BEC system allows for 6V or 7.4V output for standard and high voltage steering servos and part of the package are also five pre-set profiles and a new brake settings. More information and images will become available in time for the release.

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]

September 30, 2016

Arkadiusz Smyk wins at Polish On-road Championships

The final round of the Polish Electric On-road Championship was recently held in Nowy Sącz on a newly built track and organised by the LOK. In the Touring Modified class it was Arkadiusz Smyk who took the overall TQ after winning three of the four qualifiers while teammate Michał Wójcik came in second. In the finals and coming out fastest in A2 and A3 Arkadiusz managed to take the overall win from Lukasz Mach while Michal Wojcik had to settle for third overall.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

September 30, 2016

Electro Challenge Slovenia finale – Report

The final round of the Electro Challenge Slovenia was held in Benedikt on a purpose-built track and in several electric on-road classes. 13.5T Stock had, by far, the most entries. Jan Popič grasped the TQ position, followed by Jan Pernarčič and Patrik Požgaj. Jan also won the opening two A-finals to take the overall win with one leg to spare. Sitting out A3, Popič made way for Jan Pernarčič and Patrik Požgaj to battle for the overall runner-up spot with Pernarčič taking the win by a narrow 0.6s from Požgaj.

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September 30, 2016

Arrowmax 6200mAh 1S LiPo battery pack

Arrowmax’ latest addition to their growing range of high-performance LiPo batteries is the 6200mAh 3.7V 1S pack. Measuring a standard 93x47x18.5mm the battery is built from a single high-quality 65C cell whose high capacity is ideal for modified and stock racing alike. The 1/12th scale specific hardcase battery is available from now on.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

September 30, 2016

T-Works Serpent titanium upper arm pivot balls

Made for Serpent vehicles such as the Project 4X, F110, S120, 748 and 977 are T-Works’ titanium upper arm pivot balls. The parts are made from high-quality 64-grade titanium and they replace the standard kit pivot balls. Offering a lower weight than steel while being still tough and durable, titanium parts lower the weight of the car while also adding visual impact.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]