Trinity have introduced their new Equalizer 17.5T spec racing brushless motor. Designed to provide a level-playing ground the motor features tamper-proof stickers that deter racers from opening the motor which should lead to less cheating. The motor will become available by mid-September in 17.5T specifications but 13.5T, 21.5T and 25.5T variants may follow in case of demand.
Source: Trinity [trinityrc.com]
Kyosho Taiwan have released first high resolution images of the forthcoming Turbo Scorpion re-release 1/10th 2WD buggy kit. The latest addition to the Legendary Series of 1980’s kits is based off of the standard Scorpion but it features a white colour chassis tub, red body aluminium shock absorbers and larger wheels and tyres that seem to accept modern day 2.2″ tyres. Like the other Legendary Series buggies the kit will also feature updated suspension parts, modern 48 pitch gears and an upgraded transmission with slipper clutch. So far nothing is known about the vintage-looking Le Mans 240 brushless motor shown in the images. It may be included or available as upgrade but all information should become available in time for the release that is expected to happen in November.
Round four of the 2016 Indonesia National Buggy Championship was held at the Graha Track, Tangerang, West Java, Indonesia. A total of 83 drivers attended from Jakarta, Bandung, Jogjakarta, Surabaya, Batam, Bali, Palembang, Aceh, Kendari, Kupang, Banjarmasin, Balikpapan, Palangkaraya and Medan. The race format was six rounds of ten minutes qualifying with the four best rounds to count. The weather was hot on qualifying day and all rounds hold a tight battle between Jason Nugroho and Adrian Wicaksono. At the end Jason took four round TQs to take the overall top qualifier position. In time for the semifinal practice it started to rain heavily and the race organisers no choice but to call it a day, meaning the overall result would be determined by the qualifying results, handing Jason the win from Adrian and John.
Coming from Team Corally is their new range of silicone shock oils and diff syrups. Manufactured and bottled in Europe the pure silicone oils are calibrated to ensure consistency from batch to batch and they come in 60ml bottles as 100cps to 1,000cps shock and 3,000cps to 100.000cps diff fluids.
Serpent have introduced the Pro Shock set for the SRX8 1/8th off-road buggy. Usable as emulsion or membrane shocks the dampers allow for a wider range of setups to suit a range of track conditions. The emulsion shocks give more on and off-throttle traction and the sets include all needed parts to built both types of shocks including the new-type shock caps that can take the emulsion-type shock seals or membrane-type volume compensators. Also included are titanium-nitride coated shock shafts, hard-coated shock bodies, high-quality O-ring seals, machined pistons and rubber boots. The shock caps are also available separately as 2-piece sets to upgrade existing shocks and they include all needed seals and hardware.
Round six of the Danish 1/10th Electric Off-road Nationals was held at the new RC Royal track. The opening 4WD qualifier went to Mike Gosvig in front of Frederik Hovgaard while the latter would come out fastest in front of Mike in Q2. The third and final qualifier was again won by Frederik while Mike suffered electronic problems, only allowing him to take the P2 on the grid. With revised electronics Mike started into the opening A-main and right from the start he was able to put a lot of pressure on the leader who made a mistake in lap 7, allowing Mike to pass and to ultimately take the win from Frederik Hovgaard and Kim Nielsen.
Continue reading the report here
The final round of the 2016 BRCA 1/8th Nitro Buggy National Championship was held at the Slough track over the weekend. Agama’s Darren Bloomfield headed into the race leading the championship and as soon as he hit the track he made his intentions clear to bring home the title in style. Giving the opening qualifier to Team Associated’s Neil Cragg, Darren swept the remainder of the qualifying to take the overall TQ from Lee Martin (Mugen) with Neil Cragg and Elliott Boots (Kyosho) completing the top 4 result. In the semis Darren continued to excel, taking the pole position for the A-main that he would then win from Neil Cragg in second and Elliott Boots in third to take the 2016 national title.
Image: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]
The Swedish 1/8th Off-road Nationals were held this past weekend at the MK Eskil track in Eskilstuna, Sweden. HB Racing’s David Ronnefalk made a clean sweep in the qualifiers to take the overall TQ from swift Jessica Palsson (Kyosho) with Robert Gustafsson (Agama) taking the 3 spot after the qualifiers. Right from the start of the main final David was able to pull away and he never looked back to take the win by over a lap. Jessica was in a fight with Hampus Berg (HB Racing) but in the closing stages of the 60-minute encounter she was able to open a gap and she would bring home the second place with a 1-lap margin on Hampus.
