Modify have introduced their new bullet-type 4mm and 5mm connectors. They are of a low-profile design to prevent interferences with low top decks and come pre-shaped for easy and reliable soldering. The heavy-duty four contact points design makes for improved power transfer compared to standard connectors and at 14mm length they are compatible with most tube-style battery packs.
Source: Modify [modifyrc.com]
The Barcooff track in Barco, Emilia-Romagna, Italy held round four of the Italian 1/8th Off-road National Championship over the weekend. In the 45-minute F1 class A-main it was Mattia Menabue who came out successful by taking the win with a 2-lap margin on Adriano Fabianelli in second and Alessio Marini in third. Mirko Belli and Matteo Poletti would round out the top 5 result.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Round eight of the Czech Open series was held on the bumpy and low grip Mlada Boleslav track. Max Gotzl (Xray) would come out fastest in the opening qualifier but it was Kaja Novotny (Xray) who grabbed the overall TQ after scoring wins in the remaining three rounds and also scoring the fastest time over five minutes. In the semifinals Kaja continued to dominate, taking the pole position for the A-main final in which he would again excel by taking the win from Serpent’s Jiri Mara with Stepan Silhavy (Xray) completing the top 3 podium result. In fifth Max Gotzl grabbed the Junior class win while Petr Javorovsky Sr. in 11th took the Senior class victory.
View the final results and the Junior podium here
Round three of the Portuguese Buggy National Championship was held this past weekend and in the 45-minute main final it was Serpent’s Carlos Duraes who took the win 1 lap ahead of former European Champion, Miguel Matias. Ricardo Monteiro (TLR) completed the top 3 another three laps down. The next and final round will now decide the overall championship.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Coming from T-Works and made for Team Associated’s RC8B3 buggies are spring steel shock standoffs. Machined from high-quality material and coming with a special surface treatment for wear the 1-piece parts offer high durability and their design allows for easy shock angle adjustments by holding the standoffs with a suitable wrench and undoing the rear fastening nuts. Included in the set are four shock standoffs and eight flanged nuts.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Coming from Samix is a titanium link set for the new Axial SCX10 II truck. The high-clearance front and rear link set is a direct fit on the SCX10 II with standard ball ends and it is made from high-quality titanium material. All parts are marked for easy identification and holes near the threaded portions allow for convenient assembly of the links and ball ends. Using the links allows for more clearance during rock climbing, they are more durable and add visual impact to the vehicle. Included in the 10-piece set are also front steering links.
The Herts Nitro Model Club held the British GP over the August Bank Holiday. In the built-up to the event the question arose whether to oil or not to oil the surface but ultimately the club decided to prepare the surface in order to make it last and be weather proof. Saturday practice and Simon Reeves and Kevin Brunsden headed Nitro Buggy with Simon and Mitchell Booth E-Buggy and Darren Hayden-Ball heading the Truggy class. Qualifying would be dominated by Jamie Clancy closely followed by Lewis Jones, Simon Reeves and Callum Niblett in Nitro Buggy and in E-Buggy it was Jack Embling of Simon Reeves and Mitchell Booth. Darren Hayden-Ball spearheaded the Truggy class.
Italian engine makers Reds Racing have introduced the new Reds Race Ready by Elliott Boots engines. These engines are the first of their kind and they allow racers to be able to utilise engines that have been broken in and race ready tuned by 2-times European Champion Elliott Boots. The break-in and final tuning will be made directly on the car using the best quality fuel to ensure performance and reliability with the engines being delivered ready for clutch and exhaust assembly and installation in the car. The break-in process allows to use the engine under race conditions from the get go with no additional run-in procedure necessary. The service is available on the Reds Racing R5T Team Edition and R7 Evoke engines and buyers can also choose to combine the engines in a combo kit with their own exhaust and/or Quattro clutch system that will be broken in as well.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
