January 16, 2017

Schumacher Cougar KC 2WD buggy kit

Following last week’s introduction of the Cougar KD, UK company Schumacher now also released information on the Cougar KC, a purpose designed buggy for high-grip astroturf and carpet tracks. The buggy is designed primarily for modern carpet and astro surfaces, offering the driver four different motor layout positions with multiple battery types and fitting options. Available are two mid motor layouts with rear mounted battery and also two mid/rear motor designs with the battery mounted in front of the motor, allowing to adapt the buggy for all types of tracks, tight and twisty or open and flowing. All the parts required for all the layouts are included as standard in the kit and it incorporates prototype features, used recently by Michal Orlowski to convincingly win the EOS in Poland and the 2017 DHI Cup. The buggy makes use of the same versatile chassis as the KD, it comes with a 3-gear opposite motor rotation transmission, a low rotating mass gear differential, new suspension geometry and a sleek, shark fin bodyshell. The Cougar KC will hit stores in February.

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January 16, 2017

Kaja Novotny doubles at Czech Open Challenge Rd4

The recent fourth round of the Czech Open Challenge saw Xray’s Kaja Novotny sweeping the 2WD qualifiers and he would continue to dominate the finals also, taking the day’s win from Jiri Mara (Serpent) and Jiri Benes (Xray). Matej Sulc and Jindrich Jirak would complete the top 5 result. In 4WD Buggy it was again Kaja who excelled and starting from pole position allowed him to easily take wins in the opening two A-mains to grab his second overall victory of the weekend ahead of Petr Tomasek, Frantisek Kalenda, Jindrich Jirak and Jan Vild, making it an all-Xray top 5.

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January 16, 2017

Lee Martin powered by Thor Fuel for 2017

RC Concept have announced that UK frontrunner, Lee Martin will use Thor Fuel to power his RC Concept equipped rides for 2017. Lee will attend the UK BRCA Nationals as well as all major 1/8th off-road events such as the Neo Race and the European Championships to name just a few.

Source: RC Concept [rcconcept.net]


January 16, 2017

Dani Batlle wins RBR36 Arena farewell race

The RBR36 Arena farewell race was held this part weekend in Barcelona, Spain. The final race at Robert Batlle’s own indoor off-road facility saw his brother, Dani Batlle walking away with the win in the 1/8th Nitro Buggy class.

Source: SOAR [soar-rc.com]


January 16, 2017

Mibosport Cup Rd3 – Report

The third round of the Mibosport Cup 2016/17 was held this past weekend with 208 entries for the four electric on-road and two off-road classes. The race kicked off the second half of the season and in the Touring Modified class it was Dominic Vogl with Kuba Šimurda and Oliver Havránek occupying top 3 spots after the qualifying. The first A-main primarily saw a battle between Dominic Vogl and Kuba Šimurda. Kuba tried to attack but Dominic, with his fast and precise driving, didn’t give Kuba a chance. At the end of the first leg, Kuba was losing almost two seconds to the first place while Oliver Havránek finished in third.

Continue reading the report here


January 16, 2017

SWorkz S12-1 series aluminium front bulkhead

Coming from SWorkz and made for the S12-1 series of 2WD buggies is an aluminium front bulkhead. The part is machined from high-quality material and it comes black anodised and with silver edge details. While being slightly heavier than the stock composite item the bulkhead also improves durability in the inner camberlink ballstud area while also giving more front end grip.

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January 15, 2017

CML Distribution sign Antoine Rossetti

CML Distribution have announced the singing of French top driver, Antoine Rosetti to their team. Antoine will race in the French 1/10th Championship in order to qualify for the European Championship in 2018, which will take place in Reims. He brings with him a wealth of experience and victories including a 2WD third place in 2011 from the European Championship in Pau. Antoine will be running the RC10B6/B6D in 2WD and the new RC10B64D in 4WD, powering his cars will be the Reedy Mach 3 brushless motors, Reedy 510R Blackbox ESCs and Reedy LiPo batteries. The whole of team CML UK and CML France welcome Antoine and look forward to some great results in 2017 and beyond.

Source: CML Distribution [cmldistribution.co.uk]


January 13, 2017

Adam & Ronda Drake join O.S. and Trakpower

Following his departure from Novarossi last week, Hobbico have today announced that Adam Drake, along with his wife Ronda, have joined the O.S. and TrakPower race teams for 2017. This R/C power couple has been kicking the competition for a combined 50+ years, racking up countless wins at all levels. Now they’re bringing that expertise to a track near you, coaching race peers and helping Hobbico make fast drivers even faster with cutting-edge products. “O.S. is passionate about winning and is the proven choice of champions,” Adam explains. “I’m honored to be a part of the team.” Ronda adds “It has been a dream of mine to run for O.S. Everyone knows that they are the best engine on the market!”

Source: Hobbico [hobbico.com]


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