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March 8, 2017

Axon X10 imperial size ball bearings

Axon’s X10 series of ultra high-quality ball bearings is soon also available in three imperial sizes. The range will include flanged 5/16-1/8 ball races for 1/12th front wheels, as well as standard and flanged 3/8-1/4 bearings for 1/12th rear axles, all of which come pre-lubed with a special low-drag oil for improved efficiency, acceleration and top speed. The bearings come in sets of two and they will hit stores by mid-March.

Please be aware that above image shows a metric X10 series bearing for illustration.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]

March 8, 2017

Roche P12-2017 narrow alloy chassis & lower pod plate

Roche have introduced a narrow aluminium main chassis and lower pod plate for the Rapide P12-2017 1/12th pan car. Machined from 2.5mm aluminium and featuring massive machining for a low weight and optimised flex characteristics, the main chassis utilises a floating side link system as found on the company’s Rapide F1 car for increased chassis and link clearance and thus less speed-robbing scrubbing issues during hard cornering. Included with the chassis come a carbon fibre bumper mount and mounting hardware and both the chassis and lower pod plate sport Roche’s signature black and red anodised finish.

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March 8, 2017

Schumacher Atom rear roll centre conversion & king pins

Schumacher have introduced new Speed Secret option for the Atom 1/12th scale pan car. First up is the rear roll centre conversion kit that offers an adjustable rear roll centre. This gives an ability to adjust the setting from the very low kit standard position up to 2.5mm higher. The raised roll centre gives a more responsive and lively car, ideal in high traction conditions while the lower roll centre position gives more rear traction. The set includes new carbon fibre braces as well as mounting hardware. Also new are the super-polished low friction coefficient king pins for the Atom. Coming as pairs the parts make for improved, smoother suspension action.

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March 8, 2017

Tamiya MB 190E 2.5-16 Evo.II Team Zakspeed TT-01E kit

Available soon from Tamiya is the Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Evo.II Team Zackspeed “Diebels Alt” TT-01E touring car kit. Bringing back the good old days of motorsport, the kit resembles the 1992 spec car the Zakspeed team campaigned in the German Touring Car Championship. Tamiya’s replica makes use of the entry-level TT-01E shaft-driven 4WD chassis and it features a highly detailed bodyshell including moulded plastic rear-view mirrors, rear wing as well as 6-spoke rims and slick tyres. The kit will hit stores in April.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

March 8, 2017

Frederik Hovgaard inks Yokomo factory contract

Yokomo have announced the signing of 2016 Danish 2WD Buggy champion, Frederik Hovgaard to their factory team. The Danish frontrunner, who grew up racing Yokomo cars, will receive the full factory treatment in his campaign that will see appearances at national and international on-road and off-road events including as the ETS, EOS and the World Championships. Frederik says:

I am very happy about being a part of Team Yokomo as factory team driver, which I have been dreaming of for a long time. I have almost throughout my RC-carrier been driving with Yokomo cars, and now after several years of hard training and work for it, the dream is a reality. I look forward to an exciting future, together with the Team Yokomo. Thanks to Yokomo – Tom Yokobori, Aso Minoru and Shin Adachi.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

March 7, 2017

2016/17 Rug Racers Rd6 – Report

The 2016/17 Rug Racers series recently concluded with the sixth and final round of the season. The track selected for the final meeting had been used in one of the earlier rounds and proved to be a good choice with a nice flow to it. In Touring 13.5 Open again it was the series’ winner Ashley Wiffen that was looking to finish out at the very top. He would take FTQ from team mate Paul Pinkney to line up pole with Jon Seals lining up 3rd.

Continue reading the report here

March 7, 2017

David Loppini powered by Energy Fuel for 2017

Pepe Group from Italy have announced the signing of Italian 200mm vice-champion, David Loppini to their team. The multiple ENS A-main finalist will use the range of Energy products in the upcoming 2017 season, starting from the opening round of the EFRA GP Series.

Source: Pepe Group [pepegroup.net]

March 7, 2017

Serpent sign Alex Thurston to their international team

Serpent have announced the signing of UK frontrunner, Alex Thurston to their international team. Alex is focussed on the 1/10th 200mm nitro class and he will campaign Serpent’s 748 platform at events such as the ENS, the European Championships and the National Championship while also having select outings in the electric 1/10th Touring and 1/8th Electric on-road classes. Alex says:

I am very excited to run for team Serpent and work together closely with Michael Salven, David Ehrbar and the other top-drivers in the team like Mark Green and Dominic Greiner.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]