Novarossi have introduced the new CT and CTO line of turbo-style glow plugs. Based on the experience gained with the B and T-Line plugs the CT series will combine the characteristics of both, making choosing the correct glow plug easier. Available are CT5 to CT8 plugs for 1/10th and 1/8th on-road applications as well as the off-road specific CTO5 to CTO7 glow plugs.
Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]
The recent 2017 Tasmanian State Championships saw Drew Butcher taking the TQ in the 1/8th E-Buggy class. The opening two qualifiers were won by Steven Madziara and Daniel Lokos respectively but Drew found his rhythm for the next four qualifiers in a row, giving him TQ and pole position for the finals. In the first A-main Drew managed a first place with Steven having a little crash on the last corner of the last lap. A2 saw Daniel coming out fastest from Drew so the final main would bring the decision. Drew was lucky enough to get off to a very clean start building a 7 second gap on the first lap, and then just kept it safe for the remainder of the race knowing that everyone else would be pushing that bit harder to try and catch up. Drew managed an overall consistency of 0.53 seconds a lap in that last final, which topped the weekend off just nicely. Behind him, Daniel Lokos and Steven Madziara completed the top 3 podium result.
Made for Muchmore’s line of Fleta ZX modified motors is the V2 12.0x5x23.0mm optional rotor. Named Modified Maximum Mild, Muchmore’s smallest diameter and shortest modified rotor yet is best used in 5.5T to 8.5T low-grip off-road or 3.5T to 5.5T touring carpet applications while also excelling on big on-road tracks and in 3.5T 1S on-road racing. The small diameter and short length make for smooth acceleration and braking with exceptional high-speed performance. The rotor comes marked for easy identification and it fits all Muchmore Fleta ZX modified motors.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
Yeah Racing have a new high-performance fan unit available, the Typhoon Signal 10 Master Competition. Named after the strongest hurricane level in the Saffir Simpson Scale the 40mm unit is high-voltage compatible, allowing to use it with up to 8.4V input, it is dual ball-raced, comes with highly heat-resistant black silicone wires and a Futaba-style connector.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
T-Works have introduced a 4-piece set of titanium A-arm pivot balls for Serpent’s all-new Spyder SDX4 buggy. The ball ends are machined from high-quality 64-grade titanium and they are made to replace the standard steel parts with more lightweight items that are also highly corrosion resistant.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Coming from Hobbywing and made for the V10 G2 series of 540-size brushless motors is the titanium-bonded 5-12.5-U-T rotor. The replacement rotor will provide smoother acceleration in modified classes without loosing top speed, helping especially on lower traction surfaces where a quicker and more efficient acceleration out of corner can be achieves. The rotor was used with great success by Bruno Coelho and Nicholas lee and it is available now.
Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]
NitroPro Fuel have welcomed US frontrunner and former 1/8th Nitro Buggy World Champion, Cody King to their team. Cody will be running NitroPro fuel for the 2017 season and beyond and he has the following to say:
I’m pleased to announce I will be running NitroPro Fuel for the 2017 racing season and beyond. I’m very picky about what fuel I put through my engines, so I chose the best quality stuff I could find. I have been testing and running NitroPro fuel for awhile now, and I have to say I’m very pleased. The consistency, mileage, and performance is impressive. Thank you to Anthony and everyone at NitroPro for the opportunity. I’m really looking forward to the future and the upcoming racing season.
Source: NitroPro Fuel [rcaddictionproducts.com]
Reds Racing have announced the signing of multiple ROAR champion Dakotah Phend to their factory team for the 2017 and 2018 season. The former Team Orion nitro factory team driver will be using Reds Racing nitro engines and will be attending all major nitro off-road events. Dakotah had this to say:
I’m very excited to be representing Reds nitro for the 2017-2018 season. The whole Reds team strives to continue to improve on their products and is fully dedicated to making the best engines on the market!
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
