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September 3, 2019

SBS 1/10 EP Malaysian Major League Rd4 – Report

Round 4 of the SBS Major League at the SBS Speedway in Sg Buloh, Malaysia recently. The penultimate round of the series saw a hiccup with the timing software, forcing the race director to start the race later in the afternoon but with a lower than usual amount of entries finishing by the end of the day was not a concern. As in every round so far, 4WD Modified Buggy saw the most participants and this time was no different. Competition was fierce with reigning champion Bashir (Team Associated) battling against Shahrin (Xray) and Kent (Tekno) for the the win this round, however Bashir maintained his composure and grabbed the win in all the mains. Shahrin came in 2nd and Kent was 3rd.

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September 3, 2019

MST FXX 2.0 KMW drift car kit – Coming soon

MST have released a couple of teaser images of their forthcoming new FXX 2.0 KMW RWD drift car kit. Equipped with a front motor/rear battery design the car utilises a 3.5mm carbon fibre chassis that shifts the weight bias more towards the rear for improved traction while the new aluminium front motor mount houses the updated upper and lower alloy front arms. A new steering and revised Ackermann geometry allows for greatly increased steering angles and the rear alloy MB suspension with adjustable reactive toe enables the owner to fine-tune increase or decrease the rear slip force. A fully adjustable suspension allows to adapt the chassis perfectly to different driving styles and body shells while purple anodised alloy parts and mock-up brake discs and callipers improve visual impact. The kit will hit stores soon.

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September 3, 2019

Fenix March 240 6-wheel formula body shell

Fenix Racing have released first prototype images of their forthcoming new March 240 6-wheel formula body shell. The full-scale car was developed in the crazy 1970’s that also brought the Tyrell P34 6-wheeler, however the March 240 was never used in a Formula 1 race as the ambitions project, that promised less aerodynamic drag and better traction thanks to its rear 4WD drive drivetrain, was too much to chew for a small team like March. Nevertheless it gained some popularity and the 4WD package later made it into Roy Lane’s successful hillclimb March 771. As for the 1/10th scale replica, Fenix is currently finalising its design and the body will hit the stores in kit form very soon.

Source: Fenix Racing [fenix-racing.com]

September 3, 2019

Muchmore Fleta ZX8 Evolution 1/8th scale BL motor

Coming from Muchmore is their new Fleta ZX8 Evolution electric brushless motor for 1/8th scale applications. Utilising the highly machined Flow-Max Ver.II aluminium can, the motor offers greatly improved cooling efficiency, keeping its operation temperatures as low as possible even in demanding applications and extreme heat conditions. Dual sensor ports allow for easier wire routing and less chances of damaging the sensor wire near rotating drivetrain parts while the 4-pole, 8-magnet staggered-pole rotor reduces low-RPM cogging while offering a very low torque pulse. The motor is built using high RPM super low friction bearings and the rotor is equipped with an innovative hall sensor system that ensures ultra-precise throttle control. The motor measures 68.8×42.1mm and it is available in 1900kV, 2200kV, 2600kV and 3200kV variants.

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September 2, 2019

2019/20 Australian Touring Series – Announcement

The Australian Touring Series has announced details for the new 2019/20 season. Series host Ryan Maker and race director Chris Mitchell are thrilled to be bringing the best on-road racing weekends in Australia, focusing on the fun and exciting environment seen at major international events, in a format and atmosphere that everyone can enjoy. ATS2 starts in Melbourne – October 4th-6th 2019 at the MRCCR Inc. Club in Lilydale, Victoria. Following rounds in 2020 will run through Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane – with event dates being finalised and a very special announcement coming soon. After the inaugural season, ATS2 will see some changes to the classes being offered, with 3 touring championship classes and 5 showcase classes being offered at each round, giving everyone a chance to race their favourite class. Championship classes will include Modified Touring, 13.5T Super Stock Touring and 21.5T Stock Touring with the showcase classes being 1/12th Stock, 1/12th Modified and new for 2019/20, 17.5 GT, Formula, and Pro10. Full details can be found on the series’ official website here.

September 2, 2019

Wataru Takashiro TQs & wins at GQ Cup

The GQ Cup was held at the Icheon RC Circuit in Icheon, Korea this past weekend. Wataru Takashiro set the overall TQ and he also took the win in the 45-minute Nitro Buggy main final. Kim Yeon Ho came in 2nd followed by Ryan Lee who rounded out the top 3 results.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

September 2, 2019

Thomas Musso wins French 4WD Buggy championship

The fifth and final round of the French Electric Off-road Championship was held at the CARCA track in Noeux Les Mines over the weekend. In the 4WD Modified Buggy class it was Thomas Musso with the overall TQ, taking five of the six qualifying rounds to leave behind Renaud Savoya in 2nd and Thomas Anger in 3rd. The triple A-main events again saw Thomas Musso making a clean sweep and by taking wins in all three legs he secured the overall from Savoya and Anger. With the win at the final round, Thomas Musso also took the French 4WD Buggy National title.

Source: Corally [corally.com]

September 2, 2019

Tim Wood wins at British Open

The annual British Open Championship took place over the UK bank holiday weekend at the Halifax racetrack in the north of England. Glorious sunny weather for 3 days greeted 87 drivers across the 1/8th and 1/10th IC Track classes. Hot weather made 5-minute qualifying runs difficult for the top heat with many drivers running out of fuel on numerous occasions. Andrew Hastings took the TQ, having successfully managed the full 5 mins without stopping. Finals took place on Monday. The 1/8th main final saw a 7-car train at the start. Andy was battling Karl at the front whilst Tim Wood was working his way through the pack. After seven minutes Tim took the lead which was never relinquished. A smooth drive saw Tim take another convincing victory. Karl Dransfield finished 2nd with Andy North taking the final podium position after a tight battle with John Carr who finished 4th. With this victory, Tim has not only won the first British Open title for his chassis sponsor. With 601 points from six races, Tim has also done the trick of taking the title of the BRCA 8th Circuit National Champion second time in a row.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]