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August 28, 2019

Jeff Hamon joins Arrowmax/Dash

Arrowmax have announce the signing of Jeff Hamon to their Factory Team. The IFMAR Worlds Finalist will represent Arrowmax by using the full range of products such as the signature Black and Gold tools, accessories as well as the products from Dash RC. The Multiple Australian Champion will also take over the role of graphic design through his own J-specs brand. Jeff had the following to say:

I am really honoured to have joined the Arrowmax / Dash Family. The products these brands produced are second to none! The quality of the Arrowmax tools and equipment is so good. Not to mention how awesome they make your pit bench look. The Dash servos and electronics will be used in all my race programs. After testing the range of Servos in my onroad cars, I can say they are top shelf.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

August 28, 2019

SWorkz S35-3 front shorty brace

New from SWorkz, for the S35-3 platform, is this optional front shorty brace that features a special design for their new optional chassis. This lightened aluminium brace gives your chassis the needed stiffness to tackle the toughest tracks.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

August 28, 2019

Ultimate Racing 5mm dual battery plug

Ultimate Racing introduce a nice new addition to their range of electric connectors, the 5mm dual battery plug. This connector is the simpler and safer way to connect two 2S batteries together for being used as a 4S pack without using any wire. Sold as a pair.

View the plugs mounted here

August 27, 2019

2019 Mugen Challenge – Report

The 2019 Mugen Challenge was held at the LCRC Raceway in Central Pennsylvania, attracting 389 entries from across the country. The event kicked off on Wednesday with the ‘Mechanics Clinic’ presented by Pat Risser & Kevin Mummah. This brand new 10 entry clinic taught 1/8 Drivers & Crew good maintenance practices, and how to setup their cars. Once again this year, on Thursday, Mugen Seiki’s Adam Drake hosted the Annual Drake Clinic, and worked with 20 drivers to improve their cars and their driving skills. Friday kicked off open practice, which was delayed by some early morning rain, but perfect weather followed for the remainder of the race. Throughout the weekend, 21,389 laps were put on the new LCRC layout, which featured an over/under obstacle.

View the different class results here

August 27, 2019

Ruddog 30mm aluminium HV high speed cooling fan

New from Ruddog comes this 30mm aluminium HV high speed cooling fan, developed especially for the needs of RC car racing. Designed in Germany, the fan features a unique design, which not only looks great, but also saves space under the body. The high-speed fan is suitable for LiHV batteries and can be used up to 8.7V. It comes with a 200mm long black wire with a laser marked JR style receiver plug.

View more details here

August 27, 2019

David Loppini joins WRC racing team

WRC have announced that front running Italian National driver David Loppini has joined their team. David is a former Italian vice Champion in the 1/10th 200mm class as well as a multiple Euro Nitro Series main finalist, having raced for Xray prior to this most recent move to the Italian manufacturer.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

August 27, 2019

Max Gotzl double at 2019 Czech Open series Rd7

The penultimate round of the 2019 Czech Open series was held in Horni Jeleni last weekend. Following free practice on Friday, the race started on the Saturday morning with qualifying. Xray driver Max Gotzl was able to take the overall TQ in both Nitro and EP classes, after winning all 4 qualifying rounds. Jiri Mara and Tomas Kapicka took 2nd and 3rd in the Nitro class, with Marek Ornst and Jiri Dvorak took 2nd and 3rd with E buggy. In Nitro it was again Gotzl who was fastest in the Semis, followed by Tomas and Jiri Benes in 3rd on the main final grid. The start went ok for the pole man but a long stop to adjust the engine lost him some time in his first pit stop, but was able to make it back. In the end Max was able to cross the finish line with the win, with a gap of two laps over 2nd placed Jiri Mara, followed by Tomas in 3rd.

Continue reading the report here

August 27, 2019

Muchmore tyre additive applicator pen

Muchmore Racing have released this tyre additive applicator pen, for use with any brand of tire additive or tire cleaner. Easy-to-use, tyre additive applicator features a pen type tip, while the opposite end sports a screw on lid for filling the pen. The body of the applicator features a place to write down the name of the substance in use along with a protective film so it doesn’t come off.

View more images here