Raw Speed have introduced their new Slick tread-less tyre for 1/8th scale buggies. Available now in Clay compound and also coming as Soft and Super Soft compounds very soon, the tyre is ideal for prepped high-grip clay tracks and indoor racing. The tyre comes as pair including suitable inserts.
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Available now from Destiny and made for the RX10-FF front-wheel driver touring car are an aluminium cooling fan mount and a carbon fibre rear body post stiffener. Starting with the motor fan mount, the part is machined from aluminium and it is of a vented design, allowing cooling air to escape for improved cooling efficiency while adding visual impact. The dark anodised mount with machined silver edge details attaches to the front bumper mount and it is usable with standard 30mm fan units. Also new is a carbon fibre body post stiffener that braces the rear body posts for improved stability and thus optimised aerodynamics. The machined carbon fiber brace is a direct fit.
The 6th Annual Quebec Classic race was held at Bego Racing RC Raceway in Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Quebec, Canada last weekend. Mark Sousa was in control of things in the Nitro Buggy, Nitro Truggy and E-Buggy classes, taking the overall TQs in all three categories. In Sunday’s Nitro Buggy A-main Mark was able to break away early and pull a comfortable lead. Unfortunately half way through the race Mark had a front clutch bell bearing go bad and he flamed out three times but he was able to get to the finish for the win some 6.3 seconds in front of Damien Lamy while Eric Deschenes cam win 3rd to round out the podium.
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BF Materials from Italy have announced the release of new carbon fibre option parts for the Agama A319 1/8th scale buggy. First up is a rear shock tower that utilises the original kit geometry, however precision machined chamfers ensure great durability for demanding track conditions. Other new parts include a carbon fibre front upper steering plate, a steering Ackermann plate as well as 1.5mm front and rear arm inserts.
MST have announced the release of their new CFX-W 313mm wheelbase JP1 series crawlers. Available in kit form or as ready-to-run set with pre-painted body shells, the vehicle features a realistic C-channel steel chassis frame for strength and scale looks while the all-metal transmission gear set provides efficiency and durability. The planetary gearbox with dual slipper clutch ensures reliable power supply, increased lifespan of all parts and optimised holding power when it is needed. The 0.6 module spur gear provided additional durability in case of high torque loads. Other features include heavy duty CV-style driveshafts, 4-gear MPA portal axles with 14.4mm offset as well as adjustable shock absorbers. A realistic front motor position helps with climbing performance as does the aluminium 4-link suspension. The kit and RTR sets are rounded out by full ball bearing sets and scale looking 1.9” wheels and tyres.
Coming from Hudy is their new Magic cleaning gum. The product helps to clean chassis, suspension and engine components from oil, grease and dirt collected at the track, making it especially useful for nitro racers. The gum is simply formed into a small ball and pressed multiple times onto the area that needs to be cleaned. The result is a perfectly clean part with the gum coming in handy especially when cleaning engines and exhausts. It comes in an aluminium tin contains for easy storage and it also prevents the gum from drying out.
Kyosho have introduced their new MR03 circuit pack for RM, MM and MM2 chassis. It includes a set of options for the Mini-Z RWD cars ideal for beginners as it comes with a pair of low height slick 30-deg tyres, two pairs of high grip wide radial 20-deg and 30-deg tyres, two pairs of red and purple front springs, as well as FRP rear suspension plate hard for MM/LM and RM/HM.
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Beachline Hobbies & Raceway was the host for round 2 of the 2019 JConcepts Super Indoor Tour over the weekend. Beachline Raceway is a unique indoor track that uses an artificial turf rolled out over top an old dirt track that gives racers that off-road feel, but with endless amounts of traction. With the unique track conditions, the local fast guys seem to have an extra gear and can be tough to catch throughout the single day race. Race day began with early morning practice as 101 entries prepared to do battle throughout qualifying and the double main format used in this new series. Qualifying was ultra-tight with the “best 3-lap” system being used as racers traded the top seed 5 and 6 times throughout a 4 minute qualifier bringing extra excitement to each and every heat. The double main format once again proved exciting as many racers took advantage of the 2nd chance main. 2WD Mod Buggy had some great battles, but it was local favorite Kai Goff that had a perfect weekend winning the double A-mains. Lee Setser and Brett Kingsbury would tie for 2nd, but it was Lee who took the tie-breaker for 2nd overall and Brett 3rd.
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