Xray have revealed the 2017 version of their RX8 1/8th nitro on-road kit. It features some subtle changes compared to last year’s car, one of which is the updated aluminium chassis that sports repositioned engine mounting holes for easier gear mesh adjustment while also incorporating milled sections for additional carbon fibre stiffeners and add-on weights.
Coming from Xray are optional front anti-roll bar wires for the X1’17 formula car. To the standard 1.2mm variant now also add a softer 1.1mm as well as harder 1.3mm and 1.4mm wires that help to fine-tune the car’s roll characteristics for a range of surface conditions. All are made from high-quality spring steel and they sport laser-engraved markings for easy identification.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Capricorn have announced the addition of reigning 200mm Argentinian Champion, Sebastian Recio to their factory team. The 2015 1/8th World Championship finalist will campaign Capricorn’s 1/8th and 1/10th cars this season, participating at all major South American races as well as the IFMAR Worlds in France.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Xtreme Aerodynamics have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming R18 Strong 1/8th on-road bodyshell. Sharing many features with the proven R18 platform the new variant will feature an updated front end and nose design with two additional ribs that direct towards the cab to increase the strength of the nose section for improved downforce and stability. More images and full details will become available in time for the release.
Source: Xtreme Aerodynamics [xtremeaerodynamics.com]
Xray have introduced two new aluminium chassis plates for the X1’17 formula cars. First up is the aluminium flex chassis for medium to high-bite tracks. The plate is machined from 2mm aluminium and it features additional cut outs under the battery compartment for increased torsional flex, helping with traction and steering in medium-bite conditions. The chassis comes black anodised and decorated with laser-etched markings.
New from Hudy is the ultra thick 2 Million cSt silicone differential fluid. Laboratory tested and calibrated the fluid is the thickest in Hudy’s line yet, allowing to pretty much fully lock gear differentials of 1/10th electric and nitro touring cars. The oil comes in handy 50ml containers and it is available now.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
The 5th round of the popular Xray Racing Series Slovakia was held at the Hudy Racing Arena in Trencin. More than 100 entries gathered for the event, which was held on a single day, with triple qualifiers and finals, offering the drivers lots of track time. In the Modified Touring class, as all Touring classes run using Hudy C1 tyres and Carpet Gripper additive, Alexander Hagberg was able to take the TQ in qualifying, narrowly in front of Martin Hudy, who showed great pace all day. The finals were very close, as the battled it out in all three mains. Alex was eventually able to take the overall win in front of Martin, and the young and talented Oliver Havránek in 3rd.
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The opening round of the Catalonia Pro10 Championship was held at the Santa Oliva track Spain this past weekend. In the sole Modified class, qualifying was pretty entertaining with Marc Valero taking the TQ in round 1 while Isaac Amoros came out fastest in round 2. Finally Jaime Lacuesta would take the third and final qualifier and he would also come out on top after the A-mains to take the day’s win from Isaac Amoros in second and Sergio Lacuesta third.
Source: Pro10.cat [pro10.cat]
