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August 5, 2019

Davide Ongaro sweeps RCGP Series Rd5 & Rd6

Round 5 and 6 of the 2019 RCGP Series were held at the Pista DirtRaceRC track in Asti, Italy over the weekend. In the premier RCGP class it was Davide Ongaro (Team Associated) who would make a clean sweep at Saturday’s round 5 and Sunday’s round 6, taking the overall TQs and wins on both days for yet another perfect weekend. Juan Carlos Canas (SWorkz) and David Ronnefalk (HB Racing) came in 2nd and 3rd in Saturday’s qualifying but after the double A-mains it was Elliott Boots (SWorkz) with the overall runner-up spot as Juan Carlos Canas came in 3rd to round out the podium. Sunday’s round 6 then saw Marco Baruffolo (Xray) snatching the P2 spot after the qualifiers from Elliott Boots in 3rd. The single A-main then saw the dominator of the weekend bringing home the win with a 10-seconds margin as Juan Carlos and Elliott came in 2nd and 3rd, albeit still on the same lap as winner Davide who now made it six wins out of six rounds.

Source: RCGP [rc-gp.com]

August 5, 2019

Tamiya GF-01TR Monster Beetle Trail kit

Tamiya have announced the soon release of their GF-01TR based Monster Beetle Trail kit. The 1/14th scale truck is based on the GF-01TR monocoque chassis that features a centrally placed motor, double wishbone suspension components with portal axles and gum-filled gear differentials. The vehicle is decked out by a moulded plastic body shell with separate window inserts and chrome details such as fog lamps, engine and exhausts. Yellow wheels and grippy chevron/pin tread tyres round out the package. The kit will hit stores in September.

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August 5, 2019

T-Works MP10 aluminium wing stay mount

T-Works have announced the release of a new aluminium wing stay mount for the Kyosho Inferno MP10 buggy. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised for wear and looks, the wing stay mount replaces the original part for a more sturdy construction that can improve overall downforce. Includes with the mount comes gold-coloured mounting hardware.

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August 5, 2019

HB Racing D819 wide C arm mount

Coming from HB Racing and made for the D819 buggy is a wide C arm mount. The suspension hanger is wider than stock and allows racers to run less than 2 degrees of toe-in. It can be used with D-Mounts with less than 3 degrees of toe-in to ensure proper fitment of the drive shafts. HB Racing’s team drivers report that the new setup helps with car rotation and corner speed. The arm mount comes machined from aluminium , it features a black anodised surface and is compatible with the D819, D817, D817T, E819, E817, D815, and D812 kits.

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]

August 3, 2019

Bezerk RC Pro 10 Winter Series Rd1 – Report

The first round of the Bezerk Pro 10 Winter Series was held at England Park Raceway, Queensland, Australia, last Saturday. After three rounds of qualifying Shannon Overson secured the TQ spot with Scott Tapsall and Jason Wicks in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Due to a few technical issues in race control there were only two finals run. With one win each between Shannon Overson and Clayton Hughes after both finals, the win went to Shannon with a superior second final result. 3rd place went to Scott Tapsall with Richard Chun and Ryan Andrews finishing 4th and 5th. The second round of the series will be held on the 24th of August.

Thanks to Shannon Overson for the report.

August 3, 2019

JConcepts 1982 GMC K10 12.3” wheelbase body shell

Coming for the Traxxas TRX-4 Sport is JConcepts’ new 1982 GMC K10 12.3” wheelbase truck body shell. For the early 80’s model year, the iconic square body emerged, a chiseled front-end, gently swept back from the center. Fenders were redesigned as well as the hood and the classic vent windows. A new sloped hood replaced the previous generation hood that had less rake, and the exterior changes include optional headlights and an updated tailgate. Side-markers were now horizontal rather than vertical which is another tell-tale look of the later generation styling. The wheel wells have been scaled to the original size vehicle, for the most clearance on class 1 and 2 tires or maximum articulation, it will be necessary to trim further into the fender flares for the tire size used. The square body generation spanned an incredible 14 years and with small changes to grille, headlights, and trim packages throughout the years, JConcepts has added a bonus to the included decal sheet. An incredible 5 different grille options are included on the sheet giving the user the option of their favorite square body grille and trim package. Quadruple light and double light bezel setups are included which contain bar and tube grille combinations. In addition, a plethora of badges are offered on the sheet featuring Sierra Grande, Custom Deluxe, Cheyenne, Scottsdale and Silverado combinations. The body is a direct fit for Traxxas TRX-4 Sport, Element Enduro and Axial SCX10 II 12.3 inch wheelbase trucks.

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August 2, 2019

HB Racing rubber pit mat

HB Racing have introduced their new rubber pit mat. Measuring 122x61cm the cushioned mat is made of high-quality yoga mat material and it comes decorated with white HB Racing logos. It rolls up for easy storage and transportation and it available now.

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]

August 2, 2019

T-Works RC8T3.1 fuel tank guard

Coming from T-Works and made for the Team Associated RC8T3.1 1/8th scale nitro truggy is a carbon fibre fuel tank guard. Tailor-made to fit the truck’s fuel tank the guard provides added protection against heat, debris and more. The guard is cut from high-quality carbon fibre and it comes including mounting hardware.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]