Reds Racing have welcomed Portugal’s Ricardo Monteiro to their racing team for the 2017 and 2018 season. The newly-signed Tekno RC driver will be using Reds Racings nitro engines and will be attending the national championship and select other events.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
The 2017 Castle Creations Off-Road Jam was held at Fastlane Raceway in Kansas City, Missouri. Kyosho’s Mitchel Gardner was able to TQ the 2WD modified class ahead of his fellow teammates, Team Associated’s Brad Dean and Xray’s Dillon Caldwell. In the single A-main, it was Dean who would best the field to take the win with Caldwell clawing his way back to 2nd place from a horrific start. Gardner would round out the podium making it a brilliant JConcepts sweep in 2WD Modified.
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Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced a set of titanium pivot balls for the Team Associated RC8B3 buggy. Made from high-quality material the titanium pivot balls scrub a good amount of weight compared to the kit’s steel parts while also being much less prone to corrode and wear, making them virtually a fit and forget. The titanium pivot balls are compatible to all 3rd generation RC8 kits including the RC8B, RC8B3e, RC8T3 and RC8T3e.
Vampire Racing have introduced their new 6000mAh 80C LiHV competition battery pack. Made from high-quality high-voltage Lithium-Polymer cells with a constant 80C rating the standard size 2S battery offers a nominal voltage of 7.6V and it weighs in at 305g. The pack utilises 5mm tube-type connectors, Vampire Racing’s new black design stickers, it is both EFRA and BRCA legal and available from now on.
Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]
Pepe Group have announced the signing of Elliott Boots to the MLC fuel off-road factory team. The two-time European Champion and former Worlds Top Qualifier will complete his 2017 package with the MLC product range and MLC are looking forward to a successful season. Elliott says:
I am very pleased to be a part of MLC fuel, it’s a new adventure for me and together with MLC I feel that we will be able to accomplish a lot. I want to thank MLC for making me a part of the team. I look forward to 2017
Source: Pepe Group [facebook.com]
Coming from ProStar R/C and available for many 1/8th buggies with pivot ball front suspension are the front Wing Arms. The unique front upper arms are designed to match the buggy’s stock geometry but they can utilise a 3-D-printed wing element to improve downforce on large high-speed tracks. The front arms are made using a strong and durable carbon nylon mix and the sets are available for the Mugen MBX7, RC8B3 and SWorkz S35 buggies. Custom colours are available to match the front wings with the body’s paintjob.
HPI Racing have announced the forthcoming release of the Savage X SS 1/8th scale nitro monster truck. Probably the world’s most popular 1/8th scale big-block nitro monster truck, the Savage has been around for nearly 15 years. The updated re-release is fitted with super heavy-duty drivetrain parts, all-metal differentials with machine-cut gears, 2.5mm TVP chassis and plenty more go-fast goodies. Coming in kit form it is ready for more option parts, your own radio gear and lots of backyard bashing.
Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]
Another new YZ-2-specific JConcepts accessorym beside the just announced F2 bodyshell, is a pre-cut chassis protective sheet. Cut to size and a direct fit for Yokomo’s latest 2WD buggy, the decal prevents the chassis bottom from becoming overly scratched or damaged on abrasive surfaces. JC graphics make for a pleasing appearance and included in each package are two full chassis decals and two spare rear skid stickers.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
