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December 13, 2016

Axial Yeti Jr. Rock Racer & Score Trophy Truck

Available now from from Axial are the 1/18th scale Yeti Jr. Rock Racer and Score Trophy truck. Much like its older brethren, just slightly smaller, the Yeti Jr. shares an independent front suspension (IFS) with a floating solid rear axle and it is powered by 380-size 40T brushed motor. A waterproof ESC and receiver combo allows for go-everywhere ability as does the waterproof metal gear steering servo. Adjustable, oil-filled coil-over shock absorbers soak up bumps and jumps and the included 2-channel radio system allows for precise control of the vehicle. The about 330mm long Yeti Jr. is available as Rock Racer or Score Trophy truck exclusive through Axial Racing.

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December 13, 2016

Bittydesign MP9 TKI4 Force buggy bodyshell

Italian company Bittydesign have introduced their new Force bodyshell for the Kyosho MP9 TKI4 buggy. Developed in cooperation with Kyosho team drivers the body sports a cab forward design, large side flaps for downforce and improved traction and the overall design also optimises the airflow towards the rear wing. The body is made from genuine 1mm Lexan material and it comes clear, including window masks and a decal sheet. Also available and sold separately are optional mud guards to protect the rear driveshafts and wishbones from collection too much dirt. Like the body, the mud guards come made from clear polycarbonate.

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December 13, 2016

Adi Riederer wins at Islikon Offroad Masters

The second round of the Swiss Islikon Offroad Masters was held this past weekend with about 80 drivers in several electric off-road classes. In the 4WD Buggy category it was Kevin Prinz (Xray) who took the overall TQ after the qualifiers but in the finals Adi Riederer (Xray), coming from the 2 spot on the grid, would take the overall victory from Kevin while Team Durango driver Philipp Huber rounded out the podium. The Xray duo of Michel Buschor and Mario Di Bella completed the top 5 result.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 13, 2016

Samix SCX10 II RTR aluminium driveshaft caps

Samix have introduced aluminium driveshaft caps for the Axial SCX10 II RTR truck. The parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and they come in sets of four in green, black or gun metal anodising, all sporting laser-etched Samix logos. The caps improve durability of the RTR driveshaft assembly and they are a direct fit.

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December 13, 2016

Yardy & Williams successful at Silverstone Winter Series

The recent round of the popular Silverstone Winter Series saw Schumacher’s Tom Yardy scoring a dominant win in the 2WD class. Tom TQ’d all four rounds of qualifying, and cruised to a final win by a comfortable margin. There was a close battle for second between Eugene Galley (Xray) and Jack Neal (Schumacher) but eventually they tangled which allowed Richard Barton (Schumacher) through to take second and Iain Mellish (Kyosho) took third.

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December 13, 2016

Xceed 1/10th buggy setup system

Coming from Xceed is a dedicated setup system for 1/10th off-road buggies. CNC-machined from aluminium and sporting a grey anodised surface with laser-etched markings, the set helps to precisely set camber and toe angles thanks to its ball-raced construction. The set comes in a sturdy, zipped bag for easy storage and transportation and it is available now.

Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]

December 13, 2016

Adam Drake sweeps Toys for Tots

Thunder Alley Raceway hosted their Toys for Tots race over the weekend with the event having over 110 entries. Mugen’s Adam Drake would sweep the Nitro Buggy and Nitro Truck classes with his Novarossi-powered rides and he took a commanding victory in the 30 minute Nitro Buggy final by nearly a lap. Cody King (Kyosho/Reds Racing) settled for second and Joseph Quagraine (JQRacing/Reds Racing) finished third.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]

December 13, 2016

TLR 22-4 2.0 aluminium pulley set

Coming from Team Losi Racing and made for the 22-4 2.0 is an aluminium belt pulley set. The precision machined parts come with a hard-anodised finish for wear and they are designed to replace the standard composite parts for stronger, more precise and longer wearing items. Included in the set are two pulleys and they are direct replacements for the standard parts.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]