December 23, 2016

Motor King wins at Muchmore Touring Series Rd5

The recent fifth round of the Muchmore Touring Series was held in Shanghai, China. In the premier Touring Modified class drivers had to fight with low grip conditions thanks to low temperatures with Motor King taking the TQ from John Lu and Nicholas in third. The opening A-main saw the top 3 finishing in starting order while A2 was more interesting as Lori B, coming from the 4 spot on the grid, was able to put some serious pressure on Nicholas. This allowed Motor King and John Lu to pull away until Lori clipped a curb, allowing Nicholas some room to breathe and to focus on chasing the top 2 drivers. Later John would also clip a curb which promoted Nicholas into the second spot. In the final stages Nicholas ran into trouble with a backmarker and he had to make way for John again meaning the top 3 would again finish in starting order. With the overall win already secured by Motor King the race was now on for the runner-up spot.

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December 23, 2016

Exotek Exo-Six flex top plate & TRF titanium rear axles

Coming from Exotek are the Exo-Six 2mm flex top plate and titanium rear axles for the Tamiya Evo6 and TRF419. Starting with the top plate, the part is made from 2mm carbon fibre and its design, with a full-length slot down the middle, offers more flex and traction for the Exo-Six conversion. The part is cut from US-made carbon fibre and it is available now.

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December 22, 2016

Tesla T12 V3 Black Edition 2.1cc nitro engine

Coming from Tesla is the new T12 V3 Black Edition 2.1cc nitro on-road engine. The competition power plant features an updated, silicone-filled crankshaft with different timing setting while the crankcase uses newly shaped transfer ports. Both updates will result in increased bottom end power while a new, black anodised and laser-engraved cooling head makes for optimised heat management.

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December 22, 2016

Fariz Mazri wins at FEMCA GT Champs support race

Last weekend saw the running of the FEMCA GT Championship, held at the KLIRCC track in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In the supporting 1/8th nitro on-road category drivers from Malaysia and China battled for the win. The qualifying saw Fariz Mazri taking the TQ in front of Wong Yoong Keong and Nelson Woo. At the start of the 45-minute race Fariz managed to defend his first position while Nelson Woo climbed up the order from third to second position. Until the checkered flag it was a close race between these two drivers but Fariz was able to defend his first position and he crossed the finish line some three seconds in front of Nelson. Neil made his way up from sixth to third position to complete the podium.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

December 22, 2016

Maurice Lüscher wins at ART Championship Rd2

The second round of the ART Championship was held in Münsingen, Switzerland on a small and technical track. In the 1/12th scale class it was Maurice Lüscher who took the win from Michael Schäfer , the latter suffered from a dumping battery. Stefan Wüthrich would round out the top 3 result.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 22, 2016

3DRC Rapide P12 2016 chassis protector

Coming from 3DRC and made for the Roche Rapide P12 2016 1/12th scale pan car is a 3-D-printed chassis protector. The super-lightweight part helps to protect the front part of the chassis from damage and delamination caused by collisions, as it surrounds the exposed front contour of the lower chassis plate. The part is a direct fit on the 2016 variant and it is available now through 3DRC’s Shapeways store.

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December 22, 2016

McFactory Motorsports Project 4X alloy main chassis

McFactory Motorsports are currently working on an aluminium main chassis for Serpent’s Project 4X touring car and have released first images. The optional chassis will feature some extensive machining that not only gives a unique look but it will also assist with controlled flex while being light of weight at the same time. No word yet on a release date but it is understood that the chassis will become available soon.

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