Speedmaster Japan have introduced their new high-quality muffler towel. Orange of colour and coming with the SMJ logo, the Japan-made towel measures 1080x205mm and it is of a very soft grip and offers good water absorbency, making it ideal for many cleaning purposes.
Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]
Round 4 of the 2019 Speed King Tour was held at the NEXT circuit in the Chiba prefecture recently. Thanks to being located quite close to the Narita International Airport the race was easy to reach for drivers from far away and another plus was the quite new and very smooth surface that made for a lot of high-speed battles throughout the field. Classes run this time were Touring Modified and Touring Stock with the Oval category being scrapped this time due to the track layout. Yokomo driver Hayato Ishioka showed his speed right from the free practice on and he took the TQ in all three qualifying rounds of Touring Modified. Hayato also clocked the fastest lap time in the “Super Lap” session for the top 5 qualifiers to take the pole position for the single A-main.
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Yokomo have introduced the YD-2RR rear motor conversion kit for the YD-2E and YD-2S RWD drift car kits. The set includes new gearbox halves that use a reduced amount of idler gears for better throttle response while an updated motor position, with the motor sitting closer to the rear axle, eliminates the unwanted pendulum effect. The newly designed “swingable” motor plate allows to rotate the motor in order to access different throttle and weight balance setups for a range of track conditions and a resin rear chassis brace offers controlled chassis flex for improved rear end response. The set is rounded out by a set of spacers that brings the body posts to the previous position as the shock tower is moved forward to make way for the spur gear. The conversion is a direct fit on the YD-2E and will fit the YD-2S using optional parts such as the E series upper decks, the Y2-303AR alloy or Y2-303MR plastic rear brace supports and and battery holder.
Coming from DMS Partz are new 4.8mm swaybar balls with 2mm holes for the Corally SBX-410 4WD buggy. The black anodised balls feature a 2mm centre hole to accept larger size sway bars which comes in when running in high to very high bite track conditions. The swaybar balls come in sets of four and they are available now.
Source: X-Factory UK [xfactoryrc.co.uk]
Seen for the first time at this year’s Nuremberg International Toyfair, Traxxas has now announced the official release of the TRX-4 Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² RTR trail truck. In 2015, Mercedes-Benz released the limited-production G 500 4×4² to stake its claim as the ultimate off-road vehicle. Outfitted with a powerful V8 engine, dynamic 4WD system, and military-grade portal axles, the G 500 4×4² had no equal. Traxxas honours the rich history of the G-Class with this highly-detailed RC replica. Based on the class-leading TRX-4, the Traxxas Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² features portal axles, a high/low transmission, and locking differentials for all-terrain capability. Outfitted with 2.6” replica wheels and tyres, chrome grill and skid plate, and a full complement of scale details, the TRX-4 Mercedes-Benz G 500 4×4² combines iconic style with the toughness and technology of the TRX-4 Scale and Trail crawler. Portal axles lift the truck at the wheels for huge centre pumpkin ground clearance while virtually eliminating torque twist. The TRX-4’s highly adjustable chassis offers a nearly endless supply of upgrades ranging from lift kits and portal weights to full LED light kits and tough aluminium accessories.
Schumacher have announced the popular Schumacher GP Series for the coming 2019/20 indoor season. The 3-race series will be held at the MB Raceway in Leeds and will cater for GT12, Touring 17.5T Blinky Hobbywing Handout, Touring 13.5T Blinky, and LMP12 classes. All classes will run to BRCA Rules, the GT12 class will run on Contact “Green Stripe” the Touring class on Sorex XG-28RK and LMP12 on “Orange Stripe” control tyres. There will be a 100 driver limit, initially 50 x GT12, 16 x 17.5T Hobbywing Handout Touring, 24 x 13.5T Touring, 10 x LMP12. Entries and paypal payment will be taken through www.centralbooking.org on a first come first served basis. Full details, rules and dates can be found here.
Last weekend saw the running of the 2019 Hungarian IC Track Championship that was held in Graz, Austria. In the 1/10th 200mm Nitro Touring class it was Oliver Havranek who would bring home the win in the main final following a short battle with Simon Ciudar in the opening stages of the race. Ultimately Simon had to settle for 2nd overall while Tamas Sagi came in 3rd to round out the podium.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Following their B74 Extra and Mid hole front shock towers, Bezerk from Australia now also introduced a standard front shock stay for Team Associated’s B74 buggy. The part matches the standard kit geometry, however an updated shape adds strength up top for improved reliability when the going gets tough. The shock tower is available in heavy duty 5.0mm or lightweight 4.0mm thickness.
Source: Bezerk [bezerk.com.au]
