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August 2, 2016

JConcepts RC8B3 Strike 2 bodyshell

Coming from JConcepts and made for the Team Associated RC8B3 buggy is the Strike 2 bodyshell. It samples elements from its famous relatives the Finnisher and Silencer bodies but packs a slightly refined image. Used in prototype form by Spencer Rivkin during the 2016 ROAR Fuel Off-Road Nationals, the Strike 2 was victorious the first event out. The base enhancements to the design come from the added “finger” channeling on the front-pod increasing mid-corner steering while a complete wicker section was added on the rear-pod to further plant the rear of the vehicle. The offset of the race proven shell provides a compact fit for fuel tank, linkage and air filter assembly and the heavy channeling on the front windshield and upper cab keeps the Strike 2 aligned at high-speed while the side-pods have multiple hard-edge angles that spill off neatly into 90 degree side-panels. Just behind the engine head, a sleek up-rising flows from the body like running water. As usual the clear body set includes window templates and a decal sheet.

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August 2, 2016

Jessica Palsson takes 2016 Swedish Cup title

The third and final round of the Swedish Cup was held this past weekend at the Höör RC Klubb. The race for the title was on between Kyosho’s Jessica Palsson and HB Racing’s David Ronnefalk. The latter had to win the race in order to take the overall title as he missed a round due to a date clash with the World Championship warm-up race. In the qualifiers the two youngsters would then battle it out for the overall TQ with the better end for David who took the top qualifier position from Jessica in second. In the main final Jessica started from pole position after winning the semi finals with a 13 seconds margin on David and he would lead until around the 18 minute mark when David was able to pass her but a different fuel stop strategy meant the fight for the win was still on until some 10 minutes before the end the tyres on David’s car started to become unglued on all four corners while he was in the lead. Jessica in second then was able to close the gap and to eventually take the win, nearly a lap in front of David. With the win Jessica grabbed herself the Swedish Cup and All Swedish Cup title, leaving David with the vice championship title.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoeurope.com] & David Ronnefalk

August 1, 2016

Ryan Lutz doubles at Bring the Heat

The 2016 Bring the Heat was held at Flowood R/C Indoor Park in Flowood, Mississippi. In the 1/8th Expert Nitro Buggy class, Ryan Lutz would take the TQ honours and he would go onto dominate the 35-minute A-main event by lapping the entire field to take the win from Cole Ogden and Blake Boggs.

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August 1, 2016

Jason Nugroho wins at Indonesia Buggy Nationals Rd3

Round three of the Indonesia Buggy National Championship was held at the popular C-Netic Track in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. A total of 81 drivers attended from Jakarta, Bandung, Jogjakarta, Surabaya, Batam, Bali, Palembang, Aceh, Kendari, Kupang, Banjarmasin, Balikpapan, Palangkaraya and Medan with the race format being six rounds of ten minutes qualifying with the four best rounds to count. Hot weather with 35 degree Celsius air and nearly 50 degree track temperature made things pretty challenging. After the six rounds of qualifying Xray’s Jason Nugroho would take the TQ with his Novarossi-powered buggy from Ery Setiawan (Kyosho/O.S.) and Hariadi Lie (Kyosho/O.S.). In the 60-minute A-main Jason would continue to be on top of the field and he took the win from Ery Setiawan and Hariadi Lie who maintained their qualifying positions.

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August 1, 2016

Spencer Rivkin successful at Sidewinder Nitro Explosion

Last weekend’s Siderwinder Nitro Explosion held at RC Tracks of Las Vegas not only saw 1/8th Nitro Off-road racing but also the running of an 1/8th E-Buggy class. Spencer Rivkin would set the TQ to put his buggy on the pole position for the triple A-main events what he would from Tyler Vik who started from the 2 spot into the finals. Tyler would take the win in the opening leg but commanding wins in A2 and A3 handed Rivkin the overall victory from Vik in second and Anthony Westergaard in third.

Image: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

August 1, 2016

Ryan Maifield wins at Sidewinder Nitro Explosion

This past weekend the annual Sidewinder Nitro Explosion was held at RC Tracks of Las Vegas, host of the forthcoming IFMAR 1/8th Nitro Buggy Worlds. Excessive heat and a low turnout of drivers left the organisers with no choice but to make the usually very successful event a 1-day affair. In the Buggy Expert class TLR’s Dakotah Phend took the overall TQ only to experience a very messy start that saw Dakotah dropping down the field massively. Up front a fight between Ryan Maifield (TLR) and Ty Tessmann (HB Racing) arose but it was Maifield who was able to built a small margin on his competitor around mid-race that he would hold onto until the end of the race. Ty Tessmann had to settle for second while Dakotah Phend recovered to third overall.

Image: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

August 1, 2016

Pro-Line B6 chassis protector & Igloo cooler wrap

Pro-Line have introduced a black chassis protector decal for the Team Associated B6 and a Pro-Line Team Cooler wrap. Starting with the chassis protector, the decal made by Upgrade RC adds extra protection to the chassis thanks to its 0.5mm thickness and the durable material used. The pre-cut sticker is a direct fit on the B6 and B6D and it prevents the chassis from becoming overly scratched or damaged when running on abrasive surfaces.

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August 1, 2016

Arrowmax Shock Length Gauge

Coming from Arrowmax is the new Shock Length Gauge for 1/8th off-road vehicles. The precision calliper allows to measure the shock length and thus droop with the damper attached to the chassis and it is made of black and gold anodised aluminium. A slider with locking knob, measurement window and detachable pointing cone allows to precisely measure droop settings on 1/8th buggies, truggies and even on-road cars. The tool attached to the shock tower using a detachable 6mm cap and the settings are easily readable thanks to a laser-etched scale.

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