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June 4, 2019

Tamiya introduce SW-01 option parts

Coming soon from Tamiya are three option parts for their all-new SW-01 mini stunt chassis. First up is an upper arm connector bar set made from fibre glass. The items will connect the front and rear axles for all-wheel steering capabilities. Using the parts will enable the ability to steer the rear wheels even during wheelies while also countering traction rolling. Also new is an 8-piece set of suspension springs. Included are colour-coded soft and hard springs that help to adapt the suspension hardness to various track conditions. Last but not least comes a full ball bearing set containing a total of 20 ball races that improve drivetrain precision and efficiency. All of the above sets will hit stores in August.

View the other new parts here

June 4, 2019

Xray X1’19 wheelbase adjustment carbon fibre chassis

Coming from Xray and made for their X1’19 formula car are a new chassis and top deck that allow to access a total of three wheelbase settings. The chassis features additional mounting positions for the front end, which allows to move the whole suspension more forward to extend the wheelbase of the car. The full backward position is identical to the original X1 chassis wheelbase, while the other two extra positions extends the wheelbase of the car by 4 and 8mm respectively. The longer wheelbase setting result in a more stable and easier to drive car, however the longer wheelbase decreases car response, rotation and steering. Thus the shorter wheelbase is recommended for smaller technical tracks while the longer creates stability for more open tracks. Included with the chassis comes a matching top deck.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 4, 2019

Vogl & Riedmann win at Austrian EP On-road Nats Rd2

The second round of the Austrian Electric On-road Nationals was held at the MACG Steiermark club last weekend. The weather made for some challenging racing conditions and in the end it was Dominic Vogl with the TQ and win in the Touring Modified class. Sascha Klug came in 2nd from Patrick Gollner on the 3 spot. In the Touring Stock class it was Philipp Stadler with the overall TQ, however after the triple A-mains it was Robin Riedmann with the overall win from Arno Webernig in 2nd and top qualifier Philipp in 3rd.

View the Touring Stock podium here

June 4, 2019

RC Carbon Cavalieri JQ Black Edition carbon optionals

RC Carbon Cavalieri from Germany have introduced new carbon fibre option parts for the JQRacing Black Edition buggy. The latest additions include a -4mm short rear shock tower that is meant to improve traction. The part is cut from high-quality carbon fibre. Also new are LiPo box and radio box covers machined from carbon fibre. The parts replace the standard composite lids and were designed to improve rigidity and looks. The covers are available as 2-piece set or separately.

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June 4, 2019

2019 HNMC Member GP – Report

Every year the HNMC runs a Members GP this is a free meeting to thank all the club members for their support. They used a different race format this meeting with 15-minute qualifiers and 30-minute finals for Nitro and 10-minute qualifiers for E-Buggy and Truggy and two leg 12-minute finals – this was run as FTQ. When the qualifiers were over, Kevin Brunsden took the TQ in Nitro Buggy, Richard Miller took TQ in E-Buggy and George Miller top qualified Truggy. In the Nitro Buggy main Kevin Brunsden took the win from Taro Cradock and Owen Luckin. Truggy was won by George Miller from Darren Roper and James Morl. Over in E-Buggy it was Ricky Copper from James Clarke and Rick Spiers.

Source: BRCA [brca.org]

June 4, 2019

Yeah Racing Tornado anniversary LE cooling fan

Yeah Racing’s popular Tornado 30mm motor and ESC cooling fan is now available as a 10th anniversary limited edition package. The fan itself has received an updated in the form of a machined aluminium case for improved rigidity and looks with the case sporting laser-etched graphics and machined silver edge details. The black receiver connector wire makes for a stealthy appearance and just for the heck of it the set also includes an engraved stainless steel balancing weight for the use with shorty battery packs.

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June 4, 2019

T-Works MP10 hard-coated lightweight chassis plate

Coming from T-Works and made for Kyosho’s Inferno MP10 1/8th nitro buggy kit is a hard-anodised lightweight chassis plate set. The main plate is machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium and it comes hard-anodised for wear and durability. Strategically milled sections reduce the overall weight and ensure ideal flex characteristics. Included with the chassis comes a stainless steel rear skid plate with the chassis protector ensuring greater overall durability when running on abrasive surfaces or tracks with large jumps.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

June 4, 2019

Greiner wins at EFRA GP Series Rd3 as Balestri takes title

The third and final round of the EFRA GP Series was held at the iconic Türkheim track in Germany last weekend. The 1/10th 200mm Touring class was dominated by Serpent’s Dominic Greiner, who took the win in the 45-minute A-main with a margin of three laps on runner-up, Dario Balestri (Infinity). Xray’s Leo Arnold came in 3rd, some six seconds short of Dario’s time. Carmine Raiola and Patrick Nähr completed the top 5, some two laps behind the Leo. Overall in the championship it was Dario Balestri with the title from Infinity teammate, Carmine Raiola on the runner-up spot. Serpent’s Alex Thurston came in 3rd to round out the overall top 3 podium.

View the overall top 3 podium here