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May 16, 2019

West German EP Off-road Regionals Rd2 – Report

Last weekend round 2 of the West German Electric Off-road Regionals was hosted by the Panik Team Troisdorf club and held on their huge astroturf track. Over 100 drivers defied the bad weather forecast and showed up on Saturday for some practice and the first out of three qualifiers. With rain almost the hole Saturday the track was pretty wet and slippery and made it a real challenge over the weekend. Nevertheless the sun came out on Sunday, however the track stayed wet and got even more slippery than the day before. Marcel Schneider made the best out of the conditions and took the TQ and win in the 2WD Modified class. Jens Becker followed in 2nd place after finishing on the runner-up spot in all three finals. Marcus Lubke completed the podium in 3rd.

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May 16, 2019

Matt Kirby doubles at APCS Series Rd4

Round 4 of the APCS Series was held at the WFO Raceway of Morgantown, West Virginia. Round 4 also marked the conclusion of the series with Matt Kirby taking the 2WD Buggy overall from Blake Brewer 2nd and William Dillon in 3rd. In the 4WD Buggy class it was again Matt Kirby from William Dillon 2nd and Dawson Kirby 3rd.

View the 4WD Buggy podium here

May 16, 2019

Ultimate Racing EFRA 2141 & 2142 exhaust systems

Coming from Modelix Racing are the updated Ultimate Racing EFRA 2141 and EFRA 2142 Off-road Super Strong exhaust systems. On both sets the location of the pressure tap has been modified for better performance and both come with the Fast-Lock pipe and manifold connecting system for easy and reliable connection of the exhaust pipe and manifold. Performance-wise the EFRA 2141 pipe provides a precise and linear throttle response in the low to mid RPM range with great top end speed while offering an easy to control power curve for very demanding tracks with sharp corners and hard to clear jumps. The EFRA 2142 set provides a precise and linear throttle response in the higher RPM range with a great top end speed, making it the perfect choice for big tracks with long straights where high top speed is needed.

View the EFRA 2142 system here

May 16, 2019

Reunion Island Championship Rd3 – Report

The third round of the 2019 Reunion Island Championship was held last Sunday at the Champ Fleury RC Track in Saint Denis de La Reunion. The event was organised by the Reunion CMDR and Mauritius RLMC clubs and held in 1/8th, 1/10th and 1/5th scale classes. The 1/8th Open class saw Stephane Cheung Kin walking away with the day’s win from Pascal Mamode in 2nd and Jerome Souba in 3rd.

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May 16, 2019

Mugen Seiki Europe EFRA 2160 off-road exhaust set

Mugen Seiki Europe have announced the release of their new EFRA 2160 pipe and manifold set for .21 off-road engines. Designed to improve overall performance the exhaust set will also offer exceptional runtime over long distances. Developed by World Champion Robert Batlle, the exhaust system works on every race track, under any condition and it is suitable for all common nitro engines.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugen.eu]

May 16, 2019

Axial 1/24 SCX24 Deadbolt 4WD RTR rock crawler

Axial have introduced their new 1/24 scale SCX24 Deadbolt 4WD RTR Rock Crawler. Hardly 200mm long the smaller sibling of the SCX10 II Deadbolt truck is ideal for both indoor and outdoor excursions thanks to plenty of steel components — from the C-channel frame rails to the front and rear axles and dogbones. Even over off-road, mountainous, rocky and desert terrain, it has the strength to keep pushing onward and upward. For the most reliable handling, the SCX24 chassis features a three-link front and four-link rear suspension. The combination of coil-over shocks and durable plastic suspension links delivers Axial-worthy crawling performance even at this small scale. The worm gear drive setup permits a high ground clearance plus a low gear ratio that reduces torque twist. Powered by an included 180-size motor and LiPo battery, the vehicle shows off competence and charisma on the trails. The Deadbolt body offers a narrow stance, bulging hood, realistic driver figure, and moulded roll cage with realistic light bar. The realism continues right down to the ground with licensed KMC XD229 Machete Crawl wheels wrapped in Nitto Trail Grappler tires. Adding even more to its beginner appeal, the SCX24 Deadbolt comes 100 percent complete and ready to run. Everything required for action is in the box: the assembled and finished vehicle, an Axial 2-channel 2.4GHz radio system with servo and ESC/receiver unit, the Dynamite 88T brushed electric motor and 350mAh 2S 7.4V LiPo battery, as well as an USB LiPo charger; and even four AA cells for the transmitter.

View a list of the features and more images here

May 16, 2019

MonacoRC Super Power Block power supply

Coming from MonacoRC is their new Super Power Block 750W power supply. Delivering high output power yet being small in size the 12.6V power supply offers up to 750W of power and due to originally being used in industrial machinery it stands for maximum stability, performance and safety. The device is usable with 100VAC to 240VAC input and it offers three output channels.

View a list of the specifications and more images here

May 16, 2019

Vasilis Lykaris wins Greek 200mm Nats Rd2

Last weekend the second round of the Greek 1/10th Nitro Championship was held at the Fanatix Racing Track in Athens, Greece. After the qualification Vasilis Lykaris managed to take the pole position and he would also lead the 30-minute A-main final from tone to tone, taking the win with a 2-laps margin. Tsiklitiras Lampros came in 2nd from 3rd placed Spyros Sotiropoulos.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]