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June 8, 2016

SRP 6000mAh Stock Spec LiPo battery

SRP Quality Products have introduced their new 6000mAh 100C Stock Spec LiPo battery pack. Specially developed for stock racing classes the 2S hardcase battery utilises 100C high-performance cells with a low internal resistance and a flat discharge curve for maximum power over the whole run. The pack weighs in at 295g, it makes use of standard 4mm connectors and comes including a pre-wired balancer wire with XH balancer and Deans-type power connectors.

Source: SRP [srpqualityproducts.com]

June 8, 2016

Hungarian RC Offroad Series Rd2 – Report

The second round of the Hungarian RC Offroad Series was held in Homokbodoge in several electric and nitro classes including E-Buggy, E-Truggy and Nitro Buggy. Sunday morning’s qualifying saw Sándor Paár (TLR) taking the TQ spot in E-Truggy, Peter Loncsar (TLR) grabbed the TQ in E-Buggy and Gergely Csekő (TLR) took the TQ in Nitro Buggy. The Nitro Buggy main then also brought the closest racing as Gergely Csekő (TLR) managed to take the win in the 30-minute final by only 0.238 seconds in front of Peter Loncsar (TLR) while Adam Izsay (Mugen) rounded out the podium further 10 seconds behind.

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June 8, 2016

Belgian SCT Cup Rd2 – Report

The second round of the Belgian SCT Cup was held at the BPT club’s astroturf track. The drivers were greeted by a new surface and track layout with the latter being even more technical with a huge step-up sequence and nice off-camber turns while overall the grip level was lower than before. Rain the week before the race let the surface being slightly damp even on Sunday, making tyre choice crucial this time. In Pro2, Géry Ledocq (Kyosho) started off with the TQ in round one ahead of Edouard-Benoit Michez (Team Associated). Géry snatched another TQ in the second round ahead of Nicolas Evens (TLR) while in the third and final round, Géry broke his truck on the second lap, allowing Nicolas to win the qualifier ahead of Tom Pierard.

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June 7, 2016

Trinity 24K Certified Plus stock brushless motors

Coming soon from Trinity is the 24K Certified Plus stock racing brushless motor. Based on the standard 24K the Certified Plus went through specific checks to ensure maximum performance. First up the motor’s rotor asymmetry is being checked which is meant to be a crucial part in building a fast motor. Typically a rotor shows asymmetry values of 0 to 30 plus with Trinity’s Certified Plus motors not exceeding a 4. On top of this each motor comes with red-sealed ceramic bearings and pre-set timing specially dedicated for 2-cell off-road, 2-cell on-road touring or 1-cell 1/12th scale applications. The Certified Plus range of motors will include 13.5T and 17.5T variants, they come with dyno printouts and are available soon.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

June 7, 2016

Paul Field wins at BRCA Southwest regionals Rd3

Round three of the UK’s BRCA Southwest regionals took place last weekend at a very sunny Mendip Raceway. The track was very fast and flowing, making for some great racing. Paul Field (Schumacher) took the TQ and the win in the 2WD class andhe also confirmed himself as the 2016 2WD regional champion with a round to go so a very big congratulations to him on his first ever 2WD regional championship. Paul Penny (PR) took a great second place from fourth on the grid while Martin Owen (Team C) finished up third on the podium from his third place qualifying spot to keep it all close for a battle for the overall runner-up spot going into the last round at Tiverton on the 31st of July.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 7, 2016

Fast Race MBX7R coloured battery box

Coming from Fast Race and made for Mugen’s MBX7R buggy are coloured battery boxes. Constructed from ABS material the compartments easily take straight-type LiPo receiver battery packs while an incorporated channel makes for easy wire routing towards the receiver box. The battery box comes in fluorescent yellow or red as well as plain black colour with two screws allowing for easy battery access through the detachable lid.

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June 7, 2016

Patrick Hofer wins Swiss 1/8th Buggy Nats Rd3

Round three of the Swiss 1/8th Nitro Buggy Nationals was held at the Lütisburg track this past weekend in mixed weather conditions. HB driver Jeremy Pittet would TQ the Expert class from the Team Associated duo of Patrick Hofer and Ronny Lüber in second and third respectively. In time for the finals the weather turned to the worst, making for challenging track conditions. Starting from the pole position into the 45-minute A-main after winning the semis, Patrick Hofer would jump into the lead that he would hold onto until the checkered flag. A lap down Ronny had to defend himself from Jeremy with both being separated by only 2.6 seconds at the end.

Thanks to Patrick Hofer for the report.

June 7, 2016

Graham Alsop wins East Shrewsbury Winter Series Rd3

Round 3 of the East Shrewsbury Winter Series saw Graham Alsop taking the TQ followed by Ashlee Owen. Ashlee then made a couple of changes to his car for the main helping him maintain a gap of approximately 5 to 6 seconds until the final fuel stop, when Graham pulled away to take a comfortable win. Kieran Cox had a final long battle for third managing to take a podium spot during the last laps, making it an Xray podium lockout.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]