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May 2, 2019

DJ Apolaro wins at Miami Grand Prix

Last weekend the 2019 Miami Grand Prix was held in Homestead, Florida. In the 1/8th class final DJ Apolaro, starting from the 3 spot, kept the pace at the beginning and had a good battle with Roniel Regalado. With Paolo having an early issue and Gianni as well, it was really between Ronnie and DJ. After the first pit stop cycle, Apolaro’s pitman, Ricardo Garri did a great job and they took over the lead. DJ would exchange leading over the next couple of pit stops and at the half way point he started to separate himself from the pack. The others did their tyre change but DJ did not as he planned to stick with a single set of tyres. This gave him a 2-lap lead and he never looked back to take the win. Roniel Regalado would take 2nd two laps back and Poalo Mortganti rounded out the top 3 for the last podium spot.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

May 2, 2019

JConcepts Ellipse 1/10th buggy tyre

JConcepts have introduced their new Ellipse 1/10th buggy tyre in Blue, Aqua and R2 compound. Named after the center bar built into the tread, the tyre is a compliment to successful tyres such as the Dirt Webs and Space Bars. The “Web” style tyre was built to compete on smooth high-grip indoor and outdoor surfaces which require a finely detailed connected bar pattern. The centre section of the tyre is a home run utilising a diamond “home plate” footprint to provide massive forward bite and increased longevity. The web of extensions are unique and have a directional touch giving the racer the ultimate tune-ability. The compound of choice for most indoor events, the exclusive gold compound, has shown to produce consistent results for racers week after week. Now, the Ellipse is also available in the groove condition favorites, blue, Aqua and R2 compound. Included in each package, the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts known for their durable nature and gray color complete the race tuned package.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

May 1, 2019

Performa Racing sign Ryan Maifield

Performa Racing has announced that multiple time World Champion racer Ryan Maifield has signed to campaign their new line of RC products. The Mugen factory driver will use Performa Racing’s line of competition 1/8th scale electronics and he has the following to say about the deal:

I’m extremely impressed with the Performa line of products, the 1/8th electric speed control, motors and batteries are a game changer and have been a huge step forward for my race program, I’m excited to see what comes next from Performa. I will use everything at the Silver State for the first time.

Source: Performa Racing [performaracing.com]

May 1, 2019

Xray XB2 stainless steel chassis weights

Xray have introduced new stainless steel chassis weights for the XB2 series of 2WD buggies. Compact and easy to install the range includes a 17g front “under servo”, 17g front-middle “under electronics” and a 7g middle “under battery” weight all of which help to up the overall weight for improved rough track handling while giving the opportunity to fine-tune the overall weight balance of the buggy. The weights come precision machined from high-quality stainles steel, they are marked for easy identification and are available separately.

View the other weights here

May 1, 2019

Vincent Meertens wins French Buggy Nats Rd2 warm-up

The ARCF42 track near Lyon played host to the warm-up for round 2 of the French Buggy nationals last weekend. In the qualifiers it was Vincent Meertens with the overall TQ and he would also coming out fastest in the semifinals to start the 45-minute main final from pole position. When the dust had settled it was again Vincent on top after some close fights with Eliot Marcon on the 2 spot. Julien Surget would round out the podium in 3rd.

Source: Aigoin Racing [aigoinracing.com]

May 1, 2019

West German EP Off-road regionals Rd1 – Report

Last weekend the outdoor season in Western Germany kicked off on the huge Astroturf track of the RCRT Duisburg club. The joint event of the NORC round 2 and the West German National Qualifier saw almost 120 entries in several electric off-road classes. The weekend started pretty wet with lots of rain on Saturday but things changed on Sunday when the rain stopped and the track dried off with every hour. After three rounds of qualifying Jens Becker was able to take the TQ in the 2WD Modified class and he was also able to bring home the overall win after the mains. It was a though but fair and fun fight with Marcel Schneider who finished 2nd, followed by Jorg Mampel in 3rd.

Continue reading the report here

April 30, 2019

DMS Partz SBX-410 brass centre chassis stiffener brace

Coming from DMS Partz is a 45 gram brass centre chassis stiffener brace for the Corally SBX-410 buggy. The weight replaces the stock plastic kit rear chassis stiffener brace and adds weight to the rear of the buggy, giving a better ride on bumpy or rutted tracks. The weight also helps to keep weight centralised on the chassis in between the LiPo battery and motor.

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April 30, 2019

Performa Racing D819 shock caps & bladder set

Coming from Performa Racing and made in cooperation with Fast Race are new upper shock caps for the HB Racing D819 buggy. Machined from aluminium and coming black anodised the shock caps include special bladders that ensure a more consistent handling, they add landing stability and also optimise acceleration out of corners. The caps and bladders come in sets of two caps and two bladders.

Source: Performa Racing [performaracing.com]