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July 20, 2016

PR Racing PRS1 V3 MM 2WD buggy – Coming soon

UK PR Racing distributors Inside Line Racing have released first images and information on the forthcoming PRS1 V3 MM 1/10th scale 2WD buggy. The kit will include a “stand up” 3-gear transmission, making it ideal for low to medium grip tracks such as dirt and wet astroturf. The updated chassis design also allows the use of inline or transversally mounted batteries in order to fine-tune weight distribution. More information about the kit’s features and specifications will become available in time for the release.

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July 20, 2016

Cragg & Moss win at BRCA 1/10 Off-road Nationals Rd4

Round four of the BRCA 1/10th Off-road National Championship was held at the Telford astro turf track last weekend. As usual the 2WD class opened the weekend with Saturday morning’s qualifying saw an early battle between Neil Cragg and Tom Yardy. Tom would TQ round 1 while Neil Cragg and Simon Moss set identical times in Q2. Q3 then had Neil coming out fastest while Tom Yardy stroke back in Q4. As both Neil and Tom scored two round TQs each the faster time would decide and ultimately it was Neil who snatched the pole position for the triple A-mains by 0.28s. Tom would line up in second from Simon Moss, Danny McGee and Lee Martin. A noticeable mention goes to Tristram Neil who made his first ever national A-main on the 8 spot.

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July 20, 2016

Arrowmax 14.8V 4S 5200mAh LiPo battery pack

Arrowmax have expanded their line of high-performance LiPo battery packs by a 14.8V variant for 1/8th scale applications. Build from 55C cells with a capacity of 5200mAh the battery measures 139x47x48mm and it comes in a protective hardcase and pre-wired with a T-type power and a standard balancer connector. The cells allow for up to 110C burst rate, enough even for the most power-hungry motors.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

July 20, 2016

Yeah Racing 30mm alloy case cooling fan

Yeah Racing have introduced a 30mm cooling fan with outer aluminium case. The sturdy metal construction helps to dissipate heat generated by the fan’s motor in hot conditions while also adding durability to the overall construction, resulting in improved lifespan. On top of his the unit allows for rewiring thanks to accessible solder joints, making for neat and clean wiring jobs.

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July 19, 2016

TLR TEN-SCTE 3.0 4WD SC truck – Coming soon

Team Losi Racing will soon have their new TEN-SCTE 3.0 1/10th scale 4WD short course truck available, given first “leaked” images. So far nothing is known about the features and specifications but a first chassis image indicates new 22-style shock absorbers with short springs as well as lightweight carbon fibre shock towers. More information and images will become available in tome for the official release.

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July 19, 2016

Novotny & Bidovsky win at Czech EP Buggy Nats Rd4

The fourth round of the Czech 1/10th Buggy Nationals was held in Usti nad Labemn on a huge astroturf track. Xray’s Kaja Novotny would grab the overall TQ in 2WD thanks to winning Q2 and Q3 after suffering problems in the opening qualifier. In the 4WD category, Kaja was in a league of his own, taking all qualifiers to grab the overall TQ and pole position for the finals. The young man continued to dominate in the 2WD A-main events, eventually winning A1 and A2 to take the overall win early. Xray teammate Ales Bidovsky would have to settle for the runner-up spot while Marek Schiller (PR) completed the top 3 result.

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July 19, 2016

Revolution Design RP Ultra Motor Weight 15g

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced their all-new 15g Ultra Motor Weight. Made for hassle-free chassis weight distribution changes the lightest in RDRP’s line of motor weights the 15g variant is of an updated design with milled-out sections that allow for improved motor cooling compared to the previous design. It can be fasted to the motor using two countersunk screws and unused mounting positions on the motor’s front plate, making for much easier installation and maintenance as it stays attached to the motor even when it is taken out of the chassis. The weight helps to up the car’s weight or optimise the weight distribution of buggies, touring and pan cars and it is simply inserted between the motor and the motor mount. The weight is usable with most 540 and 550-size brushless motors.

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July 19, 2016

Mara & Götzl successful at Czech Open Rd6

Round six of the Czech Open series was held at the Horni Jeleni track this past weekend. Jiri Mara (Serpent) grabbed the pole position for the Nitro Buggy main final with Max Götzl (Xray) on the 2 spot on the grid. Right from the start of the main both were in a close battle for the top spot but in the second half Max started to make some mistakes, allowing Jiri to stretch the lead and to bring home the win in front of Max while Tomas Kapicka (Kyosho) completed the top 3 result. With the second place Max Götzel would take the win in the Junior ranking from Fanda Kalenda and Milan Mudra (both Xray).

View the final results and the Junior podium here