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September 2, 2015

JConcepts Finnisher 8ight-T 3.0 bodyshell

The latest off-road vehicle to receive JConcepts’ Finnisher body treatment is the TLR 8ight-T 3.0 1/8th scale truggy. The slight cab forward design, raked windshield and aggressive stance highlight a performance-oriented core while the wide front hood scoop allows plenty of clearance for the unique 8ight-T 3.0 shock geometry. An extended front chin spoiler, headlight and grill protect the front-end from unwanted up-drafts during flight while a built-in air escape passage on the roof allows the customer to fine-tune the body for maximum outdoor performance. The new body includes champion rear name plates which provide additional high-speed stability and the overall handling has been improved by balancing the bias between the cab location and rear wing placement which control the majority of the aero affects of the aggressively styled body.

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September 2, 2015

Ilias Arkoudaris joins Tekno RC

Tekno RC have announced former JQRacing marketing wizard Ilias Arkoudaris as their European sales and team manager. He brings with him years of RC experience and know how and will be focused on expanding Tekno RC’s presence in the EU. Ilias has a strong track record of effectively building and managing a successful race team. Equally as impressive is his ability to put customers first and ensure people are getting the most out of our products. He will be building new relationships with dealers and distributors to maximize parts support around Europe and he will also be traveling around the region to support customers and drivers at many large events throughout the year. Ilias says:

I am proud to be part of the great Tekno RC family! I want to thank Daniel Lewis and Matt Wolter for giving me the opportunity to represent one of the fastest growing companies in the RC Industry and making me feel at home. Stay tuned, great things to come from us very soon!

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

September 2, 2015

Serpent Spyder SRX4 1/10th 4WD buggy kit

Serpent’s Spyder SRX4 1/10th 4WD was first seen in prototype stages a while ago and the kit is finally available for the public. The buggy, that was steered to the runner-up spot at the 2015 EFRA Euros, is based on a 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis and it features a dual-belt drivetrain with fluid-filled gear differentials, a 3-pad slipper clutch, front clicker unit and a 3mm aluminium motor mount. The front part of the drivetrain is housed in a central spline that also makes for a strong chassis backbone. The car is designed to use saddle pack batteries, it utilises a low profile steering servo and it comes with 4mm carbon fibre shock towers, big bore shock absorbers and the kit is rounded out by a mid-cab design bodyshell, high downforce wing and a set of white disc rims.

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September 2, 2015

VP-Pro 1/8th off-road Lexan wing

VP-Pro have introduced a polycarbonate rear wing for 1/8th off-road vehicles. Made from 1.5mm Lexan material the wing offers a very low weight and a high durability. The design allows to fine-tune the downforce and drag created by the wing by adding or modifying the included gurney flap and by adding or leaving away the optional side dams.

Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]

September 2, 2015

Robert Batlle doubles at Spanish Italian Job encounter

The Spanish edition of the The Italian Job Race was held in La Nucia this past weekend. The event attracted both local talent and guests from abroad, such as Reno Savoya and Alex Zanchettin. In the Nitro A-main Spanish frontrunner Robert Batlle battled it out with Reno Savoya and Bryan Baldo with the better end for Robert who won the final in front of Reno and Bryan. Elsewhere in the E-Buggy class it was again Robert who found himself on top of the game by taking the win in A1 and A2 to grab the second title of the weekend.

View the Nitro Buggy A-main result and E-Buggy podium here

September 1, 2015

Craig Laughton doubles at ACT State Titles

Last weekend saw the ACT State Titles ran in Australia’s Capital territory. The track was technical and very high grip all weekend. In both the Nitro Buggy and Nitro Truggy classes Craig Laughton took the win to round out a perfect weekend. The Sportsman division had young Riley Searl taking the win from Mason Cameron.

View the Sportsman podium here

September 1, 2015

Marvin Fritschler joins Graupner/SOAR

Graupner have announced the signing of newly crowned German 1/8th Nitro Buggy National Champion Marvin Fritschler. Marvin will use the Graupner/SOAR 998 buggies and a package of products from the Graupner portfolio such as the Colt HoTT radio, O.S. engines and Titan fuel. Marvin’s first major outing for his new sponsors will be the forthcoming 1/8th E-Buggy Nationals in Bistensee.

Source: Graupner [graupner.de]

September 1, 2015

Jerome Aigoin wins French Cup 2015

The annual 1/8th Off-road French Cup was held this past weekend with around 100 drivers in attendance. The 3-day meeting started on Friday but rain affected the practice sessions and even on Saturday morning the track wasn’t fully dry but equipped with super soft tyres the drivers would be able to tackle the qualifiers that saw Jerome Aigoin taking the TQ honours in every of the four rounds. In the final, Jerome took the lead and he was able to built a comfortable gap of up to 20 seconds on his brother Yannick and the Sartels. Jerome opted for a safe strategy with an extra pit stop and despite a last minute roll he was able to grab the day’s win from his brother Yannick.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com] | Image: Yannick Aigoin