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March 13, 2019

2019 Desert Classic – Report

This past weekend the 2019 Desert Classic was held at Chandler, Arizona’s Hobby Action R/C Raceway, one of the hotbeds for RC talent. Powered by some of the biggest names in the industry and multiple World Champions like Ryan Maifield, Spencer Rivkin, and legend Brian Kinwald to name a few. To be fast at Hobby Action, it requires the latest and greatest in tire prep and technologies. Some say “burning in your tires” all started in Arizona and this weekend witnessed the first major application of tire warmers for off-road use. Either way, things are on the cutting edge and the competitiveness is always among the highest in Arizona, but somehow the atmosphere is still super friendly and relaxed in the pits making it a weekend of great racing and quality family and friends time. Because of its large size, Hobby Action has one of the fastest paces to offroad racing anywhere in the world. The smooth surface combined with slick tires makes for an ultra-fast feeling of being on the edge and spinning out of control.

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March 13, 2019

Elliott Boots signs with SWorkz

SWorkz have announced the signing of former long-time Kyosho driver, Elliott Boots. The former EFRA European Champion 1/8th Buggy Champion will campaign SWorkz’s 1/8th and 1/10th scale platforms and he has the following to say about the deal:

I am very excited to join the Sworkz team for 1:8 and 1:10. I am very thankful for this opportunity and excited for my first race with my new team. Also looking forward to making new friends and team mates.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]

March 12, 2019

Picco .21 Buggy Blast Race Ceramic engine

Kyosho Europe have introduced the new Picco .21 Buggy Blast Race Ceramic nitro off-road engine. The 3.5cc power plant builds on the Blast Team edition engine, however is comes with a standard non-DLC crankshaft but a new generation vacuum injection-moulded crankcase for greatly improved stability of the engine. Other features include a new piston and sleeve whose new manufacturing process and materials ensure better wear resistance and consistency.

Source: Kyosho Europe [kyoshoeurope.com]

March 12, 2019

MonacoRC anniversary trucker cap

To celebrate the first anniversary of their brand, MonacoRC have introduced their all-new trucker cap. The white front hosts the MonacoRC embroidered logo while the red bill is decorated with a red cord. The back is made in blue mesh to complete the MonacoRC signature colours. The snap back hat allows for easy size-adjustment and it is available from now on.

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March 12, 2019

Jean-Pierrick Sartel wins at French E-Buggy opener

The opening round of the French 1/8th E-Buggy National Championship was held at the EMC Reims indoor clay track last weekend. Over 100 drivers signed in and it was Xray’s Jean-Pierrick Sartel who would be in control of things all day, sweeping the qualifiers for the overall TQ in front of HB Racing’s Romain Valter and Mugen’s Stephane Deroch. After the triple A-mains it was still JP on top to take the day’s win from Romain in 2nd. Stephane would round out the podium in 3rd and in front of Cyril Baldini and Felix Koegler.

Image: Stéphane Ménager

March 12, 2019

Lee Setser doubles at JConcepts Super Cup Rd3

The JConcepts Super Cup Series headed to the west coast of Florida for race 3, Dean’s Discount Hobbies and Raceway would host and it was the series first time at Dean’s track in New Port Richey. With 105 entries, the organizers started on time and kept the normal, fast paced race program, completing the day just after 4pm which made it nice for those with a long drive home. Racing-wise and in the 2WD Mod Buggy class Daimon Borkowicz would qualify on top but would end up finishing 9th. Lee Setser would take over the top spot and never look back finishing 1st. AJ Marasco would go on to finish 2nd and Paul Wynn in 3rd.

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March 12, 2019

Kohta Akimoto wins at RC Maniax Arena race

The RC Maniax Arena in Izumi near Osaka, Japan held their 6.5th Anniversary race this past weekend. The race saw the running of 4WD Modified and Stock classes and it had Kyosho’s Kohta Akimoto walking away with the TQ and win in the 4WD Mod Buggy class. Yusuke Sugiura came in 2nd for his new 1/10th chassis sponsors Yokomo as RC car icon, Masami Hirosaka, ended the race on the 3 spot to round out the podium.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

March 12, 2019

SWorkz S14-3 0 deg carbon fibre wing spacer

MW RC Cars have introduced a new 0 degree carbon fibre wing spacer for the SWorkz S14-3 buggy. The part is machined from high-quality carbon fibre and it will be sandwiched between the wing and the wing stay, offering greater support to both for improved stability and durability. Using the second of the included spacers will raise the wing for even greater straight-line stability while also offering greater suspension and tyre clearance with certain wings.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]