March 7, 2019

Reedy Touring Car Race of Champions – Announcement

The organisers of the Reedy International Touring Car Race of Champions have announced that Steel City Speedway in Fontana, California will be the new home for the prestigious event following last year’s closure its former location, the Aliso Viejo based Tamiya Raceway. The 2019 edition will take place from the 23rd to 26th of May and due to time constraints and to maintain the world-class nature of the event, total entries are capped at 170 for the Open classes. This year, the Sportsman and Expert spec classes will be powered by 13.5-turn Reedy 540-FT fixed-timing handout motors to even the playing field and reduce costs. The Modified class will remain unchanged, with the winner receiving the honor of competing in the Invitational class in 2020. Full details can be found here and here.


March 7, 2019

Losi Ford Raptor Baja Rey 1/10th 4×4 RTR truck

Losi have announced the soon release of their new Ford Raptor Baja Rey 1/10th 4WD ready-to-run desert truck. Officially licensed, it comes equipped with a 3S LiPo-compatible Dynamite 3800kV brushless power system, as well as a solid rear axle, independent front suspension, and roll cage with upright shocks, so owners can tear across all types of rocky off-road terrain. They’ll do so with the full-throttle freedom of the AVC technology and just like the full scale Ford Raptor, the on-board traction control allows racers to fly across the desert, parks or parking lots at speeds in excess of 80km/h all while in complete control and completely dialled in. Modellers also get an authentic off-road racing experience with injection moulded details, light bars and two licensed trim schemes. Included with the factory-assembled truck comes the Spektrum DX2E Active radio system for glitch-free control of this beast. The truck is set for a release in April.

View a list of the features and more images here


March 7, 2019

Nicolas Bregante wins at Argentinean Off-road Nats Rd1

The opening round of the Argentinean Off-road Nationals was held at the Maipu RC Track in Mendoza last weekend. In the Pro Nitro Buggy class it was Xray’s Nicolas Bregante with the overall TQ and win, leaving behind Agustin Cutini (Mugen) in 2nd whileGianni Lupacciolu (Mugen) completed the podium result in 3rd. Elsewhere Agustin Achaval won the Buggy Open class while Matias Cardin took the overall win in the Buggy Master class.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]


March 7, 2019

Ronald Völker to use Diff Check Plus tool

Monaco RC have announced the addition of Germany’s Ronald Völker to the growing Diff Check team. The IFMAR World Champion has started using the diff hardness measuring tool recently to check and adjust the gear differentials of his Yokomo rides and he has the following to say:

Finally an instrument for diff measurement that is reliable and that allows the reading before and after the run.

Source: Diff Check [diffcheck.info]


March 7, 2019

Team Powers multi-function alloy parts tray

Coming soon from Team Powers is their new multi-function aluminium parts tray. Machined from high-quality material and coming black anodised the tray features four machined small parts compartments, 4mm and 5mm pockets to hold bullet-type connectors during soldering, it comes with an engraved ruler and an interchangeable shock stand or tool holder platform. In addition two brackets allow to place a mobile phone onto the stand. The tool measures 110x120x55mm and it weighs in at a lightweight 128g.

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March 7, 2019

Rickside Design 7.6V 4400mAh shorty battery pack

Rickside Design from Japan have announced the release of their new 7.6V 4400mAh LiHV shorty battery pack. The low centre of gravity pack measures 95.1×46.5×21.8mm and it weighs in at 183g. The battery is built from high-quality 100C graphene technology cells and it utilises 4mm bullet-type connectors.

Source: Rickside Design [ricksidedesign.com]


March 7, 2019

Exotek F1 IFS V2 front end set

Exotek have introduced the V2 variant of they F1 IFS front end kit for the Tamiya TRF102, the F104 and Exotek F1R3. New V2 IFS set includes wider heavy duty machined delrin arms that add 2mm per side, precision machined delrin shock pistons and HD steering pins. With our IFS suspension the handling of the car becomes much more linear with real body roll characteristics which means owners can drive harder into a corner while maintaining stability and confident road holding performance which translates to improved overall race time results and consistency. The front end excels in rough and bumpy track conditions and tames all high speed asphalt tracks by making the car glide through all sections. Like a touring car the IFS let’s drivers attack corners without fear of getting pitched out of the groove which typically happens with conventional Formula cars. Additionally, when coupled with the optional upper arm set, the design features of the IFS gives modellers much more set up options just as a real cars. The V2 kit is usable with the Tamiya TRF103, the F104 and the Exotek F1R3.

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