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February 18, 2019

Joan Espasa wins at Catalonian Off-road Champs opener

The Racbsa Montjuic track in Barcelona hosted the opening round of the Catalonian 1/8th off-road regional championship this past weekend. Carlos Pineda swept the qualifiers to take the overall TQ in front of Joan Espasa and young Marc Janer. The 45-minute main final then saw Joan Espasa (Xray) taking the win some 30 seconds in front of Alex Valls (Mugen) as Carlos Pineda (Team Associated) completed the top 3 podium result.

Image: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

February 18, 2019

Simon Nicholson wins at RCRA ACT State Titles

The 2019 RCRA ACT State Titles were held at the Kambah track this past weekend. In the Touring Modified class Yokomo’s Simon Nicholson took the overall TQ and he also came out on top after the A-mains, taking the title in front of Jeffrey MacKie (ARC) in 2nd and Lionel Saunders (ARC) in 3rd. Ed Clark and John Puse rounded out the top 5 results.

Source: Power HD [chd.hk]

February 18, 2019

Xray XT2 adjustable gearbox height options

Xray have introduced new option parts for the XT2 2WD stadium truck that allow to adjust the gearbox and rear suspension mount height of the vehicle. The range includes two 2mm carbon fibre gearbox height adjustment plates, with the T-shaped plated also raising the RF and RR suspension mounts, that can be used separately or stacked to achieve the desired driveshaft angle while the two optional -2mm and -4mm 3-gear front-mid motor plates allowing to lower the motor for an overall lower centre of gravity. By adjusting the gearbox height and lowering the chassis ride height, more forward traction, and less chassis roll in corners can be achieved. All parts are available separately, allowing to mix and match for the desired combination of gearbox, motor and chassis height. A full explanation of the accessible height options can be found here.

View the other new optionals here

February 18, 2019

Andy DiBrino wins at Rockstar Winter Off-road Series Rd6

PDX Underground of Portland, Oregon held round 6 of the 2018/19 Rockstar Winter Off-road Series last Friday. In 2WD Modified Buggy it was the Yokomo duo of Andy DiBrino and Joe Pillars who battled for the overall TQ with the better end for Andy, who would take the pole position by less than 0.2s. The single 5-minute A-main then would again see Andy on top with Joe coming in 2nd, some six seconds down on Andy.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

February 18, 2019

Louth RCCC Schumacher Winter Series Rd5 – Report

Round five of the Schumacher Winter Series presented by the Louth Radio Control Car Club took place this past weekend. An ever improving number of drivers and record entry would attend this meeting, with 85 drivers taking to the technical layout that the club had laid out, running the four classes of 13.5 Blinky, 17.5 boosted, Gt12 and Tamiya Euro Truck. In 13.5 Blinky the qualifying would be very close for the top spot. Ricky Lee would continue his fine form at Louth by taking the top spot with his Awesomatix. Chris Lovely would follow close behind with his Xray, Andrew Green and Nathan Winyard would leave it late in qualifying to take 3rd and 4th respectively. Mikey Mansell would follow close with his Capricorn, and 17.5 Boosted champion Jason Lovely would show well in the Blinky class in 6th with his Xray, Garry Plant would make up the A-final with his Awesomatix.

Continue reading the report here

February 18, 2019

Jack McMillan doubles at South Australian State Titles

The Adelaide Radio Control Raceway hosted the South Australian State Titles this past weekend. In the 2WD Modified Buggy class Jack McMillan (Team Associated) made a clean sweep, taking the overall TQ after winning each of the four qualifying rounds. In the triple A-mains events Hack was equally dominant, as he came out on top in all three legs to take the 2WD Modified State title in front of the Yokomo duo of Antoni Caretti and Damon Davis Perry.

Continue reading the report here

February 18, 2019

Rasmussen & Kaerup win at RC Kongen Winter Series Rd6

Round 6 of the Danish RC Kongen Winter Series was held this past weekend. In the 2WD Modified Buggy class it was Team Associated’s Jesper Rasmussen with the TQ from AE teammates Jonas and Marcus Kaerup. after the triple A-mains the top 2 order would remain the same, however it was Christoffer Henriksen (Team Associated) who was able to snatch the final podium spot. Over in the 4WD Modified Buggy class Marcus Kaerup snatched the TQ and win, leaving behind Mathias Douglas in 2nd and Christoffer Henriksen in 3rd.

Image: Jesper Rasmussen

February 18, 2019

Viktor Wilck takes Swedish TC Modified title

The Wäxjö MS club played host to the Swedish Electric Onroad Nationals this past weekend. The event was held in 1/10th and 1/12th classes and in 1/10th Touring Modified it was Infinity’s Viktor Wilck with the TQ and also the win, sealing his 10th national championship. Fabian Vernersson came in 2nd as Marcus van Elling (Xray) rounded out the top 3 in front of Team Associated’s Daniel Carlsson and HB Racing’s Elias Johansson. Over in the 13.5T Stock class it was Xray’s Marcus van Elling with the top spot after the qualifiers and he would also sweep the A-mains to take the win in front of Infinity’s Nathan Parker and Team Associated’s Daniel Carlsson.

View the 13.5T podium here