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February 29, 2016

RSD X12’16 aluminium chassis conversion kit

RSD X12'16 aluminium chassis conversion kit

Available soon from Reflex Racing is the RSD aluminium chassis conversion kit for the Xray X12’16 1/12th scale pan car. Cut from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised and with machined silver edge details the chassis weights roughly 80 gram so the car will be around 20 gram heavier than in stock trim but the use of lightweight electronics, screws and accessories will help to bring the car near to minimum weight again to achieve maximum performance. Include in the chassis set, that was designed to bring the car’s centre of gravity as low as possible, is also a thin lower pod plate to match the chassis’ reduced thickness. The conversion kit will become available by mid-March.

Source: Reflex Racing [reflexracing.net]

February 29, 2016

Muchmore Lightweight Setup Board 2

Coming from Muchmore is the Lightweight Setup Board 2 for 1/10th and 1/12th scale vehicles. Measuring 420x320x12mm the board is made from hard wood and it features easy to clean hard plastic surfaces on both sides. Coming soon are also suitable stickers to allow for personalisation of your choice.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

February 29, 2016

Bruno Coelho TQ’s & wins at 2016 TITC

Bruno Coelho TQ's & wins at 2016 TITC

The 2016 edition of the famous Thailand International Touring Car Championship, TITC, was held this past week at the RC Addict track in Bangkok with around 250 drivers attending in various electric on-road classes. Super hot asphalt temperatures of sometimes above 60 degree Celsius combined with a somewhat bumpy track made for challenging conditions for the drivers who had to seek for a setup that allowed for consistent lap times over the five minute runs. In the Touring Modified class Xray’s Bruno Coelho made the best out of the conditions and he would grab the overall TQ after the qualifiers by winning three of the six qualifying rounds. The Yokomo duo of Meen Vejrak and Ronald Völker would line up in second and third while Marc Rheinard (Tamiya) and Alexander Hagberg (Xray) would round out the top 5 result.

Continue reading the report here

February 29, 2016

Alex Thurston joins Arrowmax

Arrowmax have announced the signing of Alex Thurston to their factory team. The reigning BRCA 200mm National and 5-times European Junior Champion will use the company’s Honeycomb tools, setup equipment and other accessories in the coming season and beyond. Alex had the following to say:

Firstly I would like to thank Mrs Lau for giving me the opportunity to become part of the Arrowmax Team, I am very proud to be representing Arrowmax and I hope that we can have many successful years ahead. The Quality of the Arrowmax products is absolutely fantastic and looks really cool as well.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

February 29, 2016

Jilles Groskamp leaves HPI/HB

The latest driver to announce his departure from the HPI/HB on-road team, Jilles Groskamp has declared the mutual termination of his contract with the Asian company. The news probably ends a series of contract terminations and non-renewals that leaves the company without a factory electric on-road team. Jilles so far remained silent about his racing future and for now he has the following to say:

From today I […] like to announce that I will leave HB/HPI Racing. Both parties have mutual agreed to split after TITC. I would like to thank Tatsuro Watanabe for his support over the last year and I wish him and his company the best for the future. Further thanks goes to all members and old members from HB/HPI Racing. A new opportunaty is waiting for me and soon I will announce my next move in my career.

February 29, 2016

Maclan Racing MR8 1/8th brushless motors

Maclan Racing have introduced their all-new MR8 series of 1/8th competition brushless motors. Designed from the ground up for 4S LiPo racing classes, the completely rebuildable motors feature a machined heatsink design can, oversized precision ball bearings, heavy duty solder tabs and and a sensored, fixed timing design. The MR8 is available in a 1950kv and a 2150kv variant.

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February 28, 2016

Brandon Clements wins at CTS season opener

The opening round of the 2016 California Touring Series was held at 209 RC Raceway in Stockton, California. In the Touring Modified A-main, Yokom driver Eric Albano led the field but had some bad luck. The battle then was between Brandon Clemens (Awesomatix) and Rick Hohwart (Team Associated) and ultimately Brandon came out victorious to grab the Touring Modified win at round one. Rick’s Team Associated team mate Randy Caster would complete the podium result behind Rick.

Source: CTS [facebook.com]

February 26, 2016

Mark Green signs with Matrix Tires

Italian company Matrix Tires have announced the signing of multiple British Champion, Mark Green to their international factory team. Veteran in both the 1/8th and the 1/10th 200mm classes, Mark will compete in the BRCA National Championship, at the European and World Championships, and the Euro Nitro Series while being a key figure in supporting Matrix customers track side.

Source: Matrix [matrix-tyres.com]