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January 28, 2019

HPI Racing WR8 Flux Ken Block Ford Fiesta ST RX43

HPI Racing have announced the release of their new WR8 Flux Ken Block Gymkhana Ford Fiesta ST RX43 1/8th scale electric-powered RTR rally car. The colour-shift Fiesta ST RX43 racer starred in Gymkhana 8, Terrakhana, and Gymkhana GRiD and it is now also available in a 485mm long replica, capable of speeds near 100km/h. Underneath the replica Ken Block Ford Fiesta ST RX43 body, the WR8 Flux chassis is based on the HPI Bullet RC monster truck, which means it’s massively tough and can take a real beating on- or off-road. The car is powered by a 4000KV brushless motor and waterproof 3S-capable speed controller, delivering power through tough metal gear differentials and the fully ball bearing-supported 4WD shaft drivetrain of the Bullet monster truck. A rally-style suspension geometry, custom-designed shock towers and dampers, plus extra-thick sway bars ensure extra control that is further helped by semi-slick tarmac tyres and replica fifteen52 TurboMac wheels. The HPI Racing WR8 is crammed with awesome features that enhance its durability anywhere you want to take it, including a high ground clearance, skidplate, foam front bumper, shock debris guards, mud deflectors on the chassis and much more.

View a list of the features and more images here

January 28, 2019

Xray Racing Series Finland – Announcement

The Xray Racing Series Finland will be held at Fullspeed RC in Hakkila, Vantaa on March 2nd. The race will see Touring Modified, Touring Pro-Stock, Formula and 1/12th scale racing and more information can soon be found here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 28, 2019

SWorkz S14-3 Pro-composite option parts

Coming from SWorkz and made for the S14-3 buggy are several graphite-reinforced Pro-composite option parts. The range includes front and rear lower arms, the centre T-brace, side guards and battery plate, all of which are made of a harder material that allows to fine-tune suspension and chassis stiffness when running in high-grip or high temperature conditions. The front and rear arms are available separately while the centre T-braces are a full set.

View the other new parts here

January 28, 2019

Bradley Baird wins at Navan Nitro Nuts Series

Round 7 of the Irish Navan Nitro Nuts Series was held this past weekend. Bradley Baird was in control of things again, taking the TQ and the win in impressive fashion. In the 30-minute main final Bradley set fastest lap after fastest lap to take the day’s win.

Source: JQ Racing [jqproducts.com]

January 28, 2019

Tebo finally lands Reedy Race title

Having made the comment ‘I need a change’ after finishing 16th at last year’s Reedy Race of Champions, it seems a change is exactly what Jared Tebo needed as today at the 25th running of the event he finally landed the one title that had eluded him. Switching to Team Tekno for 2019, the weekend started out perfectly as a rejuvenated Tebo sat second behind new team-mate Joe Bornhorst in the points table at the end of Day 1’s four rounds of 4WD racing. It was however when the racing switched to 2WD, that Tebo really excelled going into the points lead at the end of Day 2. While the start to the deciding day saw him throw away a win and fall to 3rd, the driver synonymous with offroad racing over the past decade came back to win his next two outings eliminating all his rivals bar Spencer Rivkin. Winning the penultimate round ahead of Rivkin, this left the Associated driver a tall order to keep the title in the Californian manufacturers hands, defending Champion Dustin Evans’ fight coming to an end in the 10 of the 12 rounds of heads up racing. Still the stage was set for a last race showdown with the grid a whose who of 1:10 Offroad racing. Rivkin had to win, a result that would give him the overall win on a second places tie breaker, but starting 10th and with Ryan Maifield on the front row it was going to be a tall order for Rivkin to deny his senior rival the win. While Rivkin would get by Tebo crossing the line 4th, up front Maifield checked out to notch up win no.6, the most wins of the event, demoting Rivkin to third overall but the moment belonged to Tebo with his first Reedy Race victory popular with spectators at OCRC Raceway.

Continue reading this report here or view our complete event coverage here.

January 28, 2019

Fenix 64dp Xray geardiff main gears

Fenix have announced the launch of new 70T and 72T 64 pitch main gears for the Xray pan car gear differential. The machined spur gears are a direct fit, they offer high precision and come with engraved size markings for easy identification.

Source: Fenix [fenixracingshop.com]

January 28, 2019

SWorkz S14-3 competition ball bearing kit

Made for the SWorkz S14-3 1/10th scale 4WD buggy is a competition ball bearing kit. The specially selected metal-sealed high-quality bearings will reduce natural drivetrain drag for improved acceleration and top speed. The 18-piece set includes three different sizes of bearings and it is available now.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

January 28, 2019

Shepherd sign Andrea Pirani

Shepherd have announced the signing of Italian frontrunner and multiple national champion, Andrea Pirani to their team for the 2019 season. The multiple ENS and European Championship podium finisher will join an already strong national lineup to attend all major races with his Velox V8. Furthermore Andrea will bring in his vast experience, helping with testing and developing future Shepherd 1/8th scale products. Andrea had the following to say about the deal:

I’m super happy to stay in a so famous team like Shepherd, composed by many drivers on the top level like Simon and Toni. For sure I will do my best to take the best results at 2019 races.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]