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January 22, 2016

Evans tops 2WD practice at Reedy Race

Dustin Evans set the pace in 2WD practice at the Reedy Race of Champions, the former champion heading a TLR 1-2 from reigning champion Ryan Maifield. Setting the fastest consecutive laps in the third of the three rounds of practice, Evans was 2/10ths faster than Maifield with HB’s Ty Tessmann completing the Top 3 as the track got considerably faster. Setting the fastest lap of the day in P3 with an 18.6 second lap, Ryan Cavalieri ended 2WD practice fourth quickest ahead of AE team-mate Kody Numedahl with Jared Tebo rounding out the Top 6.

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January 22, 2016

Fenix DFV 13.5T & 21.5T brushless stock motors

Italian company Fenix Racing have introduced their new DFV stock brushless motor. The EFRA-approved spec racing motor is available as 13.5T touring car and 21.5T formula variant and it utilises a machined 7075-T6 aluminium can with large airflow vents as well as a 12.5mm sintered Neodymium rotor for controllable torque over the whole RPM range. Pre-shaped heavy duty solder tabs and an adjustable timing endbell round out the package.

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January 22, 2016

Ricardo Monteiro Picco-powered

French Picco distributors Racing Experience have announced the signing of former European B Champion and Portuguese National Champion, Ricardo Monteiro to the Picco international team. The Portuguese talent will team up with Italy’s Marco Baruffolo with both set to use the Picco Team Spec engines for the 2016 season.

Source: Racing Experience [racing-experience.fr]

January 21, 2016

Hartson sets early pace as drivers wait on traction

Steven Hartson has set the early 2WD pace at the Reedy Race of Champions but it is the low level of traction at OCRC Raceway that’s the big talking point among the invitational class drivers. Laying down the fastest 3-consecutive laps, as well as the fastest outright lap of 19.197, the Associated driver topped the times ahead of former Open class winner & team-mate Rob Gillespie. Behind them reigning Reedy Race Champion Ryan Maifield completed the Top 3 closely followed by 2WD World Champion Spencer Rivkin.

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January 21, 2016

Burak & Berkan Kilic join Graupner

German up and coming youngsters Burak and Berkan Kilic have signed a deal to run Graupner electronics in the 2016 season. The two will rely on Graupner’s new HOTT radio system, Graupner chargers as well as speed controllers and motors while Berkan will also utilise O.S. Speed nitro engines to power his Agama cars.

January 21, 2016

Xray XB4 & XB2 ECS driveshafts

Xray XB4 & XB2 ECS drive shafts

Xray have introduced the ECS dual joint driveshafts for the XB4 and XB2 line of buggies. The dual joint design is a common sight in touring car racing as it helps to reduce wheel chatter at high steering angles. The same system now also makes for a more silent and efficient drivetrain in Xray’s 1/10th buggies. Available are 81mm front driveshafts for the XB4 4WD buggy to decrease vibrations, improve stability and increase corner speed while the 68mm rear driveshafts for the XB4 and XB2 up the rear traction and help with landing after jumps. Overall the buggies will also be easier to drive.

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January 21, 2016

Kyosho release new R4, TF7 & ZX6 options

Coming from Kyosho is a range of option parts for the R4 Evo 200mm nitro touring car, the TF7 electric tourer as well as the ZX6 4WD off-road buggy. Starting with the R4 Evo parts, new is a set of 8g brass weights. Individually shaped the parts directly mount to the chassis and they are designed to fine-tune the weight balance. Also new is an aluminium clutch bell machined from 7075 material. The part is of a vented design for reduced heat build-up and less fading even in long mains. Next up are carbon composite suspension arms for the TF7 touring car. Each set contains one front and one rear arm and they are available in medium and short variants. Last but not least is a 1-piece aluminium servo mount for the ZX6 buggy. Cut from high-quality aluminium and coming gun metal anodised the mount allows for improved and more even chassis flex while keeping the servo in place securely.

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January 21, 2016

Czech Xray Winter Series Rd3 – Report

The third round of the Czech Xray Winter Series was held in Kolin. The event saw the running of both electric on-road and off-road classes with the off-road cars being required to run slick tyres. In the Touring Modified class it was Vitezslav Hola who grabbed the day’s win from Roman Korinek in second and Alex Tlusty in third. Jirka Tlusty and Jirka Kolman would round out the top 5 result.

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