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January 8, 2019

Randy Caster joins Muchmore Racing

Muchmore have announced the signing of US top driver, Randy Caster to their international racing team. Randy is well known for his 1up Racing brand and recently left long-time sponsors Team Associated and Reedy to race for Yokomo and now also Muchmore. Randy will campaign the company’s Fleta series motors and speed controllers as well as the Impact series batteries and he has the following to say:

I’m very excited for the start of a new chapter with Muchmore Racing. I want to thank Joe Pillars, Kobayashi, Jang for giving me this opportunity.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

January 8, 2019

O.S. Engines R21 Hasi Tuned on-road engine

Multiple World Championship finalist, Silvio Hächler, is entering the 1/8th nitro on-road market with his own brand and the new O.S. based R21 Hasi Tuned 3.5cc engine. Made to the exact same specifications Silvio utilised in China last November where he TQ’d the SIGP race, the engine is based on the latest O.S. R21 Euro Spec variant and it is available only as combo set including the M2001SC manifold and T-2080SC exhaust pipe. The engine is professionally tuned, offering a differently timed crankshaft, modified case and sleeve. The specifications aim to increase end speed on large tracks, giving extra power over the whole RPM range. The easily recognisable engines come with a modified cooling head and they are pre-run-in in order to offer uncompromised performance on the track. The engine is available world-wide here and in Switzerland it can be ordered directly by contacting Silvio.

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January 8, 2019

2019 Desert Classic – Announcement

The 2019 Desert Classic will be held from the 7th to 10th of March at Action Hobby RC Raceway in Chandler, Arizona. The event will see the running of the most popular Modified and Stock classes, including a 21.5T 2WD Buggy handout motor category, and sign-up is available from the 14th of January12:00 pm MST here. Full information can be found on social media by clicking here.

January 8, 2019

Sweep EXP-Mini Pro Compound M-class tyres

Sweep have introduced their new EXP-Mini Pro Compound tyres for the ever growing M-class. Developed in order to offer improved traction and durability, the tyres are perfectly suited for front, rear or all-wheel-driven cars. The compound will offer much longer life on demanding outdoor tracks and consistent lap after lap even when used with the latest generation of high-powered 4WD cars. The tyres come pre-mounted on 5-spoke rims, including pink inserts and in 24, 28, 32 or 36 rated hardness.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]

January 7, 2019

Tomas Ramirez wins at 2019 Summer Cup

The 2019 Summer Cup was hosted by the CACH club in Santiago de Chile this past weekend. Run in three nitro on-road classes including 1/8th IC Track, 200mm Touring and 1/8th Nitro GT, it was Alvaro Jr. Jara who took the overall TQ after the Nitro GT qualifiers. In the 30-minutes main final Alvaro had to settle for 2nd though, as Tomas Ramirez took the overall win with a 4-laps margin. Rodrigo Cantergiani rounded out the all-IGT8 podium in 3rd another three laps down.

Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]

January 7, 2019

Yeah Racing Claws 1.9” crawler tyres

Coming from Yeah Racing are their new Claws 1.9” crawler tyres. Made from a soft compound rubber and including specific foam inserts the tyres offer exceptional traction on a wide range of surface conditions. The tyres feature a 118mm outer diameter and they are usable with most 1.9” crawler and trail truck wheels.

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January 7, 2019

Clement Boda doubles at Happy New Year Race

The Belgian Buggy Club Indoor held their Happy New Year Race this past weekend at their permanent indoor carpet track in Lodelinsart. The event was held in four different 1/10th electric off-road classes and it attracted both national racers and guests from abroad. In the competitive 2WD Modified Buggy class, that drew 53 entries, it was Team Associated’s Clement Boda with the overall TQ from Team Associated driver, Wouter Wynen and Xray’s Mathieu Briere. After the triple A-mains and when the dust had settled it was again Clement on top from Wouter 2nd and Mathieu 3rd.

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January 7, 2019

VRP TLR 22 5.0 XV3 shock pistons

VRP has released the updated 1/10th XV3 piston for the all-new TLR 22 5.0 Buggy. The patented split valve design creates a more durable and consistent piston like the VRP 1/8th XV3 pistons. In addition, the sidewall has been updated to a low friction design which makes for the smoothest stroke possible. The pistons will be made in 2 and 3-hole variant, with splits and +1mm variants as well.

Source: Vision Racing Products [visionracingproducts.com]