The 2018 Year End Showdown was held at Southside RC in Lake City, Florida. In Pro Nitro Buggy it was Landen Lewis with the overall TQ and he would also bring home the win in the 20-minute A-main, leaving behind David Carmendy in 2nd and Rob Lupo in 3rd.
To kick off the 2019 season, a World Championship year for 1/8th Nitro on-road, reigning champions Infinity have released new optional universal swing shafts for their IF18. The new front and rear shafts have had the 3×11.8mm pin position moved 90 degrees allowing for a more free drive transmission at high RPM and smoother suspension movement under high load. In the front, use of the optional shaft gives an increased steering feel while in the rear use of the new shaft increases traction and stability.
View the rear swing shafts here
Xpress have introduced their new Execute XM1 M-class 1/10th scale 4WD competition touring car kit. Based off of the XM1S entry/club-level kit, the XM1 features some competition-grade updates such as a carbon fibre double deck chassis for improved handling in high-bite track conditions as well as slotted shock towers for perfect alignment and titanium turnbuckles for a low weight. Other features include single-piece aluminium bulkheads, aluminium suspension mounts, an aluminium front spool, a rear gear differential as well as front and rear anti-roll bars, double joint CV-style front driveshafts and a ball-raced steering rack. The kit is rounded out by big bore aluminium shock absorbers.
View a list of the features and more images here
Muchmore have announced the signing of Japan’s Shin Adachi to their team through to 2020. The Yokomo engineer will power his rides using Muchmore speed controllers, motors and batteries while also using the company’s chargers and accessories. Shin says:
I am very exciting to joint Muchmore Japan 2019-20. I really like Muchmore products! Speedo, motor, battery, chargers and more. I will helping that products develop. I also helping team driver and customers! See you at tracks guys!
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
SRT have announced the release of their new W25 waterproof high-voltage crawler servo. Utilising a bi-colour all-aluminium case as well as a mixed 7075 aluminium and copper geartrain, the digital servo offers up to 25kg-cm of torque but it is also usable with standard 6.0V input, where it is still capable of 23kg-cm of torque. Above all however sits its waterproofness that ensures reliable operation whatever the conditions.
View a list of the specifications and another image here
Coming from Arrowmax is their new 2-in-1 tool base and parts tray specially designed for the use with 1/10th scale specific tools and wrenches. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming in the company’s signature black and golden anodising, the tool holder features a centre parts tray surrounded by twelve machined pockets that can hold two 22mm handle, six 18mm handle and four 14mm handle wrenches. On the left side 4mm and 5mm holes can hold bullet-type connectors during soldering and the tool base also incorporates openings to hold two turnbuckle wrenches. The right side features spaces for Arrowmax’s multi shock clamp and other tools. The tool base comes in the company’s signature black and golden colours, without tools, and it is available now.
Sunpadow have announced the signing of young Norwegian talent, Daniel Kobbevik to their international team. Already at his young age Daniel won both national and international titles including the Junior title at the 2017 IFMAR 1/10th Buggy Worlds as well as countless national championships. The Xray factory pilot and multi-times EOS podium finisher has the following to say:
I am very happy to join the Sunpadow international team and to get the chance to run Sunpadow batteries in all classes. I believe it is a new step forward to reach my goals.
Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]
French brand Rusti Design has introduced new carbon fibre shock towers for the Yokomo YZ-4 SF 4WD buggy. Both are machined from matte finish carbon fibre and they sport an updated and unique design with a pocketed RD logo and additional machining for a low weight and increased stability. The shock stays however utilise the same geometry as the stock parts and they are available now.
