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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]

January 7, 2019

Xray XB8E 2019 – Coming soon

Xray have a announced the soon release of their XB8E 2019 specification 1/8th E-Buggy kit. As usual no official details are available prior to the full introduction but all information and details are expected to surface very soon.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 7, 2019

Team C Racing NSX M-type body shell

Coming soon from Team C Racing is a NSX body shell for210mm wheelbase M-type cars. The body adds to Team C’s growing range of M-class 210mm and 225mm wheelbase shells and it offers some great details. The body will include an add-on rear wing and it will hit stores soon.

Source: Team C Racing [teamcracing.net]

January 7, 2019

Jared Tebo wins at Tekno Winter Series

The Tekno Winter Series was held at the Hobbyplex Raceway in Omaha, Nebraska. New Tekno RC signing, Jared Tebo was in control of things in the competitive Nitro Buggy class, taking the overall TQ after the qualifiers and bringing home the win with a 4-laps margin in the 30-minute A-main final. Julian Malevanets (HB Racing) came in 2nd as JQ Racing’s Ashton Abdul rounded out the top 3 results.

Image: Jared Tebo