Coming from HRC Distribution’s HRC Racing brand are two new 2300mAh NiMH receiver battery packs. They are available as 4-cell square type and 5-cell flat-type pack that both come pre-wired with universal JR-type plugs.
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One of the best nitro races on the east coast, the 2018 Fall Brawl is always jammed pack with awesome competition, killer layout, and a truly fun atmosphere. As fun as the track was … everything was just about perfect, unfortunately, mother nature is going to win any outdoor war and halfway through qualifying, the rain came and continued into the next day washing away the weekend of racing. However, with almost two rounds in the books, the race was called and awards were given based on the qualifying action that took place. After a disappointing result from the 2018 IFMAR World Championships in Perth, Australia, Spencer Rivkin wanted a bit of redemption in the Pro Nitro Buggy class. Back into 1/8th scale mode, Spencer made the trip from Surprise, Arizona to his first ever Fall Brawl experience and loved it. Badlands is definitely a track suited to Spencer’s driving style and we saw him really distance himself from his competition in quals 1 and 2. As the only Pro Nitro driver to turn 12 laps in qualifying, Spencer grabbed two TQs before the rain came and was awarded 1st place once the race was called.
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Yokomo have introduced their all new RPXII brushless speed controller for 1/10th scale racing and drift classes. The ESC utilises the highest grade FET technology for the lowest possible internal resistance and high efficiency, giving more power and runtime while producing minimum heat. The new ATH Auto Throttle Function with simplified settings for stock classes as well as a new and efficient boost adjustment, frequency as well as individual PWM and brake frequency adjustment help to fine-tune the driving feeling as is the new voltage limit function to manage possible throttle fading during a run. The controller is housed in an aluminium case and it utilises a 30mm fan unit for best possible heat dissipation. Along with the release of the controller comes a new programming card that can store up to three kinds of setting modes to maximise the usability.
Round four of the Malaysian National Electric On-road Championship was held recently with more that 70 participants making for a great day of racing. The race was held in the four classes of 13.5T Boosted Touring, 17.5T Stock Touring, M-Chassis, Tamiya Truck. In the Boosted Super Stock class, Azri Amri took the overall TQ, but it was Michael Lo who took the overall win. Adik Haikal and Michael Lim joined him on podium.
Sunpadow have announced the signing of Singapore’s rising star Dominic Quek to their factory team. The 16-years old youngster already can look back on twelve years of RC racing with highlights so fat being the runner-up spit at the Formula World Cup that was held at the 2018 ISTC Worlds in South Africa. Dominic will be using Sunpadow LiPo batteries to power his Xray cars from now on with his campaign including all major national and international events. Dominic says:
I am pleased and honoured to join the Sunpadow racing team. I believe with the new LiPo packs I will have a better performance in the new season.
Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]
Coming from Arrowmax is their new 7.4V 4000mAh Red Series Si-Graphene LiPo battery pack. Of typical 1/12th scale dimensions, measuring 93x47x18.5mm, the pack is built from high-quality 60C/120C cells, making it usable for high-power on-road and off-road classes where the 160g pack can lower the overall centre of gravity thanks to its 18.5mm height.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
Palm Desert R/C Raceway hosted the 14th Annual Toys for Tots Race this past weekend. Adam Drake led a Mugen Seiki sweep in the Expert Nitro Buggy class with Ronda Drake finishing 2nd and Travis Cory in 3rd.
Xray have introduced new low-friction drive belts for the NT1 200mm nitro touring car. The specially-modified belts are very thing and as elastic as possible in order to reduce friction and natural drivetrain drag. The belts are available separately as 5x186mm front, 4.5x396mm side and 5.5x177mm rear variant.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
