June 13, 2015

JConcepts Summer Indoor Nationals – Announcement

JConcepts Summer Indoor Nationals – Announcement

The JConcepts Summer Indoor Nationals will be held from the 11th to 12th of July at the Outback Raceway in Chico, CA. This race will be held at AMain.com’s new and improved facility, to give racers an even better experience while racing and enjoying themselves. The Summer event of this first of its kind, true Indoor National Series will start on Thursday with open practice and a Thursday Night Club Race and officially kicks off on Friday with controlled practice. More information can be found on the event web page here while event sign-up can be found here.

June 12, 2015

Tourex TX1000 1/8th buggy tyres

Tourex TX1000 1/8th buggy tyres

Tourex have introduced the TX1000 1/8th buggy tyres especially made for artificial surfaces such as astroturf. Offering a multitude of small pins and coming moulded from 50 shore rubber the tyre will combine high grip and optimised durability. The tyres come pre-glued on white disc rims and including TX 4-12 inserts.

Source: Tourex [tourex-competition.com]

June 11, 2015

Team Associated B4.2 RTR Brushless LiPo Combo

Team Associated B4.2 RTR Brushless LiPo Combo

Hot on the heels of the refurbished Team Associated T4.2 RTR Brushless LiPo Combo kit comes its successful buggy sibling, the B4.2. Based on the legendary B4 platform the vehicle includes the Team Associated XP 2.4GHz radio system and XP metal-gear steering servo. Power is supplied by a Reedy 3300kV brushless motor while the water-resistant Reedy brushless electronic speed control with LiPo cutoff and high current T-connector provides smooth throttle control. The new LiPo Combo package includes all the features of the popular B4.2 RTR along with the Reedy 423-S 35W compact balance charger and WolfPack LiPo 3300mAh 30C 7.4V battery.

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June 11, 2015

LRP iX8 V2 1/8th scale brushless speed controller

LRP iX8 V2 1/8th scale brushless speed controller

LRP have introduced the updated iX8 V2 brushless speed controller for 1/8th scale applications. The second generation of this competition speedo features new hardware components and the v2.6 Team firmware. Overall the controller will stay cooler during the run for more consistent performance and improved brake control which is further helped by the new BR2 brake setting. For a faster take off the ESC’s software also comes with new and more aggressive Initial Drive settings. The package is rounded out by a full set of accessories including a fan unit and pre-soldered power wires.

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June 11, 2015

Jarda Valder wins at RCHobbzRacing Cup

Jarda Valder wins at RCHobbzRacing Cup

The RCHobbzRacing Cup was recently held in the Czech Republic. Stefan Lutka (Xray) pretty much dominated the 1/8th E-Buggy qualifying to take the pole position for the triple 8 minute mains. In A1 Stefan took a comfortable win some 14 seconds ahead of the second placed driver only to be hindered by an ungluing tyre in A2. The third A-final would then decide for the overall win and again the TQ holder ran into trouble so he ended the leg in 3rd place. Ultimately Jarda Valder (Xray) took the win from Stefan Lutka (Xray) while Lukas Bulka (Mugen) rounded out the podium in 3rd.

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June 11, 2015

Grenland Cup 1/10 Buggy – Report

Grenland Cup 1/10 Buggy – Report

The third round of the Grenland Cup 1/10th Electric Buggy Cup was held in Skien, Norway. Local hero Joakim Nicolaisen set the pace in the qualifiers to put his Team Associated buggy in front of the Xray XB2 prototype of Malin Karlsen, who had a maiden outing in the 1/10th Buggy Cup. The first of the triple A-mains had Joakim scoring an easy win after an early mistake of Malin who only managed a 3rd place at the end as her buggy became difficult to drive during the race. Simen Halstensen came in 2nd in the opening A-final. A2 had again Joakim coming out successfully which handed him the day’s overall win early. Behind him Malin again made a mistake early in the race which denied her to challenge Joakim for the win but she was able to hold Simen behind thanks to a new set of tyres that made her buggy more constant to drive. In the last A-main Malin was finally able to take the win after a series of early mistakes by Joakim. Behing Joakim Nicolaisen (Team Associated) Malin Karlsen (Xray) ended the day on the runner-up spot while Simen Halstensen (Team Associated) rounded out the podium in 3rd.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 11, 2015

Team Associated T4.2 RTR Brushless LiPo combo

Team Associated T4.2 RTR Brushless LiPo combo

Team Associated recently started to bolstered up their range of ready-to-run vehicles with the LiPo Combo treatment and the latest vehicle to receive the Reedy 423-S 35W compact balance charger and WolfPack 3300mAh 30C LiPo battery pack is the proved T4.2 1/10th 2WD stadium truck. The ROAR Nationals winning vehicle comes factory assembled and includes a powerful 3300kv sensorless brushless motor, a water-resistant speed controller and the XP 2.4GHZ radio system for glitch-free operation. Chassis-wise the T4.2 has a tough gearbox with sealed gear differential, V2 coil-over shock absorbers and a widely adjustable suspension to offer. The kit is rounded out by grippy truck tyres and your choice of two bodyshell designs.

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June 10, 2015

Yuichi Kanai leaves RB

Yuichi Kanai leaves RB

In a Facebook statement Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai has announced his departure from his engine suppliers RB. The split isn’t that unexpected as the French company recently underwent some sort of restructuring and has since went out of business. As for Yuichi the forthcoming French Kyosho Masters will be his last event for and with RB with more information about his future power unit suppliers being awaited shortly after. This is what Yuichi has to say about the situation:

I leave the RB. The RB was a splendid engine. It becomes last to use an RB in France Kyosho masters of the next week. Thank you very much so far.

Source: Yuichi Kanai

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