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September 17, 2014

Van Helmond brothers take Dutch Buggy titles

Van Helmond brothers take Dutch buggy titles

After winning at the 7th and final round of the combined Dutch and Belgium Electric Buggy championship it was Wesley van Helmond (TLR) who took home the Dutch national title in 2WD buggy, as well the combined Belgium/Dutch title. Behind him Arjan van de Graaf (Yokomo) and Tom van Drunen (Team Durango) lined up in 2nd and 3rd respectively. In the 4WD class it was Wesley’s younger brother Dominique van Helmond (TLR) who was able to take home the Dutch 4WD title. Jack Box (TLR) came in 2nd followed by Leonard Giesbers (Team Durango).

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September 17, 2014

Exotek 22 2.0 & SC6 carbon front shock towers

Exotek introduce two carbon fibre front shock towers for the TLR 22 2.0 and the Kyosho SC6 truck. Starting with the TLR part, the shock tower is made of 5mm high-quality carbon fibre and much stiffer and stronger than the original composite item resulting in a more consistent damper action. Extra machining reduces unnecessary weight while improving airflow through the shock stay at the same time. The tower fits both the 22 and newer 22 2.0. Also new and made for the Kyosho SC6 and RT6 is a 4mm front shock tower. Again made to improve shock action the part offers additional outer shock mounting holes for added tuning options while lower countersunk holes insure exact mounting and alignment which is critical for taller shock towers.

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September 17, 2014

Marsh doubles at 2014 East Coast Race Against Cancer

For the 13th consecutive year, McCullough’s Off-Road Raceway in Sarver, PA hosted the annual East Coast Race Against Cancer. This year’s event garnered 269 entries and raised over $23,000 for the American Cancer Society. Racers from across the East Coast as well as Canada converged to race for this great cause over three days of competition. In the Modified 2WD Buggy class, it was all Team Associated on the podium with Brandon Marsh taking the win after a great battle with Luke McCullough who finished 2nd and Nathan Clark in 3rd.

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September 17, 2014

Risser & Konnings take Belgium Buggy titles

Risser & Konnings take Belgium buggy titles

After the 7th round of the combined Belgian and Dutch 1/10th Eletric Buggy championships Nicolas Risser (Team C) and Jean-Yves Konnings (Yokomo) grabbed this year’s Belgian championship titles. In 2WD Nicolas won the championship for the second year in a row, leaving Wouter Wijnen (Yokomo) and Bruno Heremans (X Factory) behind in 2nd and 3rd place respectively. The 4WD class had Jean-Yves Konnings taking the overall win from Erik Michiels (Team Durango) and David Pauwels (Xray).

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September 17, 2014

Xray XB8 medium-hard progressive springs

Xray have new optional progressive shock springs for the XB8 buggy available. The medium-hard springs are the stiffest progressive springs in Xray’s line-up and they are made for high-grip surfaces. The progressive design improves steering at corner entry as the springs become harder during compression. They come marked for easy identification and are available as medium length C=0.75-0.85 front and long C=0.65-0.70 rear variant.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

September 17, 2014

Arrowmax B-Max2 aluminium battery stopper

Arromax now have this aluminium battery stopper for the Yokomo B-Max2 buggy available. Made from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming blue anodised the part replaces the original plastic stopper when using shorty LiPo battery packs. The unique honeycomb design matched with Arrowmax’ tool and option parts range and reduces the weight to a minimum at the same time.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

September 16, 2014

Max Airbrush 8ight 3.0 Magma bodyshell

Italian company Max Airbrush introduce the Magma design bodyshell for TLR’s 8ight 3.0 buggy. Made from genuine Lexan material the body adapts the unique look of the MP9-specific Magma in order to create a new look for the 8ight 3.0 buggy. Both material and shape ensure a good amount of robustness while a special shape around the engine’s cooling area provided sufficient cooling.

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September 16, 2014

Matias & Coelho win at Portuguese buggy nats Rd3

The 3rd round of the Portuguese 1/10th Electric Off–road national championship was held last weekend. In the 2WD class Xray’s Miguel Matias made a clean sweep by winning all qualifying rounds and also the finals to take the day’s win and with it the national championship title thanks to his success at the previous two rounds. Behind him Nuno Roque (Team Durango) ended the 3rd round on the runner–up spot whole Marco Timoteo (GR Proto) completed the podium in 3rd.

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