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July 7, 2015

Ronnefalk tops opening day at Euros

David Ronnefalk has opened his title defence in the best possible way as he topped the times on the very hot & humid opening day of the 1:8 Offroad European Championships in Sacile, Italy. Chasing a third consecutive European title, the 2015 HB/HPI Racing signing recorded a fastest lap time of 38.138 around the Ongaroring track in the days fourth and final round of practice. A day that saw the track improve over the day but still a bit off the traction levels experienced at the Warm-up Race back in May, it was 2012 World Champion Robert Batlle who would end up second fastest just 0.021 slower. Behind them Italian National Champion Alex Zanchettin would complete the Top 3 just ahead of the last European Champion before Ronnefalk Darren Bloomfield. With most drivers using Day 1 of the 35th running of the championships to bed themselves in and wait for the track to come in, Warm-up Race winner Elliott Boots would post the seventh fastest time sandwiched between former champions Yannick Aigoin and Renaud Savoya.

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July 7, 2015

AKA 1/8th long wear compounds

AKA have announced the release of two new long wear compounds, especially designed for today’s demanding high-grip, high-speed, and abrasive tracks. The new compounds are available in a familiar “Soft” and “Medium” hardness and yield up to 50 percent longer tread life than standard compounds. They are available in most 1/8th buggy tread patterns.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

July 7, 2015

Thrasyvoulou wins at Start Nitro Buggy Champs Rd4

The fourth round of the Star 1:8 Nitro Buggy Championship was held at the AG Metal Off Road Track in Limassol, Cyprus. The weather was pretty hot with high humidity and that made many drivers staying away from the track in favour of a day at the beach. Nevertheless the race had a good amount of entries with some top drivers too. Andreas Thrasyvoulou took the TQ for the final that he went on to win in front of Simos Tikkis (Kyosho) and Marios Christodoulou (Kyosho).

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July 7, 2015

TrakPower Century competition LiPo batteries

Hobbico have introduced the new TrakPower Century line of high-performance Century LiPo battery packs. Made using the latest generation of high-density cells with improved durability for reduced “swelling” tendencies even in high amp and high temperature conditions the packs offer high discharge rated due to their 100C rating. To allow for the best possible weight-to-power ratio the available capacities are carefully selected with Modified and Stock racers in mind. The range includes a 3.7V 1S pack, several 7.4V 2S and 14.8V 4S packs with bullet-type or Star plug connectors. In addition to the eleven Century packs, TrakPower has also added five 50C packs to its lineup.

Source: TrakPower [trakpowerusa.com]

July 7, 2015

Castle Creations Mamba Monster X brushless ESC

Castle Creations have announced their new Mamba Monster X brushless speed controller for 1/8th scale buggies and trucks, 1/10th scale monster trucks and generally all vehicles of up to 6.8kg of weight. The 2S to 6S controller is usable with sensored and sensorless motors and it features an adjustable high-voltage BEC system capable of delivering 5.5V to 8.0V output and an additional auxiliary wire that allows to adjust parameters such as torque control and maximum throttle using the auxiliary channel on compatible transmitters. Data logging and Futaba T4PX-compatible telemetry features round out the package. The waterproof ESC with a footprint of 53x49mm weighs in at 111g and it will become available separately or as combo package including the Castle Creations 1515 2200kv or 1512 2650kv brushless motor.

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July 7, 2015

Didier Perrin brings home Nitro Burn win

The Nitro Burn Race was hosted by the Lap Paradise track in Johor Bahru, Malaysia with the race attracting a total of 45 drivers from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Switzerland and Italy. The TQ after the three 10 minute qualifying rounds went to Jason Nugroho (Xray) but at the end of the 60-minute main Didier Perrin (Mugen) came out successful. Jason finished in 2nd, the podium was completed by Kyosho’s Ben Panic.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]

July 7, 2015

Cockerill & Rasmussen win at Belgian GP

The legendary Belgian GP at the MBV Kampenhout was held this past weekend. In the 2WD class Tom Cockerill brought home the win, beating all the youngsters who made it into the A-final. Nico Risser managed to take 2nd place in front of Jesper Rasmussen in 3rd. Jesper then went on to the 4WD class win after some great qualifying and truly epic wins in A final 1 and 2. Nico Risser showed great patience and took the runner-up spot that won’t be quickly forgotten while Danish talent Frederik Hovgaard completed the podium in 3rd.

Source: MBV Kampenhout | Image: Rene Hovgaard

July 7, 2015

Samix SCX10 titanium link sets

Samix have two new titanium link sets for the Axial SCX10 truck available. Coming as 8-piece and 10-piece long wheelbase high-clearance lower link sets and also as a 2-piece steering link package, with the latter being also included in the 10-piece set, all parts are machined from high-quality titanium material, they feature holes for easy assembly and etched Samix logos. The links are designed for the use with #5347 Traxxas rod ends for extra stability and precision and they not only improve ground clearance but also looks and durability.

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