Xray have introduced a new 0.25 degree eccentric RF suspension mount for the T4 touring car platform. The item moved the suspension pins slightly to the centre of the chassis and allows for more precise toe-in settings in 0.25 degree increments. The suspension hanger comes machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and it sports Xray’s signature orange anodising as well as engraved markings for easy identification.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Hudy have introduced their new 5ml lubricant bottle set. Containing three small bottles as well as dropper and needle nozzles the containers are great for the use with a range of oils as they are small in size for convenient storage and transportation while the dropper and optional needle nozzles ensure precise application of various thickness lubricants. Included come both air-tight safety lock caps as well as rubber caps for the needle nozzles.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
Coming from Xray is an extra-hard front bumper foam for the T4’19 touring car that support both eccentric and standard front body posts. The bumper is hand-cut from a special, extra hard foam for improved body and chassis protection in severe crashes.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
The third round of the 2018/19 Mibosport Cup was held in Hrotovice last weekend. Quiet a lot of racers celebrated their advent weekend on the track while listening to the sound crashing lexan with the final number of registered drivers stopped on the amount of 220. The starting grid was bolstered-up by competitors from abroad, with many top drivers making their entry, motivating others to be on their toes and bringing their best game. Friday’s free practise was the best way to do this and most of the racers took the opportunity seriously. In the premier on-road class of Touring Modified, Zdenko Kunak pulled away from the early beginning and dominated the whole day. A double victory in A1 and A2 meant meant the overall win as Oliver Havranek and Matej Sulc fourth for the runner-up spot. The final A-main would be the decider and Oliver managed to avoid crashes at the beginning and grabbed the 2nd spot overall in front of Matej. Kuba Simurda finished 4th and Radek Flek was 5th.
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Thornhill Racing Circuit held the ROAR Region 9 championship last weekend. Ethan Lefebvre took the TQ in both classes in Q1, however Q2 saw Tyler Hooks taking the TQ in Q2 of Expert Nitro Buggy while Rocco Margiotta came out on top in Nitro Truggy. Q3 of Nitro Buggy saw Tyler and Ethan having a very close battle through the hole qualifier but Ethan was able to just take the win and overall TQ and he was also able to top qualify the Nitro Truck class. In the mains Ethan was able to get clean starts in both and lead both from start to finish to give him a double Region 9 Championship. Tyler Hooks and Rocco Margiotta would come in 2nd and 3rd respectively in Expert Nitro Buggy as Rocco Margiotta and Miguel Villalobos rounded out the Truggy podium result.
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Coming from Ielasi Tuned is their new winter jacket. Available in adult S to XXXL sizes the hooded jacket is lined to keep the body warm even in low ambient temperatures. Ielasi Tuned logos on the front and rear make it stand out and it can also be customised with your name on the front side.
With quick and precise refuelling key to success in nitro racing, World Champions Infinity have released a high speed fuel stick to assist mechanics with making ultra quick fuel stops for their drivers. The wide cylinder body offers a strong grip during refuelling with the fuel released by the operation of a carbon trigger. The fuel stick features a guard to prevent accidental operation.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
The 4th annual Stock Wars race was held at 180 Raceway in Middle River, Maryland last weekend. In the Pro Touring class it was Mike Gee with the overall TQ and win from Sam Isaacs on the runner-up spot, making it an Awesomatix 1-2. Xray’s Robbie Dodge would round out the top 3 result. Over in Stock Touring Arvin Nano brought home the TQ and win from Tom Keiser 2nd and Bryan Thomas 3rd.
View the Stock Touring podium here
