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June 2, 2014

Serpent Spyder aluminium C-hubs & uprights

Serpent have new option parts for the Spyder SRX2 RM and MM buggy available in the form of aluminium C-hubs and uprights. Starting with the C-hubs, the black anodised parts feature additional roll centre settings and are of greater strength than the kit’s plastic hubs. The parts are usable with the standard composite inserts and include 2 special length threaded ball joints that prevent the ball cups from popping off in the event of a crash. Also new are aluminium rear uprights. Like the C-hubs the parts offer added durability, improved looks and additional ball stud mounting positions. The uprights come as pair and include new ball studs.

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June 2, 2014

MIP Pucks drive system for Team C buggies & trucks

Team C’s Evo Buggy, TR2 SC and TC02T Stadium Truck are the latest vehicles to receive MIP’s Pucks drive system treatment. The two new sets build around shiny C-CVD driveshafts and include new steel outdrives, thrust races, and all “Pucks” parts needed to convert the vehicles’ drivetrain to become more efficient and maintenance-friendly.

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June 2, 2014

Darren Bloomfield wins UK Truggy nationals Rd3

Round 3 of the 2014 BRCA Truggy series was held at the Wakefield track in the North of England. After taking a convincing TQ with his Bullitt-powered Agama A8T, Darren Bloomfield would go on to dominate the main final to take his second victory in the series, with team mate Jon Hazlewood taking victory at round 2. The E-buggy class would see an exciting duel between Darren Bloomfield and Elliott Boots for the TQ spot, with Elliott just edging it despite Darren having the fastest individual time en route to a round TQ. The main final would see a great drive from Tony Truman who had had a terrible qualifying leaving him having to come through the B final. Tony drove his way through the pack to take an excellent 2nd overall behind Elliott. Darren had an issue that sidelined him at around half distance. Callum Niblett completed the podium with a fine 3rd place as he continues his recent upturn in form.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]

June 2, 2014

Ty Tessmann wins Invitational class at The Dual

Last weekend’s The Dual race was a 2-day Reedy Race style format that saw racing action at two different tracks with combined points from 1/8th Nitro Buggy and Nitro Truggy classes. Day 1 was run at Pro-Line’s test track while for day 2 racers travelled to Thunder Alley Raceway. Some big names of the industry attended the Invitational class including Ty Tessman, Jared Tebo, Cody King, Ryan Cavalieri, and Ryan Maifield just to name a few. Day 1 had Ty Tessmann sweeping the overall standings by scoring two round wins and a second place in the Buggy class. Carson Wernimont also took two rounds but only 4th place in race 3 having him sit in 2nd place. Jared Tebo completed the Buggy top 3 tie on points with Kyosho team mate Cody King.

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June 2, 2014

Exotek TLR 22-4 alloy servo mount & steering horns

Exotek have new aluminium option parts for the TLR 22-4 4WD buggy available in the form of a steering servo mount and two different steering horns. Starting with the servo mount, the part is light of weight, sleek and yet stronger than the stock composite mount for a more rigid mounting of the steering servo and a more direct steering response. Also new are two steering horns, again made from high-quality aluminium. Available as type A or B the horns feature a grub screw to securely fasten them to the steering bellcrank and, like the servo mount, the parts are available in black or yellow colour.

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June 2, 2014

David Ronnefalk wins at Kyosho International Meeting

The Polisportiva di Campogalliano club in Italy hosted this year’s Kyosho International Meeting that saw the attendance of Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai, Fabrizio Teghesi or David Ronnefalk. In the F1 Expert class it was David Ronnefalk who took the win in the 45 minute final one lap ahead of Fabrizio Teghesi in 2nd and Marco Natale, who finished another lap down in 3rd. Federico Ruggeri and Yuichi Kanai completed the top 5 result in 4th and 5th respectively.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoeurope.com]

June 2, 2014

Martin Bayer wins 1/8th buggy in Senden

A round of the South German Bayern Cup 2014 took place at the MRC Senden club with some international drivers like Martin Bayer, David Kukla or Patrick Hofer in attendance. In the 30 minute final it was that certain Martin Bayer (Xray) who was in control of things by taking the fastest lap and the race win a lap in front of Patrick Hofer. Patrick secured a very close 2nd place from Hannes Käufler (TLR) who finished 0.2 seconds down on the Swiss Team Associated driver in 3rd.

Image: Martin Bayer

May 30, 2014

EZPower Mr. Kong II 1/8th brushless speed controller

Italian company EZPower introduce their new brushless speed controller called Mr. Kong II. The sensorless ESC has a 150A rating and is 2S to 6S LiPo compatible, making it ideal for 1/8th on-road, off-road and monster truck models alike. The controller comes pre-wired with Traxxas high-current connectors and features adjustable drag brakes, throttle/brake curves, motor timing and punch setting as well as reverse motor rotation and thermal protection. All software features can be set using a one-touch button or an optional program card.

Source: EZPower [ezpower.it]