August 29, 2018

JConcepts Stampede ’51 Ford Panel Grandma body shell

Coming from JConcepts is the 1951 Ford Panel Grandma body shell for the Traxxas Stampede monster truck. The “Grandma” was one of the most feared vehicles in monster truck racing during the late 1980’s. The 1951 Ford Panel truck was mean, a little green and always known for the most amazing single qualifying passes. JConcepts went to work creating the 1951 truck by once again starting from scratch to redefine a generation design from the “golden years”. The hood of the truck makes its point with a swooping radius and raised badging. The front fenders boast a large set-back to the hood which makes that undeniable stance as a 1950’s panel truck. The stand-up cab screams retro while the side windows are small but large enough for a scale driver to take a look outside. The body line along the side separates the sides to break-up the height between the fenders and top of the dome. The rear fender flare kicks-out in a vicious way to protect chassis components while giving the rear of the vehicle an almost car-like flare. The Ford truck has built-in running boards featuring a diamond-plate look which is found on the real monster while the wheel well openings are slightly enlarged to accommodate a large assortment of jumbo tyres and specifically, JConcepts’ Rangers and Fling King tyres. The front grille is made as a secondary part to get the utmost detail and 3D design which can be painted or decorated off the vehicle for the most convenience. After trimming, the front grille can be attached (using not included double-sided tape) into the recessed portion on the body as the finishing touch to this ultra tough and memorable piece. The body comes clear, including window masks and a decal sheet and it fits all Stampede-based Traxxas monster trucks.

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August 29, 2018

Groessel wins at Swiss EP On-road Nats Rd5

The fifth round of the Swiss Electric On-road Nationals was hosted by the MRCAL club in Aigle last weekend. Carl Friedrich Groessel took the overall TQ in the Touring Modified class courtesy of two round TQ, leaving behind Q4 top qualifier, Philipp Huber in 2nd. In the finals the battle for the top spot was on between Carl Friedrich and Philipp with the better end for Car Friedrich as he took the wins in A1 and A3 for the overall from Philipp Huber 2nd and Khounmy Bui 3rd.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]


August 29, 2018

Yannic Prümper joins Infinity electric factory team

Infinity has announced the addition of top international touring car driver Yannic Prümper to its EP team line-up. A Worlds finalist and multiple ETS race winner, the German driver adds strength to the team’s IF14 Touring Car programme ahead of the upcoming Euro Touring Series season and sees him reunited with former team-mate and close friend Marc Rheinard. With two months to the opening round of the ETS, which takes place in Vienna, Austria, Yannic will make his official race debut for Infinity this weekend when, together with Marc and Dominic Vogel, he travels to the Aigen circuit in Austria for the inaugural EWS Abroad race. On his deal to join the 2018 Reedy Race and TITC winning team, Yannic said:

I want to thank Team Infinity, especially Kenji Taira to give me the opportunity to join his team. I’m highly motivated to show the best results in the future and race beside big guns inside the team. I’m sure we will have a lot of fun and success in the future.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]


August 29, 2018

Pelle Culmsee dominates Swedish Off-road Nationals

Round 3 of the Danish 1/8th Off-road Nationals saw Pelle Culmsee dominating the field. Pelle Culmsee would sweep the competition by TQing the Nitro Buggy, Nitro Truggy and Electric Buggy classes while also bringing home the overall titles with one round to spare. In the 45-minute Nitro Buggy A-main Pelle would bring home the win by almost four laps while the Truggy main had to be cancelled due to rain. With the overall TQ after the qualifiers the win was also Pelle’s as was it in the E-Buggy class where Culmsee took the TQ and two tone-to-tone wins in the finals.

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]


August 29, 2018

Kyosho Mini-Z MR-03 Evo – Coming soon

First information of Kyosho’s forthcoming Mini-Z MR-03 Evo 1/28th scale car have appeared on social media. The latest variant of Kyosho’s ultra-popular Mini-Z kit will sport an updated front end but the biggest news is the possibility to utilise optional plug-in receiver boards that allow to use Futaba and Sanwa transmitters in addition to the usual Kyosho and KO Propo units. The update further opens the market to more drivers which should be a real boost for the class. More information will become available in time for the release that is scheduled for December.

Source: RC Monkey [rcmonkey.jp]


August 29, 2018

PowerStar RS472HV Sanwa-compatible receiver

PowerStar have introduced their new Sanwa-compatible RS472HV receiver. Coming in the same case as the Futaba-compatible variant, the receiver is usable with transmitters such as the new M17 as well as the M12S, M12, MT-44, MT-4S, MT-S and MT-4. The full range 4-channel receiver measures 35.5×23.3×12.7mm, it is usable with 3.5V to 8.4V input and its firmware can be updated, making it future ready.

Source: PowerStar [powerstar-racing.com]


August 29, 2018

Arndt Bernhard takes German 200mm 40+ title

Last weekend the German 1/10th 200mm Nitro Touring Championship took place at the popular AMC Hamm track. Difficult conditions with a lot of rain and changing temperatures made it really hard to find a proper setup for the cars but in the end it was the Shepherd duo of Arndt Bernhard and Marcus May that secured themselves the 2018 German 40+ Champion and 40+ Vice-Champion title.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]


August 29, 2018

Ultimate Racing 5800mAh & 4000mAh LiHV shorty packs

Next in the line of Ultimate Racing’s new LiHV batteries are two 5800mAh and 4000mAh shorty packs. First up is the beefy 5800mAh variant that measures 95x47x25mm and that weighs in at 218g. Built from high-performance 120C high-voltage cells the battery is ideal for both Modified and Stock racing and its high capacity also allows to use it as a lightweight dual 2S setup in 1/8th buggies and on-road cars. Lighter and slightly smaller is the 4000mAh variant that measures 92x47x18mm, weighing in at 144g. The low centre of gravity pack also utilises 120C cells for high power and durability and it is the ideal choice for 1/10th off-road and on-road cars. Both of the above batteries are housed in protective hardcases and the utilise 5mm connectors.

View the 4000mAh pack here


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