RawSpeed have introduced their all-new RS-1 body shell for the Team Associated B6.1 and B6.1D buggies. The lid features a smooth profile while keeping a low cab height and the upward sloping rear slipper cover will create more downforce and better guides the air flow over the rear wing for less drag and overall improved aerodynamics. The body comes clear and it is moulded from either standard or lightweight polycarbonate.
Following a first teaser image PR Racing have released first information on their new SB401-R 1/10th scale 4WD competition buggy kit. A number of key components have underwent a redesign to create a faster, quieter and easier to maintain and tune platform while also greatly improving overall performance. The main focus has been set on the all-new narrow 2mm 7075-T6 aluminium chassis and composite side-pods, which utilise a carbon fibre re-enforced spine to control torsional and longitudinal flex. The additional flex has proved to increase grip, and make the car feel more balanced and easier to drive leading to faster, more consistent laps. Other features include new stronger and quieter transmission gears, a vented slipper assembly as well as 12.75mm diameter Type-R shock absorbers, new shorter and grey-coloured ball cups as well as new high-tensile steel turnbuckles. All that is topped off by an ultra low centre of gravity body shell. The kit is set for a release this Fall.
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The recent QRCCRA 2018 RCRA QLD IC Onroad Championship saw Dane Ryan taking the win in the Nitro GT class following some ups and down in qualifying. Qualifying 10th on the grid Dane quickly moved from 10th to 2nd in three laps and was feeling confident to chase down Ian Haley who was leading. On the 78th lap, the 1st placed driver ran into some back markers that had crashed and Dane sore a gap and went for it and snuck through for 1st and the next three laps, he keep his calm and focused on the finish and tried not to make mistakes. In the end and with less than one second difference Dane Ryan would snatch the title from Ian Haley 2nd and Edward Olyslager 3rd.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Walton RC Raceway in Walton, Canada hosted the Canadian Large Scale Off-road Nationals last weekend and in the 4WD Pro Buggy class it was Matt Olsen who would hold the overall TQ after the qualifiers. After the double A-main events however it was Mark Sousa with the overall, leaving behind Matt in 2nd place. Tom Bitz in 3rd would round out the podium result.
Source: Cardinal Racing Canada [cardinalracing.ca]
The 2018 NSW GP Offroad State Titles were held at the Manning Valley club recently. A small regional club with very few members the club put in an amazing effort to ensure the event was run like clock work, the track surface was the best they have had and the layout was perfect for fast and flowing racing. The weather was perfect, early 20°C all weekend, just the last few hours of Sunday had a fair bit of wind and clouds, which didn’t hamper the proceedings but did make it hard to drive at times. In the Nitro Buggy main, Josh Pain took the win from Ari Bakla 2nd and Craig Laughton 3rd.
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The Snap Hard Racing League Rd6 race was hosted by Beach RC in South Carolina last weekend. Yokomo’s Max Flurer TQ’ed 2WD Modified Buggy and 4WD Modified Buggy and then went onto win both classes. Yokomo USA’s Rob Meyer Jr. finished 2nd overall in both classes as Shon Harding (Yokomo) completed the 2WD podium. Over in 4WD Mod it was Shawn Johnson (TLR) with who would round out the top 3.
In preparation for the forthcoming Singapore International Nitro Grand Prix on September 15th and 16th, a great turnout was had at the RCMCSG East Coast Race Track for the recent third National round, dubbed the SINGP Warm-Up Race. From a World Championship winning team and drivers rocking up in full force, to people just getting started in the world of Nitro RC racing alongside local Singaporean veterans, there was something for everyone at this event. With Singapore celebrating its 53rd Anniversary this week, it was fitting to have put on such a show. However, birthday or no birthday, Singapore likes to set a challenge. With rain interrupting both round 1 and round 2 qualifying causing the grip to change dramatically as well as temperature swings playing havoc with engine settings, drivers and mechanics had to be on point to secure a direct place in the A-main.
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Coming from Traxxas and made for their ground-breaking Unlimited Desert Racer are new satin black chrome chassis parts. A direct replacement for the standard black items the satin black chrome chassis and suspension parts add a cool new look the the truck as do the alternative colour silver, red or blue inner panels. All parts can be mixed and matched as needed and some of the sets also include the required hardware.
