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July 17, 2018

Max Gotzl doubles at Czech Open Rd6

The sixth round of the Czech Open series took a place last weekend at the Horni Jeleni track. Slight rain on Friday made for perfect racing conditions on Saturday and it was local hero, Max Gotzl that made maximum use of it as he took the overall TQ in both the nitro and electric buggy class. Jiri Mara and Jiri Benes would come in 2nd and 3rd in the nitro class as Vaclav Broz and Michal Binder completed the electric top 3 after the qualifiers.

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July 17, 2018

Exotek 22 4.0 Titanium hinge pin set

Made for the TLR 22 4.0 buggies raced in 17.5T stock classes is Exotek’s new titanium hinge pin set. The precision-machined lightweight titanium hinge pins weigh in at only 11g which is almost half the weight of the stock pins, scrubbing a good amount of unsprung mass while reducing the buggy’s overall weight. The set includes hinge pins for the front and rear inner and outer arm locations and it is recommended for 17.5T spec buggies only.

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July 17, 2018

Tamiya TA07 MS – Teaser image

Tamiya have released a first teaser image of their forthcoming TA07 MS 1/10th scale electric touring car kit. No other information than the image above is available yet but the fully-blown race variant of Tamiya’s intermediate-level single-belt touring car is set for a first public appearance at the forthcoming JMRCA All-Japan Touring Car Nationals. We bring you more information as it becomes available.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

July 17, 2018

Swedish EB Buggy Championship – Report

Last weekend the Swedish 1/10th Buggy Championship was held at the Orebro Radio Bil Club race track. The track is of a very 1990’s style dirt design which always produces exciting racing in a different style than is the common norm today. To this added a very high temperature of over 30°C, adding another factor the racers had to cope with. In the 4WD class there was a showdown going into the final qualifier as both Alexander Landen and Wilhelm Skjoldebrand were in the mix for the overall TQ. Both drivers produced more or less flawless runs, while setting the two fastest runs of the day. Wilhelm however managed to slightly edge out Alexander, so Wilhelm would take the TQ.

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July 17, 2018

Yokomo Racing Performer M4 Modified & Stock motors

Coming soon from Yokomo are their new Racing Performer M4 brushless Modified and Stock motors. The motor adapts the latest open can design for maximised cooling, lower fading throughout the run and a lower overall weight, making it ideal for competition on-road and off-road racing alike. The M4 will be available as modified variant, with the extremely powerful 3.5T and 4.5T motors offering greater performance as the already existing M3 series, and also as dedicated Stock motors with the JMRCA Stock Spec 13.5T and 21.5T motors coming with a specially-designed stator for smoother yet more powerful acceleration feeling. The M4 motors will hit stores from end of July.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

July 17, 2018

JConcepts B6.1 series Aero rear diffusor

Coming from JConcepts is their new Aero rear diffusor for the Team Associated B6.1 series vehicles. A rear diffuser is a huge part of full-scale race car aerodynamic grip which has shown to improve performance. In off-road racing, ride-height, ground clearance and suspension travel substantially affect handling and are routinely adjusted to benefit one section of the track or another. It is difficult to install low-mounted aerodynamic features because of the general abuse off-road vehicles endure, however, JConcepts has taken on the task to mount another aero option. For the all-important balance between flat track tuning and elevation off-road features, JC has moved the diffuser into a higher position. The position, although not traditional, still provides affects of aerodynamics without limiting rear clearance. The item includes two pieces and can be fitted easily to popular vehicles like the B6.1, T6.1 and SC6.1. The aerodynamic device uses the same 3mm hardware as the rear ball-stud mount and it installs on top and is secure with the same screws.

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July 16, 2018

CTS3 Rd6 – Report

Round 6 of the CTS3 was held at Steel City RC Speedway in Fontana, California. The weather was a major factor reaching temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit making it more challenging for both drivers and cars. In the Modified division, Team Associated veteran Rick Hohwart set TQ for Q1 on Saturday. On Sunday Brandon Clements (Awesomatix) would better the TQ till Q3 as JJ Wang (Xray) ups it with a flawless run putting himself pole position for the A-main. Tone to tone Wang would separate the field early and take his car to victory as Hohwart would finish in 2nd and Randy Caster (Team Associated) in a respectable 3rd.

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July 16, 2018

Sousa wins at rain-shortened OS Speed Challenge

The Big Apple OS Speed Challenge was held at Barnstormers Raceway in New York this past weekend. The track was blown out and dusty but after a heavy rain shower the track was flooded, forcing the organisers to call it a day meaning the finishing order would be based on qualifying, handing the 1/8 Nitro Buggy win to top qualifier, Mark Sousa (Xray). HB Racing’s Cole Ogden came in 2nd from Serpent racer, Adam Johnson in 3rd.

Image: Adam Johnsen