The 4th round of the 2014 JBRL Nitro Series took place at the Heritage R/C Park in Chula Vista, CA. The 1/8th E-Buggy class saw Team Associated’s Ryan Cavalieri taking a very close win from Adam Drake (TLR) who finished 0.25 seconds down on Ryan. John Micheal McGinty (Mugen) came in 3rd place, one lap down.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
This year’s JMRCA electric off-road nationals took place at the prestigious Yatabe Arena, host of the 2015 1/10th electric buggy World Championships. The 2WD class had Yokomo’s Naoto Matsukura walking away with the win while last year’s 2WD champion Yusuke Sugiura (Kyosho) had to settle for 2nd. Kai Kikuchi (Yokomo) was able to grab the last remaining podium spot to match his 2013 result.
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Following the announcement of the new TC02C Evo 2WD buggy kit, Team C will soon also have a conversion kit for non-Evo TC02C’s available. The set includes a new longer composite chassis, a new transmission case, gear differential, a milled aluminium motor plate, battery plate and several other parts such as a new rear shock tower and bulkhead, to bring the standard buggy to full Evo specifications. The conversion kit is rounded out by a new bodyshell but it lacks the rear anti-roll bar that comes with the full-blown kit.
Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]
LRP announce that German frontrunner Stefan Scheuenplug has renewed his contract to run LRP’s brushless motors and speed controllers as well as nitro fuel, receiver batteries and accessories in the 2014 season and beyond. The package will be rounded out by Sanwa’s M12 radio system.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
Hudy introduce a new adapter for their proven universal tire balance station. Designed for the use with 14mm hex 1/10th buggy wheels the adapter comes with a CNC-machined aluminium holder and a ball raced 1-piece steel axle for maximum precision. A machined wheel nut makes for fast and convenient wheel tightening. The adapter is available separately with the actual tire balance station not being part of the package.
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The Minnesota State Championships have been held in Starbuck, MN for 18 years. The facility provides a covered track, camping, and a venue for some of the best competition in the region. In the 2WD Modified class, Team Associated’s Kraig Krueger used his mid motor B5M to hold off a surging Neil Feneis to secure his third consecutive state title. In the Modified Truck class it was Neil Feneis (Team Associated) and his RC10T4.2 who narrowly grabbed the win from last year’s State Champion Marshall Skare. Having already secured a state title in touring car earlier this year, Dan Hamann (Team Associated) used his SC10.2 to add a short course title to his resume.
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After releasing a whole load of Silencer design bodyshells JConcepts now comes back to the popular Finnisher body that soon will become available for Team Associated’s B5M buggy. The Finnisher sports a smoother high-speed transition with increased flow past the side-pods that lends itself perfect to high-speed circuits. As track conditions have advanced through additives, treatments and maintenance, the ultimate aero package flows through the turns, produces traction and jumps with consistency. The body is capped off with a centre roof channel for high speed tracking stability, increased roof stiffness and dual side window treatment. Included with the body come two 6.5″ Hi-Clearance rear wings.
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Xray have new optional front anti-roll bars for the XB8 buggy available. Adding to the standard 2.4mm wire are a softer 2.2mm and a firmer 2.6mm variant, all of which are made from heat-treated spring steel. Laser-etched size markings help with easy identification.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
