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July 9, 2014

Exotek B44 aluminium, carbon & steel option parts

Exotek introduce a total of four new option parts for the Team Associated B44 4WD buggy in the form of a centre bulkhead cap, front wheel hexes, a carbon fibre battery strap set and steel centre drive cups. Starting with the lo-pro bulkhead cap, the part is machined from high-quality aluminium and designed to offer a sleek profile while the included 4-40 countersunk screws insure the bulkheads are lined up straight. The part is available in blue or black colour.

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July 9, 2014

MIP Twin Hammers X-Duty CVD spline drive kit

Made for Vaterra’s Twin Hammers rock racer is the X-Duty CVD spline drive kit from MIP. The custom involute spline design makes for smooth telescoping operation and thus a more efficient working drivetrain. The kit is a direct replacement for the stock drives and it includes durable steel male and female bones, 5mm drive hubs, cross pins, grub screws and a cup of MIP thread gel and grease.

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July 9, 2014

Matt Chambers joins Kyosho America

Kyosho America announce the addition of Matt Chambers to their factory race team. Matt is very well known for his 1/10 electric off-road racing skills where he has made countless A-Main’s throughout his racing career. Along with Chambers’ impressive speed on the track, he is also recognized as being one of the most hardworking and helpful racers off the track. Matt will make his Kyosho debut next week at the 17th Annual Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout in Saugus, California and he has the following to say about the deal:

I am extremely excited to be joining Kyosho America! I have always respected Kyosho’s high quality cars, engineering, and innovations. I am thrilled to be a part of such a strong racing heritage and can’t wait to make my own contributions to the team.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

July 8, 2014

Ryan Maifield teams up with Team Losi Racing

Ryan Maifield team up with Team Losi Racing

After much speculation about his post-AE future, Ryan Maifield has officially joined forces with Team Losi Racing. The multiple ROAR national champion will work closely with the TLR R&D team on the further development of the Team Losi Racing electric and nitro off-road car platforms including the 22, Ten and 8ight cars. Ryan will be making his Team Losi Racing debut at race 3 of the JConcepts Indoor National Series this weekend at Outback Raceway in Chico, CA.

View the official statement and interview here

July 8, 2014

Martin Wollanka wins Austrian 1/8th off-road champs

The 3rd round of the Austrian 1/8th off-road championship was held in Waidhofen. Martin Wollanka took TQ and also the pole position after the semifinals. In the main Martin was on a mission again, taking the win 3 laps ahead of Maximilian Hauenschild. Werner Spannbruckner completed the top 3 result.

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July 8, 2014

Burak Kilic takes German Truggy nationals

The German 1/8th Nitro and Electric Truggy nationals was held last weekend. In the nitro class young TLR driver Burak Kilic took the win in the 40 minute final while Max Heydenreich came in 2nd some 2 laps down. Marcel Paul completed the podium in 3rd position.

Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]

July 8, 2014

Muchmore Racing 1/10th off-road ride height gauge

Muchmore Racing introduce their Perfect 0.5mm step 1/10th off-road ride height gauge. Made from aluminium and coming black anodised and laser-engraved, the tool allows to precisely measure ride height values of 15mm to 25mm in 0.5mm increments. The white height markings on the top and side of the gauge help with visibility when measuring on whatever part of the chassis.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

July 8, 2014

Stu Wood wins at Northwest regionals Rd4

The 4th round of the UK Northwest regional series was held at the Pendle 8th track. The club have recently turned their dirt track into an all-astro track and the sand-covered artificial surface made many drivers struggle but not Stu Wood who took all four qualifying rounds to take the overall TQ. From the start of the A-main, he instantly opened a 10 seconds gap to the 2nd placed driver but he soon after started to experience some electrical glitches and his lead started to close. Stu managed to hold off the 2nd place right to the very last corner and he won the final from Mark Smith and Luke Holdsworth.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]