Coming from Hudy are their new 35g and 50g stainless steel battery weights. Both were designed to fit into the battery compartments of cars designed for shorty LiPo packs and they help to up weight when needed. The 35g weight measures 95x47x1mm while the 50g measures 95×68.5x1mm, ensuring they can be used with standard 1/10th scale off-road cars as well as many other vehicles.
Pepe Group have announced the signing of IFMAR World Champion, Dominic Greiner to their factory team. Dominic will be using Energy Fuel for the remainder of his campaign, starting at this week’s EFRA 1/8th IC Track European Championships in Cassino, Italy.
Source: Pepe Group [pepegroup.net]
Coming from Yeah Racing and made for Futaba’s top-of-the-foodchain 7PX transmitter is a suitable bag with pre-cut inner foam. The bag itself is made of durable high-quality material to prevent the bag from being crushed and the inner high-density foam material ensures that the radio is being protected from the wear and tear of weekly racing or travelling. An additional handle makes for comfortable transportation and a Yeah Racing logo makes the bag stand out.
Ielasi Tuned have announced the signing of Italian front runner, Andrea Pirani. Andrea will start using his new power plants at this week’s EFRA 1/8th Euros in Cassino, Italy with his weapon of choice being the newly introduced Raptor.21 engine. This is what Andrea has to say about the deal:
I want to thank Daniele Ielasi for this opportunity, I’m really excited to run Ielasi Tuned Engines for the upcoming European Championship and next few years. I’m sure we can make good result together.
Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]
Axial’s new Method MR307 Hole is a fresh take on the classic hole-wheel design that dominated early off-road racing. Just like the Double Standard and NV, the Hole features a simulated beadlock ring by way of a strategically placed under-cut on the outer lip of the wheel. The officially licensed Method Hole wheels are replicated in true form for durability and a clean line look, moulded in a magnesium grey colour with a satin chrome beadlock rim.
Source: Axial [axialracing.com]
Coming soon from Schelle Racing Innovations is a 3.5mm carbon fibre motor plate for Team Associated’s B6.1-based vehicles. The laydown motor plate was tested at the OCRC Stock Nationals and won the 40+ class. Schelle took the motor plate up to 3.5mm thick, with a clearance cut for the slipper clutch, so that it would hold the motor rigid while still shaving weight off the chassis. The plate scrubs over three grams of weight and it fits the Layback and Laydown Gearboxes of the B6.1, B6.1D, T6.1, and SC6.1. The plate is available for pre-order now and will become available in early August.
Source: Schelle Racing Innovations [schelleracing.com]
The third round of the Slovakian 1/10th scale electric off-road nationals took place last weekend in Kosice. The technical track with a long straight offers a combination of different surfaces and the TQ in 4WD went to Lacko Toth while in 2WD it was local driver Adam Urban with the pole position for the finals. As the sunny day went on, the track dried out and all the finals were run on a dusty surface and in very low traction conditions. The winners were already decided in both classes after A1 and A2, but the remaining podium spots were still up for grabs and it was Adam Urban who took the runner-up spot in 4WD from Roman Pavlus 3rd as Lacko Toth brought home the overall.
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McPappy Racing have released a new version of their popular pinion trees. They now have a 2-tone aluminium core colour and machined edges for an improved look. The tool also has pinion size numbers machined into the carbon fibre for an easier to read, cleaner appearance. Also included is a black velvet pullstring bag at no extra charge. The 4mm thick carbon fibre protects the teeth of the pinions while the core is machined from a solid block of aluminium. The pins are hardened tool steel and the pinions were variably placed to efficiently use the space. The trees come in four colours, custom colouring is available, assembled or unassembled, and empty or loaded with Tuning Haus pinions.
