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June 19, 2014

ZZRacing ABEC-3 bearing sets

Following stainless steel and titanium screw sets aftermarket company ZZRacing now also offers a huge amount of ball bearing sets for a wide range of cars, buggies and trucks. Using ABEC-3 specification bearings the sets are available for kits such as the 3Racing Sakura XI and Zero S, the Team Associated B5/B5M, RC10 Worlds and RC8.2, Xray’s XB4, XB8 and T4, Mugen’s MBX-6 and MBX-7, as well as TLR’s 22 and 8ight series. Also available are imperial standard and flanges bearings.

Source: ZZRacing [zzhobby.com]

June 19, 2014

Schelle B5 series alloy topshaft & ceramic bearings

Schelle Racing Innovations have new option parts for the Team Associated B5 and B5M available in the form of an aluminium topshaft and ceramic transmission bearing sets. Starting with the topshaft, the lightweight part is precision machined for improved efficiency and a quieter running gearbox. Weighting in at only 4.8g it scrubs around 9.1g of rotation mass compared to the stock part for quicker spool-up and improved braking performance. The shaft is machined from high-quality 7075 aluminium and fits both the B5 and B5M.

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June 19, 2014

Lutz fastest in opening seeding practice at US Nats

Ryan Lutz was fastest in the opening seeding practice at the 1:8 Offroad US National Championship. Having had his first truggy time disallowed, in buggy the Team Durango driver put in a convincing performance over 3-consecutive laps around the Thornhill Racing Circuit to top the times from Truggy pace setter Ty Tessmann. As in truggy Team Associated’s Ryan Maifield would post the third fastest time followed by Dakotah Phend and defending champion Adam Drake.

Continue reading this report here or our complete event coverage here.

June 19, 2014

EFRA & IFMAR clarify gyro illegality

Recent rumours about the use of gyro technology in EFRA sanctioned events made it necessary for Dallas Mathiesen, president of both EFRA and IFMAR, to clarify that the use of driving aids such as gyros, traction control and active suspension devices are strictly forbidden in EFRA and IFMAR sanctioned events. Drivers found using forbidden items will be subject of a severe penalty, such as a long term ban from all EFRA and IFMAR events.

EFRA has not and will not declared Gyro as legal. Neither could it be found anywhere in the IFMAR rules that it is allowed to use a Gyro as a driver aid in a Radio Controlled car.

The statement in full can be found on the EFRA website by clicking here (PDF file).

June 19, 2014

Tessman tops first Truggy seeding practice

Defending US National Truggy Champion Ty Tessmann topped the first seeding practice run at Thornhill Racing Circuit in Hutto, Texas, this morning. The HB driver raced the fastest three consecutive laps of the large European style track in 134.919 to top the time sheets from Serpent’s Mike Truhe who ran a best time of 135.496 over the 7-minute run. The Top 3 for the first of the two seeding rounds was completed by Team Associated’s Ryan Maifield who set a time of 135.949.

Continue reading this report here or our complete event coverage here.

June 19, 2014

Dani Vega joins Schumacher electric off-road team

Schumacher announce the addition of multi-champion Dani Vega to their off-road factory team to race the 2WD chassis Cougar KR and KF. Dani brings huge experience to the Spanish off-road scene and has this to say about the deal:

I’m very excited to join Team Schumacher, they are one of the most famous, old and most experienced brands of 1/10 electric cars. Some of the most famous drivers of the world have in the past driven the cars having the best of the results, making available to achieve in the RC sport, as World Champions, European Champions or Multinational Champions. After some test I did, I have no doubt that these cars now are also the very best choice to go faster as possible for any driver. I will be also trying my best to bring all the support necessary to make to win as well to any Schumacher driver in their respective championship.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 19, 2014

Pro-Line EB48.2 Phantom bodyshell

Following the Phantom body for Mugen’s MBX-7 buggy, Pro-Line now also introduce a respective variant for the Tekno RC EB48.2 E-Buggy. Making use of the unique Phantom design, the body sports an edgy cab forward cockpit design and flowing lines that meet in a point in front of the rear shock tower to make for a one of a kind look. An add-on rear fin helps to stabilise the buggy during highspeed runs and once being airborne. As usual the body comes clear and including window masks.

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June 19, 2014

Pro-Line Electron VTR front tyres

Pro-Line introduce the new Electron VTR front buggy tyre in 2WD and 4WD specification. The Electron shares close family ties with Pro-Line’s Ion tyre with the iconic dirt grabbing centre tread and futuristic styling. The Electron features connected tyre tread technology to improve traction and wear on even the most abrasive of indoor track conditions. The square centre pins laid out between the connected tread provide consistent forward and side bite even when the track gets dusty. The tyre will become available in specific 2WD and 4WD front sizes in Pro-Line’s super soft M4 and special MC clay compound.

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