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May 7, 2018

JConcepts 22T 4.0 Finnisher body shell

JConcepts have introduced the Finnisher body shell for the TLR 22T 4.0 2WD stadium truck. The lid features a slight cab forward design, a raked windshield, and an aggressive stance. A revised front hood scoop allows plenty of clearance for the unique 22-T geometry while smoothing out the front down force area. Front chin spoiler, headlight and grill protect the front-end from unwanted up-drafts during flight. Like the ROAR National Champion Hi-Flow SCT body, the Finnisher body has built-in air escape passages which allow the customer to fine-tune the body for maximum outdoor performance. The latest stadium trucks have the ability to utilise shocks placed on the front or rear of the rear suspension, the JConcepts body accommodates both configurations for the utmost versatility. The new body includes the high performance gurney spoiler which increases rear grip and balances the handling characteristics of the aggressively styled body that comes clear, including window masks and a decal sheet.

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May 7, 2018

Hobbywing 540-size rotor replacement tool

Coming from Hobbywing is a rotor replacement tool for 540-class motors. The machined alloy tube slides between the rotor and stator and helps to easily extract and replace the rotor for maintenance, setup or repair purposes, and it is usable with rotors of up to 13mm diameter. The tube comes black anodised, with silver edge details and an etched Hobbywing logo.

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]

May 7, 2018

D’hondt claims first ENS win in thrilling season opener

Robin D’hondt has claimed his first ever ENS victory today in the Netherlands, the Capricorn driver securing victory ahead of three of the 1:8 Onroad’s greatest drivers. Starting from fifth on the grid, the Belgian was able to capitalise on others hitting trouble but when they came back at him he kept is nerve together with running a flawless race both on the track and in the pits. Top Qualifier Simon Kurzbuch looked like he was on another of his Sunday drives but coming up to his second fuel stop the Shepherd driver’s car stopped. This allowed the Infinity of Dario Balestri to move to the front but he would have problems on his first tyre stop with a stray tyre in the pitlane which he thought had come from his car. All the while D’hondt was there to take control, and while Kurzbuch somehow recovered the 2-laps he lost early on, the European Champion kept the ENS Champion at bay. With thrilling battles throughout the race for the podium positions, Silvio Hächler in the mix until hitting problems, when all the final pitstops were done & dusted, the final 4-minutes would produce a great battle for second between Kurzbuch and Balestri, the latter holding off his rival. With Lamberto Collari a part of the battle but getting caught at the line he would just miss the podium.

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May 7, 2018

Groskamp opens ENS season with first win

Jilles Groskamp has opened the 2018 Infinity Euro Nitro Series in the Netherlands with his first ever win of the championship. Despite being the 2016 Champion, a title that came from consistency, the Dutch driver claimed the win in Rucphen with a perfect strategy while his rivals hit problems. Top Qualifier Alessio Mazzeo would quickly struggle with an engine problem dropping him off the earlier lead. Having quickly worked his way from fifth on the grid, World Champion Dominic Greiner would also have a similar faith after looking like he was about to dominate proceedings. Eventually retiring from the final, the race was a continuation of what was to be an ‘unlucky’ weekend for the pre-season favourite. With their rivals out of contention, the race turned into a battle between Groskamp and his Infinity team-mate Teemu Leino but with the INS box knocked off in the previous fuel stop the Finn’s engine ran lean resulting in plug failure. In the end it would be WRC Racing’s Melvin Diekmann who would take second with Eduardo Escandon, who had clutch issues in the second half the race having lead for a time, completing the Round 1 podium. While Mazzeo would cross the line third, when Diekmann was reinstated missed laps, the Xray driver was classified 4th ahead of 1:10 rookie Lamberto Collari.

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May 7, 2018

T-Works roll-up pit mats

New from T-Works come two roll-up pit mats with different designs. Both measure 120x60cm and they sport either a black and white or graffito style print. The mats are made of high-quality material, they help to keep pit tables clean and they include a handy carry strap for easy transportation and storage.

View the Graffito style pit mat & carry strap here

May 7, 2018

Layton, Turner & Zhao win at California Turf Cup

The 2018 California Turf Cup was hosted by Silver Dollar Raceway in Chico, California over the weekend. The event was held in the usual variety of Modified and Stock classes an the 2WD Open Buggy category it was Kyle Turner with the overall TQ thanks to winning round 1 and 2 as Q3 winner, Kyle Layton would secure the P2 spot on the grid. In 4WD Open Buggy it was also Kyle Turner with the TQ courtesy of coming out fastest in Q2 and Q3 while Q1 winner, Brian Strange had to settle for 2nd on the grid. In the very competitive 13.5 4WD class Patrick Zhao TQ’d from Julian Jimenez.

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May 7, 2018

Brandon Clements doubles at CTS3 Rd4

Round four of the CTS3 was held at Roadrunners RC Club in Camarillo, California over the weekend. Fresh asphalt made racing close throughout the whole weekend and as the weather was perfect the track conditions were consistent. This round’s special guest appearance was the “Fabulous” Barry Baker, however in Modified Touring, it was Awesomatix driver Brandon Clements with the overall TQ, and he also came out victorious against a strong competition, with Team Associated driver Rick Hohwart in 2nd and team mate Randy Caster in 3rd. In 17.5 Touring it was Brandon Clements again who got the TQ honors and secured the win followed by Armond DeForest in 2nd and JD Ramsey in 3rd. In USGT Clayton Young TQ’d and he also took the win followed by Mark Goldwater in 2nd and Charles Lightfoot in 3rd. In Formula, it was Charles Lightfoot followed by Mark Goldwater in 2nd and Doug Rebal TQ in 3rd.

Source: CTS3 [facebook.com]

May 7, 2018

Berkan Kilic wins at North German regionals Rd2

The Braunschweig track near Hanover played host to the second round of the North German 1/8th Off-road regionals this past weekend. The track was pretty challenging with its natural clay surface and a lot of small holes and most of the drivers already showed up on Saturday to make maximum use of the practice time. After the 20-minute semi finals on Sunday it was Berkan Kilic (Agama) with the TQ from Burak Kilic (Agama) on the 2 spot and Phillip Guschel (Xray) starting from P3. In the opening stages of the 40-minute A-main final Burak was able to get past Berkan and he even slightly separated from the field until he ran into mechanical issues that promoted Berkan into the lead again that he would hold onto until the checkered flag. Marcel Paul (Kyosho) would obtain the 2nd spot from Phillip Guschl 3rd. However as the latter was only a guest starter it was Ilias Reise (Agama) who would round out the podium result.

Thanks to Abdullah Kilic for the report.