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March 1, 2014

Zach Phillips wins 2WD Mod at 2014 Winter Cup

The 2014 Winter Cup at JCP RC Raceway in Indianapolis, Indiana took place with a total of 160 entries. The race format saw four qualifiers, and triple A-mains with bump-ups. In the highly contested 2WD Modified class Kyosho’s Zach Phillips took TQ and made maximum use of the pole position by winning the first A-main with a clean run. In A2 he had a small bobble in the opening laps letting him drop to 2nd, but he was able to recover in order to take the win and therefore also the overall victory in the 2WD Mod class.

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February 28, 2014

O.S. 21XZ-B VII buggy engine

New from O.S. comes the 21XZ-B VII competition buggy engine. Sharing the same liner, piston and conrod as the Speed version the engine’s output is comparable to the Speed Spec II but the price tag is more aimed towards the regional and national level racer. The engine features a 22B2 single needle carburettor with 7mm venturi insert, a silicone-filled crankshaft with tungsten counter weights and a blue anodised low-profile cooling head with lightening holes for reduced weight.

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February 28, 2014

Kyosho MP9e TKI ReadySet

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Coming in April is Kyosho’s MP9e TKI ReadySet 1/8th electric off-road buggy. Building on the proven MP9 platform, the buggy features an aluminium chassis and shock towers, threaded aluminium big bore shock absorbers, machined suspension plates, front universal driveshafts and moulded chassis braces. The factory assembled vehicle comes with a 2.4GHz radio system, a newly developed high response KT-401 steering servo and a genuine Team Orion Vortex 8 waterproof speed controller and Neon8 2100kv brushless motor. The package is rounded out by a pre-finished bodyshell and grippy pin tyres on white disc rims.

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February 28, 2014

VP Pro Friction 1/10th buggy tyre

Available from end of March is VP Pro’s Friction 1/10th buggy tyre. Designed with clay indoor racing in mind, the tread sports a unique outer horseshoe pattern and different size inner blocks to create both side bite and forward traction on hard-packed surfaces.

Source: VP Pro [vapon-company.com]

February 28, 2014

40+ European Champion joins FX

FX announce that the European Champion 40+, Peter Harder has joined the FX team and will run the 5K in the 2014 season. Peter is multiple Danish 1/8th off-road and Nordic 1/8th on-road champion and has the following to say about the deal:

I know Juraj and his focus for an absolute perfection for everything he makes and I was very interested to test the engine he has developed and produced and there was a no real surprise for me as the engine is exactly what I was expecting from him – best quality and the highest reliability of any engines I ever run. After the several races where I successfuly run the engine I have decided to keep the engine installed in my car for the 2014 racing season. I will be travelling to as many races as possible to support our team and I will be more than happy to everyone. Hope to see you all.

Source: FX [fx-engines.com]

February 28, 2014

Schelle AE 12mm shock & turnbuckle tool

Available from mid-March is this Schelle tool for Team Associated’s 12mm big bore shocks. Making use of several machined slots and cut-outs the tool helps to lock and undo the lower shock caps, moulded or aluminium upper shock caps, and it also holds 4-40 Factory Team or Schelle’s own aluminium shock stand offs. On top of that the tools allows to adjust Factory Team, JConcepts and Lunsford turnbuckles, with angled turnbuckle slots giving more tool and hand clearance when working on the car. The part is CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium and comes black or blue anodised in a resealable snap case.

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February 27, 2014

Mikael Johansson joins Pro-Line factory team

Pro-Line announce the addition Mikael Johansson to their factory team. The Swedish Xray driver will use Pro-Line rubber during his 2014 campaign that will see the 1/8th and 1/10th EFRA Buggy Euros, the 1/8th World Championships and the Nordic Champs beside other selected events. This is what Mikael has to say about the deal:

I’m very glad to join this team with all of the big names in it and to use Pro-Line’s products. After testing Pro-Line I feel very comfortable with this deal and I really looking forward to make my best to get some good results with it as well.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

February 27, 2014

TLR 22-4 cab forward bodyshell

Available soon is a radical cab forward bodyshell for the TLR 22-4 4WD buggy. Sporting an extreme cab forward design with a steep angled and very wide windscreen the body on the other hand features a plain rear section above the battery tray as well as a rear “shark fin” for improved airflow towards the rear wing. The body comes clear, pre-cut and including window masks, decal sheet and a suitable rear wing.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]