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March 7, 2014

Honigl TQ’s second EOS qualifier

Hupo Honigl has TQ’d the second round of 2WD qualifying at the Euro Offroad Series in Slovakia, the Team C driver being the only driver to run 13 laps of the difficult Hudy Arena the second time of asking. Improving on his Q1 time by over 4-seconds, the Austrian topped the round from Q1 pace setter Naoto Matsukura with an improved run from the Japanese driver’s team-mate Lee Martin seeing him complete the Top 3.

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March 7, 2014

Matsukura takes Q1 at EOS in Slovakia

Team Yokomo driver Naoto Matsukura has taken the opening round of 2WD Buggy qualifying at Round 3 of the Euro Offroad Series. A two time Top Qualifier and race winner, the Japanese driver topped Q1 at the Hudy Arena by 2-seconds over practice pace setting Martin Bayer. The round saw four drivers go top of the time screens over the 5-minutes but they would all make significant mistakes Hupo Honigl eventually claiming third and David Ronnefalk fourth as the only other drivers to run 13 laps of the tough track. Having had a troubled practice, breaking on both his runs, defending champion Joern Neumann’s event didn’t improve as he retired with a broke rear stub axle 3-minutes into the qualifier.

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March 7, 2014

Bayer tops 2WD practice at Hudy Arena

Martin Bayer is the top seed for 2WD qualifying at the Euro Offroad Series third round taking place at the Hudy Arena in Slovakia. The Xray driver set the fastest 3-consecutive laps around a difficult track to outpace Round 2 winner Naoto Matsukura who in turn was quicker than Round 1 winner Hupo Honigl. Breaking his buggy in each of the two timed practice runs, defending champion Joern Neumann posted the 5th fastest time.

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March 7, 2014

New JQ THECar option parts announced

JQ Products announce new option parts for their THECar 1/8th off-road buggy. First up are CNC-machined aluminium wing mounts. They make for a more secure fitment of the rear wing, are machined from high-quality aluminium and come black or orange of colour. Also new is a set of swaybar stoppers designed to keep the swaybar centred at all time. Included comes a pair of grub screws to make the set a drop fit solution. Last but not least are CNC-machined rear hub shims. They are an easy and effective way to make sure the rear hub inserts do not move and add the much required bling thanks to their orange colour.

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March 7, 2014

JConcepts B5M Silencer bodyshell

Set for an official debut at next week’s Cactus Classic is the JConcepts Silencer bodyhell for the new Team Associated B5M. Sporting the distinctive Silencer cabin design the body is made to give AE’s mid motor contender a totally new look and improved aerodynamics. Expect the official announcement to follow soon.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

March 7, 2014

Travis Amezcua joins Xpert RC

Xpert RC have announced the signing of multiple IFMAR Worlds finalist and national champion, Travis Amezcua to run Xpert servos. Travis has already used the servos while dominating the 2014 Chi-Town Shoot Out, where he won the 2WD and 4WD buggy classes.

Source: Xpert RC [xpert-rc-us.com]

March 7, 2014

2014 Silver State Nitro Challenge – Announcement

The 2014 Silver State Nitro Challenge will take place from the 10th to 13th of April at the Boulder City Track in Las Vegas, NV with international super stars like Yuichi Kanai, Atsushi Hara and Kyle McBride in attendance. The event is also the second round of the USProCup 2014 and it will see the running of a Gas Buggy, Gas Truck and Electric Buggy category all of which are separated in three new classes; 100 percent, 99-1 percent and 0 percent chassis sponsor. Additionally 40 over Buggy and 40 over Truck will be held, separated into 100 percent chassis sponsored drivers and everyone else. Entry fee is US$80 per class payable per PayPal to thedirtracing@aol.com or call for entry 951-902-9319.

March 6, 2014

MIP Cougar KR & SV2 Mod Puck driveshaft system

MIP introduce their new Mod Puck driveshafts for the Schumacher Cougar KR and SV2. Based around the company’s C-CVD driveshafts the design does away with the usual small diameter drive pins on the differentials side of the shafts in favour of a cushion system that increased the contact patch on the outdrives for less wear and longer time between rebuilds. The orange colour plastic cushions are easy to change when they start to wear while the steel outdrives and driveshafts remain like new. Included with the set come C-CVD shafts, wheel axles, pucks, a thrust race and the Puck system outdrives along all needed hardware and a set of chemicals. MIP will soon also have sets for Team Associated, TLR, Kyosho, X Factory, Serpent, Hobby Pro, Yokomo, Durango and Team C vehicles available.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]