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April 10, 2018

RDRP YZ-4 SF aluminium wing mount

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced a new aluminium wing mount for the Yokomo YZ-4 SF 4WD buggy. The item is machined from a single piece of aluminium and its sturdy construction greatly improves the wing support especially at the high speeds experienced in modified racing. The mount is of an updated design compared to the kit’s composite part and thanks to heavy machining it is both durable and lightweight at the same time while the black anodised surface makes for a factory look.

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April 10, 2018

P-One touring car rear wing set

Coming from P-One is a touring car rear wing set for 190mm body shells. Included are two wings, one for low-grip and one for high-grip track conditions, both of which feature moulded-on side dams that improve aerodynamic performance and durability while making it easier to prepare a new wing. Also included is lightweight wing mounting hardware in the form of two moulded composite wing buttons and moulded counter plates.

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April 10, 2018

Cj Jelin triples at SoCal Nitro Shootout

The Pro-Line Raceway of Banning, California played host to the SoCal Nitro Shootout that attracted a total of 189 entires for the three-day race. The track had a sand section and an option lane with a metal jump on the inside or go to the outside without a jump. Practice was Friday and the track was really new. This made all the cars loose until later in the day. The more cars that ran on the track the better the grip was getting. Saturday saw three ten minute heads up races and the time was what really counted because at the end race control would add all three of the timed runs to put drivers into a main. There were also ping pong balls in a bucket that had numbers on it. Before every qualifying race drivers would pick a ball and that is were they would start. If a driver picked the number 1 ball he would start first on the track but go up to the driver stand last, or if a driver had the last number he would start last and go up on the driver stand first. Ultimately it was Colin Herzig with the overall TQ in Pro Buggy as Cj Jelin TQ’s Open Truck and Open E-Buggy.

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April 10, 2018

Team C Racing 210mm mini GT body shell

Coming from Team C Racing is a new GT body shell for 210mm wheelbase M-style cars. It is of an aerodynamic design, includes an add-on rear wing for increased downforce and rear traction and it is supplied moulded from clear high-quality polycarbonate.

Source: Team C Racing [teamcracing.net]

April 10, 2018

Hudy 1/10th & 1/8th scale Quick-Tweak Station

Coming from Hudy is their new Quick-Tweak Station for 1/10th and 1/8th scale cars. Precisely machined from aluminium and offering a lightweight design for effortless transportation, the tool helps to fine-tune the suspension tweak of on-road cars with the precise bubble level on the right hand side ensuring precise yet easy to check measurement. The station’s slidable cavities allow to adjust the tool to match the car’s wheelbase and adjustable feet make the station usable even in uneven working spaces. The ball-raced tool comes in a dedicated aluminium case and it is available from now on.

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April 10, 2018

Hobbywing Korea Cup – Report

The recent Hobbywing Korea Cup was held at GRC Raceway just outside of Seoul, Korea with the event attracting both local racers and guests from abroad. In the premier Touring Modified class it was Infinity’s Naoto Matsukura with the win from Yokomo’s Nicholas Lee and Xray’s Dominic Quek, who had to settle for 3rd overall, having the speed for a better finish but overtaking was a hard task on this track.

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April 10, 2018

GRP 2018 R2 & R3 1/5th scale moto bike tyres

Italian company GRP have introduced the 2018 variants of their R2 and R3 rubber compounds for 1/5th scale moto bikes. The new R2 compound was developed to excel in low ambient temperatures and on wet tracks while the R3 rubber is best used on tracks that already took a lot of rubber and when racing in high ambient temperatures. The tyres are available in different specifications, with or without rim.

Source: GRP [grpgandini.it]

April 10, 2018

Yeah Racing introduce new TRX-4 brass & steel options

Coming from Yeah Racing are new brass and stainless steel option parts for Traxxas’ TRX-4 trail truck. First up is a front bumper and servo mount made from heavy brass material that allows to utilise a front steering servo setup. Doing so will make way for a front battery tray while also adding a good amount of weight up front as the bumper weighs in at 117g alone. The part comes in a natural finish with engraved YR logos and mounting hardware. Also new is a front or rear stainless steel fender, a part that protects the servo and parts of the front steering linkage. The item fills the gap between the axle and the bumper and due to being made from stainless steel it is both sturdy and durable. It comes with pre-bend mounting brackets and including hardware. Last but not least is a stainless steel front or rear differential protector for the TRX-4. The item is a straight install with the original screw holes and without the need for any other extra mounts.

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