The RCE Cyprus Championship concluded recently and it was Xray’s Savvas Savva who took the overall championship title. The series was held over five rounds at the Dirt Paradise track in Nicosia and Mugen’s Fotis Foti would obtain the overall runner-up spot. The top 3 podium was rounded out by HB Racing driver Marios Iordanou.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Round 6 of the Greek RCmaniacs series was held at the RCmanicas Argos track recently. In the Touring Modified category the battle was on between Isaakidis and Kiriazis. In the end Filipos Isaakidis (Tamiya) took the win from Mihalis Kiriazis (Xray) while local driver Sotiris Diamantis (Xray) rounded out the top 3 podium.
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Coming from Xray and made for the XB2 series of buggies are low-profile shock absorber and front shock parts. Using them in combination will make for an overall lower centre of gravity and thus improved chassis roll and increased cornering speed in high traction conditions. The new setup also allows to run the buggy without front swaybar and with more droop for better landing after jumps. Available are front 4mm and rear 3.5mm carbon fibre shock towers as well as 32mm long hard-coated shock bodies and 42mm hardened front shock shafts.
Coming soon from Kyosho is the Mini-Z MB-010VE 2.0 chassis set. The second generation Mini-Z buggy is equipped with a powerful brushless motor and a new speed controller that improves drive feeling. With tyres and wheels sold separately, the chassis set has been optimised as a racing platform thanks to the capable brushless motor. The other significant change is the newly designed ESC circuit board that delivers vastly improved throttle control, enabling the posture to be controlled through jumps for a distinct racing advantage. In addition to the throttle and brake parameter settings possible with the previous model ESC, with an optional setup cable and free software download, this new circuit board features motor drive frequency and electronic timing settings in the future.
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HRC Distribution have introduced the new Hard Racing Magellan hauler bag for 1/10th scale crawlers and monster trucks. The bag is made of durable nylon material in green, grey and black colour and it features an inner box made of sturdy carton. The bag is large enough to store and transport most 1/10th scale crawlers, trial or monster trucks and it becomes available by mid-February.
Round 4 of the Schumacher Winter Series was held by the Louth Radio Control Car Club. Minus temperatures outside, but warm temperatures would meet the drivers inside the Meridian Leisure Centre. A more technical track would meet the on and off road drivers. 13.5 blinky the biggest class at this event growing in numbers each time out. James Hart and Alex Brocklebank would share the spoils in qualifying. It was much the same in the finals with these two breaking from the field. Alex in the end taking the win, with two solid results. James Hart would come home a close second, and Mikey Mansell would bring his Capricorn home to 3rd.
Coming from Trinity is the new Revtech 6750mAh 4S 15.2V LiHV hardcase battery pack. It is made using high-quality 110C Graphene high-voltage LiPo cells for low internal resistance and improved power output and the pack’s dimensions allow to use the battery in all applications that require a standard 4S pack. The battery will become available by mid-February and it comes pre-wired with an XT90U connector.
Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]
Sweep Racing have introduced the new Super Extreme Soft tyre compound for their range of off-road tyres. The softest in the line of now seven rubber mixtures, the Super Extreme Soft is marked with a gold-colour dot for easy identification and it is best used in low-traction and cold racing conditions as it provided increased traction and an easier driving feeling. The new compound is available for Sweep’s full line of off-road tyres.
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]
