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January 2, 2018

Robert Batlle Ninja-powered for 2018 and beyond

Following his split with 2017 engine suppliers Picco, Spanish 1/8th off-road super star Robert Batlle will run Ninja engines in 2018 and beyond. The Spaniard leaves behind a somewhat mixed season, however his 2017 campaign was crowned by a third European Championship title that he hopes to build on in 2018. Robert says:

Hello guys! I am Ninja engines driver for the upcoming years! I would like to thank Sanada San, all #mugenfamily and, of course, Stefan from MSE for believing in me for this awesome project. Since now I will represent our complete package of car/engine around the world, it motivates me a lot!

Source: Mugen [mugen.eu]

January 2, 2018

VBC Racing FX18 Lightning formula car kit

VBC Racing have introduced their all-new FX18 Lightning 1/10th scale formula pan car kit. The vehicle utilises a new carbon fibre chassis with an updated design and a very narrow lower plate to prevent the chassis from scrubbing during hard cornering. New upper side plates build the base for the body mounts, side links and the tweak-free transverse battery mount. Adjustable battery stoppers allow for a front or rear battery position while a redesigned floating servo mount ensures equal left-right chassis flex. Other features include new composite upper link and steering link ball cups, front aluminium steering knuckles, the TBBS-P progressive centre shock as well as 7075-T6 aluminium body height adjusters. Also new are an updated power pod design that allows the use of an optional motor cooling fan, a new rear pivot and the kit is rounded out by Mon-Tech Racing front and rear wings.

View a list of all new features and more images here

January 2, 2018

Thilo Tödtmann wins at German EP on-road regional

Last weekend the second round of the German electric on-road regionals, a qualification race for the German nationals, took place in Grossauheim near Frankfurt. In the Formula class Shepherd‘s own Thilo Tödtmann took the TQ honours and in the finals two wins in A1 and A2 secured Thilo the overall victory, with the fight for the runner-up spot being undecided until the last final. With a clean run Markus Specko defended his position and took the overall 2nd place with Andreas Giesa obtaining the final podium spot making it an all-Shepherd podium.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

January 2, 2018

Bezerk RC YZ-4 SF slipper eliminator

Coming from Bezerk RC and made for the Yokomo YZ-4 SF is a slipper eliminator. The set includes parts to do away with the slipper clutch in favour of a fixed, simpler driveline which makes for a lighter drivetrain for stock racing classes. The design allows to use standard “on-road” 48 pitch or 64 pitch spur gears and included in the set are the parts marked in red, a spur gear plate, a small spacer, a stepped spacer to fit just inside the bearing and a spacer to replace the spring.

Source: Bezerk RC [bezerk.com.au]

January 2, 2018

Team Powers carbon & aluminium on-road car stand

Coming soon from Team Powers is an on-road car stand constructed from carbon fibre and aluminium. The multifunctional item incorporates a ride height gauge, two droop gauge support blocks, droop gauge as well as a 3mm/4mm turnbuckle wrench and camber gauge while four strategically-placed holes in the upper carbon fibre deck take shock absorbers during setup and maintenance as do two holes for gear differentials. The ride height gauge offers an adjustment range of 3.8mm to 7.5mm in 0.2mm increments, the droop gauge support blocks measure 85x10mm, the droop gauge offers a 4mm to 6.5mm range in 0.5mm increments and the camber gauge is pre-set with 1.5 to 3.0 degree settings. The setup stand weighs in at 308g in total and it will hit stores soon.

View more images here

January 2, 2018

SWorkz sign Martin Wollanka

SWorkz have announced the signing of Austrian frontrunner, Martin Wollanka to their team. The former European vice-champion, multi-time Euros A-finalist and multi-time Austrian champion will race SWorkz cars in 1/8th and 1/10th off-road classes from now on. The former long-time Xray driver has the following to say:

I am very happy to switch into the SWorkz team where I get full support and respect. The cars are really fast with many smart details. I will race 1/8 and 1/10 class. And I am sure we will do even better in 2018. See you on the track.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

January 2, 2018

Pillars appointed Muchmore Racing USA team manager

Muchmore Racing have announce that they have signed Joe Pillars as their USA team manager. Joe was the long-time USA Team Orion team manager until the end of 2017 and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and success and Muchmore are very excited he has joined their team beginning in 2018. Joe says:

I am very happy to join Muchmore Racing and help expand the brand here in the USA. I would like to thank Yusuke Kobayashi and Ji-Hyun Jang for this great opportunity! It will also be great working with long time friends Ryan Cavalieri & Marc Rheinard in which we had a lot of success in the past! As of today, I will start accepting driver resumes for our 2018 race team at my direct email: joepillars@hotmail.com

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.com]

December 31, 2017

PSM B64 V2 carbon fibre shock towers

PSM from Germany have introduced their new V2 carbon fibre shock towers for the Team Associated B64 buggies. Both offer a refined suspension geometry with fewer holes for the upper shock mounting and camber link positions which translates to easier vehicle setup and improved overall rigidity. The front tower is machined from heavy duty 5mm material while the FXO rear shock stay is cut from 3.5mm material. Both offer a double stacked design, they weigh in a 9.3g and 11.5g respectively and both qualify for PSM’s unique DRS damage replacement service.

View the rear shock tower here