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April 17, 2012

Luigi Tridico wins AMSCI Calabria regional Rd2

The second round of the AMSCI Calabria Regional Championship took place last weekend at the Polistena track in Italy. In the F1 class it was Mugen/Novarossi/VP-Pro driver Luigi Tridico that took the pole position and he would convert that starting spot into the win coming home ahead of Alfredo Antico and Vincenzo Commisso. In the F2 class Filippo Romeo took the top spot in qualifying but it was TLR/Novarossi/VP-Pro driver Giuseppe Marrelli that would win ahead of Gabriele Marino and Francesco Errigo.

View the F2 podium here

April 17, 2012

Champions set for 3-way title showdown at EOS finale

Reigning European 1:10 electric buggy champions Joern Neumann and Lee Martin along with US Champion Dustin Evans are set for a title showdown at the finale of the TLR/Spektrum Euro Offroad Series presented by Horizon Hobby when the trio will battle it out to become inaugural Champion of 2WD Buggy, the new series’ biggest class. Neumann, the European 4WD Champion, won the opening round for Team Durango in the Czech Republic but had to settle for third at Round 2 in Belgian where European 2WD Champion Martin, who along with Evans was making his series debut, took victory for Tamiya ahead of the American TLR driver setting the stage for an exciting climax to the season in Dortmund, Germany, this weekend (20-22 April).

Read the complete announcement here

April 17, 2012

Bittydesign Contest 2012 – Announcement

Bittydesign have announced a new date for their 2012 Contest which will now be held from the 28th to the 30th of September due to clashes with National series races in both the UK and Spain. This year’s event will be once again held in Barco di Bibbiano, a small picturesque town an hour from Bologna and has already had a number of high profile drivers from around the world confirm their attendance. The race is open to 1/8th gas buggy of course and for this year there will be the addition of the 1/8th brushless class. Entries open on the 1st of May, so if you are interested in attending be sure to sign up early.

Source: Bitty Contest [bittydesign.net]

April 17, 2012

Hartson & Numedahl dominate JC Indoor Nats Rd2

The JConcepts Indoor Nationals series made its second stop on the tour at Mike’s Hobby Shop just outside of Dallas, TX in Carrollton. The Team Associated supported event featured some top-level talent, including Steven Hartson, Kody Numedahl, Brent Thielke and Mr. JConcepts himself Jason Ruona. The indoor facility features a mixed topsoil surface roughly 100 x 50′. The flowing layout saw lap times in the low 20s for most classes. From the first laps it was clear that the Reedy/LRP-powered vehicles of Hartson and Numedahl were ready to race. Once qualifying began, there was little doubt who would start on pole. Setting the fastest time in 2WD Modified, 4WD Modified, and 4WD Short Course, Steven Hartson showed the fastest way around the circuit with his B4.1 Worlds Edition, B44.1 and SC10 4×4 and would go on to take the wins in all classes. In the 2WD Short Course class, Kody Numedahl and his FT SC10 set a time that was untouchable, ensuring his TQ grid position for the triple A mains, which he too would convert into the win.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

April 16, 2012

Kyosho Inferno MP9 TKI 3 buggy

Kyosho have introduced the new Inferno MP9 TK1 3 buggy. Tested and proven at numerous international racing events, design upgrades have evolved multiple areas of the chassis platform to a new level. The chassis design focus is on efficient traction and is realized through short suspension arms and unique rear hubs that produce effective traction with light suspension stroke. Shock absorber design has changed from spacer setting adjustment to dial adjustment and incorporates the previously optional shock pistons with tapered holes that produce optimal piston speed and damping power over long running times. Other features include a low-height body design with less front-end resistance that generates aerodynamics for a competitive edge and stable posture through the air. With the power of the most advanced racing performance firmly in your grasp, the innovative design of the new TKI 3 puts racing glory within reach.

View more details and images here

April 13, 2012

Kyosho MP9 TKI3 parts

Kyosho America announce the release of new option parts for the MP9 buggy. Seen for the first time at last weekend’s Neo Race the parts mainly include a new battery box that replace the standard carbon mount, a new receiver box, updated transponder mount, redesigned radio plate with interlocking servo mount brackets, redesigned side pods, a new and harder shock tower as well as new universal shafts. The parts will become available very soon.

Click here to view the other new parts

April 13, 2012

8-Racing DEX210 front shock tower V2

8-Racing introduce the V2 front shock tower for Team Durango’s DEX210 buggy. The shock stay is CNC-machined from 4mm carbon fibre and comes with brass mounting brackets. The parts are more rigid than the stock plastic tower and weight 26g in total. Integrated into the design is an anti-roll bar mount.

Source: 8-Racing [8-racing.com]

April 13, 2012

Avid B4.1 clamping hex adapters & solid axle pins

Avid introduce new option part for Team Associated’s B4.1 buggy in the form of 12mm clamping hex adapters and solid axle pins. The wheel hex adapters are CNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminium and chamfered for easy wheel installation. Available for the front and rear of the buggy the parts come with 2-56 stainless steel clamp screws and require the car or truck outfitted with Associated part #9880 steering block and #9881 truck or #7496 buggy front axle. The Avid 1/16” solid axle pins are made of 303 stainless steel and are the perfect complement to a set of Avid hex adapters. The pins are 0.375” long and fit most Associated and Losi brand 10th scale vehicles. Each package includes a container with a minimum of 10 solid axle pins.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]