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December 7, 2017

Team Associated introduce new RC10F6 optionals

Coming from Team Associated are new optional parts for the RC10F6 formula car. First up is an adjustable caster top plate, a tuning option to allow infinite caster adjustment between 0 and 12 degrees for fine tuning of caster angle and resulting handling characteristics. Also new is a 2-piece pack of front wing shims, an option to raise front wing for proper clearance on bumpy track conditions. The set includes a 0.5mm thick and a 1.0mm thick carbon fibre plate. The last in the line of carbon fibre parts is a suspension arm brace to increase stiffness of the lower front arm assembly. Optional M3x5 set screw can be used in one of four possible positions to further increase lower arm stiffness by varying degrees.

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December 6, 2017

SMC Low Rider modified motor

SMC have introduced the somewhat radical Low Rider 540-size modified brushless motor. Designed to offer maximum drivability with a linear power delivery and still tons of top end, the motor also features a minimised the outer diameter, shedding the useless can and shrinking the length as much as the rules allow to. The small package drops the weight more than 17 percent from SMC’s Totemic Modified platform. And by utilising the new diameter, the mounting holes are offset to lower the motor in the motor mount. This leads to a light motor slung way down in your chassis.

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December 6, 2017

Mirko Salemi signs with WRC Racing

WRC Racing have announced the signing of Italian frontrunner Mirko Salemi to their factory team. Mirko will campaign the company’s 1/8th and 1/10th nitro on-road kits in his upcoming campaign that will see appearances at national and international level events.

Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]

December 6, 2017

Alfred Lao sweeps Arrowmax Cup China Rd3

The third round of the Arrowmax Asia Race Cup was held in GuanZhou recently and it saw Xray’s Alfred Lao taking the top qualifier honours in the Touring Modified class. In the opening A-main it was again Alfred on top but in A2 he made an unforced error which ended his race. For A3 the up and coming racer was reminded to keep his cool and this was exactly what he did and by bringing home the win in A3 he also secured himself the overall win from Zhang Zhou (Serpent) 2nd and Li Cong (Serpent) 3rd.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 6, 2017

Jason Frank TQs & wins at Turkey Hangover

Southside Raceway in Lake City, Florida hosted the 2017 Turkey Hangover recently. In Intermediate Nitro Buggy it was Xray’s Jason Frank with a TQ in round 1 and a 2nd place in round 2 to start the 20-minute A-main from 1st on the grid. A couple minutes in Jason would find himself about 15 seconds ahead of second place. He would be able to maintain the lead from tone to tone and take the win from Xray teammate, Blake Raulerson 2nd and Soar Seiki’s Joey Perez 3rd.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 6, 2017

William Piper wins at 2017 Gobbler race

The 2017 Gobbler race was held at RC Excitement in Fitchburg with the event drawing over 170 entries. In 4WD Modified Buggy it was Jared Phair (Xray) with the TQ from Xray teammate William Piper in 2nd. In the main, William was able to take advantage of a small bobble, and get around Jared which he was just able to hang on to as Jared was coming hard, but in the end William took it with Jared 2nd and TLR’s Caleb Jennings in 3rd.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 6, 2017

HPI Racing SCM-2S waterproof speed controller

HPI Racing’s SCM-2S WP is a small and powerful electronic brushed motor speed controller that is suitable for micro RC vehicles of all types. The speedo is also fully waterproof, making it the good choice for anyone who enjoys driving their car in wet conditions. The controller is suitable for five to six NiMH cells, as well as 2S LiPo batteries with a low voltage safety cut-off fitted to protect the battery from becoming deep discharged.

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December 6, 2017

Spencer Rivkin doubles at Top Gun Shootout

The 2017 Top Gun Shootout has evolved into one of the SoCal’s best race of the year with some of the nation’s top drivers in attendance for 2017. Entries were in the 280 range making for an ultra-competitive race on the famous high-bite clay track. The layout was fun and had great flow with tough jump sections that required focus and timing. In 2WD Modified it was a gutsy performance by the Team Associated Super Duo, Spencer Rivkin and Ryan Cavalieri, as there were able to finish 1st and 2nd on the podium of the highly contested class. Cavalieri went on to win A1, but rising to the challenge, Spencer Rivkin took the win in A2. The ultimate showdown was set for A3 as the two aces put on an amazing show for the crowd. Through five minutes of nose-to-tail racing, Spencer crossed the line 1st and took the overall victory. Team Associated’s Jake Mayo finished 3rd making the fast top 3 podium.

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