Arrowmax release a front universal joint set for the Mugen MRX-5 1/8 scale on-road chassis. Machined from spring steel the CVD-style drive shafts are extremely durable and make for a more consistent power supply curing cornering.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
Merrill Myers has won the 1/10 touring 200mm class at the 3rd annual Pete Johnson Have a Nice Day memorial Race at Blue Diamond Park. Merrill Myers (Shepard Velox v11) took down the win, sweeping two of the three legs with Mike Keely (Xray NT1) in second, and Irvine Cole (Capricorn Lab-C01) finishing third seven seconds over the TQ driver Juan Amador in fourth. It was a hard fought battle for third and fourth with the position changing many times of the course of the triple A’s. Merrill and Mike couldn’t be touched in first and second respectively.
Source: Sky Rocket Racing [skyrocketracing.com]
CS Electronic introduce their new 1/8 scale brushless controller called Bison-Rocket. Designed for the use with 2S up to 6S LiPo batteries in buggies, truggies, Short Course and monster trucks, the sensorless speedo features different drive modes, adjustable software parameters such as punch control, drag brake and brake strength and comes including a programming card. The controller is also available in combination with a 2200kv truck or 2700kv buggy brushless motor.
Source: CS Electronic [cs-shop.de]
For the second round in succession the BRCA national touring car championship was dominated by bad weather, but coming through the extreme conditions was the Hot Bodies duo of Andy Moore and Ayrton Anderson. In the Super Touring class it was the Associated TC6 of Johnny Aird that took TQ, his first at national level, second place was Andy Moore with Matt White third. Andy kept the TCX on the road while the chasing pack struggled, Andy took all three legs of the A final, second place went to Brian Eldridge, the Top Driver coming from the back of the grid to score his best national result to date, Johnny Aird took the final podium spot with his TC6. Andy Moore now leads the Super Touring class from Chris Grainger and Olly Jefferies with two rounds to go.
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T-Work’s Racing got in touch to tell us about their full range of 3mm, 4mm, 5mm and 6mm bore aluminium washers. Available in Red, Black, Brown, Blue, Purple, Orange and Silver colour the parts are made to perfectly match with your car’s overall styling and come as countersink washer, hex socket cap washer, hex socket button head washer and counter large diameter washer in packs of four or ten pieces and 0.5mm, 0.75mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm and 5.0mm height. Ideal also for all setup and adjustment applications.
Source: T-Work’s Racing [rc-tworks.com]
To celebrate the winning of their latest World Title, Mugen Seiki have announced the release of the MRX5 WC Limited Edition. Only 180 kits will be available around the globe and the future owners will have the chance to get this exclusive kit, DNA of European & World Champion’s Robert Pietsch winning car. This World Edition kit features the latest and finest parts used at this in Florida such as the new clutch system and new lightweight front axles. And to bring out the true potential of this car, it comes also supplied with steel engine mounts, brass battery holder and radio tray holder all made in Germany. The chassis plates will be numbered and it comes with a certificate when it goes on sale from the end of July.
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Team Durango offer their popular pit mat in two new colours. The mat with dimensions of 620 x 420mm is suitable for both 1/8 and 1/10 scale cars and now available also in red and tungsten colours. Featuring recessed sections to stop items such as tools and parts rolling off your work area it is made from a tough rubber material that gives a hard wearing and easy to clean work surface. The pit mat also features a large magnet in the recessed section at the front of the pit mat that will securely hold on to screws, nuts and other items that you don’t want to roll off your table when working on your car.
Source: Team Durango [team-durango.com]
Capricorn release a new special clutch bell and black clutch shoe for the LAC-C01 on-road chassis. The clutch bell is inspired by Capricorn’s 1/8 scale design and machined form Ergal, giving more bottom end power in combination with the new black clutch shoe. The new material also offers better durability for real long life characteristics.
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