Much More have released a new Mini-Z tire truer for preparing your tires to match track conditions and setup. The motor that drives the device is powered by a separate power supply or 5 ~ 8V battery. The truer comes supplied with the DC motor, sandpaper and rubber belt.
Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]
Serpent have released this complete tube set for their S120L 1/12th scale chassis. Supplied with all the hardware to make the change, it is mainly to be used in the modified class in place of the central monoshock with through shaft.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
New from Xray, for the RX8, this LiPo tray has been designed to accommodate lightweight LiPo receiver battery packs. CNC-machined from a single piece of solid brass, laser engraved with the weight value, 100 grams, for easy identification, this battery holder is designed for smaller LiPo Receiver Pack, maximum 1650mAh. Being made of solid brass, weight is brought to the lowest part of the car centerline which makes the car more balanced, more stable and easier to drive through corners. Reduces traction rolling in high-traction conditions, improves handling in low-traction conditions.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
HPI China have also announced the signing of JJ Wang to their Racing Team. The 13 year old Chinese-American, who now lives in Shanghai, China has become the best 1:8 GP on-road driver in the country. His versatile talent is not limited to 1:8 GP only, as he has also shown pace in the 1:10 GP and EP class. He will race with HB TCX in future races and is “excited to join the HPI/HB Racing Team this season. And now with the support of HPI/HB, I hope to join more international races. With the new TCX, I also hope to have a successful season”.
Source: HPI China [hpiracing.net.cn]
Arrowmax have released a new range of clutch pinion gears for the Xray RX8. Made from the highest quality 7075-T6 aluminium and then hard coated, they are lightweight, very durable and mesh perfectly with the car’s spur gears. Available in 16T, 17T, 18T, 19T, 20T & 21T versions.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
The 4th Round of the British 1/8th scale Nationals was hosted by the Halifax club over the last weekend of June. The weather forecast was for a warm weekend which prevailed apart from a wet track on Saturday morning which soon dried out to allow a meaningful practice session. Sunday greeted the drivers with bright sunshine with the committee allowing a 7 minute practice session in heat format before 4 rounds of qualifying. After round one, it was Andy North who held TQ with a steady run without a fuel stop after Kyle Branson made a mistake exiting the pits. In Round 2, it was Kyle Branson who inherited Top spot with a clear run. The order stayed much the same throughout the day, but Tim Wood managed to displace Andy North into second position.
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The EFRA European 40+ championships took place this week at the Wiesbaden RC Speedway in Germany. A yearly gentleman’s race, the race has classes for 1/8th 4wd, 1/10th 200mm and the Classic 2wd class. A well run event, this year’s host club did a great job with the organization, with the technical track allowing for some great on track action. Top qualifier in the 1/8th scale class was Serpent driver Andreas Giesa, the only person to get 30 laps in qualifying, while in the 1/10th scale class it was Andreas Weyhoven who took the top spot. With no direct qualifiers both men would still have to do battle in the semi finals to ensure a place in the main final.
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Last weekend the first European Nitro Challenge was held at the permanent RC track of the RC Team Hockenheim located at the world famous Hockenheim Ring Formula 1 circuit. More than 70 drivers entered the different classes, among them many international top racers like Robert Pietsch, Daniele Ielasi, Ronald Völker and Michael Salven. Different from other events the three fastest consecutive laps were taken for the qualifying ranking while the 4 fastest drivers qualified directly for the final. In the 1/10th Hobby Cup class it was Alex Kempe driving the 3 fastest laps followed by Marcus May, Klaus Lechner and Markus Spaniol. The 1/8th scale Hobby Cup class saw Thilo Tödtmann taking the pole-position in front of Luigi Pili, Norbert Mayrhofer and Benny Endres.
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