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August 31, 2017

Joe Kerry sweeps British Open GP

The 2017 British Open GP took place at the Cotswolds track situated within Kemble airfield. The forecast for the whole weekend was looking very good with temperatures in excess of 23 degrees Celsius. As well as being the Open GP, the event would also double up and use its results as Rd6 of the national series. After four rounds of qualifying it was the Joe Kerry who took the TQ with 2014 World Champion Alexander Hagberg 2nd, and Alex Thurston 3rd. The final got under way with Joe pulling away very quickly at the front in the first few laps. Alex was fighting with Alexander for 2nd place which only helped Joe pull further away. When the first fuel stops had played out, Joe was able to start saving tyres whilst still increasing the gap. After 30 minutes of racing Joe Kerry (Capricorn) took the win two laps ahead of John Zottl (Serpent) who just came through to take 2nd with Alexander Hagberg (Xray) completing the podium in 3rd.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

August 31, 2017

Serpent Cobra SRX8 Evo 1/8th nitro buggy kit

Coming very soon from Serpent is the new Cobra SRX8 Evo 1/8th scale nitro buggy kit. The Evo variant sports some subtle updates for improved performance and easier maintenance and it is based on a newly designed 3mm 7075-T6 aluminium chassis that features an optimised engine position and a grey coating. Also new are the 4.5mm 7075-T6 aluminium front and rear shock towers to which updated shocks attach. The latter can now be build as membrane or emulsion-type damper thanks to a dual system.

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August 31, 2017

AME BD8 aluminium top deck

Ruddog Distribution have introduced the new AME aluminium touring car top deck for the Yokomo BD8. Offering reduced torsional flex compared to carbon fibre parts the upper deck will generate a completely new on-track characteristic similar to an aluminium chassis but it is easier to change while also adding a whole new look to the car. Using the top deck will make for a smoother and easier to control car in a wide range of track conditions while also improving corner speed.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

August 31, 2017

Jamie Clancy wins at 2017 Herts GP

The annual Herts GP was held last weekend at the Herts Nitro Model Club. Jamie Clancy would sweep the Nitro Buggy qualifying and he also came out on top in the 45-minute A-main after some nice battles with Jonni Skidmore and Jack Embling. All three matched very closely in lap times but Jamie would have an advantage over the distance while Jonni and Jack battled for the overall runner-up spot. In the end one extra pit stop and some mistakes cost Jack a 2nd place finish and he eventually brought home a 3rd place.

Image: Jack Embling [facebook.com]

August 31, 2017

3DRC 64 pitch Pinion Caddy

German brand 3DRC has introduced the new 64 pitch pinion caddy. Coming 3-D-printed, the pinion gear holder was designed to hold 38T to 48T 64 pitch pinions with the special design doing away for any additional tools to secure the gears as they simply clip in place. Holes in the backplate allow to easily spot the gear size of pinions with size markings on the front. The carrier is usable with most of today’s 64 pitch pinions and it is available through 3DRC’s Shapeways store or at select model shops.

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August 31, 2017

Losi Tenacity 1/10th 4WD RTR monster truck

The latest incarnation of Losi’s versatile TEN platform is the Tenacity 1/10th scale 4WD RTR monster truck. The vehicle is build on a ladder-style chassis frame that provides exceptional ground clearance and it features a tough centre differential, racing-inspired 12mm plastic-bodied shock absorbers and a bottom-load battery tray. The truck is powered by a 3S-compatible Dynamite 130A brushless speed controller and 3800kv 550-class brushless motor that allows for a speed of over 80km/h and the control is taken care of by the AVC-equipped Spektrum DX2E Active transmitter. The truck is available in two body shell colours and it comes including a Spektrum FPV mount.

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August 31, 2017

Exotek XB4 74T 48 pitch spur gear

Exotek have introduced a 74T 48 pitch spur gear for the Xray XB4 1/10th scale buggy. Aimed at 13.5T stock racing, the main gear allows to gear higher thanks to the smaller tooth count, and to run bigger pinions without cutting and modifying the stock motor plate. The heavy duty machined delrin gear includes M2.5 hardware so that it reverse mounts to the spur while allowing the spur teeth to clear the hardware.

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August 31, 2017

Helix Designs Original Perfect Edge tire gluer

Coming from Helix Designs is the new Original Perfect Edge tire gluer for 1/10th on-road tires. First introduced by Helix Designs’ own Kyle Klingforth at the 2016 IIC, the tire gluer is of a compact design and it makes use of a high-torque motor that will not stall when glueing side walls, which can be the hot setup when racing on the latest generation of high-grip carpets. Common-size glue template discs for gluing 59mm (low grip), 59.5mm (medium grip), and 60mm (high grip) sidewalls are included to ensure racers are set-up from the get-go. Helix Designs also have some options for those needing to glue F1/GTR tires or want to customise their gluer by adding their name or nick name in various colours.

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