Motogo-Seiki in Japan have released version 2 of their Kyosho Ultima RB5 mid motor conversion set. The new configuration allows the mounting of LiPo saddle packs and has a lower mounted gearbox compared the previous version. Still in the final stages of production, the set will be only available in this light grey colour and utilizes as many parts from the RBS as possible to keep costs down.
Grid RC have released this rear ball bearing supported 1/8 electric motor mount for their cam style motor mount system. This new mount allows racers that have gearing setups that require over 18T pinions, to still have a ball bearing supported motor shaft and utilize the cam style mesh adjustment. Also, this new mount utilizes all the mounting screws in a 4-hole or 6-hole 1/8 motor. On a Neu/Castle you can now use all four M3 socket screws, while on a Tekin, you can use all six socket cap screws (four M3 and two M4).
Source: Grid RC [gridrc.com]
The Jimmy Babcock Racing League (JBRL) headed to Pegasus Hobbies in Monte Clair for Round 7 of the 2010 Electric Series. Pegasus had prepared a fun layout and the weather was fantastic, setting up a great day of racing for the 150+ entrants. Team Losi Racing drivers Frank Root, Aaron Lane, Matt Schreffler, Doug “Casper” Nielsen, Keith Whisler, and Michael Guzman were all in attendance. Only a few miles from the Losi facility, this was sort of a home race for the team.
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Driving a Schumacher Cougar SV, Eugene Galley to the British F3/F4/F5 2wd drivers championship title at Silverstone. From 6th on the grid Eugene drove through the field to score another national title for the British company. Already this year Tom Cockerill has won the prestigious overall championship, Dave Poulter the F2 title and Greg Williams the under 16 junior title, rounding out a fantastic debut season for the Cougar SV in Schumacher’s return to 2WD off road racing after a 10 year absence. In the 4wd class on Sunday the CAT SX2 made 2nd and 3rd places with Eugene and Adam Mackman.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Tekno RC are reporting that Austin ‘Weasel’ Blair gave the big boys a run for their money last weekend at the 1st ROAR 1/8th Electric Nationals hosted by NorCal Hobbies. Austin took the 2nd podium spot in 1/8th Electric Buggy and the 3rd podium spot in 1/8th Electric Truggy. He ran the new Tekno RC V4 Brushless Kits on his Kyosho MP9 buggy and Mugen MBX6T truggy. Utilizing the all new Tekno RC Traktion Drive slipper system and featuring a completely redesigned narrow chassis and ultra low CG, the new V4 kits are sure to be lighting up tracks around the world. Both of Austin’s vehicles were powered by Castle Creations Mamba Monster ESC’s and motors. Mugen team driver Travis Amezcua finished 4th in truggy with his Tekno RC V4 Mugen MBX6T, while Kyosho team driver Tyler Vik finished 8th in buggy with his Tekno RC V4 Kyosho MP9.
Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]
X-Factory are reporting that their drivers Mike Wilder, Chris Cristo, and Brian Kinwald took home lots of silverware from the JConcepts North East Championship race held at R/C Excitement in Fitchburg, Mass. last weekend. Cristo absolutely dominated the 13.5 buggy and truck classes, TQing and winning each by a lap or more with his X-6 Squared and X-60. In stock short course, Cristo again TQd and won, this time with his SCX-60. Wilder, who qualified 3rd in mod truck, battled back and forth for most of the race with several other trucks, taking a slim lead with two laps to go and holding on for the win in his X-60. Mike also qualified and finished 3rd in pro mod short course. Brian Kinwald qualified fourth in mod buggy and through the 8 minute A main methodically worked his way to the front, finally taking over first place with just a few laps to go. On the second-to-last corner, the second place buggy ran into the back of Brian’s X-6 Squared, and the ensuing crash allowed the third place car through for the win, with Brian finishing third. In pro mod short course, Brian qualified second with his SCX-60 and finished there, making it X Factory 2 & 3.
Source: X-Factory [xfactoryrc.com] / Photo by Russell Pead
New for the Associated B4.1, Pro-Line have released the BullDog. After achieving such impressive results in the 1:8 ranks, the BullDog’s cab forward technology has made its way to the 1:10 class. Advanced cab forward design generates unmatched off-power steering, while the low profile rear deck feeds the wing with clean air flow. Made from durable / genuine Lexan, its super-low styling giving your B4.1 the lowest center of gravity (CG) possible.
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The German 4wd Nationals were held last weekend in Schenkenhorst, near Berlin with 72 drivers attend the event. The club did a good job preparing the track, which is normally for 1/8th offroad, so high speed for 1/10th cars but really nice to drive. On Saturday all drivers had 3 practice rounds and after that qualifying started with 3 rounds on Saturday and 2 more on Sunday and the best 2 out of 5 to count. Jörn Neumann took the TQ spot, Benni Gröschel was 2nd and Marc Rheinard 3rd. The finals saw a battle between these three drivers, but in the end Jörn could win the first two A-Mains and the German Championship with his LRP powered Yokomo, adding to his 2wd title he won last month. Second place went to Durango/LRP driver Benni Gröschel while in 3rd was Marc Rheinard with his Tamiya/Speed Passion. In the stock class Ebi Beck took an easy win.
Thanks to Jörn Neumann for the report.
