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August 9, 2010

Phil Sleigh wins 2010 UK Micro X

The first signs of a promising season ahead were seen last weekend when new Castle Creations signing Mark Stiles took 2nd place at the 2010 UK Micro X event. Mark was driving a long wheelbase LRP shark ST equipped with a Castle Creations Micro Pro speed controller and CM20 8000kV motor. Mark is the reigning British champion in the micro off road class, so was among the favorites coming into the event. On the day he lost out to 1/10th electric off road specialist Phil Sleigh, who was driving a pre-production version of Carisma’s new car. The wider track of Phil’s car compared to his competitors rides meant that he had a clear stability advantage over his rivals, and despite Mark managing to TQ the second round of qualifying, Phil was never really troubled on route to taking overall TQ and the A final victory. Mark had a close battle with fellow LRP Shark runner Andy Jones and eventually came out on top in what was a closely fought contest.

Thanks to Mark Stiles for the update.

August 9, 2010

Mugen MBX-6 Euros 2010 LE Combo

To celebrate the 3rd European Championship title in a row for Renaud Savoya, Mugen Seiki Europe in connection with RB Engines have released the MBX-6 Euros 2010 Limited Edition Combo. The MBX-6 kit contains a RB B10 Engine box with muffler set and gas cooler, aluminium front upper arm mount, aluminium rear upright set, new aluminium clutch shoe hard (3) and finally a new aluminium rear lower arm mount. Expected to be delivered on the 20th of August, this is a limited one time only combo.

Source: Mugen [mugen.eu]

August 9, 2010

Xray Aluminium Labyrinth covers

Xray have released these machined aluminium Labyrinth covers to fit all Xray clutch bells. Especially effective when used with the V2 clutch bell due to its perfect fit, it helps prevent dirt from entering the clutch assembly.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 7, 2010

RC4wd ARB T-Rex 60 Differential cover

RC4wd has teamed up with ARB 4×4 Accessories to bring you this new cover for their popular axles. This partnership will allow RC4wd to bring many new scale items to the RC market. ARB is well known for there differential covers, and this is a true replica. Designed to fit the T-Rex 60 Plastic or Aluminium axles, the cover is made from CNC machined aluminium with a smooth anodized finish.

Source: RC4wd [rc4wd.com]

August 6, 2010

Sweep Racing sign Jeremy Potter

Sweep Racing have announced the signing of 2009 ROAR Electric Offroad 1/8th scale champion Jeremy Potter. Joining their ever growing racing Jeremy had the following to say:

I ran my Sweeps for the first time last night at a local club race. I started out with the Silver Exagon tires in Qualifying as the track was a bit dusty on top with a slight groove underneath. I was amazed at the amount of steering and side bite these tires had. The forward bit was exceptional also. I TQ’d both rounds by over a lap. After 20 minutes of practice and qualifying the tires showed very little wear even in 90 degree weather. For the main I put on a set of red Dirt Effects and was happy I made that choice. The car was so easy to drive and tire wear after 15 minutes was non-existent.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracingusa.com]

August 5, 2010

2010 Byron Fuels Off-road challenge

The 2010 Byron Fuels Off-road challenge will take place from the 30th of September to the 3rd of October at the Nitro Pit in Wittmann, Arizona. Open to Expert and Open buggy and truggy Nitro classes as well as electric buggy, 2wd and 4wd short course classes. With top drivers in attendance and a total potential purse of $10,000 entry is now open and you can find the entry form here.

August 5, 2010

Asia EP Buggy Championship China Rd2

The 2nd round of the Asia EP Buggy Championship China Selection was held last weekend at Shanghai United Raceway. The weather was good, the track was big and the layout was very challenging with plenty of technical turns, a long straight and a pair of banked corners. Due to the dry conditions in the build up to the race the ground was very dry and hard and the track condition was a bit dusty with medium grip surface in the dry. All racers in 4WD & 2WD class were only allowed to use one set of tyres for the entire day’s 3 qualifiers and finals. The 4wd final was won by TQ John Ho, driving a Durango DEX410 ahead of Luo Yong Sheng in 2nd and Beckham in 3rd. It would be Beckham that took the win in the 2wd class with his Team C TC02 ahead of the Schumacher pairing of John Ho and Liu Nan. Round 3 of the series will be again held at Shanghai United Racewa in September.

Click here for the final results

August 5, 2010

JQ Products ‘THE Car’ unveiled

Finally the much hyped and long awaited first release from JQ Products, THE Car, has finally been unveiled. Rather than give us the full low down on the cars features and strengths JQ has decided to explain the ins and outs of THE Car in a 7-part story. “I will explain why it is designed the way it is, why and how I made the decisions that I made, and what I believe I have managed to achieve. Usually new cars are discussed on the internet forums, and no one REALLY knows what the true story is. So I have decide to enlighten you, and elaborate slightly on the normal run of the mill, “no-compromise aircraft grade 7075 chassis for optimum stiffness and cornering stability” and give you some real information.”

In the meantime check out more images here