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March 28, 2017

Pro-Line B6 Elite body & pre-cut Air Force wing

Coming from Pro-Line are the new Elite body shell for the Team Associated B6 and B6D as well as the pre-cut Air Force 6.5″ buggy rear wing. Starting with the body shell, the new Elite series features a low-slung design with sweeping lines and a forward-placed cab with rails extending up the hood and A-pillar to provide enhanced steering feeling while a sloped centre fin balances out the rear of the car. The rear of the side pods feature outer ridges designed to lead air up to the included Air Force rear wing, maximising rear grip. The body is available in regular or lightweight versions, it comes clear, including window masks, decal sheet and two 6.5″ Air Force wings.

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March 27, 2017

Team Associated RC8B3.1 nitro & electric kits

Team Associated have introduced the new RC8B3.1 nitro and electric 1/8th scale buggy kits. Both built on the proven third generation RC8 platform and feature new H.T.C. High Torque Capacity differentials with increased fluid capacity and a more consistent feel even in long mains. Precision CVA drive shafts are included front and rear to keep suspension travel free through the entire stroke, and the suspension and drive-train package is bolted to a hard-anodised 7075-T6 aluminium chassis designed for optimum weight distribution, ground clearance, and better overall handling. As a result, the RC8B3.1 Team Kits changes directions faster, and are more compliant and stable in rough terrain. Part of the new RC8B3.1’s package is also an all-new, easy-to-maintain, 4-shoe clutch.

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March 27, 2017

Jerome Aigoin wins French 1/8th Buggy opener

Round one of the French 1/8th Nitro Buggy national championship was held this past weekend at the Bergerac club. Jerome Aigoin (Xray/Ultimate) would bring home the win from top qualifier, Renaud Savoya (TLR/RC Concept) in second and Yannick Aigoin (Xray/Ultimate) who rounded out the podium in third.

Source: Aigoin Racing [aigoinracing.com]

March 27, 2017

Will Bergman TQs & wins at TVRC Saturday Carpet Series

TVRC of Nampa, Idaho held a round of their Saturday Carpet Series and in the 2WD Modified Buggy class it was Will Bergman who set the TQ after the qualifiers. In the final Ben John, coming from the 2 spot on the grid, was able to challenge Will for the first couple of minutes but he then caught a pipe and due to marshalling lost most of the lap. Up front Will brought home the win from Gary Ovitt while Ben was able to recover to third overall before the finish.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 27, 2017

2016/17 Mibosport Cup finale – Report

The final round of the 2016/17 Mibosport Cup was held this past weekend in Hrotovice, Czech Republic with more than 150 drivers competing in the six electric on-road and off-road classes. In the Touring Modified class Martin Hudy took the TQ but it was Zdenko Kunák who won the opening A-main ahead of Kuba Šimurda, Matěj Šulc and Dominic Vogl while Martin Hudy finished seventh with technical issues. Dominic managed to overtake Martin for the top spot in the second A-main and won ahead of Martin and Zdenko Kunák. Martin would then keep the top spot till the end in the third A-main, leaving Zdenko and Dominic behind. As Zdenko and Martin ended tie on points after the A-mains the winner was decided by the tie-breaker and the better qualifying position handed Martin the win while Dominic Vogl ended the day on the final podium spot.

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March 27, 2017

Infinity 1-2 at CETC opening race

After two very busy days of racing, the opening round of the CETC presented by Infinity has come to an end. The Infinity team of Sobue and Matsukura has achieved the best possible result against some very tough competition taking a 1-2 in the modified class. Having sewn up the race win early, Sobue decided to stand and watch A3 from the drivers stand and cheer on his team mate and good friend Matsukura and the former World Champion didn’t disappoint with a blistering run to record the only 28 lap run of the entire event to finish up the event in Guangzhou in the best possible way. Serpent factory driver Viktor Wilck also had a great run in A3 taking 2nd place again and securing himself the final spot on the podium. Having almost collided earlier in the race, while running 2nd and 3rd, Yokomo team mates Naoki Akiyama and Nicolas Lee eventually touched just as the race passed halfway, the accident giving Wilck the chance to get by and dropping the Yokomo drivers to 3rd and 4th which meant Yokomo would miss out on the podium.

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March 27, 2017

Team Orion Revolution Race – Report

The inaugural Team Orion Revolution Race was held at Race Em RC in Rockford, Illinois over the weekend. The event attracted 237 total entries to race in several modified and stock classes and in the premier 2WD Modified class it was Team Associated’s Cole Tollard who took the TQ but the A-main win went to TLR’s Alejandro Vegas with TLR teammate Spencer Heckert coming in second. In third Brad Shearer (Team Associated) completed the podium result.

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March 27, 2017

T-Works D817 aluminium chassis side guard screws

T-Works have introduced a set of aluminium side guard screws for the HB Racing D817 off-road buggy. Made from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium and coming with a silver finish, the screws save some weight on the outer parts of the chassis while also adding visual impact. The fasteners are direct replacements for the stock parts and they come in sets of ten.

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