December 15, 2009

Maifield & Mitch win at JConcepts Clash

Maifield & Mitch win at JConcepts Clash

The 3rd annual JConcepts Clash kicked off at Lake Park in Lutz, Florida last weekend and JConcepts report that the competition was hot and heavy as drivers from all over came to the hottest off-road event in Florida. The event started off very slowly with consistent rain on Thursday, severely limiting the practice on the quick and technical track layout. As Friday came, the rains and weather disappeared but the conditions were still rather damp and the usually high bite surface was now a slick groove. Friday morning, drivers were eager to practice and attacked the track trying to find the hottest driving lines and setups.

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December 15, 2009

Team Magic M8ER RTR Concept car

Team Magic M8ER RTR Concept car

Taiwanese company Team Magic have released some details on their upcoming M8ER RTR ‘Concept car’. Based on the company’s M8 off road chassis, it will essentially be a brushless powered 1/8th scale buggy and I wouldn’t read anything into the image. Further details as they become available.

Source: Team Magic [teammagic.com.tw]


December 15, 2009

Arizona State Championship Series Rd1

Arizona State Championship Series Rd1

Round one of the Arizona State Championship Series took place this last weekend at Arizona’s newest nitro facility. Expert Truggy saw Losi’s Casey Peck taking the TQ and win with Brian Kinwald in the second spot. Losi teammate Trevor Clement fought a great battle and came from a bad start to finish third. In the Expert Buggy class Trevor Clement TQ’d with his 8ight 2.0 buggy, but in the main Casey Peck and Mike Friery took a 1-2 finish. The Intermediate buggy class saw the Nitrotane-powered buggy of Losi driver Autie Bender able to take the main event win by a full lap over the competition, while in Intermediate truggy Danny Travino took down the field by 2 laps to take the top spot on the podium.

Source: Losi [losi.com]


December 15, 2009

JP Richards wins Super Stock title at JConcepts Clash

JP Richards wins Super Stock title at JConcepts Clash

TQ Racing were in touch to tell us about their driver JP Richards winning the Super Stock title at the 2009 JConcepts Clash. JP joined the TQ team only three short weeks ago and has had nothing but success since making the move. The class this year was filled with some of the fastest super stock racers in the country, with X-Factory driver Leon Mcintosh in second place with third going to Luke Richards. JP also went on to finish 3rd in 2wd Mod behind Jared Tebo and winner Ryan Maifield.

Source: TQ Racing [tqracing.net]


December 14, 2009

CML Winter Series Rd3 report

CML Winter Series Rd3 report

The 3rd round of the CML Winter Series at Frankley Model Car Club was run last weekend and the track started out damp and slippery. In those conditions National Champion Neil Cragg was untouchable, gliding his RC8B around the challenging Frankley track with a deft touch that left the opposition trailing in rounds 1 and 2.

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December 14, 2009

Factory Team SC10/B4 Titanium front axles

Factory Team SC10/B4 Titanium front axles

Designed for the Associated SC10 and B4, these Factory Team titanium front axles are an easy way to lighten your car and reduce unsprung weight for improved handling and response. Lighter than steel and stronger than aluminum, these axles are supplied with all necessary hardware.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]


December 14, 2009

Mugen MBX-6/6T Aluminium clutch shoes

Mugen MBX-6/6T Aluminium clutch shoes

New from Mugen Seiki for the MBX-6 and 6T come these new clutch shoes. Made from high grade aluminium, they are very hard and more durable than the standard kit versions offering the driver a smoother power delivery and because they are made from an alloy it is almost impossible to lose them due to wear or breakage.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]


December 14, 2009

Reckward Tuning Speed7 Buggy Edition

Reckward Tuning Speed7 Buggy Edition

Reckward Tuning have introduced their new special racing engine, the Speed7 Buggy Edition, just in time for the Christmas season. Made by RB Products it is suitable for the 1/8th nitro buggy or truggy class and is based on the very solid WS7 engine. Sold in a limited edition of 140 pieces only this low cost (€189) motor is available now.

Click here for the specs and internal images