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October 21, 2016

Mazzeo tops practice in Fiorano

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Alessio Mazzeo has set the pace at the end of a reduced practice at the Euro Nitro Series in Fiorano. The Serpent driver went quickest in the final practice ahead of earlier pace setter Erik Dankel as the traction came up at the Mini Autodromo Jody Scheckter track after a wet start to the season finale. The only driver to run 3-consecutive laps in 49-seconds, the Italian would end up little over 1/10th of a second faster than Dankel with Bruno Coelho completing the Top 3. After struggling in his first practice, CP2 the first dry run, leading title contender Teemu Leino would manage the fourth fastest time in the 3rd & final practice albeit 7/10ths off Mazzeo’s pace.

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October 21, 2016

Tekno SCT.3 & SL high roll centre rear hubs

Tekno SCT-3 & SL high roll centre HRC rear hubs

Tekno have introduced the high roll centre HRC rear hubs for the SCT.3 and SL kits. By lowering the hinge pin location compared to the stock rear hubs the HRC uprights offer a raised the rear roll centre. Using the hubs increase on-power traction and stability while decreasing body roll. All of this with improved rotation into a corner and no compromise in on-power steering. To reduce wear and increase part lifespan, the hubs are moulded from durable nylon and they are for the use on the SCT410.3 and EB48SL vehicles.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]

October 21, 2016

Dankel sets early pace at ENS finale

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Mugen’s Erik Dankel set the early pace in a shortened practice ahead of the title deciding season finale of the Euro Nitro Series in Fiorano, Italy. The former Champion, who is one of the key contenders for the 1:10 title, was fastest over 3-consecutive laps of the Mini Autodromo Jody Scheckter track from World Champion Dominic Greiner with reigning ENS Champion Jilles Groskamp completing the Top 3. With the first round of practice being sat out by most of the top drivers due to rain yesterday & overnight rain meaning drivers arrived to a wet track, title favourite Teemu Leino’s single practice would see the Team Infinity driver go only 7th fastest on the mainly dry track.

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October 21, 2016

Radtec 1/12th scale carbon fibre rear axle

Radtec have introduced a carbon fibre rear axle for 1/12th scale pan cars. Made by 2016 1/12th scale World Champions Roche, the axle utilises a precision-ground carbon shaft and a lightweight black-anodises inner diff plate holder. The rear axle is of standard dimensions and fits most of today’s 1/12th scale pan cars.

Source: Radtec [radtec-rc.com]

October 21, 2016

Australian National Title & FEMCA Champs – Report

Jeff Hamon takes out the Australian On-Road IC National Title and FEMCA Championship in the 1/8th scale class, held at England Park Raceway in Brendale, Queensland, Australia. Starting from the number 2 spot behind top qualifier Jesse Davis, Jeff went on to win his second 1/8th scale National Title for Mugen Seiki. Second place went to Daniel Burrows (ARC/Murnan Modified) with the third place going to the Creation Model Ltd. team driver Jesse Davis (Infinity/O.S.). In the 1/10th scale class, starting from the number 1 spot on the grid, Jesse Davis (Infinity/O.S.) went on to win followed in second place by Steven Jovanovic (Capricorn/Tesla) with third going to Luke Sinanian (Capricorn/Murnan Modified).

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October 21, 2016

T-Works introduce XB2 titanium & aluminium options

T-Works have introduced a range of titanium and aluminium option pats for the Xray XB2C’17 and the XB4 kits. First up are the hybrid titanium and aluminium turnbuckles for the XB2C’17 2WD buggy. The set includes six turnbuckles made of high-quality titanium with an additional aluminium hex part for looks and a lower weight. Included with the links comes a suitable 4mm turnbuckle wrench. Beside the hybrid set, T-Works also offers an all-titanium kit.

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October 21, 2016

ROAR announces Clubman Series

ROAR in conjunction with Hobbytown Hobbyplex raceway, Fastlane Raceway and The Track have announced the new ROAR Clubman Series. This pilot program focuses on the local level of racing, it is designed to keep it simple, fair and fun. The series targets 17.5T stock racing classes using ROAR-approved non-timing ESCs and handout 17.5T motors and more information along with the basic rules can be found here.

October 21, 2016

Techra TRF suspension mounts with inserts

Techra have introduced a range of aluminium suspension mounts for Tamiya’s TRF cars. They are machined from high-quality aluminium and utilise a composite insert system, doing away with the need to use individual mounts to create alternative suspension settings. The parts replicate the standard TRF settings, they are usable with a range of Tamiya and TRF cars including the latest 419X and they come in a cool black and blue 2-tone finish with laser-etched markings for easy identification.

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