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October 8, 2015

Sugiura is top seed at WC

Yusuke Sugiura is the top seed for qualifying at the 1:10 4WD Offroad World Championships in Japan. The Kyosho driver set a new fastest 3-consecutive laps time in the second of the controlled practices to secure the No.1 in the top heat for qualifying tomorrow at the Yatabe Arena. Behind the Japanese driver European drivers Bruno Coelho and Michal Orlowski would also improve on their CP1 times to end 4WD Day 1 2nd and 3rd fastest respectively. Fastest in the first round, Jared Tebo failed to improve second time of asking and will carry the No.4 for qualifying followed by Martin Bayer and Ryan Cavalieri.

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October 8, 2015

Xray XB4’16 1/10th 4WD off-road buggy kit

Xray XB4'16 1/10th 4WD off-road buggy kit

Xray have announced the 2016 edition of their successful XB4 1/10th scale 4WD electric off-road buggy. Extensively tested and refined by Xray’s factory team the latest incarnation of the European Championship winning buggy will feature an all-new chassis with shorter overhangs and a refined, more forward motor position. At the same time the battery mount, for shorty LiPos only and with the possibility to run the pack forward or rearward, moved to the rear for a more balanced weight distribution. Also new are hard composite side guards with medium stiffness parts being available for very low-grip tracks.

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October 8, 2015

Kyosho Inferno GT2 Type-R 1/8th GT chassis

Kyosho America have introduced the Inferno GT2 Type-R 1/8th scale nitro on-road chassis for the ever growing GT class. To realise improved circuit performance, the base GT2 is now equipped with almost 20 optional parts and packaged as a high-performance build kit. Starting with optimised chassis rigidity, high level grip is maintained around the rear, and combines with upgraded braking performance to ensure the weight of the chassis can be delivered to a controlled stop. Other features include the MP9 TKI3 style RC layout, aluminium oil shocks and shock stays, anti-roll bars, centre universal swing shafts as well as a 3D bumper for a maximised aerodynamic effect without panels flapping. The Type-R kit is rounded out by a set of 45 degree KC slick tyres on 5-spoke wheels.

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October 8, 2015

Xray Work.Shop Singapore – Announcement

Xray factory team driver and current World and European Champion, Alexander Hagberg will hold the Xray Work.Shop Singapore on the 14th of October at the Urban PlaySpace, 190 Middle Road, Level 6B Fortune Centre, Singapore. The Work.Shop starts at 8pm and will focus on the T4’16 and NT1 cars with Alex sharing his setup knowledge to all interested Xray racers. More information can be found here.

October 8, 2015

Etronix PowerPal Touch Pro Duo & EZ-4 charger

CML Distribution have introduced the new Etronix PowerPal Touch Pro Duo and EZ-4 chargers. Starting with the Touch Pro Duo, the multi-chemistry device is providing two chargers directly from one AC/DC powered unit. Featuring the latest in touch screen technology for ease of use, a full scope of adjustable parameters are available via the touch screen using the supplied stylus for slick and quick operation. With input from either AC or DC voltage and a charge rate of up to 10A the PowerPal Touch is suitable for most needs and applications. Once the charger is set to the specific battery charging requirements via the simple main screen selection, the screen can display a range of data during charging from battery curve voltage to individual cell charge state.

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October 8, 2015

Tebo tops open controlled practice

Jared Tebo has topped the opening controlled practice at the IFMAR World Championships in Japan, the Kyosho driver setting the fastest 3-consecutive laps of the Yatabe Arena over the Xray of Martin Bayer. Having set the pace in free practice, Bayer’s team-mate Bruno Coelho would complete the Top 3 with just 4/10ths separating the Top 10 drivers.

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October 8, 2015

Jorge Chacon Jr. wins at Bolivian Off-road Nats Rd2

The second round of the Bolivian Off-road Nationals was held in La Paz, Bolivia. In the 1/8th E-Buggy class Jorge Chacon Jr. (TLR) came out fastest from TQ holder Carlos Guerra (Xray). Byran Bohrt (Xray) completed the top 3 podium result.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 8, 2015

Spanish Nitro Series Rd2 – Report

The Gijon track in the North of Spain played host for the second round of the Spanish Nitro Series. Saturday started out with five rounds of qualifying in which Edu Escandon (KM/Novarossi) came out fastest, taking the TQ honours with the fastest lap and also a new track record from Juan Hidalgo (Mugen/Novarossi). Jonhy Pastor (Mugen/Novarossi) and David Campos (Xray/Novarossi) completed the top 4 result. Following the qualifying the fun Defasio car chase challenge was held with José Aldudo (Xray/Novarossi) taking the win after a faultless drive over four minutes.

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