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March 20, 2016

Akio Sobue makes it two in a row at Speed King Tour

The 2016 Speed King Tour continued with round 2 held at the GP-1 circuit in the Tochigi prefecture. The event marked the maiden outing for the series at his indoor tarmac track that offers high-bite and high-speed conditions for the drivers. 2013 “Speed King”, Yugo Nagashima took the TQ honours in the Modified class with his Yokomo from VBC driver Hayato Ishioka in second and opening round winner Akio Sobue (TRF) in third.

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March 20, 2016

Pirani & Balestri TQ Italian Manufacturer Champs

Andrea Pirani and Dario Balestri took the TQ honours at the Campionato Italiano Costruttori in Fiorano. With the race counting an outstanding number of 145 participants, it was WRC’s top driver to top the bigger class – the 1/8th entry list consisting in 89 drivers – while debuting with his new FT Line engines. After winning three of the four rounds, Andrea said he was pleased with his package, defining it “one of the easiest I’ve ever had to drive”. Second on the grid will start the Swiss star Silvio Hachler with Tironi, Picco and Collavo rounding up the Top5. Similar story in the 200mm class that saw Balestri leading a big Capricorn charge in the 200mm class, the Italian manufacturer occupying 4 of the top 5 starting positions in the main event. Also winning 3 rounds out of 4, Dario finished the day ahead of his team mate Redaelli, reigning Italian champion. Xray’s Mario Spiniello closed his qualifiers in fourth position, sandwiched by the other two Capricorn drivers Di Prisco and De Felici.

Thanks to Riccardo Acciari for the report.

March 19, 2016

Mcgee & Williams successful at Masters Finals

Last weekend saw the sixth and final round of the fantastic Worksop Series taking place. With no let up in drivers wanting a race entry to this hugely popular series, it was a full line up of 15 heats, with 8 heats of 2WD and 7 heats of 4WD. As always Round by round qualifying was the racing format, with the best 2 results from 4 rounds of qualifying counting towards the final position. Some championship contenders were unable to make this race, therefore it meant that no overall championship positions were yet decided and all was still to play for in the top 10 in both championships, therefore the points at this event were vital for some drivers.

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March 18, 2016

Fast Race MBX7R low profile chassis weights

Fast Race MBX7R low profile chassis weights-1

Made for the Mugen MBX7R are new low profile chassis weights from Fast Race. Available in 40g, 30g and 20g variants the brass weights snuggly fit into the existing chassis pockets for neat and tidy installation sin countersunk screws. The weights sport markings for easy identification and they are available now.

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March 18, 2016

New Vampire Racing all-black balance charging leads

Vampire Racing have expanded their range of all-black 2S LiPo charging leads by two new variants with EH and PQ balancer connectors. The charging harnesses come pre-soldered with stepped 4mm/5mm dual plugs and a 2mm balance connector for the battery side and EH 3-pin or PQ 7-pin balance connector on the charger side. The 2S EH connector is a direct fit with LRP’s Pulsar Touch Competition, Quadra Pro 3 and Element Pro charger while the 6S PQ connector is usable with a wide range of devices such as the Team Orion Advantage Touch series, as well as many SkyRC, Reedy, ProTek, Hitec, and Dynamite chargers. Both the new EH and PQ charging leads are available in a short 400mm and a long 600mm version.

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March 18, 2016

Barry Pettit joins Tekno RC factory team

Tekno RC have announced the signing of Barry Pettit to their factory team. The former Mugen driver is known for his dedication to RC cars and also willingness to help others on the track so he can be seen as a great asset to the company’s growing US team. Barry has the following to say about the deal:

For me, RC racing began going to the local track with my dad strictly to have fun and hang out together. Neither of us ever thought it would grow into such a large part of our lives. We have traveled to so many great places and met so many great people, and for that we are majorly thankful! There are so many people to thank for my success, but first I want to thank my family and my girlfriend for always supporting my passion and me. I am also thankful for ALL of the people who have supported, sponsored, and mentored me in the past as you have shaped me into the driver and person I am today.

Read Barry’s statement in full here

March 18, 2016

Xpress Xpresso K1 – Prototype images

Following the recent news of the popular Xpress brand making a return, first information are available about the Xpresso line of fun cars. The Xpresso K1 will be a 1/10th scale K-class kit made for Tamiya WR-02 bodyshells and for now it features a carbon fibre main chassis, a twin vertical plate top deck and a RWD belt gearbox. The steering servo is located snugly in-between the front shocks and the car features carbon fibre lower A-arms and a direct drive steering assembly. The car is meant to be used as a “standard” on-road and also a RWD drift car and it is a prototype for now but a good hint on what to expect in the future and especially in regards of the coming Road Runner competition line.

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March 18, 2016

Kyosho TF7 2.0mm aluminium main chassis

Kyosho have introduced an aluminium main chassis plate for the TF7 touring car. Cut from 2.0mm material the chassis is slightly thinner than the standard carbon part, allowing to run lower suspension mount settings while the increased stiffness improves handling on high-bite surfaces. The chassis is a direct fit and it is available in red or black anodising.

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