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January 7, 2016

Patrick Hofer triples at Hohenems Winterchamps

The annual Winterchamps electric off-road race hosted by the EFAC Hohenems in Austria was held this past weekend. Usually the first big race of the year the event attracted some 160 racers to race on the purpose-built high-grip carpet track. Swiss frontrunner Patrick Hofer (Team Associated) swept the 2WD Buggy, 4WD Buggy and Modified Truck classes by TQing all three categories and by bringing home solid wins in the A-mains for a brilliant start into the year. In the 2WD class Micha Widmeier (Schumacher) grabbed the runner-up spot from Fabian Widmer (Yokomo) while in the 4WD Buggy class Patrick was sidelined by teammate Nico Schmid (Team Associated) with Fabian Widmer (Yokomo) having scored another 3rd place finish.

View the 4WD podium here

January 7, 2016

Daniel Kobbevik signs Yokomo deal

Former Team Associated driver Daniel Kobbevik has signed a 2-year deal with Japanese manufacturer Yokomo. The Norwegian frontrunner, who so far is the youngest driver ever to make an Electric Buggy European Championship A-main, will use Yokomo cars and electronics through to 2017 and he has the following to say:

It’s fantastic for me to get this chance, I can’t wait to run and race with the Yokomo products, I look forward to join the Team and I see the spirit to work together in this Team is important. Big Thanks to Lee Martin that brought me into this. I felt this was the right thing for me to do now and I really look forward to get to know the people at Yokomo. It’s not easy to say goodbye to old team mates, and I will also thank Craig Drescher that brought me into Team Associated and Brent Thielke for the time and I wish everybody at Team Associated/Reedy good luck! I will remember the good memories and the support I got, and we managed to let me be the youngest ever making an A-main at Euros.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

January 7, 2016

VBC WildfireD08 gold-compound suspension parts

VBC Racing have released new gold-compound suspension parts for the Wildfire D08 touring car. Available are lower A-arms, C-hubs, steering knuckles and rear uprights all made from a new hard compound whose use can be beneficial in a range of racing conditions such as high ambient temperatures or very high traction. All parts sport a gold-colour dot for easy identification. Also new are two suspension mount shim sets for the outer 1-piece and inner split suspension brackets. They are cut from black fibre glass and each pack includes two 1.0mm and two 0.5mm shims for swift and easy roll centre adjustments.

View the other new parts here

January 7, 2016

Shin Adachi teams up with Arrowmax

Arrowmax have announced the signing of Japan’s Shin Adachi to their team. Shin, who is the team manager for Yokomo’s 1/10th off-road program, just recently also joined Serpent for his 1/8th off-road campaign and he will now be using Arrowmax’ range of tools including the Honeycomb wrenches, setup tools and accessories. Shin has the following to say about the deal:

I’m very happy to join the Arrowmax team. They are great tools and superb looking products. I looking forward to work with them and use their products.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

January 7, 2016

Reds Racing M7R Racer on-road engine

Reds Racing have introduced the all-new M7R .21 7-port M-Series nitro on-road engine. The XL long stroke powerhouse is of a lightweight design and it features Japan-made front and Swiss-made rear bearings, a flat piston design for additional low-end power, a lightweight backplate, as well as a lightweight cooling system. The 7-port design with a new timing makes for high bottom end torque, great power and a low fuel consumption. Part of the package is also a silicone-filled crankshaft, a Japanese TS7 glowplug for easy tuning and reliable starting and to ensure the highest possible quality each engine is hand-assembled by Reds Racing’s own Mario Rossi.

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January 7, 2016

Eric Albano joins Yokomo Factory Team

Yokomo have announced the signing of NorCal driver Eric Albano to their factory team. The former 17.5T Reedy Race Champion will race both on-road and off-road classes including the Reedy races, the IIC, Cactus Classic, JConcepts Summer Indoor Nats and more and he has the following to say about the deal:

I’m honored to be able to be a part of such a great team. Yokomo has always produced great products in both quality and performance. I’d like to thank Yokomo for giving me this opportunity, and am looking forward to 2016.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

January 6, 2016

HPI Savage 17mm aluminium wheel hex hub set

Coming from HPI and made for the Savage line of 1/8th monster trucks is the aluminium wheel hex hub set. It allows to add a huge range of option wheels and tyres to the truck as they take virtually all industry standard 1/8th buggy and truggy wheels. The black anodised finish matches any paint scheme, and the 17mm hex hub replaces the standard Savage hex hub, held in place with an M5 locking nut. A large, black, serrated 17mm nut holds the wheel securely in place for racing or bashing duties. The set includes four 17mm hex hubs to outfit one Savage monster truck.

View what’s included here

January 6, 2016

Serpent Cobra Ackermann set

Available now from Serpent is the Ackermann set for the Cobra S811 range of off-road vehicles. Included are a ball-raced aluminium steering link with press-fitted bearings as well as carbon fibre Ackermann plates to add to the steering bellcranks. Included are also shorter steering tie rods as well as mounting hardware. Using the set makes for a more direct steering feeling with Serpent factory drivers having used the parts with great success already.

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