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November 30, 2015

JTP RB6 & ZX6 Race Series Carbon parts

New from JTP RC, the brand of 2013 IFMAR 2WD Buggy World Champion Jared Tebo, come the Race Series Carbon parts for the Kyosho RB6 and ZX6. Starting with the 2WD parts, available are a front and rear shock tower with the front shock stay giving improved front end feeling through the corners and over obstacles by increasing uptravel. On top of this the 4mm material gives better strength and a more connected feeling of the car. The shock tower was designed for the use with the long LA43 shock ends.

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November 29, 2015

Yaniv Sivan wins at Israeli League Rd4

Round 4 of the Israeli League was held this past Friday at the Ein Vered track near Tel Aviv. After the four rounds of qualifying Yaniv Sivan took the TQ from Omer Assayag and Tal Sales in second and third respectively. Right from the start of the 40 minute main final Yaniv was able to open a small gap on the field while Omer was in a fight with Tal for the runner-up spot. Some five minutes into the race Tal found a way past Omer to take the second spot and he started to close the gap on the leader. Around half way into the race Omer had to stop with technical issues and up front Yaniv Sivan (Kyosho/Reds Racing) was able to control the lead that he would keep until the chequered flag. Tal Sales (Kyosho/Picco) ended the main on the runner-up spot with Ofer Avitan (Kyosho/O.S.) rounding out the podium result in third.

Thanks to Yaniv Sivan for the report.

November 29, 2015

Destiny VD12 1/12th scale kit

Destiny Japan have first images and information on their new VD12 1/12th scale pan car available. The car is the brainchild of Finland’s Vesa Yli, the man behind the EFRA Euros winning V-Dezign cars and, although new as a brand, Destiny Japan is backed by the experience and knowledge of Xenon Racing’s Terutaka Hanaumi. As for the car the VD12 builds on a 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis that allows for both longitudinal and transversal battery mounting, while the suspension duties are taken care of by genuine Xenon front suspension parts and a centre shock absorber that can be run in a long and short configuration depending on the battery layout. An innovative independent and adjustable front shock system is smoothing out road imperfections and a symmetrical floating steering servo mount makes for equal left-to-right flex of the chassis. On the rear end a new vertical micro damper layout does away with the traditional laydown tube dampers for improved handling and tuneability. The kit is rounded out by a graphite rear axle with alloy wheel hubs and a thrust-raced ball differential. A release date has yet to be announced.

View the features and more photos here

November 29, 2015

Ronald Volker tops Qualifying at AOC Rd5

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The 5th and final round of the Asian Onroad Championships has made its way to historic Yatabe Arena in Japan. The popularity of this race has exploded each and every year as the finale race was sold out months prior and hitting over 250 entries making this Yatabe’s biggest race ever (by entry count).

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November 28, 2015

Rino Lino TQs and wins Mexican Capricorn Cup

The second edition of the Mexican Capricorn Cup was held in Merida with drivers from all over the country in attendance. The qualifying of the 200mm Sedan class saw Rino Lino (Capricorn/Tesla) on the top spot. Later in the 40 minute main final Rino would also claim the victory, for the second consecutive year, followed by his teammate Frank Vega (Capricorn/Tesla) in the second spot and Juan Carlos Gonzales (Xray/Novarossi) who rounded out the top 3 result.

Source: RC Target [rctarget.com]

November 28, 2015

Xray Challenge Greece – Announcement

The Xray Challenge Greece will be held this Winter at the Fanatix Racing Track in Stamata – Attiki in the classes of 1/8th and 1/10th on-road. The opening round will be held on the 13th of December with the final round taking place mid-April. More information and sign-up can be found here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 27, 2015

P-One expand tyre & accessories range

Italian company WRC have expanded their recently introduced P-One brand with the addition of several new items such as tyres and chemicals. WRC have teased their new design Formula tyres back in April with the low-profile tyres resembling Pirelli’s 18 inch test wheels. They are meant to offer improved performance due to a lower shoulder height, giving more stability and improved steering precision. Also coming from P-One, and yet to be announced, is a range of touring car tyres as well as tyre additives and cleaners, greases, and shock oils. Already available is an assortment of handy P-One branded boxes for easy and convenient storage and transportation of small parts.

View some of the other new products here

November 27, 2015

Alexandre Laurent joins Xray

Xray have announced the addition of multiple French Cup winner Alexandre Laurent to their electric on-road team. Alexandre will attend events such as the national championship, the Euros, Worlds and also the ETS and he has the following to say about the deal:

It is a real honor to join Xray Team for the upcoming season. In the last 3 years I have raced as a private driver with the T4 and could not be happier with the reliability and performance of the car. And the team works absolutely great. I can’t wait to start 2016 with the new T4’16 and being part of the team.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]