Yokomo have introduced the Racing Performer line of precision 64 pitch pinion gears. Cut from high-quality aluminium and featuring a special treatment to make for a hard-wearing yet low-friction surface the gears are available in a range from 20T to 26T, making them best ideal for Touring Modified and 1/12th scale cars.
Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]
SmacTrac of St. Charles, Missouri was host to the inaugural running of the Archway Classic. A world-class facility, backed by its very fast group of local racers, meant this event would have some fierce competition and with over 150 entries from all around the Midwest, a win at this race would cement a driver as a true threat at any track around the country. In the 2WD Modified Buggy class Matt Gosch, coming from the 3 spot on the grid, would go on to take the A-Main victory after close battles with Jonathan Burkhalter and Chris Baumgartner. In 4WD Modified Buggy Matt struggled to come to grips, setting him up for a 5th place starting position for the single 5 minute A. Aggressive driving early in the race let Matt find his way to 2nd place behind Josh Wheeler, who made an uncharacteristic mistake late in the race to allow Matt by for another A-main win, and a clean sweep of the Archway Classic. Elsewhere in the JConcepts 2WD Spec Tire class, Ben Ellis would take the TQ and win.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Pro-Line’s Micron 1/10th buggy tyre is now also available as a 2WD and 4WD front variant. The Micron is the ideal complement to the Electron, giving racers a lower pin option when the track conditions require it. The tyres feature connected tread technology similar to the Electron with an emphasis on creating as many forward facing edges as possible for maximum forward grip. The unique centre tread zig zags back and forth for great forward bite and side bite while maintaining good wear. The tyres are available in super soft M4 and MC clay compound including blue closed cell inserts.
PowerHD have introduced the D-18HV high-voltage servo for 1/8th nitro off-road applications. Featuring a stury all-alloy case, titanium and aluminium gears as well as a coreless motor the servo weighs in at 70g while sporting a transit time of 0.08s and up to 18kg-cm of torque at 7.4V input. The servo is available separately and also as a convenient 2-piece pack.
View the specifications and another photo here
Pro-Line have introduced the gnarly looking Desert Eagle bodyshell for the use with 1/10th scale short course trucks. Resembling a fire-breathing, road-crushing 1970’s muscle car the body offers details like a supercharged V8 rising out of the hood, zoomie side pipes and twin roof and deck spoilers. The body can be mounted in several ways, one of which is a desert grunge style, a post-apocalyptic war machine like Max Rockatansky’s Ford Falcon in the famous Mad Max movies. This setup is best used with 2.2″/3.0″ front and 2.8″ rear tyres. On the other hand the body allows to create a nice street rod style muscle car when using the appropriate 2.8″ tyres. More information about the additional parts needed to fit the body can be found here.
Coming soon from Yokomo are aluminium C-hubs for the YZ-4 1/10th off-road buggy. Machined from high-quality aluminium and sporting silver chamfered edges for looks the parts offer improved rigidity for a more precise and linear handling especially in high-grip conditions. The hubs are available in 10 degree and 12.5 degree variants with laser-etched markings making identification easy.
View the 12.5 degree hubs here
Pro-Line have introduced the Predator bodyshell for the Team Associated RC8B3E. The same body as it is included with the RC8B3E kit, the Predator takes design features from the Phantom and Type-R bodies to create a whole new look and balanced performance in any condition. The Predator E-Buggy body has clearance for 1/8-sized batteries and several optional air vent holes to keep the buggy’s electronics cool. Included with the clear bodyshell come window masks and a decal sheet.
New from Reds Racing comes a black Flexfit Flatbill hat. Available in S-M and L-XL sizes the high-quality cap features embroidered Reds Racing logos on the front and the rear, making you look good both on and off the track.
