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July 17, 2015

Sweep Racing 1/8 Vortex GT wing

Sweep Racing have the 1/8 Vortex GT wing for nitro and electric GT cars available. Made from 1mm high-quality polycarbonate and featuring a build-in side dams design the wing also sports three bumps on each side of the lower portion to improve airflow and thus downforce while reinforcing ribs reduce vibration and deformation at high speeds. The wing is usable with a range of 1/8th GT bodies and it is available clear or pre-painted in a smoky black colour.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]

July 17, 2015

T.O.P. Rebel F1X formula kit coming soon

T.O.P. Racing have first images of their forthcoming Rebel F1X formula pan car available. No detailed features are known yet but looking at the preview images the car is based on a class-standard carbon fibre chassis with link-type rear suspension. The chassis seems to allow the use of inline or transversally mounted shorty LiPo packs and it sports an adjustable low-profile servo mount whose mounting angle can be altered using several mounting points for the aluminium mount. Up front the car features fixed lower A-arms with the upper arms being attached to the front aluminium bulkhead using pivot joints. Both the upper and lower arms are made of carbon fibre sheet material that use composite adapters to mount the steering knuckles to. More information and images should become available in time for the release.

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July 17, 2015

Xray X1 aluminium 1-piece servo mount

Made for the X1 Formula car is the new 1-piece aluminium servo mount from Xray. CNC machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and coming orange anodised the part improves the steering characteristics while eliminating unwanted tweak at the same time. The mount is a direct fit and designed to work with most low-profile servos.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 17, 2015

Jürgen Horn wins at Austrian On-road Nats Rd4

Round four of the Austrian Electric On-road Nationals was held at the pretty tricky TSA Krieglach track. In the Touring Car Stock class Xray driver Jürgen Horn came out successful from team mate Jan Popic. Thomas Rosegger (VBC) rounded out the top 3 result.

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July 16, 2015

T-Works large surface serrated M4 wheel nuts

Made from the same high-quality titanium material as their screws, ball ends and turnbuckles are T-Works’ new serrated wheel nuts. The M4 fasteners offer a large contact surface for improved wheel support while the serrated portion helps the nut to stay in place even in the most severe racing action. The M4 wheel nuts come in packs of four.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

July 16, 2015

Arrowmax 1/10th off-road setup system

Arrowmax have introduced a setup system for 1/10th off-road buggies. Precision machined from high-grade aluminium and sturdy acrylic all parts feature precise engravings for instant reading and accurate measurement. The ball-raced system features Arrowmax’ signature honeycomb design for a light weight and good looks and it comes packed in a cushioned box for easy and secure storage and transportation and including wheel thumb nuts.

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July 16, 2015

Xray X-Race Italy – Report

Xray X-Race Italy - Report

The Xray X-Race Italy was held last weekend in Bientina in several electric on-road classes. Good weather and a friendly yet competitive atmosphere and the attendance of some of the fastest Italian driver with guests from abroad made for a nice weekend of racing. In the Touring Car Modified class Portuguese frontrunner Bruno Coelho took the win from Xray’s own Martin Hudy. Alessio Mancini came in 3rd while Alessio Menicucci and Jan Ratheisky rounded out the top 5 result.

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July 16, 2015

Record 160+ Entries for German ENS

Ettlingen

The Euro Nitro Series travels to Ettlingen in Germany this weekend (17-19 July) with Round 3 of the onroad nitro championship attracting an impressive 160 plus entries. The first time the ENS has visited the recently resurfaced track, it is Round 2 first time winners Simon Kurzbuch and Teemu Leino who head the high quality field. With no one yet marking their dominance on the second season of the high profile championship the opening rounds producing different Top Qualifiers and winners in both 1:8 and 1:10, this weekend is set to be no different as drivers and teams aim for the top step of the podium on Sunday evening.

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