Factory RC have new Bolt series option parts available for HB’s D413 4WD buggy. First up is the Polarity battery strap cut from 3mm carbon fibre material. The strap has the battery polarity marked into it and it helps to identify the proper connection on the pack given it is mounted the right way around.
Click here to continue reading
Arrowmax have announced the signing of Germany’s Merlin Depta to their team. The avid on-road racer will help with product development, he will use Arrowmax tools to build, tune and maintain his rides and he has the following to say:
I really enjoy the collaboration with the design department from Arrowmax in my free time. Because I’m very convinced of the quality and durability of tools and parts from Arrowmax, I will of course use the whole product line through this year as well.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
The first round of the Portuguese National Nitro On-road Championship took place in Maia near Porto. In the 1/8th class António Guedes, coming from the 5 spot, moved into 3rd early in the race and he was able to up his game even more after a tyre change mid-race that gave him more confidence in the car. Lap by lap he closed the gap to the leader and after the final pitstop he managed to take over the lead and he kept it to the checkered flag.
Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]
The new 110% Racing ride height gauge has been designed to be simple and easy to use and it covers heights from 16mm to 30mm in 1mm increments, simply by switching between the five durable moulded plastic plates that are included, which means this ride height gauge is easily adjusted for most off-road vehicles. The aluminium shaft in the middle was designed to be long enough to allow to slide the ride height gauge under the car easily without bumping any other parts, to get a fast and accurate ride height check. The plastic plates included in the package are triangular to get three different ride heights on each plate. When there is a need to switch out plates, it’s easily done with one screw on the end of the shaft.
Click here to view a prototype of the tool in action
Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Tamiya TT02 is the Aluminium Essential Conversion Kit. Including a load of blue anodised aluminium option parts such as front and rear lower arms, a front steering knuckle set, a ball-raced steering assembly, rear hubs, as well as steel diff outdrives and CV-style driveshafts the set replaces many of the original plastic components with more durable and more precise metal parts. With the stronger parts the on-track performance of Tamiya’s entry-level car can be boosted while it also allows to run faster motors.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
The 27th Annual Pro-Line April Fools Classic hosted by Murf’s Intermountain R/C Raceway in Salt Lake City, UT, attracted over 250 entries from all over the western United States. As one of the longest-running events in the country, the heritage of the April Fools Classic is undeniable, and with a new facility racers were excited for the next chapter. Taking the TQ in both Truck Modified and 2WD Modified local Rob Gillespie Jr. was poised for the finals as he also qualified 2nd in 4WD Modified. As the main events got underway Sunday morning, Gillespie Jr. was on point and ready to compete. Taking a victory in A1 and A2 of Truck Modified, Gillespie Jr. sewed up his first title with a good challenge from teammate Tanner Denney. In 2WD Modified and 4WD Modified, Gillespie Jr. got the wins in A1 and looked to seal up the titles in A2. However it wasn’t to be and the titles had to be settled in A3. With a calm and determined mindset, the young Utah native completed the three-class sweep by winning both of the remaining main events in front of a very supportive hometown crowd.
Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]
Only two weeks after the season opener at Dormagen, round two of the Western German Nitro On-road Championships was held at the Rhein-Ahr-Motodrom in Bad Breisig, located between Bonn and Koblenz at the river Rhine. With rain announced for the weekend 52 entries were received with 50 drivers finally attending the race, but the weather turned to be much better than expected and finally allowed for an excellent race weekend. On Saturday the track was wet in the morning but at about lunch time an intense practice was on the way. On Sunday morning the track was nearly dry and only the first heat was affected just a little bit.
Click here to continue reading the report
Round 2 of the 1/10th Track British National Championships were held at the very fast Halifax track in Yorkshire with 40 drivers in attendance. Joe Kerry was fastest after Saturday’s practice with Alex Turston and John Zotll just behind him, while Glyn Beal was the fastest in the 220mm GT class. After an overnight frost the sun was shining on Sunday and the qualifying started 10 a.m. with Joe Kerry taking the pole position in the 200mm Touring class while Alex Thurston came in 2nd. In the 220mm GT class Glyn Beal grabbed the pole from Peter Hellawell. The Touring final was then won by Alex Thurston and his O.S.-powered Serpent while in the 220mm GT class Glyn Beal came out successful, also with an O.S.-powered Serpent car. After round 2 Alex is leading the 200mm TC championship, with Peter Hellawell leading the 220mm GT class. Young Mathieu Dambrine is now on top of the Junior Championship.
Click here to view the 220mm GT podium
