For the Axial SCX24 comes this aluminium battery tray from Yeah Racing. Supplied with four aluminium mounting brackets, the set greatly increasing the durability of your micro rig, replacing the kit plastic parts.
Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]
From PSM Racing for the SWorkz S35-4, this new FC System V2 engine mount features a unique design and race proven strength along with premium build quality. Also compatible with the S35-3, this system features a straight (0°) engine mount design which provides an alternative to the kit standard 6° degree angle. The zero (0°) angle design also provides improved, more linear corner speed compared to an angled engine which tends to push the vehicle out in corners. Available exclusively through MW Handel GmbH.
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Maclan Racing have announced the signing of Italian TLR driver Alex Zanchettin to their team. The former World Finalist and Italian national Champion, who recently signed with 6Mik, said of the deal, ‘(I’m) proud to enter on Maclan team for the next years!! Can’t wait to show you guys the amazing performances at the track as soon as possible!!!’
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
As the monster truck segment evolves, options are key and with a range of sizing, wheelbase requirements, the Escalade by JConcepts fits several trucks currently on the market, including the Losi LMT. On the design side, the dramatic grille is placed front and centre with the stunning and tall front headlights to create an impact. In the world of SUV’s there is nothing more iconic than the look and stance of the Escalade. The high-slope windshield angle cuts through the air with a tightly compressed rails on top to channel air over the large cab and rear enclosure. The SUV allows a lot of space for doors and windows but also decoration space for paint and decal schemes. Following the fenders along the door lines, the Escalade is rather slim and upright and the built-in trim on the panels creates a rather accurate and durable design. The fender flares are larger in size to accommodate the monster truck sized tires like Renegades, Firestorms, Golden Years and JCT’s. The rear gate section has body lines for a large rear window and impression area for license plate blending into a wrap-around style rear bumper. Included in each body set, a clear and heavy-duty polycarbonate body, decal sheet and the paint mask for all windows.
View another angle of the Escalade here
Axial have introduced another first with the 1/10 scale RBX10 Ryft 4WD. This ready-to-run vehicle lets any RC driver experience the thrills of rock bouncer off-road action. Full-size rock bouncers refuse to stop, or even back down on the throttle, when facing steep climbs and massive rocks. So does the RBX10 Ryft 4WD. The robust, custom tube chassis is engineered from a high-strength composite plastic that withstands the hard knocks of RC off-roading, even while moving at the high speeds produced by a strong powertrain featuring a 4S-capable, 2200Kv brushless motor. Both the front and rear axles boast a rugged two-piece, solid axle design. Licensed Interco TSL Bogger tires on Raceline wheels, aided by long travel front and rear shocks, do their part to tame wild off-road tracks. These features, along with a full-time 4WD transmission, make the RBX10 Ryft a fun vehicle to send over the trails at full throttle.
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The Sprinter tire from JConcepts is now available in a 2.2″ Stadium truck variant. Featuring square, angled pins that are stacked vertically to flex and fold evenly across the tire the company started with a new tread and focused on durability and performance to bring a rear tire option to market that competes on loose surfaces which are wet or dusty. The outer sidewall of the tire has angled pins incorporated into the design to help release the turn and provide the rotation not only needed in dirt off-road but specifically in dirt-oval racing. The blended tread to tire body is supported with a generous radius which promotes “pin snap” and resists tearing or separation. Horizontal traction bars connect several pins near the centre of the tire which bonds a critical area for increased push at high-speed. The sidewall area blends nicely into a step-spike feature which helps smooth the transition in bumpy sections and create side-bite.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
Schumacher Racing have announced that experienced US racer Travis Amezcua has joined their team. Travis is a well known and popular guy trackside who has achieved a great deal in his racing career including a Worlds A finalist and being a multiple US National champion. After a short time away he is refreshed and ready to re-start his RC Journey with the Schumacher Family. He will attend local and regional events and work closely with their development team to offer any suggestions and feedback. Travis said ‘I am really happy to join Schumacher Racing, they are a great brand and I am excited to hit the track soon and see what we can do together.’ Travis will be using LRP electronics and Klinik accessories in his Schumacher cars.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Multiple Australian Champion Kyle McBride has announced that he has joined 6Mik for 2021. Another former Pro-Line driver to sign for the French company, the Infinity factory driver joins an increasingly strong 6Mik team featuring Juan Carlos Canas & the recently signed Alex Zanchettin. Kyle had this to say about the deal on social media:
It is with great…GREAT pleasure that I officially announce I will be joining the 6Mik/Optima racing team for 2021. I want to give a huge special thank you to Sebastien Leonard for believing in me and bringing me on board for 2021! I cannot wait to show everyone how seriously good these tires and products are! I’ve got so much planned for 6Mik and for everyone this year it’s going to be epic. I am going to be using 6Mik range of super high quality tires with multiple tread patterns and two different compound ranges on offer. Along with the massive range of tools/oils/option parts and products that 6Mik/Optima has to offer. I cannot wait too grow this company and team here within Australia, over in New Zealand and around the rest of the world! Stay tuned for what is to come people.
Source: 6Mik [6mik-racing.com]
