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August 7, 2014

Ronnefalk holds overnight Euros TQ

Defending 1:8 Offroad European Champion David Ronnefalk leaves the Sand am Main track in Germany this evening in the best position possible after the Kyosho driver took his second TQ run of the first day of qualifying to hold the overnight TQ. Having taken Q2 by 3 seconds over Robert Batlle, the Swede would again take the third qualifier by an almost identical margin this time from 2012 Champion Darren Bloomfield. It would be a good Q3 for Team Kyosho as Ronnefalk’s team-mate Elliott Boots having not featured in the first two rounds took his Mp9 to the third fastest time. In terms of the overall points standings it is Q1 pace setter Teemu Leino who sits second in the ranking followed by Batlle and Bloomfield.

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August 7, 2014

Pro-Line Outdoor Challenge – Announcement

Pro-Line announce the 8th running of their European Pro-Line Challenge, this time hosted by the Mini Car Club St. Quentin. Only a short distance from Calais and the boarder of Belgium, St. Quentin is a favourite track with UK and mainland EU racers. The race will see 1/8th nitro and electric buggy classes with the event starting on Friday, 10th of October. Run on Pro-Line Bow Tie 2.0 control tyres each class entered includes one full set of X3 compound tyres. More information and sign-up can be found here.

August 7, 2014

Commanding performance sees Ronnefalk take Q2

David Ronnefalk put in a commanding performance in the second round of qualifying at the 1:8 Offroad European Championships in Germany to top the times by an impressive 3-seconds over arch rival Robert Batlle. Having been hampered by a damp track for his opening qualifier, ending up 3rd fastest, the defending champion send a clear message of his intentions here at Sand am Main as he posted the first and only 27 second lap of the track. Behind the two champions an impressive drive by JQ boss Joseph Quagraine gave him third for the round, the Finn just pipping fellow countryman & Q1 Top Qualifier Teemu Leino by 87/1000th.

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August 7, 2014

JConcepts B-Max2 MR Silencer bodyshell

JConcepts introduce the Silencer design bodyshell for the Yokomo B-Max2 MR. Making use of the distinctive Silencer shape the body features a highly angled windscreen for improved steering response, a roof section with incorporated shark fin for added stability in high-speed sections and a boxy rear section to make way for the mid motor and gearbox. Included with the body come two 6.5″ Hi-Clearance rear wings, window masks and a decal sheet.

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August 7, 2014

Revolution Design Ultra Tire Glue

Revolution Design Racing Products introduce their new Ultra Tire Glue. The specially formulated CA glue is ideal for on-road and off-road rubber tires as the low viscosity allows the adhesive to fill even the smallest of gaps for reliable bonding. The glue comes in handy 20g bottles with a fine tip for easy application while the needle-equipped cap keeps the tip free from glue over a long time.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

August 7, 2014

Schumacher Cougar alloy chassis & front link mount

Schumacher introduce two new Speed Secrets option parts for the Cougar line of 2WD buggies. First up is an aluminium main chassis plate for the BRCA nationals winning Cougar KF. Stiffer with a lower centre of gravity for better corner speed and stability the chassis supports both the standard and low grip motor position. Secondly and made for all the Cougar KF, KR and SV2 is a CNC machined black anodised alloy front link mount. It offers greater strength and faster roll centre adjustments and combines two link mount positions using the kit standard 50.5mm and also a new 42.5mm position.

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August 7, 2014

KO Propo RSx12 1/12th scale servo

KO Propo now have the new RSx12 1/12th scale servo available. The results have been great so far with Josh Cyrul TQ and winning last weekend at the ROAR Nationals and Ishioka Hayato winning the Japan 1/12 Nationals last month. The metal and aluminium gear servo measures 33x26x15mm, it weighs in at 26g and pull up to 7.5kg-cm at a speed of 0.13s thanks to its coreless motor.

Source: KO Propo [kopropoamerica.com]

August 7, 2014

Team C TC10 aluminium sway bar mount

Made for the TC10 touring car are these aluminium sway bar mounts from Team C Racing. Coming as pair the alloy parts are made to keep the front and rear sway bar wires perfectly centred for a more precise and efficient sway bar action. The mounts are cut from aluminium, the come orange anodised to match with the remainder of the car’s alloy parts and they make use of a grub screw to keep the wire in place.

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