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March 25, 2014

Mugen MBX-7T 1/8th nitro & electric truggy kits

Following a handful of leaked images Mugen Seiki now have official images of the forthcoming MBX-7T nitro and MBX7-T Eco electric truggy kits available. The follow-up models of the popular MBX6-T line of race trucks build on the World Championship winning MBX-7 and feature a pivot ball front suspension while the rear design sports conventional hubs. The kits come with aluminium suspension mounts with composite inserts to adjust the kick-up, anti-squat and toe angles and a 3mm hard-anodised aluminium chassis builds a tough base for the lightened drivetrain with machined gears. The radio tray and receiver boxes received a make-over compared to the MBX-6T with the MBX-7T now featuring a new radio tray with front mounted receiver battery. The electric-powered MBX-7T Eco comes with a class-standard front battery mount while the motor and speed controller are located behind the centre differential. Other parts included in the kits are heavy duty aluminium shock towers, aluminium big bore shock absorbers and newly designed low-profile cab forward bodyshells. Both kits are set for a release in May.

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March 25, 2014

Drake wins at 2014 Hitec Trophy Chase Rd4

The 4th round of the 2014 Hitec Trophy Chase took place this past weekend in Chula Vista, CA. at the Heritage R/C Park with a total of 80 racers signed up for the event. Rocket round qualifying was used to set the grid for the 30 minute expert nitro mains. Adam Drake TQ’ed nitro Truck and Sean Gaffney TQ’ed nitro Buggy. In the Truck final Team Losi Racing’s Adam Drake led from start to finish and TLR teammate Brian Sullivan finished second. In the Buggy final Sean Gaffney lead the first couple of laps with Drake on his bumper. Drake took the lead after a mistake from Gaffney and Drake started to pull away lap after lap and eventually won the 30 minute final by nearly a lap.

Thanks to Adam Drake for sending the report.

March 24, 2014

AKA Mule rolling gear bag

AKA introduce the Mule rolling gear bag for easy storage and transportation of all sorts of RC gear. The hauler bag measures 79x37x28cm and it offers a large main compartment with a removable divider as well as eight auxiliary compartments for smaller parts. It is fabricated from durable nylon mesh with plastic reinforcements, and offers oversize dual ball bearing wheels and a telescopic handle for effortless handling. The bag has a maximum recommended loaded weight of 27kg and is available now.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

March 24, 2014

JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals – Announcement

The 2nd round of the JConcepts Indoor National Series will take place on the weekend of the 13th of April in Tacoma, Washington. For the 2014 Spring Indoor Nationals event, Scott Brown and the Tacoma crew will be burning the midnight oil providing the racers with the track, layout and facility known as one of the best in the Northwest portion of the United States. It is predicted that drivers will travel in from as many as 10 different states to compete. Many of the popular classes of competition will be offered featuring all the 1/10th off-road and short course classes. More information can be found on JConcepts Facebook event page by clicking here and you can already sign up for the race here.

March 24, 2014

Mibosport Cup 2013/14 Rd6 – Report

Mibosport Cup 2013/14 Rd6 - Report

The 6th and final round of the Yokomo-backed Mibosport Cup Winter series was held in Hrotovice. A total of 135 drivers signed up for the event, with 78 drivers attending in the on-road and 57 in the off-road classes. Yokomo’s Ronald Völker came as a special guest to compete in the off-road and touring car modified classes. In the latter 16 drivers battled for the win with Ronald dominating the qualifying and eventually taking the TQ with a comfortable gap. The finals then where no exception as the Yokomo/LRP factory driver finished 1st in all three A-main legs. However there was quite a tough battle among Zdenko Kunák, David Nemček and Jirka Višín behind Ronald. In all three A-mains, Zdenko Kunák finished second and David Nemček came in third making this also the final standing.

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March 24, 2014

Sorex Indoor Challenge 2013/14 final round – Report

The Norwegian Sorex Indoor Challenge 2013/14 was run at the mustitRaceway in Moss, some 30 minutes from Oslo, during this winter. 4 out of 5 meetings counted for the championship that was run in Touring Modified, Touring Stock and 1/12th scale. The Modified class had Georg Ellingsen taking the championship from up and coming talent Magnus Guttormsen and Hans B Revhaug.

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March 24, 2014

JConcepts Ultima RT6 RM Finnisher bodyshell

JConcepts introduce the Ultima RT6 RM Finnisher bodyshell for Kyosho’s 2014 Cactus Classic winning 1/10th stadium truck. Based off the T4.1 Finnisher, the RT6 compatible variant has been updated to include pre-dimpled locations for the RT6. A revised front hood scoop allows plenty of clearance for the unique RT6 geometry while smoothing out the front down force area. Front chin spoiler, headlight and grill protect the front-end from unwanted up-drafts during flight while, like the ROAR National Champion Hi-Flow SCT body, the Finnisher body has built-in air escape passages which allow the customer to fine-tune the body for maximum outdoor performance. The body includes the high performance gurney spoiler which increases rear grip and balances the handling characteristics of the aggressively styled body.

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March 24, 2014

MIP SRX-2 Pucks Shiny Drive System

MIP introduce the Pucks Shiny Drive system for the Serpent SRX-2 buggy. The kit makes use of MIP’s own Pucks system that greatly reduces outdrive and driveshaft wear by using special composite cushions, called pucks, instead of conventional drive pins to connect the outdrives and driveshafts. The pucks also make for a smoother drivetrain action both for stock and modified racing. The “Shiny” system comes with two silver-colour CVA dogbones, new outdrives, pucks, a new thrust race, diff spring and diff screw as well as an assortment of MIP grease and thread lock.

Source: MIP [miponline.com]