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September 11, 2014

Serpent Viper 977-e 1/8th scale electric car

Serpent introduce the Viper 977-e 1/8th scale electric on-road kit. The car is based off the nitro-powered and World Championship winning 977 and features a 5mm carbon fibre main chassis with 2.5mm upper deck, an efficient 2-belt drivetrain with large belt pulleys and a centred 7075-T6 aluminium motor mount that allows for easy motor swaps. The proven 977 suspension geometry ensures a balanced feel of the car that will have a race-ready weight of around 2650g, depending on the electrical components. The carbon fibre battery mount is designed for the use with common 3S LiPo battery packs and it sits off-centre in a very low and balanced position. The car is fully adjustable in terms of suspension setup and designed for the use with dual 2S to 3S LiPo battery packs and 1/8th-class brushless motors.

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September 11, 2014

H-Speed Smoothies 1/10th scale shock O-rings

H-Speed introduce the Smoothies shock absorber O-rings for a range of 1/10th scale on-road and off-road vehicles such as the ones from Team Associated, Losi, Team C, Tamiya, Xray and Yokomo. The white colour O-rings offer the smoothest possible shock action without the often feared swelling or leaking for consistent damping characteristics over a long period of time. The O-rings come in packs of 8 and they are available now.

Source: H-Speed [h-speed.at]

September 11, 2014

Belgian Touring Car nationals final round – Report

The final round of the Belgium Electric Touring Car nationals was held at the MRCZ track in Zwevegem. Unlike the previous outdoor races this season, the drivers were greeted by sunny weather to make for good racing conditions on the very technical and low-grip parking lot track. After three rounds of qualifying in the EFRA class Olivier Bultynck took the TQ spot from local driver Thomas Stockman and Nick Joosens who completed the top 3.

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September 11, 2014

Micha Widmaier makes it two in a row

Following his recent success in the 1:10 electric 4WD class Micha Widmaier secured himself another German national title by winning the 2WD German junior championship. The nationals took place in Gemünden and unfortunately the weather played a major role once again. By securing the BQ and ultimately winning the B-final in the field of 60 drivers the young Schumacher driver grabbed in second Junior title within a couple of weeks.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

September 11, 2014

Shane Kelly wins at NSW State Titles

Liverpool Radio Rallycross Car Club was the venue for the 2014 New South Wales State Titles. The competition was fierce and there was a little rain every day, but this made for a black grooved track with super consistent surface and a killer layout. In the Nitro Buggy class Shane Kelly took the win from Ari Bakla and Kevin Lewis who rounded out the podium. The Nitro Truggy class again saw Shane Kelly taking the victory, this time from Chris Lander and Dragen Bjelic.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

September 11, 2014

UK Micro X 2014 – Report

What do 1/10th scale off-road electric drivers get up to in the UK when the weather starts to turn towards winter? Well quite a lot of them have taken to racing indoors with 1/16th scale buggies and nowhere more so than at Caldicot RC Racers who hosted the season-opening UK Micro X 2014 event at their fantastic venue in South Wales. A host of well-known names from the UK scene made their way to the spiritual home of this class of racing for what has become a must-attend event for anyone in the Micro know. Those names included the likes of recently crowned 1/10th off road F2 Champion Andy Jones, former European A-finalist Phil Sleigh and current UK Micro Champion Craig Harris.

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September 11, 2014

SWorkz S350T 1/8th scale nitro truggy kit

Following a first teaser image SWorkz now release more photos and first information on their forthcoming S350T 1/8th nitro truggy kit. The vehicle is based on a black hard-coated 7075-T6 aluminium chassis and features a sealed front and rear arm design, a newly designed rear lower plastic insert toe-in system, as well as hex-cell shock bladders and dampers with 4mm shock shafts. The shock towers are made from lightweight 7075 aluminium with the drivetrain sporting full CVD driveshafts, 2.0 metal brake callipers and ultra-durable crown and pinion gears. The package is rounded out by the Power Steering Package radio tray system and a “Speed Rhinocero” bodyshell.

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September 11, 2014

Adam Drake takes Buggy class at Bring the Heat

The 2014 Bring the Heat race was held in Flowood, MS with some very fast drivers in attendance. In the Nitro Buggy class TLR’s Adam Drake took the TQ after winning all three qualifying rounds. He then went on to win the final in front of team mates Billy Fischer and Chandler Elliot. In the Truck class Adam finished 2nd after a nice fight with Cole Ogden.

Thanks to Adam Drake for sending the report.