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September 9, 2020

VP-Pro Striker Evo short course tires

VP-Pro have released this 1/10 short course tire to its extensive tire range, called the Striker Evo VP-503. Made using their tried and tested thread pattern from the 8-series, it provides stable and excellent wear during their testing and real world race conditions. Produced from high quality rubber and inserts there are three different colour rims to choose from (black, yellow & white) and come in a range of different hardness compounds.

Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]

September 9, 2020

Thayer, Batta & Ashmore win big at Surf City Classic

Having covered the mod classes from the 13th Annual Surf City Classic that was held this past weekend at OCRC Raceway, the action was no less exciting in the Stock classes. In the 13.5 4wd Buggy class, it was Yokomo driver Matthew Gonzales that would get the TQ spot for the single 10-minute A-main ahead of Matthew Williby. As the tone went off, 5th place starter Jake Thayer got off to a great start and would find himself in 2nd place by the end of lap 2. He would then slowly begin catching the leader Gonzales during the next few minutes of the race by putting in fast and consistent laps. Right at the halfway point of the A-Main, the Yokomo/Muchmore driver made a great pass for the lead and would hold it to the end to take an impressive win. Matthew Gonzales would have to settle for 2nd with Matthew Williby completing the podium in 3rd.

Continue reading the report here

September 8, 2020

Team Associated Octalock spur gears

Team Associated have released their new range of Octalock spur gears, launched with the RC10B74.1 buggy. In addition to the octagon shape, each pad has eight locking tabs that engage with the spur gear for maximum security and longevity. Octalock spur gears are 100% backwards compatible to older models while the Octalock version slipper pads are only compatible with Octalock spur gears. The spur gears are available in 72T, 75T, 78T and 81T 48P, while the pads come in 11mm and 19mm inner hole variants.

View the different slipper pads here

September 8, 2020

Marco Baruffolo wins 2020 HotRace Cup

The HotRace Cup took place last weekend at the NitroBuggy Genzone track, home track of Marco Baruffolo. The track conditions were really difficult with high grip and lots of bumps making it really hard to drive fast and safe. In qualifying it was Xray driver Baruffolo that took the opening round, with multiple European Champion Elliott Boots driving his SWorkz taking the other 2 rounds to claim the top qualifier spot. In the final Marco could get by the British driver on the opening lap, Boots having problems on the 2nd lap as his front tires came unglued, the resulting pit-stop dropping him out of contention. Baruffolo would go on to win by more than a lap in front of another SWorkz driver, Leonardo Valente in 2nd, with TLR driver Alex Zanchettin completing the podium in 3rd.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

September 8, 2020

Rayan Medjoubi joins SWorkz factory team

SWorkz have announced the signing of top French race Rayan Medjoubi to their 1/8 factory team. The French National Championship runner up had this to say, ‘Already after little testing it was clear for me to join the SWorkz team. Quality and performance of the products and the friendly but professional atmosphere in the team, makes me looking totally positive into the future. Max Sonnleitner from SWorkz followed up by saying, ‘I am sure Rayan is fitting perfectly into our team. Thanks to Jerome Sartel for introducing Rayan to us and I am sure he will make his way.’

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

September 7, 2020

Bittydesign Vision MP10e buggy body shell

Bittydesign have introduced the most eagerly anticipated version of their Vision buggy body shell, that for the newly released Kyosho MP10e. The lid’s design will offer an easier to drive and more balanced feeling thanks to a mid-advanced cab, side pod and rear side flaps shape that optimises the aerodynamic characteristics. In addition a flap behind the engine area guides the air towards the rear wing for a smoother and more directed airflow around the shock tower and lower wing mount. The pre-cut body is moulded from high-quality 1mm Lexan polycarbonate, it comes with window masks, overspray protective film and a decal sheet.

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September 7, 2020

2020 Surf City Classic – Modified Report

The 2020 Surf City Classic was held last weekend at OCRC Raceway, with racers greeted with a fresh and challenging new layout put in for the event. Attracting some serious talent from around California as well as out of state, it was the young guns that shone. In 2wd, it was an all Associated podium as Broc Champlin won from pole position ahead of 2wd Reedy Open winner Aydin Horne in 2nd place, with World Champion Spencer Rivkin finishing in 3rd. 4wd saw this year’s Reedy Race Invitational winner Ryan Maifeld take the win in front of his JConcepts team mate and TLR driver Tom Rinderknicht, who won the 4wd Reedy Open class, in 2nd with Aydin Horne completing the podium in 3rd. The Mod Truck class win went to Aydin Horne, to complete a good weekend for the Factory Tracks Racing team driver, with Rivkin in the runner up spot just ahead of Reedy team driver Dustin Evans in 3rd.

View the other mod podiums here

September 7, 2020

T-Works shock stroke & rebound gauge

T-Works have introduced a new general shock stroke and rebound gauge for 1/8 buggy. The gauge features a red anodised hex head button that attaches to the upper shock cap and it allows the user to measure the shock’s stroke, rebound and also suspension droop for swift setup adjustments. The tool is made from high-quality aluminium and it features white colour markings from 60-150mm for easy reading of the measurements.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]