Specially designed for all long pile astro turf tracks is Schmacher’s new Block rear tire in yellow compound. It sports an aggressive square block design, is usable as 2WD and 4WD rear tire and is available now.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Capricorn introduce new option parts for LAB C801 1/8th nitro on-road and LAB TE01 1/10th electric chassis as well as a new EFRA-legal 16% race fuel. Starting with the chassis parts, the Italian company introduce a modular alloy chassis plate for the C801 with a special weight system to adjust front and rear balance as well as the overall weight of the car. The chassis is machined from high quality aluminium, sports a 1mm lower engine position and accommodates a rear brass weight and your choice of a front lightweight carbon fibre or heavy brass insert. Also new is an optional 2.25mm carbon fibre chassis plate for the LAB TE01 4WD electric touring car kit. Last but not least comes a new nitro fuel that complies with the latest EFRA rules for 16% fuel. It comes in a newly designed can, extracts the maximum performance from the engine and reduces internal parts wear to a minimum.
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The Silverstone Radio Control Model Car Club were hosts to a fabulous six round winter series that has proved extremely popular with the racers, each event being over-subscribed despite being held on a rather untraditional Saturday. A different track layout was used each time and the designs were enjoyable to drive and testing for the drivers, laid out on very high bite astro-turf with some additional slippery surfaces thrown in along with a variety of jumps and ripples. 2WD was the most popular class with a multitude of national A finalists on show and it was CML/Associated/Centro driver Tom Yardy that showed the way – taking the championship with a perfect score using his Centro C4.1. The 4WD class was taken by Chris Bowater (Team Associated B44.2). There was also a full compliment of 2WD Short Course trucks racing at each meeting and it was a strong showing by the Team Associated SC10 FT with the truck taking all the pole positions and all the wins in the hands of Liam Galvin and Simon Chambers. With all the points tallied up Liam Galvin’s Reedy powered SC10FT took a convincing win to complete the Team Associated title white-wash.
Source: CML Distribution [cmldistribution.com]
Novak introduce the new Vulcan Spec and Outlaw brushless motors. Based on the proven Ballistic platform the new motors feature a redesigned stator, new endbells, and updated options to make for the highest possible performance. Coming in two variants for sanctioned and outlaw races the Vulcan Spec is build using the largest wire permitted for spec racing classes while the Outlaw sports Novak’s new ULR ultra-low-resistance stator for maximum copper fill and power in ‘outlaw’ racing. Both motors are available as 10.5T, 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T variant.
Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]
ORC have two new high-power switched power supplies available. Coming as 12V 32A and 47A variant the unique switch mode design allows greater reliability than traditional mosfet designs, and each unit is equipped with overload, overheat and low voltage protection. Each supply features female Corally-style outlets, and comes with the required kettle lead. They even have a carry handle for easy transportation.
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Team C Racing announce new shock and differentials oils as an extension of their existing line of silicone fluids. In addition to the existing range of shock oils now also 100cps and 150cps as well as 900cps variants are available. Specially made for on-road and off-road gear differentials are the high viscosity 15,000wt, 20,000wt and 100,000wt oils. All come in large bottles with easy portioning tips.
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Team Yokomo’s Naoto Matsukura is the top seed for tomorrow’s qualifying at the Proline Cactus Classic after the Japanese driver set the fastest 3-consecutive laps in both 2WD & 4WD buggy practice today at the SRS Raceway track in Scottsdale, Arizona. Fastest in 2WD at the end of the first round of controlled practice with a time of 64.364, the World Championship finalist couldn’t better his pace during his second run but did still manage to top the CP2 times sharing an identical time with Team Associated Ryan Cavalieri who improved from being 6th fastest to ending the day as the 3rd seed. In 4WD Cavalieri had set the pace in CP1 but having changed to softer shock oil Matsukra was able to knock 8/10ths off his previous time to run a 62.278 and go fastest ensuring both his B-Max buggies start the opening qualifier from the No.1 spot.
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Naoto Matsukura and Ryan Cavalieri set the pace in the opening controlled practice at the Proline Cactus Classis at SRS Raceway in Scottsdale, Arizona, with the Japanese ace fastest over 3-consecutive laps in 2WD Buggy while World Champion Cavalieri topped 4WD. America’s longest running race and one of the most prestigious events on the international 1:10 Offroad racing calendar, the 27th running has attracted a massive 490 entries, a 16% increase on last year, meaning a total of 51 heats with today’s opening day made up of 2 controlled practice runs which will determine heats for tomorrow’s first day of qualifying.
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