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July 25, 2013

Hobbytech Sprint RTR nitro buggy

The new Hobbytech Sprint RTR is a factory-assembled ready-to-run buggy of race-worthy specification. Based on a 3-diff drivetrain the buggy offers a widely adjustable, race-oriented suspension with 16mm aluminium big bore shock absorbers, alloy shock towers, adjustable turnbuckles and front CVD driveshafts. A GO21 3.5cc engines is already installed as are genuine Savöx metal gear servos, a polished tuned pipe and a 1400mAh 5-cell NiMH receiver batter pack. This all is covered by a pre-painted cab forward body shell and included with the vehicle comes also a digital 2.4GHz pistol grip transmitter and grippy tyres on black multi-spoke rims.

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July 25, 2013

Wheeler & Lutz score at Futaba Nitro Challenge

The Futaba Nitro Challenge was run at the Dirt Burners track in St Louis in most of the important 1/8th classes and saw Team Durango’s Ryan Lutz being the fastest in Pro Buggy qualifying. The double A mains saw Xray’s Josh Wheeler taking A1 with Carson Wernimont, Mark Pavidids, and Ryan Lutz taking the following position. Wheeler had another great run in the deciding second A main and wrapped up the overall championship. In the Pro Arena Truck class, more commonly known as Truggy, top qualifier was the always fast Ryan Lutz. AKA teammate Josh Wheeler was able to take the win in A1 but Lutz came back to take the win in A2 which gave him the championship for Arena Truck. Electric 1/8 Buggy saw Lutz being TQ, followed by Wernimont and upcoming driver Dylan Gerard starting 4th on the grid. Bad luck would plague Wernimont and Gerard, causing them to retire early but Lutz would prevail and go on to take the win in the 10-minute main.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

July 25, 2013

Cavalieri & Gahan win at 2013 HRH Off-Road Shootout

The 16th annual Hot Rod Hobbies Off-Road Shootout saw Team Associated’s Ryan Cavalieri taking the winning honours in the Modified 2WD Short Course class. Starting from the second position on the grid, Ryan made quick work by getting around Team Associated team mate and TQ Ryan Maifield in both A1 and A2, clinching the overall win and sitting out A3. TLR’s Dustin Evans came in second while Cavalieri’s Associated team mate Ryan Maifield completed the podium. In Super Stock Buggy TLR team manager, Kevin Gahan was looking good all week, taking the TQ of the class. Gahan would go on to win the first two of three mains, and watch the final main as the overall was already his.

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July 25, 2013

Mibosport steel and ceramic ball bearings

Mibosport introduce their new line of standard and ceramic high-performance ball bearings. Coming in two specifications as red rubber sealed standard steel ball races and orange shielded ceramic ball variant, both of them are lightly oiled to further reduce friction and to improve performance. The bearings are available in sets of four or as complete car kit.

Source: Mibosport [mibosport.com]

July 25, 2013

EZ Power Kicker brushless motors

Italian company Italtrading introduce the new EZ Power Kicker brushless motors. Coming in a rebuildable gun metal anodised aluminium can, with adjustable timing and heavy duty solder tabs the motors are available from 4.5T to 13.5T and are build using a 12.5mm all-purpose rotor. A 13mm high torque rotor is available separately.

Source: EZ Power [ezpower.it]

July 24, 2013

Team Associated and LRP to work independently

Team Associated and LRP today announced jointly that Associated will no longer be selling and servicing the LRP brand in North America. Associated has supported the LRP brand in North America for over 18 years and the two brands have achieved great success with many IFMAR World Championships together during this partnership. See below for the remainder of the announcement.

With both brands expanding and their respective product lines overlapping, both sides felt the timing was right to work independently, but still continue a racing partnership. Associated will now fully focus on developing and promoting the Reedy brand in all markets. Reedy develops products in the electric motor, nitro engine, battery, charger and speed control categories. LRP will expand its presence in North America by establishing LRP America, Inc. in Southern California. LRP America will provide marketing, service, and race support for a broadened product range in North America. LRP America will begin serving North America on September 1, 2013.

Source: Team Associated [rc10.com] & LRP [lrp.cc]

July 24, 2013

Belgian touring car nationals Rd5 – Report

The fifth round of the FBA championship took place in Rucphen at the club Mac De Baanbrekers. The weather was awesome and the heat could give the drivers some issues at this fast track. In the Efra class it was Olivier Bultynck who took TQ in front of Nick Joosens and Thomas Stockman. Olivier started well in the first final and Nick tried his best to follow and put some pressure on him but Ollie was a little bit faster and could make a gap on Nick. Thomas followed the two but struggled with his car and later on also scored a DNF as the had to retire in lap 18. Meanwhile Rico Claeys who started 8th on the grid was in third place. Ollie took the win and Nick came in second with Rico taking the third spot.

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July 24, 2013

Astro Winter Masters Series – Announcement

The Astro Winter Masters Series last year attracted over 100 drivers to each round and this year the organisers are looking to take things up a level with the tracks planned to be bigger and better, whilst still catering for the novice and providing sufficient challenge for the elite to try and beat the rest. Last year CML/AE cleaned up in the 2WD, 4WD & SC Truck classes so the gauntlet has been thrown down to see which manufacture/driver pairings will be crowned Astro Winter Master Series Champions 2013/14. More information and all dates can be found here (PDF link) or by emailing the organisers at srcmcc@outlook.com.