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August 21, 2013

2013 JConcepts Clash – Update

With the 2013 JConcepts Clash being less than three weeks away the organisers have send out an update on the proceedings. 440 pre-entries are already in for the most unique event of the year that sees pro drivers like Ryan Maifield, Dustin Evans and JR Mitch all signed up and ready to battle once again. 2WD modified, 1/8th nitro expert and 1/8th e-buggy remain the largest classes of competition and a fresh track layout designed by Paul Wynn is in the finishing stages. The track layout flows like water, the shading on the drawing represents elevation which is a focus inside Flowood R/C park along with rhythmic jump sections and speedy chicane driving. Katelynn Ansari, current Monster Energy girl cover model and 2013 JConcepts Clash girl, will be in attendance Saturday and Sunday for photo opportunities, promotion and Sundays awards presentation. Be sure to come out, stop by the JConcepts booth and get an autograph from Katelynn during the weekend’s festivities. There are still some last-minute spots available, feel free to visit RCsignup.com for registration. For those who are not able to attend Red RC will offer live coverage throughout the event.

August 21, 2013

Spec-R differential silicone oils

Spec-R have extended their range of silicone differential fluids by three new weights. Available now are #5000, #7000 and #10000 variants all of which are ideal for both on-road and off-road cars with gear differentials. The fluids come in a transparent 60ml bottle that make for space-saving storable thanks to their triangular shape.

Source: Spec-R [spec-r.com]

August 21, 2013

JP Richards wins ROAR Region 5 championships

JR Richards wins ROAR Region 5 championships

This past weekend had the ROAR Region 5 championships held at Summit R/C in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Drivers from Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio were in attendance with multiple drivers from Team Associated, Durango, and Kyosho to battle for the title. TLR’s JP Richards raced his 22 2.0 2WD buggy for the first time where he took TQ honours and went on to win the 2013 ROAR Region 5 title. In Pro-2 JP was again on fire with his doubled up by taking TQ again with his 22 SCT where he went on to win the A-Main taking home his 2nd ROAR Regional Modified title.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

August 21, 2013

Aaron Lane wins rubber class at US F1RCGP

TQ Raceway saw the special USA round of the Japanese F1RCGP race series. The big class of the day was F1 Rubber with the popular UF1 rules format. Some of the top F1 racers in the area vied for the crystal trophy’s generously offered by the head of F1RCGP, Hideo-San, who flew in from Japan for this inaugural location. Once the tyre dust cleared in the A main Aaron Lane emerged on top to take the crown driving the new Exotek F1R2 prototype. Second place went to Bill Jeric who had Kevin “Panda” in tow.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]

August 21, 2013

Hara tops opening FEMCA Qualifier

Atsushi Hara, who only last Friday made the shock announcement that he was leaving HB, has taken the opening round of qualifying at the FEMCA 1:8 Offroad Championships in China. Racing a Mugen, which the former World Champion went out and bought himself in a hobby shop in Thailand, the Japanese ace set the pace in the first of six 10-minute runs by just over 5-seconds from Korea’s Dani Choi and with Japanese Kyosho driver Dani Hiroki completing the Top 3 at Beijing Model Sports Association’s freshly built FT Offroad track. With a difficult Visa procedure keeping defending Champion Kyle McBride away from contesting this year’s FEMCA Championship, the Far East’s equivalent of the EFRA European Championships, and thereby denying the Australian the opportunity to go for a third consecutive title, Hara’s TQ run endorses his status as pre-event favourite to take back the title he previously held.

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August 20, 2013

Robson & Clinch win BRCA on-road Clubman Rd5

Round 5 of the BRCA Clubman Series electric on-road championship was held at the midlands track of Stafford. At a mild track temps, this smooth flowing track is well known for its low grip and the challenge for drivers to control tyre management and get the best outs of the two runs they have before there new tyres go to waste. Saturday not too many showed up however the track has been used on a weekly basis which means the track didn’t need too much cleaning up. Race day on the Sunday came around with another scorching hot day of 32 degrees air temp. Much hotter than Saturday. Entries coming all over the UK of 60 drivers came down to the fast flowing track to see how they compete against each other.

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August 20, 2013

Baker & Blais win at JBRL Rd6

The sixth round of the JBRL took place at Rainman’s Hobby and Raceway and it was Tekno RC driver Barry Baker who put his SCT410 in first place followed by Ryan Dunford and Nicholas Blais. In the 1/8th E-buggy class Tekno driver Chris Blais had a flawless first place finish with his EB48. Chris was followed closely by Ryan Dunford and his brother and fellow Tekno driver Nick Blais placing in a respectable 3rd.

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August 20, 2013

ZZRacing Xray XB4 screw kits

ZZRacing have new optional screw kits available for the Xray XB4 off-road buggy. Coming as titanium or stainless steel variant each set includes 108 screws to replace the stock black steel fasteners. Both sets are made from high quality material with the titanium screws scrubbing some weight and adding rigidity compared to the stainless steel fasteners.

Source: ZZRacing [zzracing.net]