Kyosho have released these new carbon shock towers for the Inferno MP10 / MP10 TKI2 / MP10e. Designed to be used with the MP10 TKI2 long shocks, these light weight and durable carbon parts provides a lower centre of gravity which makes gives a different feel than the kits stock aluminium parts. A great setup option for various track conditions. Also for the same car, there is now a new carbon transponder mount.
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This past weekend was the second round of the newly organised SOOM series, there was once again a great entry of drivers in the 2wd class on Saturday. The entries for 4wd on Sunday were a little lower than we had hoped for, mainly due to several racers having to cancel due to Covid restrictions. The race format was round by round qualifying, with the best 2 results from 4 rounds of qualifying counting towards the final position. There is usually 1 final for all competitors and 3 leg A finals. However due to the lower entry numbers in 4wd, we decided to have 3 leg finals for everyone, so more racing and track time. This was well received by the racers. The Mendip crew had designed a fantastic track layout for our event, a huge thank you to them all for their hard work and dedication.
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New from Vision Racing for the B6.3, T6.2 and SC6.2 is a carbon fibre motor plate as well as hinge pin brace. Direct replacements for the stock metal parts, they offer a lightweight alternative that also looks slick. VRP also now offer these two new front and rear carbon fibre wing braces for lightweight support of the wing in the event of a crash.
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For the first time in 15 years The Dirt Racing is going back to its roots and opening a track again. ‘The Dirt at Perris’ is the new venture for The Dirt Racing and the Grand Opening Race is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday July 31at/Aug 1st. The track will be open for its first day on Friday the 30th for paid practice from Noon – 8pm. “We are so excited to bring to be back in SoCal with our own track and facility. We hope to bring awesome track design mixed with a good vibe and atmosphere to the Socal racing community. Our plan is to be open for practice weekly and race once a month, Calendar to be set after this weekend.”
More information can be found on the official Dirt site here or on Facebook here.
From SWorkz come these new S35-4 series side guards which have an extra stopper to protect the front lower arm hinge pin. They fit all S35-4, S35-GT2, S35-T2 and the E series cars and the stopper helps support the front of your s35-4 series cars and make them more durable during the long finals and hard crashes.
New from Mon-tech Racing is there two Stealth Off Road body shells for the Schumacher LD2. Developed in collaboration with Team Schumacher’s top driver Michal Orlowski, it comes in two versions, Stealth Carpet and Stealth Dirt. Both models have been developed to give maximum traction and steering in their respective conditions. Stealth Dirt offers incredible traction on low-grip terrain, while Stealth Carpet has an excellent corner entry, ideal for Carpet races. Both versions come lightweight and are made with top quality polycarbonate.
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JConcepts have released the new RM2 hard density closed cell inserts. Black in colour, the new inserts are designed in conjunction with insert guru’s Ryan Maifield, Spencer Rivkin, Jason Ruona, and Paul Wynn to bring a firmer touch and feel while providing durability. The 2wd / 4wd rear insert and 4wd front insert has a smooth exterior for a clean and firm touch-off against the inside carcass on an assortment of tires. The inside of the insert has horizontal channels cut in a 360 pattern to soak up the large impacts and help create forward bite and increase acceleration. The JConcepts design, with custom sculpted features, are blended into the newly developed high density material providing racers a durable option capable of being used in treaded or slick off-road tires in extremely high-traction conditions.
From Pro-Line comes this Axis Clear Body for the Typhon 6S. Designed with the latest in CAD technology, the Axis features a super low-slung design with sharp lines throughout giving it an unmistakable look on the track or at your favourite bash spot. The Axis is a cab-forward design that provides enhanced steering response while the small side fins balance out the rear of the car with the ideal side-bite. The rear of the Axis body has the right amount of clearance for the motor and electronics and fits the chassis and bulkhead shape of your buggy perfectly.
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