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June 4, 2013

Xray Challenge Roma – Report

The Xray Challenge Roma was held at the T5 track in Rome, Italy. Practice on the small and technical track started on Friday with many drivers trying to get a feel and setup for the flat high grip surface. Unfortunately for the organisers and the racers, most of the Saturday was washed away by the ever present rain in Europe these Spring. However the drivers were able to get at least two hours of practice on the Saturday afternoon. This was followed by one of the highlights of the event, the Xray dinner party, held at the track that same night. It was a memorable evening with great food, atmosphere, and even a couple of surprises. The lucky draw was a much appreciated moment as well – with delighted winners.

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June 4, 2013

LRP VTEC G32 pre-mounted TC tyres

LRP introduce their new VTEC G32 asphalt touring car tyre. It marks the next evolution step of the X30 and comes mounted on a redesigned rim that is made from a new shock-resistant material for vibration free and true running. Available in sets of four the pre-glued wheels include LRP’s white insert and are the handout tyres for the 2013 German championships and the outdoor season of the LRP-HPI-Challenge.

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June 4, 2013

Martin Soerlie wins at Norwegian Cup Series Rd3

The third round of the Norwegian Cup off-road series took place on the Innherred RC’s track in Levanger, Norway. The full astroturf track had a very similar layout to earlier years, only one turn has been altered just a bit, so all drivers needed little time getting familiar with the rhythm. After the qualification rounds Joakim Nicolaisen (Associated) took TQ in the 2WD class followed by 2011 Norwegian Champion, Martin Soerlie (TLR) who wasted a very good TQ run on the last corner in the last heat and had to settle for second, meanwhile local hero Roy Gjemble lined up in third position.

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June 4, 2013

Vision Racing SCTE 2.0 carbon fibre options

Vision Racing introduce three new option parts for TLR’s Ten-SCTE 2.0 4WD short course truck in the form of a centre diff brace and two different length steering drag links. All parts are cut from 2.5mm quasi-isotropic carbon fibre and while the diff brace makes for a stiffer and more rigid centre of the chassis the steering links are used to adjust the Ackermann angle of the front tyres in order to fine-tune steering characteristics.

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June 4, 2013

Avid B44.2 aluminium centre cap

Avid B44.2 aluminium center cap

Avid’s new B44.2 aluminium centre cap is a fresh take on the design which keeps your chassis secure and makes the car easier to work on. The design eliminates 4 screws for the original cap and instead directly links the front and rear upper decks with taper mounts that key into the upper decks. The added benefit of this design is that maintenance is simplified, when you only remove 4 screws and the entire upper deck assembly is loose for easy slipper clutch removal.

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June 3, 2013

Tekno RC NB48 1/8th nitro buggy

Tekno RC have introduced the NB48, a completely new 1/8th nitro buggy built on their EB48 and SCT410 platform. The chassis has ideal weight distribution side-to-side due to creating an all new mid-offset rear bulkhead and ring gear which moves the engine closer to the centre without overloading the right side. It also minimizes drive angles and wear on the center dog bones so the drivetrain is as free as can be without sacrificing chassis layout and weight balance on the very narrow 4mm 7075 CNC hard anodized aluminum chassis. The engine can be mounted in two positions, a front position and an 18mm offset rear position. Under most conditions the motor forward produces the fastest cornering and subsequent lap times while in very bumpy or very loose conditions testing shows the rear engine position can be easier to drive.

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June 3, 2013

Numendahl double at JBRL Rd3

In this tenth year of running, the Jimmy Babcock Racing League continues to draw huge crowds for the one-day events. With over 260 entries invading the Pegasus Hobbies facility, there was sure to be enough action for everyone. With the first race going off at 8:30am and the last race finishing after 11:30pm, there was non-stop action around the outdoor, clay track. Team Associated descended upon the event to both support the series regulars and to compete for race wins. In the most popular class, 2WD Modified, Team Associated/Reedy/LRP’s Kody Numedahl and his JConcepts equipped B4.2 Factory Team were the star of the show. Setting the early TQ and walking away from the field in the main, Kody led a 10-car field to victory.

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June 3, 2013

JConcepts TLR22 & 22T / 22SCT front shock towers

JConcepts have released new 4mm carbon fibre front shock towers for the TLR 22 and 22T / 22SCT. The design team has pin-pointed the exact geometry locations of the front shock tower and designed a durable and lightweight option part that is a direct bolt-on for the front-end of the popular TLR vehicles. The shock tower is 4mm in thickness and features all the stock mounting geometry in a more compact package. Reinforcement ribs have been added where needed for additional strength and mounting hardware has been included for a secure hassle free attachment. Additionally, the replacement front truck tower includes a 2.5mm locknut for body mount attachment.

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