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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.

Continue reading the report here

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.

View the 22 buggy shock tower here

June 3, 2013

Capricorn TE01 optional motor mount & spur holder

Capricorn have released this new optional motor mount & spur holder for their TE01 TC chassis. Changeable with the standard version, it will help increase the traction with more flexibility between the chassis and upper deck. The flexibility can be managed by mounting the connecting support or by using screws in the spur gear mount and connecting support, giving you 3 steps available of varying flex.

View another image of the mount & holder here

June 3, 2013

Dakotah Phend wins Pro-Line King of Kings

Team Losi Racing driver Dakotah Phend attended the Pro-Line King of Kings Race at Stateline in Fremont, Indiana over the weekend. There was a late start due to rain but everyone ended up getting in two qualifiers on Saturday and a qualifier and the mains on Sunday. Dakotah TQ’d and won Nitro Buggy with his Team Losi Racing 8ight 3.0, Nitro Truggy with his Team Losi Racing 8ight-T 2.0 and E-Truggy. Team Losi Racing swept the podium in all three classes with Team Losi Racing driver Dylan Gerard 2nd in Nitro Buggy (1st in E-Buggy) and Team Losi Racing driver Mike Sontag 2nd in E-Truggy and 3rd in Nitro Truggy.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

June 3, 2013

T.O.P. Photon hanging servo mount

New from T.O.P. is this alloy one-piece hanging servo mount for their Photon EX chassis. This new unit helps eliminate uneven chassis flex characteristics while at the same time limiting any servo position displacement and or rotation that may result from multi-piece hanging servo mounting systems.

Source: T.O.P. [top-racing.jp]

June 2, 2013

Green & Dankel claim Euro Nitro Series win

Mark Green and Eric Dankel took the wins at the first ever Euro Nitro Series held at the Hockenheimring in Germany where the winning margin in both the 1:8 and 1:10 Touring finals was just 3-seconds. Green’s first international win for some time, the British ace was joined on the podium by the Mugen of World Champion Robert Pietsch and his Serpent team-mate Michael Salven. Leading the Touring Car final from start to finish Top Qualifier Dankel was surrounded by French drivers on the podium with Basile Concialdi finishing 2nd to making it a Capricorn 1-2 with fellow countryman Michael Derderian driving an Xray in 3rd.

View our complete event coverage here.

June 2, 2013

Capricorn LAB21-7RHT .21 engine

Capricorn have released their new .21 engine, the LAB21-7RHT. Made to meet the new EFRA rules that sees qualifying return to 5 minutes, this engine can make the time without the need to a costly fuel stop which can destroy your chances of setting a good time. Made by Novarossi, the engine uses the latest carburetor with the heatsink on the high needle, a new underhead with o-ring with a different combustion chamber drawing, CNC machined convex piston, 14mm balanced treated crankshaft for lower fuel usage and a 7 port ABC liner. Capricorn suggest using the Novarossi 2615 muffler with 6 ring manifold and 8.5mm venturi. The engine also comes with 8mm & 9mm venturi to help you reach 5 minutes on every track.

View images of the engine internals here