August 27, 2020

Maclan Racing welcome Felix Law

Maclan Racing have announced the signing of Felix Law to their factory team. The US frontrunner and IFMAR Worlds finalist has inked a multi-year and while running Maclan Racing electronics at all major races he will also represent the brand at the track while helping with R&D of forthcoming new brushless speed controllers and motors. Felix has the following to say about the deal:

I’m excited to join the R&D team of Maclan Racing. With the initial testing of the products Willie has to offer, I found their lineup to be focusing on quality & racing needs. With all my knowledge from the past, I will do my best to evolve their product to the next level.

Source: Maclan Racing [maclan-racing.com]

August 26, 2020

Yeah Racing SCX10 III brass portal axle covers

Yeah Racing have introduced their new brass portal axle covers for the Axial Racing SCX10 III and Capra trail trucks. Weighing in at 20g per piece, the covers add a good amount of extra weight to the wheels area, improving climbing and descending performance over the standard composite parts while also reinforcing the axle area. The covers come as pairs and sport an engraved YR logo.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

August 26, 2020

Bartek Zambrzycki wins at Polish Off-road Nats Rd4

Round 4 of the Polish 1/8th Off-road Nationals was held in Wlodowa last weekend. The event took place on what is considered the country’s largest and most challenging off-road track with the weather – hot and dry on Friday and Saturday and cold and wet on Sunday – further adding to the mix. It was Bartek Zambrzycki (Agama) who showed maximum adaptability to the changing conditions, securing the TQ as well as the win after the shortened 22-minute A-main. Tomek Gadnicki (Xray) came in 2nd overall from Igor Goderski (Mugen) in 3rd.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]

August 26, 2020

SWorkz S35-4 carbon fibre side guards

SWorkz have introduced new carbon fibre side guards for the S35-4 buggy. The parts are moulded from high-quality carbon fibre and they save about 25g of weight compared to the standard composite plastic items. The side guards are usable for both the S35-4 and S35-4E and they come including the needed mounting hardware.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

August 25, 2020

TLR 22 5.0 & 22X-4 chassis protective tapes

Team Losi Racing has stepped up the chassis skin game with new chassis protectors for the TLR 22 5.0 and 22X-4 buggies. Implementing the 2020 TLR Logo artwork, these all-new printed chassis protective tapes have much improved styling. Not just improving the form, the function has been updated with a removable tail piece for easier maintenance. Each Protective Tape also includes two tail pieces as these generally see the most wear over time.

View the 22X-4 chassis skin here

August 25, 2020

SMJ spur gear spacer set

SMJ have introduced their new spur gear spacer set that is useable for a range of vehicles. The set includes a 0.1mm and a 0.2mm spacer that can be used to adjust the position of the spur gear as well as spur gear play on the mount. The metal spacers are precision manufactured, they come with size markings for easy recognition and are stackable if needed.

View another image here

August 24, 2020

Jerome Sartel doubles at Coupe de France

The Limousin Mini Racing Car club hosted the Coupe de France race this past weekend in 1/8th E-Buggy and Truggy classes. In the E-Buggy Coupe de France class it was Jerome Sartel with the overall TQ and he also brought home the win after the quadruple A-main events from Jean-Pierrick Sartel in 2nd with the two ending tie on points. Theo Lemaire came in 3rd overall. Over in the Truggy class it was again Jerome Sartel with the overall TQ after a clean sweep in the qualifiers and he also swept the four A-main legs for another overall win to round out a perfect weekend. Baptiste Menager followed on the runner-up spot as Roger Manigot completed the top 3.

View the Truggy podium here

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