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November 9, 2012

Munday & Bonetti win Victorian State titles

For 2012 the Victorian State Championships were held at the Keilor track in Melbourne with just under 200 entries received from all around Victoria as well as from Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Tasmania. The Keilor club had prepared a high grip track with an abrasive surface and had chosen the JConcepts Bar Codes as the control tyre (in Orange compound). With temps reaching close to 30c, this was the perfect tyre choice for the track with high grip and good wear. JConcepts / Associated / Novak factory driver Ray Munday calls this track home and was looking to add more state titles to his tally, however he was facing stiff competition from the likes of Ashley Peeler (Kyosho), Leigh Cheeseman (JC / Associated), Jody Denner (Associated), young guns Glen Bonetti (JC / Associated) and Logan Symes (Losi), and 2011 National Off-Road Champ Josh Pain (Yokomo). After a long weekend of racing, Ray would walk away with victories in 4wd Open and 2WD SCT, with Glen Bonetti taking a surprise win in 2wd using his JC equipped B4.1. In Mod truck, Leigh Cheeseman would finish a close second to Ash ‘king of truck’ Peeler.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net] / Image: Pete Brady

November 8, 2012

Exotek TC6TEK dual bellcrank steering set

Exotek have released this dual bellcrank steering set with center mount servo holders and plate for the Exotek TC6TEK chassis conversion. Precision CNC alloy construction with ball bearings for dependable and smooth steering response. A triangular center chassis servo mounting gives rock solid servo mounting but frees the chassis to flex laterally evenly.

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November 8, 2012

Spec-R R1 option parts

Spec-R have released a number of new parts for their R1 EP touring car. Joining the current trend, the first part is the red anodised centrally mounted aluminium servo mount to eliminate tweak improving chassis flex and balance. Next up is an aluminium belt stabilizer mount replacing the standard plastic version for improved strength. For adjustment there is a complete set of roll center adjustment spacers in 0.5mm and 1.0mm versions and finally there is red anodised spacers in 0.5mm, 1.0mm and 2.0mm versions.

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November 7, 2012

2012 Kyosho Fall Classic report

The 2012 Kyosho Fall Classic was held at Revelation Raceway in Ontairo, CA on November 3rd. This 1-day annual event put on by Kyosho America and Revelation Raceway has always brought in top drivers from all over SoCal. Current IFMAR 1/8 Buggy World Champion Cody King, Current 1/8 Buggy Worlds Warm-Up TQ David Ronnefalk, Jesse Robbers, Drew Moller, Josh Wheeler, and Barry Baker were all in attendance. This years event brought in over 130 entries that packed the pits.

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November 7, 2012

JConcepts Indoor National Series Rd5 report

Round 5 of the JConcepts Indoor National Series was held in Ocala, Florida, this past weekend. The series has been very popular at the other stops throughout the tour, but this was the first time the series travelled south to the home state of JConcepts. NewRed Hobbies in Ocala, Florida, was the host, with a strong local program and a nice all around facility with a stocked hobby shop, food services permanently on site, covered outdoor pitting to soak up the Florida weather and a nice sized indoor track.

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November 7, 2012

Smokem 417CTR servo mount

The Smokem 417CTR servo mount is now available for the TRF417 and TRF417X. This servo mount allows the servo on your Tamiya to be mounted along the centerline of the chassis. By eliminating the outside mounting point it frees up front-end flex for improved steering. Furthermore this servo mount ensures symmetrical chassis flex in this area, for a more balanced steering response. The Smokem 417CTR Servo Mount is made from premium 7075-T6 aluminium and is anodized blue to match the rest of your TRF racing machine.

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November 7, 2012

Elliott Boots joins RDRP team

Revolution Design Racing Products is proud to welcome UK super star Elliott Boots to their world-wide team of drivers. The young Brit just ended a fantastic domestic nitro off-road season and will compete in electric off-road racing during the Winter season using Revolution Design Racing Product’s Ultra Pinions and Ultra Series of Tools and Accessories to help getting the most out of his Kyosho rides.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

November 7, 2012

Arrowmax TCXX ECS drive shaft set

Arrowmax have released this new ECS double jointed drive shaft set for the HB TCXX. Made from spring steel to increase durability it is a direct replacement for the stock part. Sold in a pair it comes supplied with 2 wheel axle bearings.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]