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August 6, 2012

2012 Canadian Off-Road Championships

The weather was perfect for the second annual Canadian Off-Road Champions hosted by Dynamic Hobbies and Sutton Aviation. Drivers from around the world came to the Canadian Capitol for one of the best races of the year for electric off-road. They boasted almost 300 entries with drivers like Lee Martin, the current European Champion, Tom Cockerill from UK, Scott Brown from the US and Michael Schoettler also from the US. Team Associated Scott Brown and Michael Scheottler set the early pace in the practice heats in all five classes they entered, 2WD Modified, Truck Modified, 4WD Modified, 2WD Short Course, and 4WD Short Course. With the tent covering the track it made the conditions extremely consistent. After qualifying Schoettler took the top spot in Truck Modified and 2nd behind Lee Martin in 2WD along with a 3rd in 4WD. Scott Brown found himself on top in both Short Course classes.

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August 6, 2012

Ryan Dunford wins 2012 Short Course Nationals

The 2012 Short Course Nationals again hosted at RC Madness in Enfield, Ct had over 300+ entries this past weekend and the word of the day was ‘hot’ during qualifying. High temps and big time humidity would make for a long day with everyone ducking for a bit of shade where they could. This race has been plagued by the weather in the past. Unfortunately this year would be no different. After all rounds of qualifying TLR’s Ryan Dunford would TQ 4WP Pro 4 SC and would get yet another TQ in the 2WD Pro 2 SC class. Weather would dominate the mains though not allowing any competitor to run their mains. So qualifying order would end up being finishing order as well.

Source: Panther Tires [panthertires.com]

August 6, 2012

Intech BR-6 buggy announced

Intech have just announced the BR-6 1/8th nitro off-road buggy. The successor of the BR-5 kit features many refinements compared to the previous kit in the form of redesigned carbon fibre shock towers, upper steering plate and steering brace, all of which replacing the aluminium parts seen on the BR-5. Also the radio tray received a major make-over as with the BR-6 the battery box is placed in a forward position, a common sight on many of the current nitro buggies. Other new parts include composite plastic chassis braces, updated shock absorbers, centre universal shafts and drive train parts.

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August 6, 2012

Exotek FGX aluminium option parts

Exotek Racing introduce two new option parts for 3 Racing’s FGX formula chassis. Available are a rear inner camber mount link and a rear alloy hub set. Starting with the inner camber link mount the set includes a CNC-machined mount and longer turnbuckles making for improved camber gain. The parts also allow for an adjustable roll centre by using spacer to raise or lower the mount. The second new part is the alloy rear hub set that features two vertical ball stud locations. The design allows for adjusting the camber link length to alter camber gain performance. Included are two black anodised rear hubs.

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August 5, 2012

KM H-K1 EvoII front gear diff

New for the H-K1 EvoII KM Racing have released this complete front gear diff set. The set includes all the parts necessary to build the diff and also comes supplied with new lightweight spring steel drive cups as well as a new 24T diff pulley.

Source: KM [km-rc.com]

August 4, 2012

Robert Pietsch is 2012 European Champion

This week saw EFRA’s annual 1/8th onroad European Championship held in Vila Real, Portugal. Approximately 80 drivers made the trip to the huge track in Vila Real. Built about 10 years ago by the local Government near the local Football stadium this is quite a unique place. The track is long, very fast and very demanding on tires. The average driver has probably spent 22-25 pairs of tires even before the final day. The weather in Vila Real was nice and not too hot with temperatures between 22 and 25 degrees with a nice breeze from time to time.

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August 3, 2012

Björn Prümper joins Team AME

Team AME have announced that top German Offroad driver Björn Prümper will drive for Team AME and ORCA Products. Björn is a multiple National A-Finalist and a big help for testing and developing ORCA Products. Björn will use the Vitra VX ESC and RX2 Motors in his TLR 2WD Buggy, 4WD Buggy, Truck and 2WD SC. Björn has already won his first 2 races after switching to Team AME / ORCA.

Source: Team AME [team-ame.com]

August 3, 2012

Yeah Racing Gear diff mount

New from Yeah Racing is this Gear diff mount made from anodized aluminium. This tool is designed to hold the differential in place to check for leaks and used on its end it is a perfect tool for filling, setting up, re-gearing & rebuilding differential gears. In the bottom there is a tray to catch oil, preventing it from spilling on to your table/pit mat. Available in blue and orange.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]