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July 6, 2020

JConcepts 22X-4 Fin black turnbuckle kit

Coming from JConcepts and made for the TLR 22X-4 4WD buggy is the Fun titanium turnbuckle kit in black colour. The base of the design is centred around a 4mm titanium hex size which gradually tapers down into a 3.5mm thread base design which accepts the standard TLR ball-cup configuration. The focus of the styling surrounds the lengthened adjustment hex area and the finned cuts that rotate about the centre. The turnbuckles are lightweight, they are produced with left- and right-hand threads with the left being conveniently marked for easy orientation, and a black colouring gives the stealthiest look in the pits and on the track.

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July 6, 2020

Joan Espasa wins at Levante Cup

The Levante Cup was held at the Circuito de Silla track this past weekend. In the single 2WD Buggy class it was Joan Espasa with the overall TQ after winning two of the three qualifiers and also bagged the overall victory early with wins in A1 and A2, leaving behind Marcos Abarca in 2nd and Jaime Casanayor in 3rd.

Source: Shark Racing Products [sharkracingproducts.com]

July 6, 2020

Will Skidmore sweeps NWN Summer Series Rd1

Round 1 of the NWN Summer Series was held this past weekend. Will Skidmore was pretty much in control of things in the Nitro Buggy class as winning four of the five qualifying rounds secured him the pole position for the 22-minute main final. The A-main then also went well for will who would lead from start to finish to take the win from Joni Skidmore in 2nd, a lap behind. Jack Hirst came in 3rd overall, finishing on the same lap as Joni.

Source: Will Skidmore

July 6, 2020

Yeah Racing SCX24 brass diff cover

Yeah Racing introduced a new brass diff cover for the Axial SCX24 mini trail truck. The cover is machined of heavy, high-quality brass material for strength and stability. Using the parts over the standard plastic pieces will not only improve overall durability and precision, the added weight will also optimise the truck’s climbing performance.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

July 6, 2020

Bloomfield wins Brookthorpe Dirt Track opening race

The Brookthorpe Model Car Club in the UK held their Dirt Track opening race this past weekend, attracting nearly 80 entries including former EFRA European Champion, Darren Bloomfield who made an appearance for Team Associated following a time-off from RC for a couple of years. Darren would sweep the competition by winning three of the four qualifiers for the overall TQ from Mike Lewis in 2nd and Matt Lewis in 3rd. In the single 15-minute A-main it was again Darren who would excel by taking the win some 30 seconds in front of Team Associated’s Mike Lewis in 2nd and Tekno RC’s Mitch Booth in 3rd, the latter finished already a lap down on Darren.

Image: Mitch Booth

July 6, 2020

PR Racing SB401R aluminium steering knuckles

Coming from PR Racing and made for the SB401R series of 4WD vehicles are new aluminium steering knuckles and matching carbon fibre Ackermann plates. The steering knuckles are machined from high-quality aluminium and they sport a black anodised surface for protection and machined silver edge details for looks. The hubs will greatly improve overall stability and precision with the carbon fibre Ackermann arms allowing for precise steering Ackermann geometry adjustment and thus better control over the steering characteristics of the car.

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July 6, 2020

Czech 1/8th Off-road Nationals Rd1 – Report

The opening round of the Czech 1/8th Off-road Nationals were held at the Kolin club this past weekend. The event kicked off with free practice on Friday with Saturday’s Nitro Buggy qualifying being won by Martin Bayer from Max Götzl in 2nd and Jiri Mara in 3rd. In E-Buggy Max made a clean sweep to take all four qualifiers from Ales Bidovsky and Jiri Benes. In the Nitro Buggy semifinals Martin Bayer posted the quickest time to grab the pole position from Max Götzl and Jiri Mara. The top 3 then had a little mix-up in the first lap after all made a little mistake, but later Martin was able to pull away and take the lead. Ultimately he crossed the finish line on the 1st place from Max 2nd and Jiri 3rd.

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July 6, 2020

Jessica Palsson TQs & wins at South Swedish Cup Rd1

The opening round of the South Swedish Cup was held at the Furulund club this past weekend. The event saw the running of Nitro Pro, Nitro Sport and an E-Buggy class and in Nitro Pro it was Agama’s Jessica Palsson with the TQ and also the win in the 30-minute A-main event. Kyosho driver, Pontus Magnusson came in 2nd overall, some five laps behind.

Image: Jessica Palsson