Yeah Racing have introduced new HD steel driveshafts for the Axial SCX10 III trail truck. Available are a universal front driveshaft set as well as a 2-piece set of rear axle shafts. All are made of high-quality steel material for exceptional durability while the black surface coating further improves durability and corrosion resistance. Using the shafts will allow for improved power supply with heavy rigs and in challenging trail conditions.
The opening round of the Cadiz regional championship was held at the Circuito de El Estrecho track in Spain last weekend. The event saw the running of 1/8th E-Buggy as well as 1/10th 2WD and 4WD classes and in E-Buggy it was Juan Carlos Canas with the overall TQ and also the win after the triple A-mains, leaving behind Adrian Macias in 2nd and Albert Pelaez in 3rd.
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Round 4 of the JBRL Electric Series was hosted by the OCRC Raceway in Huntington Beach, California last weekend. While Jake Thayer and Matt Gonzales took home wins in the Expert 13.5T 4WD and Expert 17.5T 2WD classes, it was Team Associated’s Ron Devoll who excelled in 2WD and 4WD Open Buggy. In 2WD Open it was Team Associated’s Davey Batta on the runner-up spot with Xray’s Jake Mayo rounding out the top 3 podium result. Over in 4WD Open Buggy, Tekno RC’s Carlos Arredondo took home a 2nd place finish behind Ron as Brandon Larrowe rounded out the podium for TLR.
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Leadfinger Racing have released their new A2 Tactic body shells for the TLR 22 5.0 2WD and 22X-4 4WD buggy. Both utilise the proven A2 Tactic design with roof top vent openings for improved electronic components cooling and an aggressive look. Also part of the aerodynamic package are roof-located shark fins for improved stability at high speeds. Both bodies are moulded from high-quality polycarbonate material and they come clear, ready for your favourite paint job.
Round 1 of the Border Wars series was held at Amarillo RC Motocross in Amarillo, Texas last weekend, attracting nearly 130 entries. In 1/8th Nitro Buggy it was Chris Boice with the overall TQ and win from 8th place qualifier, Scottie Brewer in 2nd. Graham Hill would end the day on the 3 spot from Jimmy Deprez, who bumped-up all the way from the D-main. Brian Beck would complete the top 5 results.
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Round 4 of the JConcepts Force Series was held at Southside RC Raceway in Lake City, Florida last weekend. The event attracted nearly 150 entries for the 1/8th Off-road and 1/10th 4×4 SC classes and in Expert Nitro Buggy it was Kyle Phillipps with the overall TQ from Julien Oliveras, the latter having to settle for 2nd after the tie-breaker. The 25-minute A-main event then saw Team Associated driver, Lee Setser taking the overall win some 15 seconds in front of Kenny Morris Jr. (Xray). Julien Oliveras (Team Associated) came in 3rd overall, already a lap down.
The opening round of the Madrid regional 1/8th Off-road Championship was held at the Mejorada del Campo track in nitro and electric classes last weekend. In the Nitro Buggy class it was Oscar Navarro with the overall TQ from Daniel Pariente in 2nd. Ultimately it was Juanma Guillen (Team Associated) with the win from Alex Valls (Mugen) in 2nd and Daniel Pariente (SWorkz) in 3rd.
The second round of the Cordoba-Jaen Championship was held at the Jaen track in Spain last weekend. Alejandro Perez (Kyosho/Picco/AKA) would bring home the win in the Nitro Buggy class from Juan Carlos Guerro (SWorkz/SWorkz/6Mik) in 2nd. Jose Palma (HB Racing/XTR/6Mik) came in 3rd overall to round out the podium result.
Image: Alejandro Perez
