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August 18, 2020

Sousa & Morrow double at Nitro Blast race

Otterville RC Raceway hosted the Nitro Blast race last weekend with over 170 entries making for busy days. Mark Sousa would be the top seed in in the Nitro Buggy class and he continued to stay on top throughout qualifying to take the overall TQ and pole position for the 45-minute A-main event. The main race on Sunday would be held in rainy conditions despite the track crew trying their best to get through the day’s programme as fast as possible in order to avoid the weather. The rain made the track super slick but Mark was able to conserve his qualifying performance as he took the win by quite some margin with Douglas Shewfelt and George Stilliadis coming in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Over in the 1/8th E-Buggy class it was Barrett Morrow with the win from Andrew Bucar in 2nd and David Reime in 3rd.

View the E-Buggy podium here

August 18, 2020

TSP-Racing introduce two new high-power servos

Coming from TSP-Racing are two new high-power servos offering 45kg-cm and 55kg-cm of torque. The T81 BHMW offers up to 45kg-cm of torque and it is IP67 standard waterproof, making it ideal for demanding 1/8th scale on-road and off-road racing alike while the stronger T86 BHM features splash water resistance. Both are housed in sturdy all-aluminium cases with machined heatsink design middle sections and white laser-engraved logos. Both servos are fully programmable using TSP-Racing’s USB PC dongle that allows to adjust parameters such as servo reverse, Sanwa SSR compatibility and overload protection. The needed software is available for free. All-black receiver wires round out the packages.

View the other new products here

August 18, 2020

T-Works RC8B3.2 CVD driveshaft set

Coming from T-Works and made for the Team Associated RC8B3.2 and B3.1 is a CVD driveshaft set that is usable for both the front and the rear of the buggy. The dogbones and wheel axles are made of high-quality steel and they feature a black surface coating for wear resistance. The 94mm long driveshafts can be used both front and rear of the buggy and they fit the new B3.2 and older specification B3.1 alike.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

August 18, 2020

David Ronnefalk wins at South Swedish Cup Rd2

The second round of the South Swedish Cup was held at the Tomelilla Motor Club in 1/8th Nitro and Electric Buggy classes. The Nitro Pro class saw HB Racing’s David Ronnefalk taking the overall TQ after a clean sweep in the qualifiers from HB Racing teammate, Hampus Berg in 2nd. Agama’s Jessica Palsson came in 3rd overall after the qualifiers. In the 30-minute A-main, David would bring home the win with a 1-lap margin from Hampus in 2nd. Victor Gunnarsson came in 3rd overall to round out the all-HB-Racing podium.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

August 18, 2020

Joona Haatanen crowned Finnish Nitro Buggy champ

The Finnish 1/8th Off-road Nationals were held in Vaasa this past weekend. In the Nitro Buggy class saw Team Associated’s Joona Haatanen taking the overall TQ after winning three of the five qualifying rounds while Joseph Quagraine (JQRacing) and Pekko Iivonen (Team Associated) came in 2nd and 3rd respectively, both taking a single qualifying round. In the 45-minute A-main final Joona holding the upper hand as he took the win with a lap margin from Mugen’s Ari Heinonen in 2nd while Pekko Iivonen rounded out the top 3 result only 1.1 seconds behind Ari.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

August 17, 2020

Kobbevik does Norwegian National double

Having reported on the 2wd portion of last weekend’s Norwegian nationals previously, 4wd on Sunday saw more of the same for Daniel Kobbevik who would take his 10th National title. Held at the west coast of the country, close to the city of Bergen, it was the same venue he attended his first big race back in 2011. Topping the seeding in the morning, and coming on top of all qualifiers, Kobbeviki topped off the perfect weekend with two A-main wins to take his 2nd title of the weekend ahead of Nikko Haaheim in 2nd and Vincent Ruger in 3rd..

View the main final results here

August 17, 2020

Bittydesign Vision E819RS buggy body shell

The latest addition to the expanding Vision buggy body shell line-up Bittydesign have released a version for the HB Racing E819RS buggy. The lid’s design will offer an easier to drive and more balanced feeling thanks to a mid-advanced cab, side pod and rear side flaps shape that optimises the aerodynamic characteristics. In addition a flap behind the engine area guides the air towards the rear wing for a smoother and more directed airflow around the shock tower and lower wing mount. The pre-cut body is moulded from high-quality 1mm Lexan polycarbonate, it comes with window masks, overspray protective film and a decal sheet.

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August 17, 2020

T-Works RC8T DLC-coated shock shafts

Coming from T-Works are new DLC-coated shock shafts for the Associated RC8T truggy. Available in 57.8mm front and 66.8mm rear shafts, both types have been made of high-quality steel that has been given a DLC coating for a slick and rigid surface. The coating is usually used to protect the crankshafts of nitro engines, ensuring a very low wear and long durability of both the shock shafts and shock O-rings.

View the rear shock shafts here