Arrowmax released a new range of clutch pinion gears for the Mugen MRX-5. Made from the highest quality 7075-T6 aluminium and then hard coated, they are lightweight, very durability and mesh perfectly with the car’s spur gears. Available in 16T, 17T, 18T, 19T, 20T & 21T teeth versions.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
Ronald Volker has successfully defended his EFRA European Indoor title with victory over the weekend in Hrotovice in the Czech Republic. The Yokomo driver dominated proceedings, as he has done in almost all races in the past 12 months, and took the TQ spot in qualifying ahead of Xray driver Alexander Hagberg in 2nd and Yokomo team mate Yannic Pruemper in 3rd. In the finals Ronald checked out in the first two to wrap up the title early and so didn’t race the 3rd leg allowing Pruemper and Hagberg to battle it out for the runner up spot. Hagberg with two 2nd spots in the first legs looked favourite to take it but a diff problem allowed Pruemper to snatch the leg win and claim 2nd overall on a tie breaker, with Hagberg having to settle for 3rd spot.
Source: RC Magazine [rcmagazine.cz]
Axial have released a number of new items for their XR10 crawler starting with these 2.2 Ripsaw tires in T35 compound. A realistic and aggressive tread design for the ultimate scale appearance and performance, they are 5.5″ (140mm) tall for extreme ground clearance and molded ribbing between the lugs help keep mud and snow from packing into the tire tread. Using the new New “R35” sticky rubber compound (white dot), they come supplied with standard foam. Axial also have a new transmission spur gear cover which helps keep dirt and debris out of the pinion and spur for a quiet and efficient drive train. Finally there is the new XR10 high leverage steering arms for increased steering throw and power. CNC Machined from 6061 aluminium it has been black anodized and features laser etching.
GB Modelsport has announced the introduction of the EZP Competition 1/8 buggy wheels to its range of EZ Power products. Available in white or yellow, the EZP wheel is precision moulded from top quality Zytech nylon resulting in a very light but super-strong wheel. Measuring 83 mm x 41 mm the wheels include 2 x air vent pilot holes and a 17 mm central hex hub to suit all popular 1/8 buggy hubs.
Source: GB Modelsport [gbmodelsport.co.uk]
Serpent have released this optional main shaft for the S100 and S120. This lightweight aluminium shaft is black anodised and comes with durable diff adaptor with this diff able to work without thrust bearing, using only a cone and spring washer.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
Jared Tebo has completed a clean sweep at ‘The Dirt’ Nitro Challenge in Arizona by backing up his thrilling Truggy win with victory in the buggy final over former winner Mike Truhe and World Champion Cody King. Starting from the TQ spot, the Team Kyosho driver dominated the 45-minute race to become the first driver in the annual event’s 12-year history to TQ and then go on to win both classes.
View our full event coverage here.
2006 Touring car World Champion Andy Moore has won this year’s annual TITC race in Bangkok, Thailand held at the awesome new RC City venue. The factory Hot Bodies driver dominated proceedings from practice, through to qualifying, taking 4 of the 6 qualifying heats to line up on pole position for the A-main ahead of Shin Adachi, Jilles Groskamp, Marc Rheinard and Atsushi Hara. In the finals Andy was untouchable and took all three A-mains in dominant fashion to win from Tamiya driver Jilles Groskamp in 2nd and Hot Bodies team mate Atsushi Hara in 3rd.
Source: TITC [titc.in.th]
Team Losi’s Casey Peck and A-Main Hobbies driver Marty Korn took respective victories in 4WD and 2WD at the 12th running of ‘The Dirt’ Nitro Challenge in Arizona. A tough track for the 1:10 electric trucks, having been designed to cater for the large 1:8 Buggy entry, Peck took his Novak powered SCTE to victory in 4wd after a close battle with the Hobao of Top Qualifier Jeremy Kortz with Kevin Gahan’s Losi completing the podium. In 2WD Korn took his Proline equipped Associated SC10 to victory over Peck.
View the full event report here.
