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July 30, 2020

Guillaume Tremblay wins at Quebec RC Series Rd3

Bego Raceway of Napierville, Canada hosted round 3 of the Quebec RC Series last weekend, attracting over 135 entries. In the 1/8th Nitro Buggy class it was Damian Lamy (Team Associated) with the overall TQ, however it was 2nd place qualifier, Guillaume Tremblay (Mugen) with the win in the 20-minute A-final event after swapping places with Damian several times during the main. Behind the two, it was David Lecuyer (Team Associated) with the final top 3 spot.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

July 30, 2020

Exotek B6.2 heavy-duty fan mount

Coming from Exotek and made for the Team Associated B6.2 buggy is a heavy-duty aluminium fan mount. It is a direct bolt-on for less flex and stronger fan mounting and due to its lightweight 6061 aluminium construction it weighs in at only about 1g. The mount comes black coated with blue chamfer details and it is usable with most fan units.

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July 29, 2020

Bittydesign Vision XB8E 2020 body shell

Following last week’s introduction of the Vision body shell for the Xray XB8 2020 nitro buggy, Bittydesign from Italy now also present a dedicated variant for the XB8E 2020 E-Buggy. Sporting the same sleek and futuristic design, the body will support the buggy’s performance by offering improved aerodynamics, stability and a cool new look. Precision pre-cut to make for swift and easy preparation of a new body, the lid come clear and it includes window masks and a decal sheet.

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July 29, 2020

Graham Hill wins at Border Wars Series Rd2

The second round of the Border Wars R/C Racing Series was hosted by the A-Main Speedway at RAM Off-Road Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado last weekend. The race attracted over 130 entries and in Expert Nitro Buggy it was 11th place qualifier, Graham Hill (Mugen) with the win in the 30-minute A-main event, leaving behind Sean Trainer (TLR) in 2nd, a lap down. Shelby Parker (JQRacing) came in 3rd overall while Bret Pousson and Thomas Michaels completed the top 5 results.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

July 29, 2020

Aaron Kothman sweeps BBQ Blast 2020

RC Madness of Enfield, Connecticut hosted the BBQ Blast race last weekend. In the premier class of 1/8th Nitro Buggy it was Aaron Kothman with the overall TQ and he would also bring home the win in the 20-minute A-final, leaving behind Jay Bless in 2nd, already a lap down. Kyle Baker came in 3rd overall, another 3 laps down. Over in 1/8th Nitro Truggy it was again Aaron with the TQ and win as Charlie McNeill and John Goode ended the day in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

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July 29, 2020

Kevin Siller TQs & wins at Battling Giants race

Spirit Controlled RC Racing in Girard, Pennsylvania hosted the Battling Giants race last weekend in several nitro and electric off-road classes. In 1/8th E-Truggy it was Kevin Siller with the overall TQ from Zac Cooper in 2nd. The single 8-minute A-main event then saw Kevin leading from tone to tone to take the win eleven seconds in front of 4th place qualifier, Jake Blood. Zac Cooper came in 3rd overall, another 4.8 seconds back.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

July 29, 2020

T-Works D819 steel CVD driveshaft sets

T-Works have announced the release of their new steel CVD driveshaft sets for the HB Racing D819 series of buggies. Available as separate kits for the front and the rear of the buggy, the CV-style driveshafts are made of high-quality steel material for exceptional durability while the machined wheel axle shafts offer precise fitment. The driveshafts come with laser-engraved dogbones for easy identification and they are usable for the D819 and D819RS kits.

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July 28, 2020

JConcepts aluminium 18mm clamping servo arm

JConcepts have announced the release of their new 18mm aluminium clamping servo arm. One of the critical points of racing comes from the steering servo and proper servo horn. The horn transfers all the torque from the servo to the steering bell cranks and this piece needs to be created with precision and durability. The JConcepts 18mm servo horn created for both 23T and 25T count has all the geometry necessary as a vast assortment of vehicles. The broad base of the horn tapers to the connection area where the steering takes place. The boss on top surrounds the ball end and provides a hefty surface for steering direction. Small ribs have been added on the sides to help strengthen the unit in a twisting fashion and a deep pocket hides the 3mm standard mounting screw. The entire horn has been retouched with chamfer highlight edging and laser etched with JC and the tooth count for high-end looks and authenticity.

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