Xtreme Aerodynamics are busy adding more top-level pilots to their racing team with the latest being Germany’s Patrick Schäfer. Owner of Shepherd Micro Racing, the 2019 IFMAR Worlds semi-finalist will deck out his 1/8th and 1/10th scale Shepherd nitro on-road rides using Xtreme Aerodynamics’ popular body shells for the remainder of the 2020 and the full 2021 season.
Source: Xtreme Aerodynamics [xtremeaerodynamics.it]
Record IFMAR World and JMRCA Japanese National Champion, Masami Hirosaka has just released the first three parts of a multi-title autobiography about his racing life. One of the most well-known professional RC car racers of all times, Masami is a role model for decades of racers that can now get a pretty detailed idea of what Masami’s racing life was all about. Part 1 to 3 of the biography is available on Amazon in Japanese language with part 1 being made public in English language now also. The English language parts 2 and 3 are currently in production with Masami already working on parts 4 to 6 as we type. More details can be found on his YouTube channel here and part 1 of the biography is available in English language here.
This year’s Caribbean On-road Nationals in Puerto Rico saw a very good turn out of drivers. Due to the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic and to keep safe distance, only six drivers would qualify directly to the mains and one bump-up from the lower mains would make for a seven driver grid. The Nitro Sedan qualifying saw Franco Machado (Infinity/Max Power) taking the TQ from Guillermo Camacho (Capricorn/Max Power) 2nd and Juan C. Aguirre (Infinity/Ielasi Tuned) in 3rd. The A-main started with all drivers completing the first lap without incidents, and by the second lap Juan C. Aguirre passed Guillermo Camacho, allowing Aguirre to stay close to Machado. On lap 29 Franco Machado had a flame which promoted Aguirre into 1st place, a position he would hold onto all the way to the end of the race. So the final result saw Juan C. Aguirre (Infinity/Ielasi Tuned) with the win from Ivan Garcia (Mugen/O.S. Speed) in 2nd and Carlos Torres (Infinity/ O.S. Speed) in 3rd. Over in 1/8 Nitro, Fernando Mendez (ARC/Novarossi) took the win from Andy Baez (ARC/ Novarossi) 2nd and Peter Alvarado (Infinity/Ielasi Tuned) in 3rd.
Source: Wallace Motorsports [wallacemotorsports.net]
Volante have introduced their new V8T touring car outdoor asphalt tyres. The production of the Volante V5-36R, V7-32R, and 36R tyres had to face the problem of limited raw material for several months with the shortage having affected all major tyre manufacturers. As a result Volante opted to change the focus on the development of a brand-new asphalt tyres series – the V8T. The project combines several updates that started with the creation of a newly formulated rubber compound. The main goal was to produce a tyre that demonstrates longer durability and a reliable performance regarding grip and control. The new V8T series of tyres integrates a newly formulated tyre compound with an ultra-thin yet durable inner belt. The result is a more balanced tyre that provides consistent lap times from the beginning till the end. The V8T is available in 24R, 28R, 32R and 36R compounds, remounted on dish or 7-spoke rims.
KO Propo have announced the release of their new BSx3-one10 Grasper Type-S low-profile servo. It utilises a composite upper and lower case combined with an aluminium middle section for a low weight and somewhat lower price tag, compared to the metal-case Grasper, while offering high-performance components such as hard-anodised aluminium gears, a brushless motor, dual ball bearings, a hard servo gear shaft and a Gold-plated connector. The high-voltage compatible servo is capable of up to 10.8kg-cm of torque at a speed of down to 0.09s and it supports KO Propo’s HCS function. The limited edition servo will hit stores in August.
Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]
Round 2 of the Turkish On-road Championship was held at the Efmod track last weekend in 1/10th Electric and Nitro classes. In Modified Touring it was Atahan Yildiz (Xray) with the win from Efe Özgür (Serpent) in 2nd and Ali Güleç (3Racing) in 3rd.
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Coming from RC Atomic is their new DRZV2 1/128th scale mini drift car kit. The V2 features several new parts such as a redesigned front bulkhead that optimises the chassis’ roll centre for a more responsive steering and better car control in long distance drifts. Also new is a single bellcrank steering assembly that is both precise and easy to assemble thanks to less parts involved. The chassis is 90mm to 98mm wheelbase adjustable with longer wheelbase settings for 1/24th scale body shells being accessible through option parts. Included in the kit are also new brass KPI front steering knuckles for maximised tyre grip in counter steering situations, new adjustable shock spring preload collars and height adjustable body mounts that support 0.5mm increments. An optional mono front damper system is available optionally for maximised steering throw. Not included in the chassis kit are electronics, tyres, wheels and body shell.
Round 1 of the Spanish Electric On-road Championship was hosted by the ARCA club in Madrid last weekend in Touring Stock, Formula, and Tamiya Euro Stock Truck classes. In the Formula category it was Alex Aroca with the overall TQ after winning three of the five qualifying rounds. Miguel Fernandez came in 2nd, winning a single qualifier, as Jose Antonio De Lara came in 3rd on the grid, also TQing a single qualifying round. The triple A-mains saw a clean sweep of Alex who went on to win all three legs while Miguel Fernandez ended the day on the runner-up spot. The final podium spot was hard fought for with Jose Antonio De Lara, Francisco Macias and Pablo Martos all ending tie on points. Ultimately to was Jose Antonio who would hold the upper hand in the tie-breaker, snatching the final podium spot.
Source: Roche [rocherc.com]
