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January 3, 2020

Mike Walker doubles at Year End Shootout

Southside RC Raceway of Lake City, Florida held their 2019 Year End Shootout recently, attracting nearly 120 entries. In Open Nitro Buggy it was 2nd place qualifier, Mike Walker with the overall win despite running into issues in the opening stages of the race. With the front runners getting into troubles in the second half of the race Mike was able to gain the lead and from there he never looked back to take the win some 20 seconds in front of 12th place qualifier, Kenneth Pope while 9th place qualifier, Devaughn Alford completed the top 4 result under a second behind Kenneth.

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January 3, 2020

T-Works A319 hard-coated servo saver shafts

Coming from T-Works and made for the popular Agama A319 buggy is a set of hard-coated aluminium servo saver shafts. The parts are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium for a low weight and exceptional strength while the hard-coated surface treatment will ensure high durability even in harsh off-road conditions. The shafts come as pairs and they are available now.

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

January 3, 2020

2020 Nordic Champs – Announcement

The 2020 1/10th Electric Off-road Nordic Champs will be hosted by the MHF-U Skarpnäck club in Stockholm, Sweden from the 28th to the 30th of August. More details as well as a promotional video can be found on the event’s official social media page here.

January 2, 2020

Traxxas WideMaxx suspension kit

Traxxas have announced the soon release of the new WideMaxx suspension kit for the Maxx 1/10th scale monster truck. Available in six dynamic colours, the WideMaxx kit extends the track out by 20mm per side allowing drivers to bury the throttle in the turns, soak up even more extreme terrain, and come out the other side ready for more. The WideMaxx kit consists of extended versions of the Maxx’s extreme-duty cold-weather suspension arms and additionally, new springs are included for the rear of the truck to dial in the suspension settings, while the original rear springs move to the front for optimum balance and performance. Finally, a set of wider toe links for the front finish out the new widened stance.

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January 2, 2020

Yeah Racing SCX10 II chassis upgrade set

Coming from Yeah Racing is a chassis upgrade set for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck. Included are front and rear hard-coated aluminium axle housings, stainless steel front and rear centre drive shafts, a full stainless steel link set as well as a stainless steel skid plate. The parts are add ons or replacements for the standard items, adding durability and much needed weight.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

January 2, 2020

Samix Enduro rear chassis H brace

Coming from Samix and made for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks is an aluminium rear chassis H brace. Stronger than the original plastic part the brace helps to reinforce the whole chassis assembly while adding a touch of colour as it is available in five different surface anodisings including blue, gun metal, silver, green and black. The brace is machined from high-quality aluminium and a direct fit using the included hardware.

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January 1, 2020

Reno Savoya joins Kyosho

Kyosho Europe have announced the addition of former TLR factory driver, Reno Savoya to their team. The multi-time EFRA European and French National champion will campaign Kyosho’s range of vehicles, both in 1/8th and 1/10th scale classes from what is understood, while also relying on Picco engines, AKA tyres and Racing Experience fuel.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoeurope.com]

January 1, 2020

JConcepts Sprinter SCT tyre

Coming from JConcepts is their new Sprinter SCT tyre for 1/10th scale short course trucks. The Sprinter tyre is designed to bridge a gap between the popular Double Dees and other pin tyre options from JConcepts. The Sprinter has square, angled pins that are stacked vertically to flex and fold evenly across the tyre. Typically, a stacked tread will wear less and provide more forward bite while the aligned space helps rotation in the turns and gives a snappy release to square up quickly. Starting with the new tread, the team focused on durability and performance to bring a tyre option to market that competes on loose surfaces which are wet or dusty. With the popularity of dirt-oval racing, vehicles being designed with either mid-motor or laydown transmission options, a new generation pin style, carcass and outer tread design was needed. The outer sidewall of the tyre has angled pins incorporated into the design to help release the turn and provide the rotation not only needed in dirt off-road but specifically in dirt-oval racing. The blended tread to tyre body is supported with a generous radius which promotes “pin snap” and resists tearing or separation. Horizontal traction bars connect several pins near the centre of the tyre which bonds a critical area for increased push at high-speed. The sidewall area blends nicely into a step-spike feature which helps smooth the transition in bumpy sections and create side-bite. The Sprinters are built on the conventional and popular 3.0” x 2.2” bead and carcass design making them interchangeable. Since the Sprinter tyre is directional, there is a left and right marked and included in each package. The interior ribbing features the double-hatch pattern that helps maintain a comfy ride while each set of tyres includes the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]