Coming soon from SWorkz and developed in cooperation with XTR Racing are the new Elliott Boots edition shock and differential fluids. Becoming available in all popular viscosities the oils will help to fine-tune the shock and diff package of 1/8th and 1/10th scale buggies, trucks and cars and they come in large bottles, making them ideal especially for 1/8th truggy racers.
Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]
HB Racing have released first renderings and information on their forthcoming new D819RS 1/8th scale nitro buggy kit. Using the popular and successful D819 as a base, the RS variant will feature a new 2mm shorter chassis, a refined rear suspension geometry utilising a V3 shock tower that allows to adjust wing and body height while new rear shock shafts and lower shock mounting ball cups offer improved durability. The front of the buggy sees the addition of new 17.5 degree caster blocks as well as 2 degree included kingpins. Other features include a heavy-duty servo saver, new directional screw-type shock pins as well as revised diff output gears. Full information will become available in time of the release that is scheduled for early January 2020.
View a list of the key features and another image here
Traxxas have introduced the new metallic white edition of their monstrous Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6 trail truck. The 6-wheeler Merc truck represents a singular vision to create the boldest and toughest all-terrain vehicle ever. Traxxas captures the spirit and no-compromise approach of the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6×6 with an officially licensed detailed scale replica built on the new TRX-6 platform. Six drive wheels, three T-Lock remote-locking differentials, portal axles, high/low transmission, six aluminium long-travel shocks, and a stunningly accurate body with brilliant LED lighting make this truck one of the most advanced and capable RC crawler ever to hit the trail. In time for the holidays Traxxas now issues the new metallic white body edition, making it a nice stockings filler.
View a list of the features and specifications as well as more images here
Samix have announced the release of another optional part for the Element RC Enduro trail trucks in the form of a gold colour brass differential cover. The part comes machined from high-quality material and while adding over 30g of weight to one of the lowest areas of the truck, improving traction and climbing performance, the polished finish of the cover also adds some visual impact. The part come laser-etched with Samix logos, fake bolts and it is usable on the front and rear solid axles.
Serpent have released first information on their forthcoming new SRX8e Pro 1/8th scale electric buggy kit. Based on the SRX8 Pro nitro buggy, the electric-powered variant will make use of its nitro sibling’s large volume differentials for consistency, an updated steering system for a more progressive steering feeling, as well as updated inclined C-hubs and steering spindles. The kit is rounded out by a new +15mm wing mount for improved overall downforce. The SRX8e Pro is set for a release in early December.
The 1/10th Off-road Turkey Race was held at the Ohio RC Factory in Jeffersonville, Ohio last Saturday, attracting nearly 80 entries. In the popular 13.5T Wheeler class it was Chad Wipperman with the overall TQ, however the single 7-minute A-main was won by 3rd place qualifier, Michael Gers as P2 qualifier, Nathan McClanahan conserved his qualifying performance by finishing on the runner-up spot.
Source: Raw Speed [rawspeedrc.com]
SWorkz have announced the signing of young US top talent, Camden Lime to their factory team. Camden inked a multi-year deal for 2020 and beyond, to campaign SWorkz’s 1/8th and 1/10th scale vehicles at all major events. Camden says:
I’m beyond stoked and grateful for this opportunity for 2020 and beyond. I couldn’t thank Max from SWorkz and Franco from RC1-Racing enough and I’m very excited to work with the team around Georg and Scott Yang. I’ll see everyone at the track soon with this awesome products from SWorkz.
Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]
The Radio Control Car Club of Kuwait RCCCK held their opening Points Race last weekend, attracting over 40 entries for the Nitro Buggy and Truggy classes. In Nitro Buggy it was Agama racer Abdulrahman Aljuhail with the win in the 45-minute A-main event, a lap in front of SWorkz’s Ali Sherazy on the runner-up spot. Agama’s Mohammad Alhajri came in 3rd to complete the podium result in front of Mohammad Altarmoum in 4th and Nasser Altermoum in 5th overall.
Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]
