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February 12, 2020

Xpress XQ10 mid-motor touring car – Coming soon

Coming soon from Xpress is their new XQ10 mid-motor 4WD touring car. In development for some time now, the vehicle builds on the proven XQ1, however split bulkheads and minor changes to the suspension geometry in combination with a pure mid-motor design make for a more neutral handling car that is suitable for a wider range of track conditions thanks to increased overall traction. New features include an adjustable top deck with flex inserts, the car utilises strong plastic parts which use 3.0mm suspension pins on the outside and inside hinge for less play and a more rigid construction, and new material X-rings for the shocks and differential make for smoother operation. Other features include a redesigned steering rack for a more linear and smooth steering reaction, a built-in rear belt tensioner in the motor mount, a lowered bumper foam for the use with modern touring car bodies, and bearing-supported anti-roll bars ensure smoother suspension operation. The kit is rounded out by lowered shocks for an overall lower centre of gravity. The kit is set for a release this February.

View a list of the key features and more prototype images here

February 12, 2020

Park Sung-Kwang wins at A.C. Speedway Champs Rd12

Round 12 of the A.C. Speedway Championship was held in South Korea last weekend. The event took place on one of the biggest outdoor asphalt tracks of the country and it saw Park Sung-Kwang taking the win in the Formula class from Oh So-An in 2nd and Shin Jung-Min in 3rd, all three running Xray machinery.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 12, 2020

1up Racing UltraLite carbon fibre TC winglets

1up Racing have introduced their all-new UltraLite carbon fibre winglets for 1/10th touring car wings. Weighing under 0.6g for the pair, the lightweight winglets feature an extremely thin profile that reduces drag as they slice through the air. They are CNC cut with 3M Extreme adhesive pre-applied make mounting easier than ever. Rounded corners not only look great but also allow for the largest winglet possible while still getting through tech without any problems.

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February 11, 2020

Team Zombie 5800mAh CoG slim LiPo battery

Team Zombie is the latest brand to introduce a slim LiPo battery pack for the use with the latest breed of mid-motor touring cars. The “Narrowism” Centre of Gravity pack uses highest quality 140C cells for exceptional power supply in both modified and stock classes and while measuring 139×37.8×24.7mm it weighs in at under 240g. Using slim style batteries will make for a more centralised weight distribution, something that can improve overall handling of mid-motor touring cars.

Source: Team Zombie [team-zombie.com]

February 11, 2020

H2 Racing Development A800MMX 2.5mm carbon chassis

H2 Racing Development have introduced their new 2.5mm carbon fibre main chassis plate for the Awesomatix A800MMX touring car. Precision-machined from Japanese 2.5mm Toray Torayca T300 pure carbon fibre material the chassis is both thicker and harder than the standard kit chassis, resulting in optimised handling on medium to high-bite tracks. Also available are 2.0mm upper decks, again machined from Toray Torayca T300 pure carbon fibre material.

Source: H2 Racing Development [facebook.com]

February 11, 2020

Ron DeVoll doubles at 2020 Ice Breaker

The 2020 Ice Breaker was held at LSR Speedway of Sacramento, California last weekend, attracting nearly 190 entries. In the premier 2WD Mod Buggy class it was Kyle Layton with the overall TQ from Ron DeVoll in 2nd. The opening A-main saw Ron walking away with the win as Antonio Counsil came in 2nd. TQ Kyle Layton had to settle for 4th place. A2 then had Kyle taking the win as Ron only finished in 3rd place and behind 3rd place qualifier, Ezra Keller. The deciding A3 then would see Ron taking the win with a lap margin on Kyle Layton in 2nd and Ezra Keller in 3rd. This would also be the overall all-Team-Associated top 3 after the triple A-mains.

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February 11, 2020

Ronald Völker victorious at ETS Daun

Ronald Völker took a spectacular victory at the ETS in Daun, Germany this weekend, as the Yokomo driver made advantage of his pole position to hold off two intense challenges from the second place starting Marc Rheinard. The first A Final was one of the closest races in Touring Car for many years, as Marc sat glued to the rear bumper of Ronald for the first half of the race. Marc, now racing for Tonisport following his departure from the Infinity team at the end of 2019, was using an Awesomatix chassis and showed to be evenly matched on pace with Ronald. Twice Marc managed to get his car alongside his long-time rivals, but both times, Ronald was able to fight back and narrowly hold the lead. Into the second half of the race, Ronald seemed to settle into a better rhythm and was able to open a small gap to Marc. Bruno Coelho, starting fourth on the grid for Xray, got past third place qualifier Yannic Prumper as the attention of the crows was focussed on the top two.

Continue reading the report here

February 10, 2020

X-Grip Dynamic body lever V2

Coming soon from X-Grip is their new Dynamic body lever V2, an accessory that attaches to the front suspension of electric touring cars such as the WRC STX.6 and Xray T4 and that helps to make body movement independent from chassis movement. The body lever is 3-D-printed from high-quality material, it weighs in at only 1.6g and it was designed to attach between the suspension C-hub and upper camber link ball. A special plastic screw adjusts the distance between the platform and the body shell so the body is resting on the platform, ensuring the front body height and ground clearance maintains constant even under chassis rolling and suspension compression. It is required to allow the front of the body to float on the body mounts which can be achieved by simply attaching the retaining body clip one or two positions higher than usual. The new V2 variant is of an updated design that allows to remove the lever part quicker if needed and it is usable with the WRC Racing STX.6, the Xray T4 and many other classic suspension touring cars.

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