November 22, 2019

Picco P3X 3.5cc nitro off-road engine

Kyosho Europe have introduced the new Picco P3X 3.5cc 3-port nitro off-road engine. An update to the popular Blast, the P3X features a new vacuum injected crankcase for durability, and a lightened high-quality silicone-filled and balanced crankshaft whose super strong material does not need additional DLC coating. Also new are a CNC-machine backplate with extra scoop for additional performance while a Japan-made blue seal front and high-quality ceramic main bearing ensure smooth operation in all RPM ranges.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoeurope.com]

November 22, 2019

Raven Barton wins at TBRL Winter Series Rd1

The opening round of the Tony Bacon Racing League Winter Series was held at the TBRL indoor carpet track in Fort Dodge, Iowa last Saturday. The event attracted 120 entries and in the 17.5T Girl Power class it was Raven Barton with the overall TQ. In the single 5-minute A-main event it was still Raven who would dominate the proceedings with Sarah Kearney coming in 2nd, a lap down. In 3rd it was Bree who would round out the top 3 result in front of Jana Peavler and Angie Vanderbeek.

Image: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 22, 2019

GForce Bullet-D 4200mAh racing pack LiPo battery

GForce have announced the release of their new Bullet-D 4200mAh LiPo battery pack that mimics the shaped of an NiMH racing pack. The oval diameter design comes in handy especially when looking for a battery pack that is compatible with certain Tamiya or Kyosho cars or when running in vintage racing classes. The battery is built from high-quality 50C cells for exceptional power supply, it measures 134x45x23.5mm, and it comes pre-wired with a T-type connector and an XH balancer port.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

November 22, 2019

LRP black brass battery weights

LRP have introduced their new under LiPo brass battery weights. The weights are ideal to up the overall weight of on-road and off-road cars while allowing to lower the overall centre of gravity when running low centre of gravity battery packs. The weights are available as standard battery sized 139x47x0.5mm 28g, 139x47x0.79mm 44g and 139x47x1.05mm 59g variants and also as shorty battery sized 97x47x0.27mm 10g, 97x47x0.76mm 30g, 97x47x1.0mm 39g and 97x47x1.65mm 65g plates. All come with a black surface coating and in packs of two per size.

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November 22, 2019

Pro-Line 2020 Jeep Gladiator body shell

Coming soon from Pro-Line is their all-new 2020 Jeep Gladiator body for 12.3” scale crawlers. The Gladiator combines the iconic and unmistakable Jeep body styling with the utility and ruggedness of an adventure-ready truck. The body features all the scale Jeep Gladiator details and a sticker sheet that will completely transform the look of any scale crawler truck. The 1-piece body comes clear, so owners can customise the look of their truck in any way they desire including building an overlanding rig.

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November 22, 2019

Nikolas Schmitz doubles at HK-Cup opener

The opening round of the HK-Cup was held in Hürtgenwald in the western part of Germany last weekend. When the dust had settled and in the 2WD Buggy class it was Nikolas Schmitz with the win, coming from the 2 spot on the grid. Nikolas would secure the over with a win in A3, leaving behind Jean Baptiste Janssens and Markus Klein in 2nd and 3rd overall.

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November 22, 2019

Pro-Line Resistor & Wedge Gen 3 1/10th buggy tyres

Pro-Line have introduced their new Resistor 2.2” off-road buggy rear tyres as well as their Wedge Gen 3 2.2” carpet front tyres. Starting with the all-new Resistor tyre, based on the popular carcass shape and futuristic directional tread design of the Positron, the Resistor takes performance up another level with improved side bite and balanced traction on indoor clay tracks. The tread design of the new tyre pays homage to the Positron for a familiar Pro-Line signature look and each bar has been positioned and angled for maximum race performance. The Resistor is directional, which adds another tuning option for the racers always looking for that extra edge since it will perform differently depending on which direction it is run. The tyre includes blue closed cell inserts and it comes in MC clay or M4 super soft rubber compounds.

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November 22, 2019

Pro-Line Axis 2WD lightweight body shells

Pro-Line have introduced their all-new Axis 2WD lightweight buggy body shell for the Team Associated B6.1, the TLR 22 5.0 and the Yokomo YZ-2. Designed with the latest in CAD technology, the Axis features a super low-slung design with sharp lines throughout giving it an unmistakable look on the track. The body features a cab-forward design which provides enhanced steering response while the small side fins balances out the rear of the car with ideal side-bite. The rear of the Axis body has the right amount of clearance for the gearbox and fits the chassis and bulkhead shape of the race buggies perfectly. The bodies are made in the USA from light weight polycarbonate material and included with each body are two Air Force II 6.5” rear wings, paint-then-peel overspray film, window masks and Pro-Line decals.

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