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December 4, 2019

Sousa & Maiorana win at Drumstick race

The Drumstick race was held at the RC Clubhouse track in Warren, Michigan last weekend. The race saw around 130 entries which is a pretty standard for this race every year. In the 4WD Buggy A-main 2nd place qualifier, Xray’s Mark Sousa made a pass for the lead on lap one but then got together with the 2nd place driver and Mark went back to last on the first lap. However he was able to come through the pack all the way up to 1st and then slowly extended his lead from there to take the win from HB Racing’s Mike Valentine Jr. in 2nd and TLR’s Seth Rippee in 3rd. In the 2WD main it was Charlie Maiorana with the win from Russ Bryant on the runner-up spot. Mark Sousa struggled with a last minute setup change and ultimately had to settle for 3rd overall.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 4, 2019

Dash RC anti-tweak sensor wires

Dash RC have announced the release of their new anti-tweak sensor wires. Available in 50mm, 100mm, 125mm, 150mm, 175mm, 200mm, 250mm, and 300mm length, the high-quality sensors wires are very soft, ensuring easy routing and very little influence on chassis and power pod tweak when used in pan car classes. Additionally the flat design allows to route the wires underneath motors or speed controllers which comes in handy for touring cars and buggies.

View some of the other wires here

December 3, 2019

Leadfinger Racing A319 A2.1 Tactic body shell

The latest 1/8th buggy to receive Leadfinger Racing’s A2.1 Tactic body shell treatment is the Agama A319. First introduced in mid-2019, the A2.1 Tactic body design has proven itself on the track with a handful of different platforms. Fitment, performance and looks are key in every design, and every platform presents different challenges with each layout. The Agama was no exception. Fuel tank location, and the position of throttle and brake bias linkages needed to be taken into consideration. LFR were looking for a low profile and sleek design to fit the A319 perfectly. The designers were able to combat these differences by stretching the rake of the windshield and adding to the size of the side pod scoops for just the right amount clearance. To keep performance in check, additional down force was added to the rear of the side pods and rear centre of the body. As things started to come together, Leadfinger Racing topped off the cab with a shark fin for stability. To finish off the design the body includes a front scoop for even more tuning ability. As usual the body comes moulded from high-quality polycarbonate material and it includes window masks and a decal sheet.

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December 3, 2019

JConcepts Detox Aqua compound 1/8th buggy tyre

Available soon from JConcepts is the Aqua compound Detox 1/8th buggy tyre. Designed for demanding track conditions, the closely spaced tread creates the ultimate long main event tyre and combined with the compounds such as blue, green, R2, O2O2 and Y2 and now, aqua gives racers an option for just about any temperature requirement. The design revolves around the centre structure which has hefty lugs arranged in a stacked configuration. The lugs have strategically placed cuts and grooves to allow flex in dusty conditions to perform even if the track is deteriorating while a long main is in progress. The outer portion of the tread fits together like building blocks, with shapes placed together that nest well but also work together to flex laterally to provide steadfast side-bite. The tread tapers off cleanly to the outer side-wall giving a smooth transition during hard cornering. The tyre comes including Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 3, 2019

JConcepts Ellipse 2.2” 2WD & 4WD front tyres

JConcepts have introduced the 2.2” 2WD and 4WD front tyre variants of their popular Ellipse tread. The Ellipse, named after the centre bar built into the tread, is a compliment to successful tyres such as the Dirt Webs and Space Bars. The “web” style tyre was built to compete on smooth high-grip indoor and outdoor surfaces which require a finely detailed connected bar pattern. The centre section of the tire is a home run utilising a diamond “home plate” footprint to provide massive surface area for better footprint and increased longevity. The web of extensions are unique and have a directional touch giving the racer the ultimate tune-ability. Jason Ruona explains, “The Ellipse front tire has a slightly wider carcass, it allows the driver to attack high-speed sections with more comfort and smooths the steering of a 2WD buggy. The “home plate” and connected web of tread has a large footprint and 1000’s of edges to produce steering connection. Connected tread wears together which is useful racing indoors where a racer requires surface area to produce steering.” The Ellipse tyres are available in a huge selection of compounds such as blue, green, aqua, gold and the ROAR National Champion, silver compound. Included in each package, the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts known for their durable nature and grey colour complete the race tuned package.

View the 4WD front tyres here

December 3, 2019

RudeBits R2.1 lightweight off-road rear wing

RudeBits have introduced the lightweight variant of their popular R2.1 1/10th off-road rear wing for 2WD and 4WD buggies. The R2.1 has been designed for a slick look with plenty wheel clearance and it was extensively tested to provide better cornering ability. Its straight rear edge allows the air to force down evenly across the rear and it features a built-in 4 degrees base angle. Made from lightweight polycarbonate material the wing weighs in at only 16g.

Source: RudeBits [rudebits.co.uk]

December 3, 2019

Johnson & Switzer win at ORCF 1/8 Turkey Race

The Ohio RC Factory of Jeffersonville, Ohio held their 1/8 Turkey Race last Saturday, attracting over 60 entires. In 1/8th Pro Nitro Buggy it was Xray’s Paul Ciccarello with the overall TQ, however it was 3rd place qualifier, Serpent’s Adam Johnson with the win in the 20-minute A-main event, leaving behind Paul in 2nd some 6.8 seconds back. 4th place qualifier, HB Racing’s Scott Kuchler came in 3rd, a lap behind Paul and Adam.

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December 3, 2019

Graham Alsop successful at NWN Winter Series Rd2

Round 2 of the NWN Winter Series was held at the North West Nitro club in Blackpool, United Kingdom over the weekend. HB Racing’s Graham Alsop took a popular win in the 1/8th Nitro Buggy class, leaving behind HB Racing’s Nick Cox in 2nd, some two laps down. Tekno RC’s Mitchell Booth came in 3rd some nine seconds behind Nick while Chris Sharpe-Simkiss completed the 27-laps club some 13 seconds behind Mitchell.

Source: Answer RC [answer-rc.com]