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September 11, 2019

2019 JConcepts Turf Nationals – Report

Each year, the first weekend of September holds one of the best-kept racing secrets in RC – the JConcepts Turf Nationals. It’s not your ordinary race as it’s a top-level race that’s focused on fun, exciting high-speed racing, and is consistently one of the biggest racing draws in the Northeast. Playing host to the Turf Nationals each and every year is radical RC Madness in Enfield, Connecticut and what a special RC facility it is. Between the numerous outdoor and indoor tracks, all together there are eleven possible tracks with the single sole purpose of having fun with your RC cars. The Turf Nationals always draws in some amazing talent from around the area and this year was no exception. Even with so much talent gathered at one track, the “chill” vibe is what makes Turf Nationals extra unique and one of the most fun races to attend. The friendly, warm atmosphere in the pits makes the time away off the track a whole lot of fun and when the sun is out – it’s just absolutely a show-stopping amazing experience.

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September 10, 2019

RDRP B74 aluminium bellcrank arm

Ruddog Distribution have introduced the new RDRP aluminium bellcrank arm for the Team Associated B74 buggy, a direct replacement for the standard carbon fibre part. Machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium and coming black anodised for wear and looks, the bellcrank arm offers improved strength and greater durability as it replaces the somewhat weak original carbon fibre part that can break in heavy crashes or when touching track boards. The arm mimics the original steering geometry and it comes with machined silver edge details for factory looks.

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September 10, 2019

SWorkz S35-3 pre-painted body shell

Coming from SWorkz and made for the S35-3 1/8th buggies is a pre-painted body shell. Factory painted and pre-cut the body is ready-to-mount for the electric buggy with some minor prepping being required to make the lid fit to the nitro-powered car, such as cutting the pre-marked fuel tank and cooling head openings. Included with the body comes a nose cone and a pre-cut decal sheet.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

September 10, 2019

GForce Dyna 7.4V 3800mAh shorty LiPo battery

GForce is busy adding more competition LiPo battery packs to their growing range with the latest addition being a lightweight low-profile 3800mAh shorty battery. The pack is built using high-quality 65C/130C cells that allow to construct a low profile 18.5mm tall battery of just 155g of weight. The battery has a 93x46mm footprint and it is ideal for all applications that require high power output but not the utmost of capacity.

Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]

September 10, 2019

Joao Figueiredo takes double Portuguese Buggy titles

Round 3 of the Portuguese 1/8th Off-road National Championship was held at the Pista de Bodiosa track last weekend. Kyosho’s Joao Figueiredo was in control of things all weekend, taking a double TQ in both Nitro and Electric Buggy and brining home the wins and National titles in both categories. In Nitro Buggy is was Joao Rodrigues (SWorkz) with the runner-up soot from Nuno Ribero (Team Associated). Over in E-Buggy Mugen’s Bruno Costa and Xray’s Pedro Gomes would round out the top 3 results.

Source: Modelix Racing [modelixracing.com]

September 10, 2019

Jesper Rasmussen crowned Danish 2WD Champion

Black Track RC played host to the final round of the Danish 1/10th Off-road Championship recently and it was Jesper Rasmussen who would walk away with the day’s win and the overall 2WD Mod Buggy title. Jesper was on fire all weekend, making a clean sweep in the qualifiers to grab the pole position from Marcus Kaerup. In A1 and A2 Jesper again came out fastest for an early overall victory and also the 2019 2WD Mod Buggy title. Marcus was able to conserve his runner-up position after the triple mains while Frederik Hovgaard completed the top 3 result.

Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]

September 9, 2019

Leadfinger Racing D819/E819 A2.1 Tactic body shell

Leadfinger Racing have announced the release of their A2.1 Tactic body shell for the HB Racing D819 and E819 buggies. The A2.1 Tactic body is a one off design that delivers a tuning option in between the original LFR Assassin and A2 Tactic bodies and it features the addition of the cowl scoops on the side pods. Depending on the performance the driver is looking for, these can be left alone to add to the overall down force of the car, or owners can choose to drill them out for additional cooling. When opened up, the pipe side of the cowl pulls air directly past the block and manifold of the nitro motor. The next addition was the fin on top of the roof. The advantage is more stability in high speed sections of the track and a more precise feel under hard cornering. Very effective is the additional down force added to both side pods and rear swoop that sets the body directly in between both the Assassin and A2 designs. The A2.1 body is available both in light weight or standard thickness, and it comes in clear, including window masks, stickers, and a front wing.

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September 9, 2019

Chris Boice successful at Border Wars 2019

The 2019 Border Wars race was held at Arcor Raceway in Albuquerque, New Mexico attracting nearly 130 entries. In 1/8th E-Buggy it was Sean Guthrie with the overall TQ from Chris Boice on the 2 spot. In the triple A-main events it was Chris Boice who would come out on top in A1 and A2 for the early overall win from 3rd place qualifier, Michael Rose in 2nd. 4th place qualifier Scott Brewer ended the day in 3rd and in front of Mike Amos, who had to bump up through the mains to finish 4th overall. Andruw Martinez would complete the top 5 results.

Source: JQRacing [jqracing.com]