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September 2, 2019

Mibosport Cup 2019/20 – Announcement

Mibosport have released full details for the forthcoming 2019/20 season of their highly popular Mibosport Cup. Kicking off on the weekend of the 19th of October, the series offers the usual mix of electric on-road and off-road racing with the new season seeing the addition of the GT Stock 17.5T and FWD classes, both rolling on Mibosport SQS-32PGL BBS-style rims and making use of realistic looking bodies for a more eye-pleasing appearance on the track. For the new season both the on-road and off-road tracks will be laid out on a new carpet and the off-road track also gains in size for even more fun and action. Full details about the series can be found here and here.

September 2, 2019

Tomy Yardy signs with Inside Line Racing

Inside Line Racing have announce that Tom Yardy, one of the top UK off road drivers, has signed a two year contract with PR Racing UK and Inside Line Racing. Tom is a very well respected driver and is very approachable, his setup knowledge and racecraft are second to none. Tom’s dad Chris will be on hand also and he will be a massive asset to, not only Tom, but to every Inside Line Racing driver. Tom will also be using the excellent Maclan MMAX ESC and V2m motors, along with SRT servos in his PR Racing cars. Tom has the following to say about the deal:

I’m really excited to join the PR Racing team. I’ve paid close attention to the way Kev and Alec have developed the brand here in the UK over the last few years, and how the quality and performance of the cars has really advanced since they first came on the scene. With a team combining young superstars with enthusiastic, experienced racers, I hope to help push the cars and the rest of the team forward in 2020 and beyond. I’d like to thank Kev at Inside Line Racing for this opportunity and look forward to getting out on track.

Source: Inside Line Racing [insidelinemodels.com]

August 30, 2019

JConcepts S15 body for Mugen MBX8 Eco

Having released the S15 bodyshell for the Mugen MBX8 back in January, JConcepts have introduced the updated S15 for the latest MBX8 Eco. Blending performance features on the popular Silencer body with new features such as mid-body winglets and rear stabiliser kick-up, the roof of the body remains strong with the upper fin in position for stability and tracking ability. The rear drop-down area remains clean and a deep-rooted position allows maximum side exposure to air and escape. The front and rear body mount area is cleanly designed and allows for a drop-fit on the Mugen MBX8 Eco and older MBX7 Eco kit variants. Each S15 body supplied with window mask and decal sheet.

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August 29, 2019

Element RC Enduro Trailwalker RTR trail truck

Associated Electrics have introduced their new Enduro Trailwalker RTR trail truck, the second vehicle from their new Element RC line of ready-to-run vehicles. Based on the same chassis as the previously released Sendero, the differences with the Trailwalker are mostly cosmetic with a new ultra realistic pre-painted flat bed truck shell as well as different bumper, grills and silver coloured wheels. Mounted to the same rugged chassis, with its innovative Stealth X gearbox, the Trailwalker comes supplied with the ultra-smooth and powerful 16-turn, 5-slot brushed crawler motor and Reedy Power SC400X electronic speed controller with T-plug connector. Controlling the beast on the trail is again the 3-channel XP130 2.4GHz radio and Reedy Power high-torque 1320MG metal-gear servo.

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August 29, 2019

Pro-Line Hyrax SCXL & Rock Shooter aluminium wheels

Pro-Line have introduced their new Hyrax SCXL All Terrain Tires for mounting on SC wheels. Designed from the ground up for incredible grip and stability on the toughest terrain, the Hyrax tire is ready to tackle anything your Desert Truck or modified Short Course Truck can dish out. also new from Pro-Line are the Rock Shooter 1.9″ aluminium composite internal bead-loc wheels. Designed to not only look scale with the 12 hole design but to be super easy to use by only requiring 6 screws per wheel for mounting tires. The face of the Rock Shooter has been CNC machined in the USA to exacting tolerances and precision finishes. The unique 3-piece wheel design bolts together in the back and locks on to Pro-Line’s incredible list of 1.9″ Crawling Tires the same way as Pro-Line’s Impulse 1.9″ plastic wheel.

View the Rock Shooter wheels here

August 28, 2019

SWorkz S35-3 front shorty brace

New from SWorkz, for the S35-3 platform, is this optional front shorty brace that features a special design for their new optional chassis. This lightened aluminium brace gives your chassis the needed stiffness to tackle the toughest tracks.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

August 27, 2019

2019 Mugen Challenge – Report

The 2019 Mugen Challenge was held at the LCRC Raceway in Central Pennsylvania, attracting 389 entries from across the country. The event kicked off on Wednesday with the ‘Mechanics Clinic’ presented by Pat Risser & Kevin Mummah. This brand new 10 entry clinic taught 1/8 Drivers & Crew good maintenance practices, and how to setup their cars. Once again this year, on Thursday, Mugen Seiki’s Adam Drake hosted the Annual Drake Clinic, and worked with 20 drivers to improve their cars and their driving skills. Friday kicked off open practice, which was delayed by some early morning rain, but perfect weather followed for the remainder of the race. Throughout the weekend, 21,389 laps were put on the new LCRC layout, which featured an over/under obstacle.

View the different class results here

August 27, 2019

Max Gotzl double at 2019 Czech Open series Rd7

The penultimate round of the 2019 Czech Open series was held in Horni Jeleni last weekend. Following free practice on Friday, the race started on the Saturday morning with qualifying. Xray driver Max Gotzl was able to take the overall TQ in both Nitro and EP classes, after winning all 4 qualifying rounds. Jiri Mara and Tomas Kapicka took 2nd and 3rd in the Nitro class, with Marek Ornst and Jiri Dvorak took 2nd and 3rd with E buggy. In Nitro it was again Gotzl who was fastest in the Semis, followed by Tomas and Jiri Benes in 3rd on the main final grid. The start went ok for the pole man but a long stop to adjust the engine lost him some time in his first pit stop, but was able to make it back. In the end Max was able to cross the finish line with the win, with a gap of two laps over 2nd placed Jiri Mara, followed by Tomas in 3rd.

Continue reading the report here