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July 2, 2019

German 4WD Buggy & ST Truck Nationals warm-up – Report

The AMC Langenfeld club played host to the 1/10th 4WD Buggy and Stadium Truck German Nationals warm-up race last weekend. In the 4WD and Stadium Truck class it was Jens Becker with the overall TQs while Marcel Schneider came out on top after the 2WD Buggy qualifying. The A-main of the 4WD class stayed wide open until the final lap of A3 and ultimately it was Marcel Schneider (HB Racing) with the win from Xray’s Aaron Münster and Jens Becker.

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July 2, 2019

Ramp XB2 carbon fibre & 3-D-printed optionals

Austrian brand Ramp has announced the release of their first optionals for the Xray XB2 buggy. First up is a carbon flex battery mount that allows for a wide range of accessible battery positions. The lightweight set contains machined carbon fibre battery locators as well as two high-quality rubber O-rings that ensure quick and easy battery swaps. Next up are 3-D-printed lightweight motor upper brace mounts in 0mm and +2mm specification, the latter being usable for +2mm height gearbox positions. The parts are of a lightweight design, they feature battery slots for low-profile packs but are also usable with standard height shorty packs. Suitable for the above upper brace mounts is a flex motor upper brace/waterfall that is lighter than the standard part while offering increased flex for both the Carpet and Dirt spec with laydown gearbox. Last but not least is a carbon fibre rear wing protector that will ensure a longer life of the rear wing thanks to offering a greater contact surface.

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July 2, 2019

Ben Sterling wins at RCRA ACT State Titles

The Australian Canberra Off Road Model Car Club held the RCRA 2019 ACT State Titles last weekend. In the Nitro Buggy class Ben Sterling took the overall TQ from Simon Yeung and Ben would also bring home the win in the half hour long A-main, a lap in front of Kev Lewis. Simon Yeung had to settle for 3rd overall another lap down as Peter Seckold came in 4th overall.

Image: Ben Sterling

July 1, 2019

JConcepts 1978 Chevy Camaro Street Stock body

The 1978 Chevy Camaro by JConcepts is a great compliment to an emerging entry level class on the dirt-oval racing scene. The new body shell features a fastback roofline with built-in rear spoiler, traditional V-nose and grille with perched headlights. The rear is highlighted by large format taillight and turn signal combination lamps. In addition, the large format side-windows and wrap-around rear window scream late 1970’s styling cues. The 1978 Camaro debuted in May of 2019 at the inaugural JConcepts Spring Dirt Oval Nationals in Omaha, Nebraska to a thrilling reception. As with all JConcepts body shells, the set includes clear body, window mask, instruction sheet and decal sheet. The body measures a 11″ wheelbase and the inside dimensions of the body are 9.50″ front and 9.75″ rear width. The body is built for a 2wd off-road buggy wheelbase and width and requires body mounting assistance or while using the B6, the JConcepts recommend shock towers (#2716, #2717) and Team Associated T6.1 body mounts.

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July 1, 2019

Albert Croesen wins Electro Cup Nord

The Electro Cup Nord was held at the RC de Fivelcrossers in Appingedam, The Netherlands this past weekend. In the single 1/8th E-Buggy class it was Albert Croesen with a clean sweep in the qualifiers, leaving behind Michael Thamm on the 2 spot. The triple A-mains saw Albert taking wins in A1 and A2 for an early overall victory as Michael cemented his runner-up spot with a win in A3. In 3rd it was Maik Hagemann who rounded out the top 3 from Dirk Summe and Thomas Radau.

Image: Michael Thamm

July 1, 2019

Joona Haatanen wins at Finnish Nitro Buggy Nats Rd2

Round 2 of the Finnish 1/8th Nitro Buggy Nationals was held t the RC Play dirt track in Jyväskylä. Team Associated’s Joona Haatanen took two of the three qualifying rounds for the overall from JQRacing’s Max Mört, who won the opening qualifier. In the 45-minute A-main event it was again Joona who would hold the upper hand, taking the win some two laps in front of Mugen’s Ari Heinonen while Max Mört came in 3rd, some eleven seconds short of Ari.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

July 1, 2019

Jessica Palsson crowned Swedish E-Buggy Champ

The 2019 Swedish E-Buggy Nationals were held on a purpose-built track in Malmö this past weekend. At the end of an eventful 10-minute A-main final it was former Kyosho driver, Jessica Palsson with the win from the HB Racing duo of David Ronnefalk in 2nd and Elias Johansson in 3rd. David Hassel and Micke Svensson would round out the top 5 results.

Image: Jessica Palsson

July 1, 2019

Jonathan Skidmore wins at Nitro X Criss Summer Series Rd8

Round 8 of the Nitro X Criss Summer Series was held at JC Raceway. In the Nitro Buggy class it was Team Associated’s Jamie Clancy with the overall TQ, however after the A-main final it was Agama’s Jonathan Skidmore with the overall win some four seconds in front of Jamie Clancy. Veteran racer, Graham Alsop (HB Racing) came in 3rd to round out the podium.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]