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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

August 26, 2019

RDRP B74 aluminium shock towers

New from RDRP are these aluminium front and rear shock towers designed for the B74 4WD off-road buggy. They match the standard kit geometry but are of a heavy duty design for durability and stability, increasing suspension efficiency and precision also thanks to the high-quality aluminium material they are machined off. As they match the stock dimensions they are a direct replacement with no setup changes needed when swapping parts over. In addition the high amount of machining, including silver chamfered edges, makes for a visually pleasing appearance while keeping the parts’ weight low. Both the front and rear tower come black anodised for looks and surface protection.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

August 26, 2019

Hendrik Lainemäe double at 2019 Baltic Cup

The Limbazi RC Track hosted the 2019 Baltic Cup, inviting the best drivers from 5 countries the event was certain to produce amazing racing throughout the weekend. In Qualifying it would be Karl Kasekamp who came out on top in 1/8 nitro buggy while Hendrik Lainemäe took TQ in 1/8 E-Buggy, both running the Xray XB8s. In the Nitro Buggy final Hendrik and Karl would take their respective Semi final wins followed closely by Domantas Cesiulis, Rainer Ressar and Robin Ilus. After some technical issues with timekeeping 2 separate finals would be run with aggregate results being the only option with the sunlight fading quickly. In the end it was Hendrik who would come out on top in front of Karl and Robin in 2nd and 3rd respectively, with Domantas and Jaanus Saare completing the top 5.

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August 26, 2019

Ginting & Tribudiman secure Indonesian EP Offroad titles

The last round of Indonesian EP Offroad National 2019 series was held at SDC Track Serpong, Tangerang. Delivering a total of 65 racers from various cities in Indonesia, it was Bowie Ginting who secure the TQ Spot in 4WD Modified class after he won the tie-breaker from the fresh HB Racing signing Jason Nugroho. Ray Timothy secured 3rd for the main final. In 2WD Modified qualifying, Rama Tribudiman secured the TQ from Rizki Pradana and Adrian Wicaksono. The 4WD Main finals were a close one as Bowie and Jason both won the early two finals, bringing it to A3. Both of them pulled away from the field and battled for the lead, but a mistake from Jason would leave Bowie with a gap and he could win the A3, taking the overall win as well as National champion title for 4WD class. In 2WD, Rama Tribudiman converted his TQ spot into the win after secured an early two legs wins, followed by Adrian Wicaksono and Rizki Pradana. The win also gave Rama the 2WD National champion title.

View the complete race results here

August 22, 2019

Sweep Racing 17mm lightweight wheels nuts

More new items from Sweep Racing with the introduction of these 17mm lightweight wheels nuts for 1/8th buggy or GT8. Made by high quality aluminium and anodised with the SR logo in the centre. Lightweight and featuring a knurled edged to prevent the nut from come loose, they fit perfectly with all kinds of buggy, truggy and GT8 chassis. Available in gloss black and gun metal grey.

View the grey wheel nuts here

August 22, 2019

Samix Enduro brass shock retainers

Samix have released this 4 piece brass shock bottom retainers, which add 17 grams of weight to the lowest point of the shock to improve climb performance of the Element RC Enduro trail truck. Unlike the standard plastic retainers, these are not slotted, which means you can use the softest springs without the worry that the spring cap will fall out. More rigid and durable, they have a great black and gold look with the Samix logo etched on the side.

View the mounted retainers here

August 22, 2019

Avid RC shock standoffs & 5mm black hexes

Two new items from Avid RC for the Associated line up of 1/10th buggies. First up is their popular shock standoffs now come in a 10mm version for the B74. They include replaceable delrin bushings and threaded all the way through to keep them from bending as easily. Secondly they now have their black hexes in 5mm to fit the B74 and B6.1 lineup of vehicles. They include the ever popular 2-56” screw, that is a larger thread with a 2mm head to prevent stripping.

View the new hexes here