The Texas-based Sun City Raceway held the MDA Tri State Championships this past weekend. The Open E-Buggy A-main was won by 2nd place qualifiers, Chris Boice thanks to taking A1 and A3. A2 winner, Camden Lime came in 2nd overall from Scotty Brewer in 3rd. Iram Torres and Iram Torres completed the top 5 results.
The inaugural JConcepts Spring Dirt Oval Nationals was held at the Hobbyplex track in Omaha, Nebraska last weekend. For this year, the Hobbyplex oval track was freshly built and a brand new pit lane was created for safe pull-offs and easy tuning. The fast track was grippy, smooth, and extremely fun to drive on, however the hot weather that came on Sunday actually started to dry the track more than anticipated, which resulted in a little higher tire wear. Completing a perfect weekend for him, Custom Works’s Max Flurer sealed the deal as he took the wire to wire win in the super competitive Outlaw Sprint class. Max was dialed from the 1st pack to the last and showed tremendous speed in the main setting the fastest lap of the weekend. Taking home 2nd was AFX’s Phil Beardshear, who fought hard all race and moved his way comfortably into 2nd behind Flurer. It was another impressive drive for Ed Gaines to move up from 5th and finished 3rd after 4 intense minutes of close racing. With this podium, Ed finished on the box in 3 of the 3 classes he entered.
Coming from PSM and complimenting their modular steering knuckle weight system is the new modular rear hub weight kit. The balance weight system will be attached to the rear hub and can be equipped with up to five 4.5g weights per side – with two pairs already included in the kit. The additional weight added to the hub creates more pressure to the wheel, which can be an traction advantage in many cases without affecting the suspension setup. Installation is simple with only two screws, making it easy to maintain the hubs or to adjust different weight settings in no time. PSM recommend using this system on tracks where the racing line is dry and dust free.
2-Speed from Germany have announced the release of the new TSP-Racing T80 BHS standard and T62 BHM low-profile competition servos. Starting with the T80 BHS, the standard-size servo utilises a brushless motor for a torque of up to 36kg-cm at a speed of down to 0.071s at 8.4V input. Steel gears and an aluminium case make for high durability and best possible heat dissipation in long nitro mains. The low-profile brushless-powered T62 BHM is capable of speeds of down to 0.06s and a torque of 15kg-cm, making it ideal for most 1/10th scale applications. Steel gears and an alloy case ensure rigidity and cool looks. Digital technology provodes strong holding torque, high positioning accuracy and quiet operation. Both servos come equipped with all-black wires for a professional appearance and they will become available by mid-June.
The Western Australian Challenge Cup was held at the MORBC 1/8th Buggy Worlds track recently with Aaron Dexter taking the TQ and in in the Nitro Buggy class. 2nd place qualifier, Harry Simms came in 2nd while 4th place qualifiers, Fabio Silvi completed the top 3 podium result.
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The second round of the 2019 NCT Series was held in Spokane, Washington this past weekend. Jackson Andres (Mugen) would take the TQ in the 1/8th Expert E-Buggy class and he also came out on top after the triple A-main finals by taking wins in A2 and A3. Tekno RC’s Tayler Wonders came in 2nd with A1 winner, Serpent’s Joe Cathey completing the top 3 result. Xray’s Robert Sorjonen finished in 4th, Tekno RC’s Derek Rasheed came in 5th overall.
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This bank holiday weekend saw the popular Nitro X Cross series at East Shrewsbury BRC. On Sunday the top 3 in Nitro Buggy were Graham Alsop (HB Racing), Matt Lewis (Team Associated) and Mike Lewis (Team Associated) and Monday the top 3 were Graham Alsop, Mike Lewis and Lewis Jones (Team Associated). The series returns in a few weeks time at JC Raceway on the 29th and 30th of June.
Coming from Exotek is an adjustable LiPo cup battery hold system for the Kyosho RB7 and RB6 buggy and trucks. It allows to adjust the battery quickly, forward or way back, with ease as track conditions call for it. The system securely cradles the battery in place for added chassis flex compared to taping the battery to the chassis and it is lightweight, easy yet secure battery hold in and removal. The carbon fibre construction ensures lightness and makes factory looks with machined alloy mounting bases. The set is for experienced hobbyists as it requires a 1/8”/3.25mm drill bit and some DIY to mount the alloy base in the side rails. Included mounting instructions and a drill template help to achieve the best possible results though.
