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January 16, 2019

32nd Annual Electric Winter Midwest Champs – Report

One of the longest running races in RC history, the legendary Winter Midwest Championships is now in its 32nd edition and still going strong as entries nearly hit 400 this year to kick off the 2019 indoor racing season from Jeffersonville, Ohio. There was something special about this year’s event as you could feel the excitement in the air that made this year a little bit different than years past. Silly Season perhaps?! Many were anxious to hit the track and show off for their new sponsors and make a name for themselves and there’s no better way than to have an awesome outing at the legendary CRCRC. This year’s layout was a blast, pure and simple. The track dimensions cater to a long fast straightaway, but this layout featured a front straightaway that had a really technical triple, triple section. Truthfully, it tested everyone’s jump timing … including the pros.

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January 16, 2019

Motiv RC signs Frank Root

Motiv RC has announced that long-time racer and Team Losi Racing engineer Frank Root will be using Motiv products in his racing efforts in 2019. Frank’s input, professionalism and his ability to showcase the brand at off-road events will be a huge help in the company’s attempt to bring Motiv products to the forefront. Frank had this to say about joining the team:

I’m beyond excited to be joining the Motiv and Gravity RC team for 2019. From my testing, I knew that Motiv motors and batteries were outstanding, and their performance will allow me to perform at the highest level. I’ve known Paul for over 15 years, and I know that anything he is involved with will not be outperformed as Paul has the tools and experience needed to win. I look forward to working with Paul and Zac Rose, as well as the rest of the team, to get dialed in quickly, and start posting top end results in the very near future.

Source: Motiv [motivrc.com]

January 15, 2019

Tekin RSX Pro 1/10th scale speed controller

Coming from Tekin is their new RSX Pro 1/10th scale modified racing brushless speed controller. Using only the best available components and materials, this ESC is performance defined. Bred for 1/10th scale modified competition, the RSX Pro promises maximum power with precise control and reliability. With a highly efficient aluminium heat sink housing and an entire array of adjustable features, drivers have the ability to fine-tune the controller’s massive power for the win. Included with the RSX PRO is a detachable fan shroud system for maximum cooling in extreme racing conditions. Data logging, a high voltage HD internal BEC and optional 3rd channel drag brake adjustment come standard as well as access to team driver setups.

View lists of the specifications, features and more images here

January 15, 2019

Ryan Maifield wins at CRCRC Winter Midwest Champs

The 32nd Annual CRCRC Winter Midwest Championships were held this past weekend at The Ohio RC Factory in Jeffersonville, Ohio. CRCRC is very well known as the first big 1/10 electric off-road race at the beginning of each year and brought in an impressive 380 entries. In 4WD Modified Buggy Yokomo/Team Orion’s Ryan Maifield went onto TQ rounds 2 and 4 of qualifying to secure the overall TQ. Maifield then went onto dominate A-mains 1 and 2 by leading every lap and taking home the 4WD Modified Buggy title.

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January 15, 2019

Xray XB4 brass rear chassis brace weight

Coming from Xray is a 40g brass rear chassis brace weight for the XB4 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. The optional brace fits in the lower part of the composite brace, connecting directly to the chassis and generating more stability while replacing the original composite brace insert. The weight of the car is moved more to the rear, improving in-corner rotation and lowering the centre of gravity.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 15, 2019

Eppley & Strange wins at JBRL Winter Series Rd3

Round 3 of the JBRL Winter Indoor Off-road Series was held at Rain-Man’s Hobby & Raceway in Bakersfield, California last weekend. In the 2WD Open Buggy class it was Kyosho’s Mason Eppley with the TQ and win in the single 6-minute A-main event. Kyosho team manager, Zachary Rogers, coming from P5 on the grid, ended the race on the runner-up spot, some 7.6s in front of Yokomo’s Tanner Ashmore in 3rd.

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January 15, 2019

SWorkz S14-3 hi-performance carbon slipper clutch pads

SWorkz have introduced their new high performance carbon slipper clutch pad set for the S14-3 buggy. The graphite pads feature two different surfaces, one scrubbed, flat side and one machined, vented side, ensuring optimised power supply, greatly reduced fading and less maintenance. The package includes three slipper pads and a slipper plate and it is only usable with the S14-3 buggy.

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January 15, 2019

SWorkz Korea welcomes back Ryan Lee

SWorkz have announced the return of Ryan Lee to their Asia factory team. Running the official SWorkz distribution for Korea, Ryan also is an avid racer and he will campaign SWorkz 1/8th and 1/10th off-road kits at events around Asia. Ryan had the following to say about his comeback:

I am so proud being a part of Team SWorkz. The quality of each part is the best in the market and the chassis performance is amazing. Special thanks to Scott Yang for giving me this good opportunity. My first international race this season will be SGIP Xiamen with S353 and S353E. Can’t wait to start the new season with the SWorkz factory team!

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]