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May 24, 2019

Dario Balestri sets the pace in The Netherlands

Infinity’s Dario Balestri set the best three lap time in controlled practice for the 1/8th scale class at Round 2 of the Euro Nitro Series Championship in Rucphen, The Netherlands. It was very close, however, as less than one tenth of a second covered the top seven drivers over their three lap times. “The car was good, the engine was really good – it was just really difficult to find the right balance” was how the current ENS Champion described the practice sessions. He will try some more small changes tomorrow “until the car is easy to drive”, aiming to find more rear traction in his IF18.

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May 24, 2019

Leo Arnold Top Seed at Dutch ENS

Leo Arnold will carry the number one on his car throughout tomorrow’s four scheduled rounds of qualifying here in the Netherlands. The French driver’s time just held off a late charge from Jilles Groskamp, who ended up four hundredths of a second slower over the three lap times with his Infinity team mates Teemu Leino and Milan Holthuis putting in the third and fourth best times, and Thilo Todtmann rounding out the top five.

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May 24, 2019

Yeah Racing T3-01 G45 steel drive shafts

Yeah Racing have introduced their new G45 steel drive shaft set for the popular Tamiya T3-01 Dancing Rider trike. The design is a change back to the traditional axle style of mounting for a more secure way of installing the wheels. Included in the set are the driveshafts, alloy wheel hex adapters and track width shims as well as miscellaneous hardware.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

May 24, 2019

Infinity IF18 clutch tool

Infinity has expanded its accessories line-up with the release of a clutch tool for their IF18 1/8th nitro on-road kit. The new tool allows quick and easy adjustment of the amount of spring tension on your clutch nut without disassembling the clutch bell. Featuring the Infinity logo, the tool is finished in black and red to match the brands distinguishing colours.

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May 24, 2019

2019 Muchmore Race Italy – Announcement

The 2019 edition of the Muchmore Race Italy will be held on the 30th of June at the Pianbosco track. The race will see the running of the four electric on-road classes of Touring Modified, EFRA Stock, Formula and LM Series and it will attract many of the country’s swift electric on-road drivers. In the past the event has seen the attendance of drivers of the likes of Marc Rheinard and Yannic Prümper and more details can soon be found here.

May 24, 2019

rconDesign Siren 190mm FWD touring car body shell

Coming from rconDesign is the new Siren 190mm FWD touring car body shell. It resembled an Asia-style hot hatch and will fit most FWD and all-wheel drive touring car chassis on the market. The body is made of high-quality 0.8mm and it comes including a rear wing, mounting hardware and a detailed decal sheet.

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May 23, 2019

RudeBits lithium gear & CVD grease

RudeBits have introduced their new lithium-based grease for the use on gears and CV-style driveshafts. Extensively tested and proven to withstands high temperatures, this grease is ideal for gears, pinions and CV driveshafts as it makes for a smooth, efficient and long-lasting drivetrain thanks to exceptional lubrication and anti-flick characteristics.

Source: RudeBits [rudebits.co.uk]

May 23, 2019

Hudy introduce new 1/10th car stands

Hudy have introduced their updated car stands for 1/10th scale on-road and off-road cars that are of a more compact design. Featuring a black powder-coated surface and stylish Hudy graphics the car stands feature a low-profile design that saves space both in the pits and during transport and storage. Upper foam pads ensure the chassis and car stand do not become scratched during use while lower rubber dots prevent the car stand from slipping around on the setup board or pit table. The on-road variant also features four individually marked holes to hold shock absorbers during refilling. The V3 touring, formula and pan car and V2 1/10th off-road car stand are available from now on.

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