Kyosho have released a first official teaser image of their forthcoming all-new Inferno MP10 1/8th nitro buggy platform. Successor of the long-running and ultra-successful MP9, Kyosho have yet to reveal full details with the official introduction being scheduled for the 20th of December.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]
Xray have introduced their new spring steel 2.5mm pin rear driveshafts for the XB2 and XB4 buggies. They are available in various dimensions to cover a wide range of track conditions and drivetrain designs. First up is the 72mm variant for the use with the XB2 in gear diff configuration and on lower grip, small and tight tracks. Next up is the 73mm variant for gear diff XB4’s run on large carpet and high-grip astro tracks. Last but not least comes the 75mm driveshaft for ball diff equipped XB4’s run on large dirt or low-grip astro tracks. All are made of high-quality Hudy spring steel, they feature 2.5mm pins and add to the already existing 67mm, 69mm, and 71mm variants.
View the other new driveshafts here
Last weekend’s Full Throttle Race was held in Mumbai, India as part of the Techfest events. Mugen’s Robert Batlle was invited alongside Kyosho’s Joao Figueiredo and Rayan Medjoubi and the three would also make up the top 3 after the A-mains, leaving behind a bunch of talented locals.
Source: Mugen [mugen.eu] | Image: Meet Modi
HRC Distribution have introduced the new HRC Racing 4700mAh LiPo battery pack. The hardcase battery is built using high-quality 40C cells, making it ideal for ready-to-run kits or cars, buggies and trucks with stock or mild modified motors. The pack comes pre-wired with an industry-standard balancer port and a T-type power connector.
Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]
Round 2 of the Snake Pit series was held at the CCX Race track in Monroe, Wisconsin last weekend. In 2WD Stock Buggy, the largest class of the weekend, Brad Shearer would take the TQ, however it was Zac Rose, coming from the 3 spot, with the overall win as Brad Shearer came in 2nd. 2nd place qualifier, Matt Wilbert had to settle for 3rd overall. Over in the competitive 13.5T Wheeler class Matt Wilbert took a popular TQ and win from Dalton Balboa 2nd and Alex Vaughn 3rd.
View the 13.5T 4WD Buggy podium here
Coming from Kyosho and made for the ZX7 1/10th scale 4WD buggy are a low centre of gravity carbon fibre front shock tower and a carbon fibre front lower brace. The LD “low down” front shock stay offers a reduced height and new geometry, making it ideal for high-grip tracks as it lowers the overall centre of gravity. The shock tower is cut from 5mm high-grade carbon fibre, ensuring maximum durability.
Xray will hold their 2018 Xmas Race at the Hudy Racing Arena in Trencin, Slovakia on the 29th of December, allowing racers to try and test their new toys in various on-road and off-road classes. The event is run using the same rule set as the XRS Slovakia, however the friendship race does not count as a round of the series, allowing drivers to just go and have as much fun as possible.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
T-Works have introduced new spring steel diff outdrives for the Team Associated RC8B3.1 buggy. Made of high-quality spring steel and coming with a hardened surface and precision-ground contact surfaces, the outdrives offer exceptional stability and durability. They are available as pairs in a 17mm variant for the front and centre differentials as well as shorter 15mm variant for the rear diff.
