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December 17, 2018

Mike Lewis wins at Answer RC Winter Series Rd3

The Ledbury track recently held round 3 of its Answer RC Winter Series. Only 29 drivers attended but it was a quality field, with Team Associated drivers Mike Lewis, Matt Lewis and Jon Howells in attendance. National A finalist Mike Lewis took all four qualifying rounds to take the overall TQ, the HB Racing E-buggy of Chris Lovell was 2nd, with AE drivers Jon Howells 3rd and Mike Lewis 4th. On to the main event, Mike and Jon were having a great battle for the lead and pulling away from the field until Jon made a few small errors being enough for Mike to get away. Chris, having a bad start held 3rd up until the 20th lap until he was passed by a very quick Matt Lewis. Ultimately it was Mike Lewis with the win from Jon Howells and Matt Lewis, making it an AE 1-2-3.

Source: BRCA [brca.org]

December 17, 2018

Kato & Orlowski win at North Gwangju RC Champs

The North Gwangju RC Raceway held a championship race this past weekend, attracting both racers from Europe and hosting South Korea. In the 2WD Modified Buggy class it was Team Associated driver, Kouki Kato with the overall win, courtesy of winning A1 and A3 while A2 winner, Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski, came in 2nd overall. The two left behind Yokomo’s Lee Martin in 3rd as Kyosho’s Kotah Akimoto had to settle for 4th overall. Yokomo’s Paul Crompton rounded out the top 5.

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December 16, 2018

Trinity Monster Horsepower even turn mod motors

Coming from Trinity are their new Monster Horsepower even turn modified brushless motors. Designed for all-out power and speed the motors feature an aluminium-based sensor board for true sensor alignment, infinity timing adjustment and 2mm copper taps and thicker pure-copper collectors. Other features include thermal stator coating for best possible heat dissipation, a turbine-style vented nose, additional cooling vents and new 220°C wire coating. A short stack stator sign, new stator material and Grade 5 bearings round out the package. The motors are available in 3.0T to 7.0T windings.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

December 15, 2018

Maclan Racing MRR V2m modified brushless motor

Maclan Racing have introduced their all-new MRR V2m modified class motor, based on their popular MRR Team Edition V2 stock class platform. With a completely redesigned stator and windings, updated end cap, and 12.20mm ultra smooth rotor, the V2m provides much smoother low to mid-range power band. It also reduces weight by an average of twelve percent over its predecessor. Optional 12.50mm rotors for high torque and ultra-high torque are also available for different track conditions and sizes. The V2m is available in 3.5T, 4.5T, 5.0T, 5.5T, 6.0T, 6.5T, 7.0T, 7.5T, 8.5T, 9.5T, and 10.5T variants.

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December 14, 2018

Carisma 4Y24 1/24th 4WD buggy kit

New from Carisma comes their 4Y24 1/24th scale 4WD buggy kit as a replacement for the ultra-popular GT24B kit. From the Pikes Peak inspired GT24R and the race inspired GT24TR Truggy to the GT24MT Micro Monster Truck, these RTR models are all in fact derived from the best selling model of them all: the GT24B. The range not only gave owners the opportunity to experience performance and control more associated with larger scales of cars, it also spawned a range of 3rd party hop ups, and even a full on race spec buggy conversion, like the Y24, manufactured by UK based NRC Projects. Sadly the whole production of these Carisma RC models is now sold through at retail and actually finding one to purchase as a donor vehicle is near impossible. The comprehensive 4Y24 kit, based on the original GT24B running gear and latest 2.4 GHz radio gear and brushless electrics is now available. It’s an ideal bed partner for the Y24 kit and could also be used as the base platform of a custom 1/24th fun build or micro FPV racer. The 4Y24 Kit will allow to add in any performance hop ups desired during the build itself, and then tune the chassis, shocks, wheels, tyres and body to the pilot’s driving style and taste. All the basics are included, from 2.4GHz FHSS radio gear, a fast and responsive steering servo, to the brushless long can motor and ESC. The fully ball-raced kit offers gear diffs as well as multiple gearing options.

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December 14, 2018

Samix SCX10 II 8mm offset brass wheel hexes

Samix have introduced a 4-piece set of 8mm offset brass wheel hex adapters for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck. The parts are machined from high-quality brass material and they come with a black surface coating for wear and looks while machined gold-coloured edge details add visual impact. Adding 27g of weight in total the hexes lower the truck’s overall centre of gravity for improved climbing performance.

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December 14, 2018

Estonian Indoor Off-road Championships Rd3 – Report

The Väike-Maarja indoor off-road center in Estonia hosted the third leg of the National 1/10th Buggy Championship last weekend. As this is the only indoor off-road track in Estonia, the whole series is run at this facility with the results of the Baltic Championship race, hosted on the weekend of the 24th of February in Adavere, Estonia, also counting toward the overall championship. As for the racing, the premier 2WD class attracted 50 entries with the TQ being secured by local superstar Karl Kasekamp, followed by Hendrik Lainemäe and Hans Hannus.

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December 14, 2018

Team Associated CR12 Toyota FJ45 Pick-up RTR

Team Associated have added a new body shell variant to their CR12 Trail Series in the form of the Toyota FJ45 Pick-up RTR. This rig comes ready-to-run with Reedy Power electronics and meets S.O.R.R.C.A. class 1 and 2 rules right out of the box. Designed not only for scale looks with realistic wheels, tires and 1977 Toyota FJ45 Pick-up body, the CR12 is built for performance as well. The steel ladder frame chassis provides the perfect backbone for this rugged little rig. The 4-link suspension, threaded shocks, and soft rubber tyres give the grip and performance needed to climb over the roughest terrain. Transferring power to the rocks is a compact 3-gear transmission, plastic low-friction slider-type drive shafts, front steel CVA axles, and metal shield ball bearings throughout.

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