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June 3, 2019

Toni Gruber takes EFRA GP Series 1/8th title

The third and final round of the EFRA GP Series was held in Türkheim, Germany this past weekend. Shepherd’s Toni Gruber was in control of things during qualifying, winning four of the five rounds to take the overall TQ from fellow Shepherd racer, Simin Kurzbuch on the 2 spot and Infinity’s Francesco Tironi in 3rd. The 45-minute main final then again saw Toni holding the upper hand, taking the win some two laps in front of Simon as Capricorn’s Robin D’hondt came in 3rd, another lap down. With the win, Toni also sealed the overall title, leaving behind Capricorn’s Mirko Salemi in 2nd and Infinity’s Teemu Leino in 3rd.

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June 3, 2019

Toni Santana wins at Spanish GT Champs opener

The opening round of the Spanish 1/8th GT Championship was held in Lleida recently. Toni Santana would walk away with the win in the electric class from David Rebello on the 2 spot. Carlos Fernandez rounded out the top 3 podium result.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 3, 2019

Yokomo YD-2 rear ESC mount

Yokomo have introduced a new rear speed controller mount for their YD-2 series of drift cars. The design is a result of extensive testing of Yokomo’s team drivers, allowing for best possible weight distribution and transfer while allowing for easy ESC mounting and accessibility. The new option is a 2-piece aluminium and carbon fibre construction that combines secure speedo mounting and cool looks with the rigidity of the mount also helping with rear traction. Positioning the ESC in the rear not only helps to increase rear traction, it also reduces weight over the front, further freeing up the weight shift capabilities of the chassis. Increased gearbox and shock tower rigidity was achieved by connecting the whole rear end and also the diffusor for improved throttle feeling while the higher centre of gravity enhances the roll and weight shift characteristics of the chassis. ESC mount will hit stores early this June.

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June 1, 2019

Miguel & Nascimento win at Portuguese TC Nats Rd3

Last weekend the third round of the Portuguese Touring National Championship was held at the CRB track in Lisbon with nearly 30 drivers in attendance. Sunny weather and a well-prepared track made for great racing conditions and in the Touring class it was local racer, Serpent’s Hugo Miguel with the overall TQ from Nuno Durães (Mugen) and Mário Miranda (Xray). The finals then saw some great and close racing with Hugo eventually taking the win from Nuno and Mario.

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May 31, 2019

Volante introduce new Formula tyre rubber compounds

Volante have announced the release of new rubber compound variations for their popular 1/10th scale formula tyres. The front tyres will become available in a new yellow dot soft compound, the softest front tyre yet, making it a total of five different soft to hard compounds for the front. The rears will see the addition of the new white dot Revolution soft compound which is understood to be the softest available, ranging under the hyper soft double pink rubber. All come as pairs, pre-glued on large diameter black multi-spoke rims.

Source: Volante [volantetire.com]

May 31, 2019

BMT adjustable buggy & GT clutch

Coming from BMT is their all-new adjustable clutch for 1/8th buggies and shaft-driven GT cars. The set includes a universal 34mm flywheel, four clutch shoes and a specially developed spring that helps to extract the best possible performance both in off-road and on-road vehicles. Also included is the needed mounting hardware.

Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]

May 31, 2019

T-Works BD9 adjustable battery holder

Coming from T-Works and made for the Yokomo BD9 touring car is an adjustable battery holder. The set includes carbon fibre mounting brackets and hold downs as well as alloy mounts as well as black anodised aluminium and gold-colour steel hardware. The design of the battery holder allows to adjust the car’s weight bias within certain limits while doing away with the need to use battery tape thanks to the floating battery mounts, ensuring easier battery swaps and more natural chassis flex.

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May 31, 2019

Issei Sasaki crowned JMRCA Touring Sports Champion

The RC Stadium Sodegaura track recently played host to the 2019 JMRCA Touring Sports Japanese National Championships. The race was held in Stock motor classes only and was open for all non-sponsored drivers. In the 17.5T Touring category it was 13-years old Issei Sasaki (Xray) with the win from Yuto Sakai (Yokomo) and Tsubasa Yoshimura (Yokomo).

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]