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December 31, 2018

Jared Tebo signs with Maclan Racing

Maclan Racing have announced the signing of multiple ROAR and IFMAR title winner, Jared Tebo. The former long-time Team Orion driver undergoes pretty drastic sponsorship moves for the new season with the Maclan Racing deal being the first to becoming announced. Jared brings with him years of sustained success racing at the highest levels of RC, winning multiple ROAR and IFMAR titles in 1/10 scale competition. Maclan Racing has been developing products and establishing a strong regional presence over the past few years, and with the signing of Jared Tebo, is looking forward to showcasing their products at a national level. With several high profile races on the schedule this year including the Reedy Race of Champions, ROAR National Championship and IFMAR 1/10 World Championships, Maclan Racing is looking forward to powering Jared’s success in 2019 and beyond. Jared will be using the Maclan Racing MMAX Pro ESC, MRR V2M motor, LiHV Graphene battery, MR8.2 motor, and the forthcoming MMAX8 ESC in his 1/10 and 1/8 vehicles. Here what Jared has to say:

I’m extremely excited and happy to announce that I will be joining the Maclan Team for 2019 and 2020. I would like to thank Willie Chung for this great opportunity and Brandon Dyche for the great support already. Electronics are very important; the feel has to be correct, as that’s what connects your throttle finger to the track. I was really surprised by the performance during testing, the knowledge of the electronics and the determination Maclan has to produce top level products. I know that will translate into extra confidence in my driving and great results together. I will be using Maclan Motors, ESC’s and Batteries in both my 1/10 vehicles and 1/8 EP vehicles. I can’t wait to get 2019 going, my first major race with Maclan electronics will be the 2019 Reedy Off-Road Race of Champions. See you guys at the track!

Source: Maclan Racing [maclan-racing.com]

December 30, 2018

Muchmore Impact Silicon Graphene LiPo packs

Coming from Muchmore are two new Impact Silicon Graphene series LiPo battery packs. First up is the 7.6V 5500mAh LCG HV4 FD4 standard size battery pack for competition touring car racing. Only 19.5mm tall the pack weighs in at 235g and it is built from highest quality 130C LiVH cells for maximum performance in modified and stock racing classes. Also new is the 7.4V 4400mAh LCG Max Punch FD4 shorty pack. It measures 95.8×46.8×22.5mm, it is build from 130C standard voltage cells and weighs in at 192g, making it ideal for 1/10th buggy or formula classes.

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December 30, 2018

SWorkz sign Juan Carlos Canas

SWorkz have announced the signing of Spanish 1/8th Off-road frontrunner and former Mugen driver, Juan Carlos Canas to their factory team. The 2016 EFRA European B Buggy Champion will campaign SWorkz buggies through to the 2020 season and he has the following to say about the deal:

I am very happy to be part of this young, but very focussed SWorkz team. First sessions with the car make me really confident for the next years. Thanks also to the Spanish SWorkz distributor Jorge Revert for his support.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]

December 28, 2018

Samix TRX-4 alloy rear hub carriers

Samix have introduced a set of rear aluminium hub carriers for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck. The CNC-machined items are direct replacements for the standard parts and while adding rigidity and a bit of weight they also offer additional shock mounting positions for fine-tuning. The hub carriers are available in three different colours.

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December 28, 2018

Merlin McFly Golden Boy limited edition setup board

Coming from Merlin Depta’s Merlin McFly brand is the Golden Boy limited edition setup board. The board is produced using advanced techniques and real gold leaf and thus it is limited to only ten pieces world wide. Measuring 430x350x10mm and being made of highest grade US sandwich carbon material, the board comes engraved and personalised with your choice of name or sponsor logos.

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December 27, 2018

Yokomo YZ-2 series aluminium servo arm

Yokomo have released an aluminium servo arm for the YZ-2 series buggies and trucks. Machined from high-quality material and coming black anodised and with machined silver edge details the servo horn improves steering emphasis and feeling by greatly reducing overall flex compared to a composite arm. At 15.5mm length the arm also has the perfect geometry for the YZ-2 buggies and YZ-2T truck and it is available in 23T specification for Sanwa and KO Propo servos and also as 25T variant for Yokomo and Futaba servos.

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December 27, 2018

Samix TRX-4 alloy rear portal drive housing

Made for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck is Samix’s new aluminium rear portal drive housing. CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium for precision and strength, the part is available in three different colours and it features a laser-etched Samix logo for looks. The housings come with all needed hardware, making them a direct fit.

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December 26, 2018

Yokomo YZ-2DTM2 Stock Spec 2WD buggy kit

Coming in January 2019 is Yokomo’s new YZ-2DTM2 Stock Spec 1/10th scale 2WD buggy kit. Based on the successful YZ-2DTM2 the Stock Spec version includes some handy stock motor class specific option parts such as the MIP Pucks drive system, MIP Pucks Bi-metal driveshafts, as well as a direct drive spur gear hub and top shaft. The Pucks drive system and dog bones will ensure a lightweight yet durable drivetrain while the direct drive slipper eliminator reduces the drivetrain’s rotational mass for quicker spool-up, faster acceleration and less motor heat. The kit will hit stores in January.

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