July 29, 2017
Pro-Line have introduced the Elite body shells for the TLR 22 4.0 and the Yokomo YZ-2 1/10th 2WD buggies. The both feature an overall low-slung design with sweeping lines throughout giving them an unmistakable look on the track. A cab-forward design with rails extending up the hood and A-pillar provide enhanced steering feeling while a sloped centre fin balances out the rear of the car with superior side-bite. The rear of the side pods feature outer ridges designed to lead air up to the included Air Force rear wing, maximising rear grip. The bodies come tailor-fit for the 22 4.0…
July 21, 2017
…Clive Connolly – ARC/Novarossi Ielasi tuned/Maxima/Xtreme/Hot Race 5. Jason Frost – Capricorn/Nuclear/Elite/P909/Matrix 6. Michael Walton – BMT/Sirio/Maxima/Xtreme/Matrix 7. Mark Green – Serpent/XRD FT/Runnertime/Protoform/Contact 8. Andrew North – ARC/Novarossi/Runnertime/Protoform/Contact 9. John Carr – Serpent/O.S./Elite/Protoform/Contact 10.Neil Diver – Infinity/Novarossi/Maxima/Protoform/Hot Race In the Electric A-mains, both finals were close affairs with Alex winning both legs by around a second from Adam Catchpole, with Gavin Clinch taking solid third places but some way behind the front two drivers. Joe Hawnt came fourth in leg one but issues in leg two meant he couldn’t challenge for the podium. Jamie Paton and Paul Bellinger also improved…
July 3, 2017
Coming from Triton RC is the new L4 Pro Spec V2 Elite GT .21 nitro on-road engine. Designed for the growing GT classes the ROAR-legal 5-port power plant was developed and hand-tuned to provide super strong bottom end, midrange and exceptional top end performance for large GT racing cars with sacrificing fuel mileage. The carburettor low speed needle and housing design has been changed to provide even easier tuning than the previous version while the crankcase has been optimised for power and efficiency by manipulating the internal volume and angles. The cooling head is milled for easier engine mount driver…
June 30, 2017
…drive. Unfortunately, Neal was later disqualified because of an infringement with his car in scrutineering therefore promoting Tim Wood to 2nd and John Carr up to 3rd position. Nitro final results: 1. David Spashett – ARC/Picco/Maxima/Hot Race 2. Tim Wood – Serpent/XRD/Elite/Contact 3. John Carr – Serpent/O.S./Elite/Contact 4. Jason Frost – Capricorn/Tesla/Runnertime/Capricorn 5. Clive Connolly – ARC/Novarossi/Maxima/Matrix 6. Neil Diver – Infinity/Novarossi/Maxima/Hot Race 7. Sam Snell – Mugen/Murnan O.S./Mecca/Contact 8. Andrew Hastings – Shepherd/VS Racing/Mecca/Matrix 9. Richard Hicklin – Serpent/O.S./Elite/Contact 10.Neal King – Shepherd/Murnan O.S./Runnertime/Ulti In the Electric class it would end an all Serpent podium. Unfortunately, Pete Hastings with…
June 19, 2017
The 2017 Kyosho Masters were held in Sucy En Brie, France this past weekend. The annual event attracts Kyosho drivers from all over the World to race in several categories. 6-times winner, UK’s Elliott Boots was the pre-event favourite for the win in both the Elite Buggy and E-Buggy classes and he would not disappoint. Elliott took a double TQ and he would also be in control of things in the main nitro buggy final that was shortened to 30 minutes because of the high temperatures. Boots would get past pole position holder Joao Figueiredo in the opening stages and…
June 9, 2017
AMain Performance Hobbies hosted the Inaugural Manufacturers’ Cup presented by Tekin at Silver Dollar RC Raceway last weekend. The race pitted the top pros against one another in four heads-up 14-minute races. Many of the elite drivers were in attendance including: Ryan Maifield, Adam Drake, Ryan Cavalieri, Ty Tessmann, Ryan Lutz, CJ Jelin, Austin Blair, Joe Bornhorst and Jared Tebo. The pros results were combined with open class drivers using the same chassis to determine the overall manufacturer champion. ‘Moto style’ starts were also a key element to the Manufacturers’ Cup. Racers would blast down the front straightaway to the…
May 29, 2017
Round 3 of the French Nitro Buggy National Championship as held at the CAV de Viglain track this past weekend. In the premier Elite class Team Associated’s Tom Robin took a popular TQ in front of some of the country’s fastest drivers and in the 45-minute main final Tom was able to conserve his performance, bringing home the win some ten seconds in from of TLR’s Renaud Savoya while Xray driver Yannick Aigoin snatched the final podium spot some two laps down. Image: Renaud Savoya…
May 25, 2017
This year’s JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals Series hosted by Tacoma R/C Raceway in Tacoma, Washington, had quite the buzz surrounding the event as many heard the rumors of an elite, “best-ever” field of pro drivers traveling to compete at the 2017 Spring INS. The list included National Champions, Reedy Champions, and even World Champions. With names that belong on cereal boxes, the hype was high and ultimately the hype became a reality. Joining in on this year’s event was current IFMAR World Champion Spencer Rivkin, 4-time World Champion Ryan Cavalieri, National and Reedy Champion Dustin Evans, Reedy Open Champion Brent…
