August 5, 2020

IGT8 B8 2021 1/8th nitro buggy

Following a first teaser image back in June, IGT8 have officially unveiled their new B8 2021 1/8th scale nitro buggy. The kit includes several updates such as redesigned front and rear 7075 aluminium shock towers that sport a completely new geometry optimised for the new suspension layout. In addition the rear shock stay features high and low rear wing mounting positions. A 2-piece engine mount comes as standard with a new 3-piece engine mount being available as an option to improve stability and make for quicker engine release. The centre bulkhead design allows to remove the centre diff without having to touch, disassemble or readjust the brake setting for much quicker maintenance and setup. The updated front C-hub is of a revolutionary design that allows to adjust the caster angle in a six degrees to 22 degrees range by simply swapping out inserts. The hub is CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium with the inserts being machined from Delrin for a precise fitting and long durability. Additionally the castor block is fitted with two different roll centre positions.

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August 4, 2020

WRC Racing ST2.1 1/10th FWD touring car

WRC Racing have introduced their all-new ST2.1 1/10th scale front-wheel drive electric touring car kit. The car is based on the successful STX.7 platform and features the now-popular mid-front motor position for optimised traction and stability while sharing most spare and optional parts with its 4WD sibling. The car uses a carbon fibre double deck chassis construction, a fluid-filled gear differential as well as easy to adjust body mounts for quick adaption to different lids. The steering utilises WRC’s proven curved rail design and a low centre of gravity servo mount. An off-road-inspired battery mount uses rubber O-rings to secure the battery pack, doing away with the common use of reinforced battery tape or battery taps. Other features include ultra low-profile shock towers and shock absorbers while new low-friction driveshaft blades ensure an efficient drivetrain. The kit is already available.

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August 4, 2020

Myron Kinnard wins at 2020 Summer Sizzler

Soda City RC Raceway of Columbia, South Carolina held their 2020 Summer Sizzler last weekend in several 1/10th and 1/12th scale electric on-road classes. In USVTA it was Nathan Flores with the overall TQ, however the single 8-minute A-main saw Myron Kinnard with the win, after taking the lead in the opening stages of the race and never looking back. Nathan had to settle for 2nd overall, only 0.3 seconds behind while Tony T came in 3rd overall, some two laps down.

Thanks to Myron Kinnard for the update. | Image: Shawn Waswick

August 4, 2020

MST 3mm carbon fibre lower front bumper

Coming from MST and usable for their range of drift cars is a carbon fibre lower front bumper. The part is machined of high-quality 3mm carbon fibre and it is a direct replacement for the standard bumper, offering improved rigidity and looks. Included with the bumper comes mounting hardware as well as a chrome decal for decoration purposes. Beside MST’s own range of chassis the bumper is understood to fit other brand’s cars using the same mounting pattern.

Source: MST [rc-mst.com]

August 4, 2020

AB Racing Dual 1/8th cooling fans

AB Racing have introduced their dual cooling fans especially designed for the use with 1/8th scale vehicles. Designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia from local and imported products, the clever design utilises CNC-machined 6061 T6 aluminium mounts and a simple, but secure mounting system. The fans benefit from a brushless motor and dual ball bearing design, increasing longevity in harsh conditions and providing optimal cooling performance. The fans used are rated at 19.4 CFM – combined CFM of 38.8 for both fans – with a total of 18 watts of power for both fans combined. The fans can be powered directly with a 2S 7.4V or 3S 11.1V LiPo battery. The mount is designed to fit standard 1/8th scale motors with a 42-40mm motor diameter. The CNC machined aluminium mount helps draw heat from the motor and provide a strong mounting platform for the fans.

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August 4, 2020

Paul Ciccarello wins at Tiltyard World

The Tiltyard Worlds were held in Dayton, Virginia this past weekend. In the 1/8th E-Buggy class it was Xray’s Paul Ciccarello with the win from P3 on the grid. Paul dropped back to 4th early in the main but then made his way back up to 2nd, with Jason Schreffler (HB Racing) and him would go back and forth a few times for the lead and Paul would wind up with the win. Jason Schreffler came in 2nd overall as Travis Jones (Tekno) rounded out the top 3 result.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 4, 2020

Markus Hellquist takes Swedish IC Track title

The Lidköpings R/C Club hosted the Swedish Nitro and Electric On-road Nationals this past weekend with classes run included 1/8th IC Track, 1/10th 200mm Nitro Touring as well as Electric Modified Touring. In the premier class of 1/8th IC Track it was Mikael Fransson with the overall TQ a narrow 0.1 seconds in front of Alexander Andersson. Markus Hellquist came in 3rd overall, another 0.2 seconds back. In the main final Markus kept the car on the wheels, and after 41 minutes and with one fuel stop remaining he was right behind Niclas Nilsson, fighting for the win. Markus’ mechanic pulled out a quick pit stop, letting him exit the pit lane just in front of Niclas to take the lead Markus would hold onto until the chequered flag, taking the win just 0.8 seconds in front of Niclas Nilsson. Niklas Johansson came in 3rd overall, already three laps behind.

Source: Markus Hellquist

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