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August 8, 2018

Redcat Racing Rampage R5 1/5th monster truck

Redcat Racing have announced the release of the new Rampage R5, 1/5 scale brushless monster truck. The vehicle comes fully equipped with an 8S-ready power system and its new chassis design gives the R5 more clearance when driving over obstacles like logs, rocks, and other RC cars. The truck offers nimble handling characteristics and it is ready to run right out of the box, owners just need to add a 6S to 8S LiPo battery and charger. The R5 includes Redcat’s new large scale high clearance chassis, waterproof electronics, powerful brushless ESC and motor, and a 2.4GHz radio system as well as oil-illed threaded shocks and it rides on a set of aggressive off-road tiyres. The powerful brushless motor blasts this high clearance monster truck through rough terrain with ease.

View a list of the specifications and more images here

August 8, 2018

Joona Haatanen crowned European Junior Champion

Every year, Europe’s finest gather for the ultimate 1:8th nitro showdown, better known as the EFRA 1/8th European Championships. This year, the CRF track in Freixedas, Portugal played host to offer its challenging yet extremely fun layout to decide the victor and crown a new European Champion. The CRF track is quite unique and extremely beautiful to look at. Some call it a work of art and in many ways, it does live up to the hype. The white dirt is sealed with a glue/bonding agent to help keep the track together. The result is a very hard surface that’s almost like sandpaper. However, the weight and sheer force of the 8th scale cars hitting the jumps, the faces would get massively deformed and practically unjumpable. The track crew worked hard each night as they patched the track with cement that’s rolled onsite. While Xray’s Bruno Coelho took a surprise win in the main final, the Junior finals saw Europe’s brightest stars battle it out for top honors with Team Associated’s Joona Haatanen peaking at the right moment. In the young field of talent, Joona’s precision started to shine as the track picked up grip and his motor, car tuning, and driving all coming together for the main where he was able to win with a decent time margin back to 2nd. Leonardo Valente finished 2nd with Kyosho’s Jessica Palsson 3rd.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

August 8, 2018

Axon Hyper Fan 6V motor & ESC fans

Coming from Axon are their new Hyper Fan 6V motor and speed controller fan units. Developed to deliver a maximum of cooling efficiency at 6V input the fans will be best used directly from a spare receiver channel. The 30mm and 40mm fans sport a black receiver wire while the 30mm ESC-specific unit comes with a standard black and red lead as well as a white 2-pole connector.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]

August 8, 2018

RawSpeed RS-1 B6.1 buggy body shell

RawSpeed have introduced their all-new RS-1 body shell for the Team Associated B6.1 and B6.1D buggies. The lid features a smooth profile while keeping a low cab height and the upward sloping rear slipper cover will create more downforce and better guides the air flow over the rear wing for less drag and overall improved aerodynamics. The body comes clear and it is moulded from either standard or lightweight polycarbonate.

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August 8, 2018

PR Racing SB401-R 1/10 4WD buggy kit

Following a first teaser image PR Racing have released first information on their new SB401-R 1/10th scale 4WD competition buggy kit. A number of key components have underwent a redesign to create a faster, quieter and easier to maintain and tune platform while also greatly improving overall performance. The main focus has been set on the all-new narrow 2mm 7075-T6 aluminium chassis and composite side-pods, which utilise a carbon fibre re-enforced spine to control torsional and longitudinal flex. The additional flex has proved to increase grip, and make the car feel more balanced and easier to drive leading to faster, more consistent laps. Other features include new stronger and quieter transmission gears, a vented slipper assembly as well as 12.75mm diameter Type-R shock absorbers, new shorter and grey-coloured ball cups as well as new high-tensile steel turnbuckles. All that is topped off by an ultra low centre of gravity body shell. The kit is set for a release this Fall.

View a list of the features and more images here

August 7, 2018

Mark Sousa wins at Canadian Large Scale Nationals

Walton RC Raceway in Walton, Canada hosted the Canadian Large Scale Off-road Nationals last weekend and in the 4WD Pro Buggy class it was Matt Olsen who would hold the overall TQ after the qualifiers. After the double A-main events however it was Mark Sousa with the overall, leaving behind Matt in 2nd place. Tom Bitz in 3rd would round out the podium result.

Source: Cardinal Racing Canada [cardinalracing.ca]

August 7, 2018

NSW GP Offroad State Titles – Report

The 2018 NSW GP Offroad State Titles were held at the Manning Valley club recently. A small regional club with very few members the club put in an amazing effort to ensure the event was run like clock work, the track surface was the best they have had and the layout was perfect for fast and flowing racing. The weather was perfect, early 20°C all weekend, just the last few hours of Sunday had a fair bit of wind and clouds, which didn’t hamper the proceedings but did make it hard to drive at times. In the Nitro Buggy main, Josh Pain took the win from Ari Bakla 2nd and Craig Laughton 3rd.

Continue reading the report here

August 7, 2018

Max Flurer doubles at Snap Hard Racing League Rd6

The Snap Hard Racing League Rd6 race was hosted by Beach RC in South Carolina last weekend. Yokomo’s Max Flurer TQ’ed 2WD Modified Buggy and 4WD Modified Buggy and then went onto win both classes. Yokomo USA’s Rob Meyer Jr. finished 2nd overall in both classes as Shon Harding (Yokomo) completed the 2WD podium. Over in 4WD Mod it was Shawn Johnson (TLR) with who would round out the top 3.

View the 4WD podium here