The Pitlane Hobby Grand Prix was held in Puerto Rico last weekend. Samuel Zayas took the TQ in the GT8 class, however it was Fernando Mendez who would walk away with the win as Samuel had to settle for 2nd overall. In 3rd Juan Chalas rounded out an all-IGT8 podium.
Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]
Made for the R4 series of 1/10th 200mm nitro touring cars is Kyosho’s new Evo.2 3D racing clutch set. The updated clutch assembly features a new smaller diameter flywheel and several new materials, allowing to extract the full potential out of the engine. Included in the set are two types of clutch shoes, the clutch bell, bearings as well as small parts to fine-tune the fitment.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
Coming from Powerstar are the new PC-600, PC-900HV and PC-1600HV servos that were developed as a budget-friendly option for beginners and RTR vehicles. All three feature plastic cases and DC motors with the 900 and 1600 series items also coming with a metal geartrain for improved durability. The latter two are also high-voltage compatible, upping power and speed when needed.
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Coming from Fenix Racing and made for the Team Associated TC7.2 touring car is the new Flexy’n’sexy aluminium chassis. Just 84mm wide and weighing in at 82g the chassis was developed to generate less flex than a conventional carbon fibre chassis, yet offering more twist than a full-face aluminium item, resulting in just about the right flex for medium to high-bite racing conditions. The main plate is machined from high-quality aluminium and it features machined silver edge details and a dark surface coating.
Source: Fenix [fenix-racing.com]
The second round of the Essex Winter Series took place this weekend, with yet another sell-out entry creating a competitive and busy day. Olly Jefferies was out to extend his points lead after victory at the opening event of the series, but qualifying for the Modified class was opened up by Elliott Harper setting the pace with his Xray, ahead of recently crowned nitro onroad vice-world champion Kyle Branson (Capricorn) and Olly’s Schumacher. Alan Bickerstaff took his Associated to fourth in the round, ahead of Alex Thurston and Stefan Chodzynski. Elliott continued his form into the second qualifier, as Olly moved up to second and closed to within four-seconds of Elliott, with Alex taking a strong third in front of Stefan, with Belgian youngster Florian Joos, again making the trip over to the UK, in fifth.
Continue reading the report here
Capricorn have introduced the One .12 Tuned Miami Edition 2.1cc nitro on-road engine. The limited edition offering features a new timing, an updated liner as well as a larger head, the latter will improve cooling efficiency in difficult conditions. The competition engine also features a DLC-coated crankshaft and it is available now.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Coming soon from RCON is the R4WRC WorldRX and TCR body shell for short wheelbase M-type chassis. The body is made of 1.0mm polycarbonate material and it is usable for rally or touring car applications as it can be used as a WRX rally or TCR on-road body shell. The lid offers a 208mm wheelbase and at a width of 168mm and it comes including window masks, a decal sheet and an add-on rear wing.
Source: RCON Design [rcondesign.com]
The opening round of the Winter Race Series was held at the RAP Carpet indoor track in Pianbosco, Italy. In the Touring Stock 13.5T class it was Nicola Di Palma with the win from Paolo Smorgon 2nd. Luigi Buffagni would round out the top 3 podium result, making it an Awesomatix 1-2-3.
Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]
