Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Tamiya CC02 truck are and aluminium upper link set as well as a centre link mount. As for the link set, the kit includes four machined and blue anodised upper aluminium links that greatly reduce suspension flex for improved handling and predictability when navigating through challenging terrain. The links come laser-engraved with white YR logos and also includes are suitable ball cups and ball ends.
Exotek have announced the release of new option parts for the Team Associated DR10 drag racing car in the form of a carbon fibre wheelie bar and a slipper eliminator direct spur gear mount. Starting with the extra long carbon fibre wheelie bar, the longer bar gives the driver more stability than the short stock wheelie bar, for straighter and faster passes without needing to let off the throttle as often. The assembly is adjustable at the base, using the stock DR10 adjustments, but it is also possible to make finer adjustments on the bar itself so that the driver can tune in the absolute perfect bar height. The wheelie bar is constructed of heavy duty 3mm carbon fiber with alloy support posts.
Coming from JConcepts is their new Finish Line charger and scale and street eliminator backpack. Starting with the Finish Line charger bag, it helps clean up an otherwise difficult task in the pit bag. Starting with a semi-rigid liner, the woven technical looking fabric is sewn over to create the rectangle glamourous geometry. Inside, a soft fabric surrounds precious items in a compact setting with four individual dividers capable of holding in several components. Inside, there is the ability to flip and rotate four separate dividers to create alternate spacing or coverings. The lid features two pockets on the inside and one outer pocket to drop in any goodies ranging from instruction manuals to additional charger cables and power cords. The bottom of the item has a canvas type material creating a little more durability during storage and slides in and out of other racing equipment with ease. The bag is constructed with heavy-duty zipper closures and a top handle for easy handling and carrying ability. The item is topped off with embroidered JConcepts Finish Line logo for brand loyalty and authenticity.
JConcepts have introduced the Ellipse SCT tyre for 1/10th scale short course trucks. The Ellipse, named after the centre bar built into the tread, is a compliment to successful tyres such as the Dirt Webs and Space Bars. The “Web” style tire was built to compete on smooth high-grip indoor and outdoor surfaces which require a finely detailed connected bar pattern. The centre section of the tyre is a home run utilizing a diamond “home plate” footprint to provide massive surface area for better footprint and increased longevity. The web of extensions are unique and have a directional touch giving the racer the ultimate tune-ability. The Dirt Web tyre was originally released during the 2013 racing season and debuted in spectacular fashion with a win at the CRCRC Midwest Championships. Since that time, the Dirt Webs have been an industry leader for indoor performance and often chosen as a control tyre for performance, reliability and consistency. During 2016, the Space Bars were introduced to a victory at the 1/10th Off-Road Nationals in the hands of Ryan Maifield in the 4WD modified class. The Ellipse tyres are available in a selection of compounds such as green, aqua and the ROAR National Champion, silver compound. As a rule of thumb, green compound is conditioned to perform outdoors while aqua and silver remain the favourites indoors. Included in each package, the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts known for their durable nature and gray colour complete the race tuned package.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
The 2020 Greek Electric Touring Car Championship was held at the Fanatix Racing Track in Athens last weekend, attracting more than 30 drivers to compete in the two Modified and Stock racing classes. In the Touring Modified category it was Vaggelis Papachristos (Xray) who took the pole position after winning twi out of four qualifying rounds in front of Dimitris Mitropoulos (Xray) and Tasos Batas (Xray) who won a single qualifying round each. However in the finals, it was Filippos Isaakidis (Tamiya) who drove superbly and from 6th on the grid he was able to win the first two A-main legs, handing him his fourth Greek National Championship in the Modified category. Christos Vasilopoulos (Xray) who had really good pace throughout the race finished second in front of Dimitris Ioannidis (Xray) who rounded out the podium.
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The S&B RC Speedway of Piedmont, South Carolina held their July 11th club race last weekend in Pro, Sportsman and Novice 1/8th off-road classes. Pro Nitro Buggy had Luke Deming taking the overall TQ from Josh Hollifield in 2nd. The 20-minute main event then saw Josh swapping places with Luke in the opening stages for several times, however some eight minutes into the race Josh had established himself in the lead and from there he never looked back to take the win two laps in front of Dave Carmendy while Luke Deming came in 3rd overall, some six seconds behind Dave.
Image: Mugen [mugenracing.com]
The Bedworth Radio Controlled Car Club in Nuneaton, UK held a round of their Summer Series last weekend and it was Schumacher’s Zak Smith with the TQ and win in the Touring Modified class. Awesomatix driver, Chris Grainger came in 2nd overall from Schumacher’s Andy Murray in 3rd. Matt White came in 4th, Dale Burr completed the top 5 result.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Adrenaline RC Racing of Winchester, Virginia hosted the USRC Championship Series last weekend, attracting over 75 entries. In the 1/8th Nitro Buggy class it was Ryan Lutz with the overall TQ and win from 3rd place qualifier, Javon Mallory in 2nd. Alex Larson came in 3rd overall as Daniel Orlando and Adam Harrison rounded out the top 5 result. Over in 1/8th E-Buggy it was Jacob Hardison with the overall TQ and win from Ryan Lutz in 2nd. Brennon Schimmel completed the top 3 in front of Buzzy Wright and Javon Mallory.
