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May 1, 2018

7th Annual JConcepts Stock Nationals – Report

Seven years ago, JConcepts wanted to create the biggest, most competitive offroad stock race in the world where the top stock racers would go head to head at a world-class facility. Each passing year, the level of competition and participation grew to new heights as the 2018 JConcepts Stock Nationals commemorates this idea to the core. With some calling the JConcepts Stock Nationals even more competitive than the official ROAR Stock Nationals, the popularity is undeniable as the event was sold out in a matter of just minutes.

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May 1, 2018

Team Associated B64 series FT steering parts

Coming from Team Associated and made for the B64 series of 4WD buggies are new Factory Team steering parts. First up is the V2 aluminium steering rack as it was used by the factory team at the 2017 IFMAR World Championships. Made of 7075 aluminium, this version 2 rack has optimised Ackermann and steering rates for a more consistent steering feel through the entire corner. The black anodised items fits the B64 Team, B64D Team, and RC10B64 Club Racer and it was designed for the use with the #92034 B64 WC steering arms, #92006 adjustable bellcrank input arm, and a 20mm servo horn.

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April 30, 2018

Raw Speed Incisor & RugBurn 1/10th buggy tyres

Raw Speed have introduced their all-new Incisor and RugBurn carpet tyres for 1/10th 2WD buggies. These specifically designed tyres utilise low-profile carcasses for an overall lower centre of gravity, a proper geometry and a very responsive performance. The Incisor is a narrow 2WD front tyre while the RugBurn is usable for both 2WD and 4WD rides. Both will be hitting stores very soon.

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April 30, 2018

Reno Savoya wins rained out French Elite Nats Rd2

The second round of the French Elite 1/8th Nitro Off-road Nationals was held in Deuvry this past weekend. Rain threatened the event all weekend long and in the end the organisers had to call it a day on Sunday with the semis and mains not being run. This handed TLR’s Renaud Savoya the win thanks to his TQ position with Xray’s Yannick Aigoin taking the runner-up spot as Kyosho’s Rayan Medjoubi snatched the final step on the podium.

Image: Renaud Savoya

April 30, 2018

Hofer & Kaufmann wins at Swiss Buggy Nats Rd2

Last weekend the second round of the Swiss 1/8th Off-road Nationals took place at the ORCM track in Montagny, France. In the Expert class it was Patrick Hofer with the TQ while in the Amateur category young Noah Kaufmann came out fastest after the qualifiers. The Expert class then held a breath-taking battle between Patrick Hofer and Jeremy Pittet. At the 30-minutes mark the two were separated by barely a car length but with coolness and excellent pit stops, Patrick was able to bring home the win after Pittet also suffered a flame-out during his final stop for fuel. In the end Jeremy would have to settle for 2nd in front of Joachim Kallen 3rd. In the 30-minutes Amateur class A-main it was Noah Kaufmann with the win, some 22 seconds in front of Gabriel Pinto as Gilles Devaud rounded out the top 3 results.

Source: Team Associated Switzerland [facebook.com]

April 30, 2018

Imbue D817 V2 carbon fibre shock towers

Imbue Motorsports have introduced their take on shock towers for HB Racing’s D817 V2. Offered in 4mm carbon fibre, these towers were designed to offer exceptional flex characteristics, providing increased grip and surface handling, as well a providing in-between shock mounting locations for finer adjustment, making them ideal for loose and rough tracks.

Source: Imbue Motorsports [imbuemotorsports.com]

April 30, 2018

Jörn Neumann wins at International Warm-Up Race

The 12th annual International Warm-Up Race was held at the Rhein-Main-Circuit in Bischofsheim, Germany this past weekend. The event marks the season opener for the 1/8th Off-road classes in Germany and traditionally attracts many racers from Germany and the surrounding countries. In the 1/8th Nitro Buggy class it was SWorkz’s Jörn Neumann with the win in the rain-delayed 30-minute main final, only about a second in front of Agama’s Burak Kilic. RC gypsy Joseph Quagraine (JQ Racing) would round out the top 3 podium results from SWorkz’s Micha Widmaier 4th and Mugen’s Carsten Keller 5th.

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April 30, 2018

Elliott Boots TQs & wins at BRCA Rally X Rd1

The opening round of the BRCA 1/8th Rallycross National Championship was held at the Herts track this past weekend. Typical British weather made things a bit unpleasant and it was Kyosho’s Elliott Boots who took the overall TQ after the qualifiers. In the 45-minute main final, that lacked some of the big guns such as Lee Martin or Neil Cragg, it was again Elliott that excelled, as he took the win with a 1-lap margin from Team Associated’s Lewis Jones 2nd and Mugen’s Simon Willetts 3rd. Oliver Currie and Graham Alsop rounded out the top 5 results.

Source: BRCA [brca.org]