June 19, 2018

Trinity D8.5 1/8th scale brushless motor

Trinity have introduced their new D8.5 electric brushless motor for 1/8th scale vehicles. It features a new high-torque stator design and an all-new 4-pole rotor with multi-point rotational sensor pickups. Dual sensor ports ensure easy wiring as do the heavy duty low-resistance solder tabs. The grooved can design allows for more surface area and thus colour running temperatures and the motor is available in 1700kV, 2000kV and 2300kV variants from now on.

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June 19, 2018

RPM E-Rustler green rear bumper

Coming from RPM and made for the Traxxas E-Rustler is a green rear bumper kit. The bumper is designed to protect the rear of the chassis, the motor and the body, all while still allowing the use of a stock Traxxas wheelie bar. Additionally, if the owner decides to run without the wheelie bar, the rear bumper is so versatile, it’ll adapt and allow either configuration. The part is made of green heavy duty nylon and requires an optional Traxxas or RPM bumper mount to install. The assembly works with most known Traxxas Rustler bodies, however aftermarket or non-standard bodies may require trimming for proper fit.

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June 19, 2018

Valls & Martinez successful at Catalan Champs Rd3

The third round of this year’s Catalan Championship were held at the Montbrió track in Tarragona last weekend. The Nitro Buggy class saw Alex Valls walking away with the win some 15 seconds in front of Pol Hernando Ors on the runner-up spot. Dani Batlle completed the all-Mugen podium in 3rd. Over in the E-Buggy class it was Alex Martinez with the win from Jaume Figuls 2nd and Juanma Lerma in 3rd.

View the E-Buggy podium here

June 19, 2018

2018 ROAR Fuel Off-road Nationals – Report

The 2018 ROAR Fuel Nationals was held at Southside R/C Raceway in Lake City, Florida last week. With over 10 inches of rain on the days set aside to build the track, the crew at Southside were up against Mother Nature and Father Time, but they never gave up and were able to complete the build literally hours before scheduled open practice. The weather was hot and humid. It rained every day, but thanks to the crew at Southside, everyone were racing shortly after the rain delays and the track stayed very similar to how it was before the rain.

Continue reading the report here

June 18, 2018

Ruddog RP540 fixed timing spec motors

Ruddog have introduced their new range of fixed timing spec racing electric brushless motors. The powerplants utilise the same design as the RP540 stock motors but feature a fixed timing sensor plate, meaning they are the perfect hand-out motor for club races, sanctioned championships and long distance races. In addition to the new motors Ruddog are also offering a separate timing insert to outfit existing RP540 motors to the new fixed timing specification, allowing racers to use the same motor in open and sanctioned races. The PR540 fixed timing motors are available in 10.5T 13.5T 17.5T and 21.5T specifications.

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June 18, 2018

Jean-Pierrick Sartel wins at French IC Buggy regional

The French Mini Auto Club Saint Quentinois held a regional 1/8th buggy race this past weekend and it was Xray’s Jean-Pierrick Sartel with the TQ after the qualifiers and the win in the 30-minute main final. TLR’s Jerome Sartel would end the day on the 2 spot from HB Racing’s Malcolm Roquet in 3rd.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

June 18, 2018

Hofer & Kaufmann win at Swiss Buggy Nats Rd3

The third round of the Swiss Nitro Off-road Nationals was held at the MBCJ Courgenay track this past weekend. Team Associated’s Patrick Hofer would take the TQ in the Expert Nitro Buggy class and he also brought home the win in the 45-minute main final some ten seconds in front of HB Racing’s Jeremy Pittet as Kevin Zwahlen (HB Racing) ended the race two laps down in 3rd overall. Over in the hotly contested Amateur category it was Noah Kaufmann with the win in the half hour long A-main final a lap in front of Andi Siegrist and Sebastien Cuanoud in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

June 18, 2018

Steven Schöniger wins East German IC Buggy qualifier

After winning the third round two weeks ago, Steven Schöniger (Kyosho) took the top spot again at round four of the east region qualifying races for the German nationals held at the Roadrunner Club near Berlin. Steven performed flawless all weekend long and sent Philipp Guschl (Xray) and Johannes Klett (Mugen) to the remaining spots on the podium.

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoeurope.com]

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