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June 22, 2020

Maifield doubles at Pro-Line Summer Offroad Shootout

The 23rd annual Pro-Line Summer Offroad Shootout was held at Rainman’s Hobby and Raceway in Bakersfield, California this past weekend. The race attracted 160 entries and in 2WD Open Buggy it was Yokomo’s Ryan Maifield with the overall TQ from Ron Devoll in 2nd. The triple A-mains saw Ryan making a clean sweep in A1 and A2 for the overall, allowing him to sit out A3 that was won by Team Associated’ Broc Champlin who took the overall runner-up spot from Team Associated’s Ron Devoll in 3rd. Ryan Cavalieri would come in 4th overall, tie on points with Ron.

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June 20, 2020

T-Works RGT8 carbon fibre radio tray support mount

T-Works have introduced a carbon fibre radio tray support mount for the HB Racing RGT8 1/8th scale on-road GT kit. The set includes two machined carbon fibre braces that support the standard radio tray for improved stability and optimised overall chassis stiffness.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

June 20, 2020

RC Carbon Cavalieri S35-4E carbon fan support

MW RC Cars from Austria have introduced the new RC Carbon Cavalieri carbon fibre fan support for the SWorkz S35-4E buggy. The part is machined from high-quality materials, it was developed for the use with 40mm fan units and attaches to the centre bulkhead assembly with the fan being placed over the motor for improved heat dissipation.

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June 19, 2020

Mon-Tech Racing 190mm Pick-Up body shell

Mon-Tech Racing from Italy have unveiled their all-new Pick-Up body shell for 190mm wide 1/10th scale touring cars. The lid’s design is inspired by 1950’s hot rod pick-ups and although it was developed basically for bashing, it still offers a good overall balance thanks to the add-on rear wing that also makes for race-inspired looks. Beside the 190mm touring car variant Mon-Tech will also offer a 210mm wheelbase M-chassis and a crawler trail truck body in the foreseeable future.

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June 19, 2020

WRC Racing NTX.3 3mm aluminium chassis

Coming from WRC Racing and made for the NTX.3 1/10th scale 200mm nitro on-road kit is a 3mm aluminium main chassis. The part is machined from high-quality Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium and it comes clear anodised for surface protection. Using the chassis will increase steering, traction and stability in high-bite track conditions.

Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]

June 19, 2020

Contact RC Formula foam tyres

Schumacher have introduced the new Contact RC foam tyres for 1/10th scale Formula cars. The tyres will greatly improve the grip and drivability compared to rubber tyres and they work well on both carpet and asphalt tracks. The 63mm diameter tyres come on grey spoke wheels and are available in two compounds for the front and two compounds for rear in order to help tune the car for many track conditions.

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June 19, 2020

Pilot RC Products DR10 ceramic hybrid bearing set

Pilot RC Products have announced the release of their race-proven Pilot Orbit Ceramic Hybrid bearing set for the Team Associated DR10. The bearings are precision crafted and produced from highest grade materials governing them the ABEC rating grade 7. Grade 7 rated bearings provide a higher tolerance and a deviation of 5 μm, allowing for better performance at high RPM. The bearings come pre-oiled with 1up Clear bearing oil for ultra free bearings and increased drivetrain efficiency.

Source: Pilot RC Products [pilotrcproducts.com]

June 19, 2020

MST tease new LP56 drift car body shell

MST have released first teaser images of their forthcoming new LP56 body shell. Designed for 195mm wide 257mm wheelbase 1/10th scale on-road chassis, the body should tick the boxes of drift car fans but it may be also find its way into fun or outlaw GT racing. MST targets a release in the fourth quarter of 2020 and we bring you more details as they surface.

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