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February 5, 2018

Adrian Wicaksono wins at 2018 MRCC Buggy Challenge

The 2018 MRCC Buggy Challenge was held this past weekend at the MRCC track in Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia. The 9th edition of the race was attended by 27 racers from Jakarta, Bandung, Batam, Banjarmasin, Pontianak as well as local drivers and after four qualifying rounds it was Jason Nugroho (Xray/Novarossi) the TQ honours. However after the 45-minute A-main it was Adrian Wicaksono (Mugen/O.S.) with the win from Jason in 2nd and Stanley Wangsanegara (HB Racing/O.S.) who completed the overall top 3 result.

View the final results here

February 5, 2018

Leadfinger Racing A2 Tactic NB48.4 body shell

Coming soon from Leadfinger Racing is the A2 Tactic body shell for the Tekno RC NB48.4 buggy. An evolution of the original Assassin design the lid offers a lower downforce thanks to a narrowed cab and less windshield rake. Bump outs for the fuel tank and throttle servo make for lots of clearance and lower side pods with added rails improve high speed handling while in addition the longer overall length aids against chassis flex damage. The body is made of thicker polycarbonate material for durability, it come clear, including window masks and it is available for pre-order now.

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February 5, 2018

Kyosho Yuichi Kanai turnbuckle & ball end tools

Kyosho’s Yuichi Kanai has released a first preview image of two new turnbuckle and ball end tools that are about to hit stores soon. One features 5.5mm and 7.0mm ends for turnbuckles and steering pins while the second, with 6.5mm and 8.0mm ends was designed for 6.8mm ball ends and 7.8mm taper balls. Both were developed for the use with Kyosho’s MP9 series of vehicles, they sport engraved markings for easy identification and will become available very soon.

Image: Yuichi Kanai

February 5, 2018

Tanner Day takes 2018 Winter Invitational win

PDX RC Underground of Portland, Oregon held their 2018 Winter Invitational this past weekend and in the 2WD Invitational class it was Yokomo’s Tanner Day with the overall win from Chris Jarosz in 2nd. Joe Pillars would round out an all-Yokomo podium with Andi DiBrino (Yokomo) coming in 4th and Kyosho’s Zack Rogers completing the top 5 results.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

February 5, 2018

Mizan TQs & wins SBS Major League Rd1

The opening round of the Malaysian SBS 1/10th Off-road Major League was held this past weekend in several electric off-road classes and in the 4WD category it was Serpent’s Mizan with the TQ and win from 2nd placed Hakeem (Sworkz). Bashir, driving an Xray, would round out the top 3 podium result.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

February 5, 2018

TPro Matrix 1/8th buggy tyre

MW RC Cars have introduced the new TPro Matrix tyre for 1/8th buggies. It features a specially designed tread for indoor tracks or outdoor high-traction surfaces and it provides fast steering response thanks to its honeycomb pattern and inside mini square pins. The tyre is meant to excel in both clean wet or dry track conditions while offering exceptional wear characteristics thanks to its long wearing XR compounds. The tyre comes pre-mounted on white wheels or as rubber including inserts and in yellow medium-soft, blue soft, white super-soft or green ultra-soft compound.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

February 4, 2018

SWorkz S14-3 carpet edition 4WD buggy – Coming soon

European SWorkz distributor MW RC Cars has released first renderings of the carpet edition S14-3 1/10th 4WD buggy that is currently under development. Together with the S14-2, that was designed for dirt tracks, the S14-3 will complete SWorkz’s line of competition buggies with the kit being currently track tested and it is expected to hit stores soon. We bring you more information on the buggy as soon as they surface.

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February 4, 2018

MW Off Road V1 Team Edition .21 off-road engine

MW RC Cars from Austria have introduced their new MW Off Road V1 Team Edition nitro off-road engine. Based on the Picco V1 power plant, the MW version features a 3-port setup for an overall smoother power band. The engine comes with a balanced, silicone-filled crankshaft for improved mixture flow, a carburettor with double bottom end adjustment as well as a lightened and laser-engraved cooling head.

View the specifications here