March 6, 2018

Alpha Dragon IV nitro off-road engine

German Alpha distributors Ruddog have introduced the Alpha Dragon IV 3.5cc nitro off-road engine. The 3-port power plant features several improvements such as a new crankcase that optimises internal mixture flow between the carburettor and the liner while a rear ceramic bearing reduces friction and wear. Also new are a redesigned, balanced crankshaft as well as an updated cooling head, piston, liner and wrist pin. The engine comes pre-run-in and the first batch also includes a 4-shoe clutch assembly.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

March 6, 2018

Bartek Zambrzycki takes double Polish EP Off-road titles

The final round of the Polish Electric Indoor Championship was held a the Ptak Warsaw Expo this past weekend. The race was held in several electric off-road classes with the condition in the expo hall making things difficult for the drivers as in the mornings the temperatures were pretty low but they kept rising over the day. In the end and when the dust had settled it was Bartek Zambrzycki with the wins in both the 2WD Mod and 4WD Mod classes and he would also walk away with the double Polish national titles.

View the 4WD podium here

March 6, 2018

SchuurSpeed V4 stock brushless motor

SchuurSpeed have introduced their new V4 brushless stock motor. Designed to comply with ROAR rules – homologation is excepted late March – the motors feature an optimised short stack stator, new rotors, revised sensors, and they are 30 grams lighter; all contained in a specially designed can to maximise cooling. The motor will become available in 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T specifications and has already proven its performance by taking multiple stock class wins at last weekend’s Desert Classic race.

Source: SchuurSpeed [schuurspeed.com]

March 6, 2018

Jake Thayer doubles at 2018 Desert Classic

This past weekend, more than 300 drivers arrived at the beautiful Hobby Action facility in Chandler, Arizona to compete in the 2018 Desert Classic. When the dust settled, and the results were tallied, it was Yokomo’s Jake Thayer with the win in 13.5T 4WD Buggy from TQ holder Wayne Wyrick (TLR) and Antonio Counsil in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

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March 6, 2018

B-Power competition LiHV standard & shorty packs

Star RC from Italy have introduced the new B-Power competition LiHV battery packs. First up is a 6000mAh 100C standard-size battery that measures 138x47x25.4mm and weighs in at 285g. The hardcase pack utilises 4mm bullet-type connectors and it is recommended for both modified and stock applications. Also new is a 4600mAh 100C shorty battery that measures 96×47.25.4mm and weighs in at 213g. With its high-performance cells and high capacity the pack is usable for both modified and stock classes. Both LiHV packs are available now.

View the shorty battery here

March 5, 2018

JConcepts 1984 Ford F-250 MT body shell

JConcepts have introduced the new 1984 Ford F-250 MT body shell for 1/10th solid axle monster trucks. Considered to be the last of the “classic” Ford trucks, the 1984 model screams 80’s style and features a Ford oval placed in the center of the grille. The square body trucks from this generation are just plain mean and with the single cab design, long bed and flat body panels, tradition was an important part to the JConcepts design team. The Ford bloodline runs deep with the hard body lines running horizontally top and bottom which helps to create a rigid panel. The front windshield is large and in charge and offers the scale driver a clear view of the road ahead. The JConcepts manufactured body measures 7.25”/184mm width and built for a 13”/330mm wheelbase truck. The body is carved with traditional rectangle arched wheel wells but can be trimmed larger for jumbo tires such as the Renegades and Firestorms, found on the typical RC monster truck. The set includes a clear body shell, paint mask for all windows and detailed Ford and JConcepts logo decal sheet.

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March 5, 2018

Jason Nugroho sweeps 2018 Batam Challenge

The 2018 Batam Challenge was held this past weekend at the Banana RC track in Batam, Indonesia. The track is accessible from Singapore by ferry in only 40 minutes and it is host for the 2018 FEMCA event in April. A total of 34 drivers from Singapore, Jakarta, Bandung, Banjarmasin, Pontianak as well as local drivers attended the event and after four rounds of 10-minutes qualifying it was Xray’s Jason Nugroho with the overall TQ. Jason then also went on to win the 45-minute main final from HB Racing’s Stanley Wangsanegara 2nd and Kyosho’s John Agus 3rd.

View the final results here

March 5, 2018

Xray XB8 long travel shock shafts

Coming from Xray and made for the XB8 series of 1/8th buggies are new long travel shock shafts. The front 58.5mm and rear 67.5mm shaft are 2mm longer than the standard kit parts for increased suspension droop which can be beneficial in a range of track conditions. The piston rods are available as separate pairs for the front or the rear of the buggy, they are made of high-tensile steel material and are hand-ground for a super-smooth finish.

View the rear shock shafts here

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