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January 18, 2018

Dash AI Pro competition speed controller

Arrowmax have introduced the Dash AI Pro competition brushless speed controller for 1/10th scale applications. The speedo makes use of a machined aluminium heatsink design case in two-tone colouring and it features a 32-bit micro controller, a high-voltage 30mm turbo fan, and an adjustable 6V to 7.4V BEC system allows to utilise standard or high voltage servos. Interchangeable ABC motor terminal assignment allow to custom configure the wire layout for cleaner wiring without crossing cables and the ESC is widely programmable using an optional programming device.

View the specifications and more images here

January 18, 2018

STRC Venture alloy transmission case & rear lockouts

ST Racing Concepts have introduced new aluminium option parts for the HPI Venture Toyota FY scale crawler in the form of CNC machined aluminium rear lockouts and a centre transmission case. Starting with the centre transmission case, the part adds precision, great looks and more centre weight to the truck while the CNC machined aluminum rear lockouts also add more weight to the lower portion of the vehicle. These Lock-outs also provide better and more precise alignment to the rear straight axle and the bearings for smooth running rear drive axle. Both the Transmission case and rear lockouts are available in anodised black, gun metal, orange, and the rear lock-out is also available in natural silver to match existing silver components on the HPI Venture.

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January 17, 2018

EZ power for Daniel Kobbevik

EZ Power from Italy have announced the signing of young Norwegian, Daniel Kobbevik to their team. The Xray factory driver and IFMAR Worlds finalist will use EZ Power batteries and accessories throughout the 2018 season and he has the following to say about the deal:

I am superhappy to get the opportunity to run EZ batteries, the performance is supernice, and I am very excited for the 2018 season! Big thanks to Lorenzo Ristori for the chance to use the EZ products.

Source: EZ Power [ezpower.it]

January 17, 2018

Mark Sousa wins at CRCRC Midwest Nitro Champs

The Ohio RC Factory held the CRCRC Midwest Nitro Championship last weekend and in the Pro Nitro Buggy class it was Austin Woodyard (Serpent) with the TQ from Mark Sousa and Ralph Krumme. At the start of the main final Mark Sousa (Xray) made a pass on Austin during the first lap and was able to run a smooth race. With Ralph Krumme (Agama) behind all had some good battles for the lead but by the end Mark was able to open up a comfortable lead to take the win with Ralph Krumme in 2nd and Cole Kasten (Mugen) in 3rd.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 17, 2018

Mason Fuller wins at Tekno Winter Series Rd3

The third round of the Tekno Winter Series was held at the Hobbyplex raceway in Omaha, Nebraska. This would be a one day event with open practice Friday afternoon. Tekno RC’s Seth VanDalen TQ’d the Nitro Buggy class, however in the 30-minute main final it was Mason Fuller (TLR) who would bring home the win some three laps in front of Seth VanDalen while Xray’s Dan Williams, who bumped up from the B-main, snatched the final podium spot another lap down.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 17, 2018

Ruddog Cup Rd2 – Report

The Indoor Arena Kostendorf near Salzburg in Austria played host to round 2 of the Ruddog Cup last weekend. The event was held in several electric off-road and on-road classes and in the 2WD and 4WD Modified Buggy classes it was Stefan Pfeifhofer who brought home the silverware.

Continue reading the report here

January 17, 2018

Schumacher Indoor Masters Rd4 – Report

The fourth round of the Worksop Series, there was a great entry once again which saw 15 heats of drivers, this was across the three classes of 2WD, 4WD and a vintage buggy class. As always it was round by round qualifying as the racing format, with the best two results from four rounds of qualifying counting towards the final position. Qualifying in 2WD was very close between three drivers, Eugene Galley, James Helliwell and Mitchell Fiddling. However it was Schumacher’s Mitchell Fiddling who took TQ to line up on pole. In 4WD it was James Helliwell who would TQ three out of the four rounds to line up on pole. In the Vintage class it was Mark Hazelden who would line up on pole.

View the final results here

January 17, 2018

Tamiya Hotshot & Avante chrome-plated body shells

Made for the Japanese market only, yet very cool are these chrome-plated limited edition Tamiya Hotshot and Avante body shells. They are of the same shape as the standard bodies but come pre-painted in chrome red (Hotshot) and chrome blue (Avante) to make Tamiya’s popular vintage 4WD buggies stand out on the track or the shelf. The shells also include the respective rear wings as well as the standard decal sheets.

Image: Mokei Kagaku