BMT have released the new Evo3 aluminium main chassis plate for their 984 1/8th scale on-road kit. The chassis is machined from a different alloy material than the previous plates, making for different flex characteristics and thus improved traction. An updated front section shape and removable insert will increase front end rigidity and the item comes black anodised and it is a direct fit on the 984 Evo kit.
Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]
Following a first teaser Protoform have officially introduced their all-new 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 VTA body shell. Winner of the 1969 Trans-Am series championship with Mark Donohue at the wheel, the 1969 Camaro Z28 tore up both the streets and tracks with pure American V8 power. Protoform have captured its iconic look in 1/10th scale complete with deep-set grille and headlights, side louvers and triple-lens tail lights. The shell is pulled from a single piece of high-quality polycarbonate while still maintaining realistic front and rear undercuts. No more add-on front or rear clips are to assemble. The officially-licensed body meets all VTA class rules and includes a detailed decal sheet, protective overspray film and window masks.
The final round of the Xray Racing Series Italy was recently held at the Miniautodromo T5 in Rome. The event attracted 65 drivers to compete in the five classes of Touring Modified, Touring 13.5T Pro blinky, 13.5T blinky, 17.5T blinky and Formula. In the Touring Modified class it was Alessio Menicucci with the TQ from Martin Hudy 2nd and Giuseppe De Liguori 3rd. Alessio and Martin would also battle it out in the opening two A-mains but in the end it was Alessio with the overall win from Martin in 2nd place. Simone D’Ottavio completed the podium result in 3rd.
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The second round of the Greek Touring Car Modified Nationals was hosted by the RcManiacs track in Argos. During the three qualifiers the battle for the overall TQ was on between young gun Ioannidis and Greek champions Isaakidis and Doucakis. Eventually Isaakidis took the pole in front of Ioannidis and Doucakis. In the first leg Isaakidis made a mistake in the opening stages of the race so it was Ioannidis who took the lead and win with a really good pace, some six seconds in front of Paachristos and Mpakirtzis. At the start of leg 2 there was an accident involving a lot of cars so Kidis took the lead for two laps but got passed by Isaakidis who eventually finished 1st in the leg with Mpakirtzis in 2nd and Papachristo in 3rd. In the deciding third leg Isaakidis opened a 2-second gap on Ioannidis and remained in the lead till the end of the leg so it was Isaakidis who secured P1 overall with Ioannidis 2nd and Papachristos 3rd.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Coming from Destiny and made for the RX-10SR touring car are new 1-piece FR Type A and Type B suspension mounts. The solid mounts are designed to replace the standard 2-piece suspension hangers with either lightweight aluminium or heavy brass items in order to fine-tune both chassis flex and weight bias. The mounts are available separately and they come with engraved markings for easy identification.
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The fourth and final round of the Grand Prix Malopolska series was held in Poland with drivers from France, the Czech Republic and Poland in attendance. In the 13.5T Touring class Jakub Klapacz was the points leader going into the final round thanks to winning two of the three previous rounds but another win was denied by Arkadiusz Smyk who took the day’s win after a great drive all day with Jakub coming in a strong 2nd place to take the overall title from Marek Cisek 2nd and Maciej Galecki in 3rd.
Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]
Coming from HRC Distribution is the new HRC Racing 3S 6000mAh softcase LiPo battery pack. The battery is usable in all applications that require increased voltage, such as monster or outlaw short course trucks. The pack measures a compact 133x43x27mm, weighs in at 335g and fits most 2S LiPo battery compartments. It is built from 50C/100C cells, offers 11.1V output and it is available with T-type or XT90 connectors.
Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]
Muchmore have introduced their new Impact LCG HV FD3 3800mAh competition shorty LiPo battery pack. The power source measures 95.8×46.8×22.5mm and the battery’s low-profile design makes for an overall lower centre of gravity while the somewhat high capacity of 3800mAh gives ample running time even for power-hungry classes. The high voltage battery is built from high-grade 120C cells, it weighs in at a lightweight 186g and will hit stores soon.
Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]
