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January 2, 2018

Jörn Neumann teams up with Schumacher

Schumacher Racing welcome multi-time former EOS, Reedy Race Champion and Worlds top qualifier Jörn Neumann to the team. Jörn has a racing pedigree of the highest order including most recently super strong performances at the Off Road Worlds in China and Schumacher are pleased to strengthen the off-road team with the German, alongside their long term and recently re-signed Michal Orlowski. Jörn’s first races will be the DHI Cup in Denmark and Reedy Race in the USA and he had the following to say:

I would first like to thank Robin, Mark, Trish and Norbert for this great opportunity to run for Schumacher. I am looking forward for a superb future with a fantastic team. Onto a successful 2018.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 2, 2018

Robert Batlle Ninja-powered for 2018 and beyond

Following his split with 2017 engine suppliers Picco, Spanish 1/8th off-road super star Robert Batlle will run Ninja engines in 2018 and beyond. The Spaniard leaves behind a somewhat mixed season, however his 2017 campaign was crowned by a third European Championship title that he hopes to build on in 2018. Robert says:

Hello guys! I am Ninja engines driver for the upcoming years! I would like to thank Sanada San, all #mugenfamily and, of course, Stefan from MSE for believing in me for this awesome project. Since now I will represent our complete package of car/engine around the world, it motivates me a lot!

Source: Mugen [mugen.eu]

January 2, 2018

Bezerk RC YZ-4 SF slipper eliminator

Coming from Bezerk RC and made for the Yokomo YZ-4 SF is a slipper eliminator. The set includes parts to do away with the slipper clutch in favour of a fixed, simpler driveline which makes for a lighter drivetrain for stock racing classes. The design allows to use standard “on-road” 48 pitch or 64 pitch spur gears and included in the set are the parts marked in red, a spur gear plate, a small spacer, a stepped spacer to fit just inside the bearing and a spacer to replace the spring.

Source: Bezerk RC [bezerk.com.au]

January 2, 2018

SWorkz sign Martin Wollanka

SWorkz have announced the signing of Austrian frontrunner, Martin Wollanka to their team. The former European vice-champion, multi-time Euros A-finalist and multi-time Austrian champion will race SWorkz cars in 1/8th and 1/10th off-road classes from now on. The former long-time Xray driver has the following to say:

I am very happy to switch into the SWorkz team where I get full support and respect. The cars are really fast with many smart details. I will race 1/8 and 1/10 class. And I am sure we will do even better in 2018. See you on the track.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

January 2, 2018

Pillars appointed Muchmore Racing USA team manager

Muchmore Racing have announce that they have signed Joe Pillars as their USA team manager. Joe was the long-time USA Team Orion team manager until the end of 2017 and brings with him a wealth of knowledge and success and Muchmore are very excited he has joined their team beginning in 2018. Joe says:

I am very happy to join Muchmore Racing and help expand the brand here in the USA. I would like to thank Yusuke Kobayashi and Ji-Hyun Jang for this great opportunity! It will also be great working with long time friends Ryan Cavalieri & Marc Rheinard in which we had a lot of success in the past! As of today, I will start accepting driver resumes for our 2018 race team at my direct email: joepillars@hotmail.com

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.com]

December 31, 2017

PSM B64 V2 carbon fibre shock towers

PSM from Germany have introduced their new V2 carbon fibre shock towers for the Team Associated B64 buggies. Both offer a refined suspension geometry with fewer holes for the upper shock mounting and camber link positions which translates to easier vehicle setup and improved overall rigidity. The front tower is machined from heavy duty 5mm material while the FXO rear shock stay is cut from 3.5mm material. Both offer a double stacked design, they weigh in a 9.3g and 11.5g respectively and both qualify for PSM’s unique DRS damage replacement service.

View the rear shock tower here

December 30, 2017

STRC TRX-4 brass C-blocks & portal drive covers

Coming from ST Racing Concepts and made for the Traxxas TRX-4 trail truck are brass front castor blocks and portal drive outer housings. The parts increase the weight and add a combine total of nearly 170g to the lower portion of the vehicle. Having more weight towards the lower part of the scale crawler can help with stability and climbing capability of your vehicle and brass option parts with its combination of durability and heavier weight can help achieve this performance edge on your crawler. They are available separately, come as pairs and are black treated for a realistic look and durability.

View the axle covers here

December 29, 2017

JConcepts Triple Dees 1/8th truck tyre

JConcepts have introduced their new Triple Dees 1/8th truck tyre. Based off of the iconic Double Dees design the tread was developed for loose and tacky track conditions that require small pin designs. Starting with finely spaced square mini lugs, the JConcepts design team spent considerable time proofing this design. Centre bar structure is important for wear characteristics and an overlapping and blended centre bar was created. The bar draws up the side of the pin to maintain all important support but the main stance is low so the tyre maintains its clean-out ability during acceleration. The main-stay of the design is the angled and sharp pins which spread across the carcass in an open pattern touching off the track surface like no other. Near the side-wall the pins have been trimmed and angled to give racers a smooth driving experience as they enter and exit tacky turns or slightly rough terrain. Available in grippy compounds such as blue, green and long-wear R2 the new tyres are packaged in reusable packaging for freshness and convenience and they come including grey Dirt-Tech inserts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]