The opening round of the Portuguese North division regionals was held this past weekend. In the 45-minute main final it was Pedro Miguel Sousa who took the win some two laps in front of Fernando Almeida with Ricardo Abreu completing the top 3 podium result some two seconds short of Fernando.
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Japanese brand Team Azarashi has introduced the new HD Magna rear buggy wing for 1/10th 2WD and 4WD buggies. Taking the standard Magna wing as a basis, the HD variant is made of 20 percent thicker polycarbonate material while also being wider, resulting in improved overall durability but also weight, the latter increasing body roll in corners which can be beneficial in lower grip conditions. The wing comes made from high-quality Lexan material and it fits most 2WD and 4WD buggies.
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Coming from Raw Speed is the all-new Rip Tide 1/10th buggy rear tyre. Utilising an entirely new carcass to create a uniform contact patch as the vehicle’s chassis leans while cornering, the tyre also breaks in more quickly, getting on race pace earlier for big events. The bar-type tread also generates a lot of forward traction with plenty of side bite so racers can trust their car in every corner. The tyre comes including closed cell inserts and in clay, soft or super soft compound.
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Coming from Radtec are new screw-on touring car weights and 3x7mm damper spacers. Starting with the weights, the items are available as 15g, 10g and 5g variant all of which feature an M3 thread for easy installation on touring and pan car chassis as well as in off-road buggies. The 15g weight measures 28.5x16mm, the 10g weight measures 19.5x16mm and the 5g weight measures 10.3x16mm with the compact dimensions and low height allowing to use the brass pieces even in tight surroundings or stacked for an even greater weight gain. The weights are made from high-quality brass material, they come laser-etched for easy identification and in sets of two.
The second round of the French 1/8th Off-road National Championship was held in Charmes-sur-Rhones over the weekend. TLR’s Renaud Savoya would come out on top after the five rounds of qualifying but it was Jerome Aigoin (Xray/Ultimate) who would start from pole position into the 45-minute main final. Due to smaller issues for both Renaud and Jerome it was Yannick Aigoin (Xray/Ultimate) who capitalised, taking the win one lap ahead of Jerome while Renaud (TLR/RC Concept) had to settle for third overall.
SWorkz Europe have introduced the new SPower S7 Evo II Tuned 3.5cc nitro off-road engine. The 3-port power plant offers improved fuel consumption and thus increased mileage with optimised power delivery. The engine utilises a black-coated crankcase, a balanced a DLC-coated crankshaft, it features a high-quality ceramic main bearing and a 3-needle carburettor. The S7 Evo II is available now.
Martin Bayer has won the second 4WD A-Main at EOS Austria, the Xray Offroad team manager capitalising on an early error from Top Qualifier Bruno Coelho. In the first run through the centre double double, Coelho took too much of an inside line forcing him to have to back out of the second double which was enough for Bayer to get to the front. With Martin Wollanka taking out Lee Martin at the same section, delaying the field, the two Xray’s could run their own race up front with Bayer keeping tight lines to the finish to win ahead of Coelho. Recovering from the incident with Wollanka, Martin would complete the Top 3 ahead of A1 winner Michal Orlowski, the stage now set for a showdown for the final win of Season #6.
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Michal Orlowski came out on top of the opening A-Main of 4WD at the Euro Offroad Series in Austria, the Schumacher driver capitalising on all three Xray drivers starting ahead of him rolling at the same corner. Off the start it was Top Qualifier Bruno Coelho who led away the field from team-mate Martin Bayer but as they came onto the straight for the first time the Xrays performing a synchronised roll which would end Lee Martin’s challenge as he collected Bayer’s car. This would leave Martin Wollanka to lead but 3-laps later he would execute an almost carbon copy of his team-mate’s error allowing 5th place starter Orlowski to go to the front where, despite his slipper going, he would stay to the end. Wollanka would finish second with Neil Cragg completing the Top 3.
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