August 14, 2012

Zeppin TC6.1 steel gear diff outdrives

Zeppin racing have released this pair of gear differential outdrives for the Associated TC6.1 touring car. Made from spring steel they are similar in design but but much more durable than the standard lighter aluminium versions.

Source: Zeppin [zeppinracing.com]


August 14, 2012

PSM Racing VX3 ventilated brake disc

The original PSM Racing VX3 brake disc gave you more brake performance than you’ve ever wanted. The latest ventilated design provides a more consistent and smooth brake feeling paired with super lightness and low wear. It also kills all your brake fading problems, because the VX3 always stays cool and ready for bite. Available for most cars on the market.

Source: PSM [psm-rc.com]


August 14, 2012

Marcus Lübke takes German National double

Last weekend the EMC Wehrheim e.V. was host of the German Championship in 1:10 Electric Off-Road 2WD Short Course and 2WD Truck. The weather was fantastic and the 77 drivers enjoyed the well prepared high grip American style clay track. After 5 rounds of qualifying Absima Team C Team driver Marcus Lübke topped the ranking lists in both classes to start the finals from the TQ spot. Completing a great race season Marcus won all three finals in Truck as well as the first and third A Final in SC, giving his Team mate Tom Maquel the second A final win. Marcus got crowned Double German Champion 2012 with his TeamC TC02T and TS2 Trucks with Tom finishing second in SC.

View the final results here


August 13, 2012

2012 Summer Showdown report

The 2012 Summer Showdown presented by Scotty Ernst was run this past weekend at Clark RC Park in Reeseville, WI. Fantastic racing all day long with exciting mains that were decided on the last lap. Expert Truggy had Jeremy Whiting take the TQ and lead the field out. A battle between Whiting, Jeff Wood and Jeff Stanford ensued as the 30 minute main got under way. Stanford unfortunately suffered mechanical issues keeping him out of the race and Jeremy Whiting opened up a lead. With only minutes left in the race Whiting had a tire come unglued and it looked as if disaster would strike but ace pitman Vic Elliot changed the tire on a pit stop fast enough to allow Whiting to keep the lead and take home the victory. Jeff Wood finished 2nd and Dave Bengtson finished in the 3rd spot.

Continue reading the report here


August 13, 2012

Exotek TLR22 1mm tranny spacer set

New from Exotek is this fiberglass 1mm transmission spacer set for the TLR 22, 22SCT and 22T. The set raises the transmission 1mm for better forward traction and is designed for easier install and removal compared to loose washers.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]


August 13, 2012

Viktor Wilck wins Norwegian Championships

Last weekend the Norwegian 1/10 modified Championships was held on the track at Sørlihavna in Norway. Sørlihavna is a track in Lørenskog that is made only for 1/10 size cars and features a technical layout which is extremely fun to drive on. On Saturday there was 4 qualifying heats. In group 1 there was current Norwegian Champion in 1/10 track Fredrik Flatland who set the pace with Tor Arne Nicolaisen pushing from behind. In group 2 Oskar Aleksander Fjeld set the pace with Thomas Holmesland driving at a steady pace. In group 3 Viktor Wilck from Sweden set the bar with an exceptionally fast and good driving with Øyvind Stusdal and Joakim Nicolaisen just a lap down.

Continue reading the report here


August 13, 2012

TOP alloy damper spring cups

TOP Racing have released these alloy damper spring cups suitable for the shocks on the Photon EX, Sabre FD and Sabre FD Mini. The advantage of this new aluminium cup is its rigidity, making the shock spring the only source of tension holding the car’s suspension resulting in a more precise setup and road feel.

Source: TOP [top-racing.jp]


August 12, 2012

1/8th offroad Euros A-main video

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We have uploaded the full 45 minute A-main video (above) from yesterday’s finals day of the European 1/8th scale offroad Championships in Fehring, Austria. If you were following our coverage you are already aware of the outcome of the race, if you didn’t catch our full coverage you can check it out on our events site to find out how Darren Bloomfield took his and Britain’s first title in this class after an epic last minute battle with Swedish youngster David Ronnefalk.

View our complete event coverage here.