New from Motonica are these optional pulleys for the P81/ P8F cars, made in Kevlar material. The new material allows for a smoother movement of the transmission system while minimizing friction. The smaller pulleys are sold in a set (16T, 18T, 22T, 24T, 25T), while the 50T and 51T versions are sold separately.
Source: Motonica [motonica.com]
The 2nd leg of the Battle in the Desert Series took place at Competition Hobbies in Tucson, AZ. Brian Kinwald was on fire at his home track and was the driver to beat all weekend. Starting with a TQ in 2wd modified and Short Course 4×4, Kinwald put the rest of the racers on notice, to get the win you had to go through BK. The main events got underway and BK picked up right where he left off in the 2wd modified class. His perfectly prepared B4.1 with JConcepts Blue Bar Codes proved to be too much for the rest of the field as BK ran away with the main. Topping off the winning ride was Punisher body and 6.5” rear wing.
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Mugen Seiki have released some images of their new upcoming Ninja JXB02 buggy engine. Expected to be available around the end of June, the engine features a new low profile light weight cooling head, which is about 8mm lower than that on the B01A. It has a new long stroke piston & sleeve, new button, a new black crankcase and carburetor, with 7mm venturi, and finally a new crankshaft with DLC treatment.
Hudy have released this conversion set for their Starbox starter box to allow the perfect positioning of the Xray 1/8th scale RX8 chassis. The set includes a new box end plate, rear positioning bracket and the different posts and fasteners required to complete the conversion.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
New from DuraTrax, their new line of sensored brushless motors deliver the reliability bashers need and the performance that serious racers demand. Sensored means more precise control with no cogging and with a selection of 4 different turns to choose from, drivers will find the perfect fit for their vehicle. DuraTrax have also introduced their 1/10 Element 3900kV Brushless System, which will upgrade your 2WD RTR model into a serious racing machine. This easy, affordable upgrade from brushed or stock brushless systems is specifically designed for lightweight 1/10 scale 2WD off-roaders, including buggies, trucks and short course vehicles. The ESC’s high level of adjustability allows for fine tuning to enhance performance even more, while the 4-pole, 3900kV motor delivers more torque with greater efficiency.
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Mirko Salemi has captured the crown at the European Championship (B) 1/8 nitro on-road which took place last week at Hildesheim in the south of Hanover in Germany. Second and third spot on the podium went to Switzerland with Juerg Nydegger second and Mattia Pesenti third. Following 118 entries a total of 105 racers competed at the E.C. (B). The organising club AMC Hildesheim has been an excellent host of this six-day-event but at the end Germany carried their hospitality to excess when six German finalists cleared the way for the four foreigners to take the first four positions.
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TOP Racing have released this new optional carbon fibre & aluminium motor mount set for their Rebel 1/12th scale. The set is designed to allow for a more flexible gearing setup, allowing for a higher gear ratio when using smaller spur gears. The set is made up of 4 parts, which can also be bought separately.
Source: TOP [top-racing.jp]
Miguel Fernandez and Iñigo Terceño win the second round of the Spanish 1/10 offroad nationals on the Club Carbi Track, home of the 2009 offroad Euros. In 4wd Miguel Hernandez, who at 13 years old was the youngest driver competing in the race, showed incredible performance with his Kyosho Lazer FS2. Winning the race on the last of the mains after passing all drivers following a crash that relegated him to the last position. David Bustos took second place with his Tamiya, with Durango driver Enrique Fuciños in 3rd. The 2wd class went to local Schumacher driver Iñigo Terceño followed by another local driver, Ival Martinez with his X-Factory X6, who hard a hard fight with Iñigo in all the finals. Associated driver Clemente Rodriguez took 3rd.
