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Available soon from Tamiya is the new TRF trolley pit bag. The classic black colour bag with blue zippers is the perfect companion item when going to RC races as its wheels on the rear and an adjustable handle make for easy transporting while the water resistant material ensures the internals stay dry. The hauler bag features five cardboard inner boxes – one large for a car model, and four small boxes which are great for battery packs, charger, parts etc. Pouches on the top and side are an ideal size for tools, and a pocket on the rear face can be used for the setting board and setting sheets.

Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]

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Stateline Raceway of Fremont, Indiana played host to the 2019 King of Kings race last weekend, attracting nearly 430 entries. The event saw the attendance of many of the country’s swift 1/8th scale off-road racers and in the premier Nitro Buggy class it was Agama’s Ryan Lutz with the overall win, some two laps in front of HB Racing’s Spencer Heckert on the runner-up spot. Xray’s Mark Sousa came in 3rd to round out the podium as class TQ, TLR’s Dakotah Phend had to settle for 6th in the 45-minute A-main event.

The Nitro Truggy class saw Ryan Lutz take the overall TQ, however it was Team Associated’s Aydin Horne with the overall win in the 30-minute A-main event, leaving behind Ryan in 2nd some eight seconds down. Team Associated’s Cole Tollard would come in 3rd while Spencer Heckert completed the top 4 with all four drivers finishing on the same lap.

E-Buggy had Dakotah Phend taking another class TQ and yet again there was no luck for the TQ holder as Dakotah scored a DNF in the single 10-minute main, making way for Ryan Lutz as Tom Rinderknecht (TLR) and Cole Tollard (Team Associated) came in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

The 40+ Nitro Buggy class saw a popular TQ and win of veteran racer, Xray’s Paul Ciccarello some two laps in front of HB Racing’s Gary Studt and Team Associated’s Mike Sontag.

Images: Stateline Raceway [facebook.com]

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Yeah Racing have introduced an aluminium front axle housing for the Axial SCX10 II trail truck. Coming in hard-coated black or silver appearance, the axle housing is precision CNC-machined for best possible fitment and looks. In addition the metal axle housing will improve overall durability, drivetrain efficiency, and stability and it includes bearing holders as well.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

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Ruddog have introduced their new 6500mAh 15.2V 100C Graphene Plus LiHV pack for 1/8th scale applications. Built from high-quality 100C high-voltage LiPo cells the battery offers a high capacity and low internal resistance, ideal for demanding off-road applications and long main finals. The translucent 138x46x48mm hardcase is equipped with 5mm power connectors and an integrated 5-pin XH balancer port, doing away with the fiddly wire balancer ports of most 4S packs. Included with the battery, that weighs in at 560g, comes a balancer adapter for easy charging and storage balancing. The LiHV pack is supplied in a neat reusable packing for easy transportation and storage.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

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Coming soon from Serpent is the 988e Taipan 1/8th electric pan car kit. The “rigid” pan car chassis features an innovative 2-belt drivetrain, flexible battery configurations and a lightweight overall design for less stress on motor, speed controller and batteries. Other features include easily interchangeable spur gears, adjustable body mount height, 988 steering blocks for leading or trailing axles, adjustable upper arm mounts, adjustable tube angles, front flex adjustments as well as easy ride height adjustments using shims. The car will accept standard 1/8th tyres and bodies and full information will become available in time for the official release that is scheduled for end of August.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

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Round 3 of the Czech IC Track Nationals was held in Brno recently. Running the track in reverse direction, the fast layout and tyre-hungry surface made for some challenging conditions for all drivers. To this added rainy weather on Saturday that ultimately forced the race director to call the event a day. With the results taken from the three qualifying rounds it was Xray’s Branislav Panak with the overall win from Xray teammate, Marcel Dostal. Shepherd’s Martin Zvara came in 3rd to round out the podium.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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Following a first teaser image Arrowmax have announced the release of their new Medius mid-motor chassis conversion kit for the Xray T4 touring car. Using the vehicle in mid-motor mode will increase steering, traction and cornering speed while also making the car easier to drive fast. The chassis conversion allows to mount the steering servo on the left or right hand side, depending on the chosen battery type with the kit being usable with standard, shorty or the new Petite mid-size LiPo battery packs. Included with the conversion, that is available as 2.25mm carbon fibre or 2.0mm alloy chassis variant, is a 2.0mm carbon fibre upper deck, a redesigned carbon fibre servo mount holder, a 7075 alloy single-piece motor mount, redesigned 7075 centre pulleys as well as a chassis stiffener that enables the owner to access different chassis flex settings. The kit, that is usable with 2019 down to 2017 specification T4 cars, is available from now on.

Features:
– 2.25mm US weave carbon fibre chassis or 2mm 7075 aluminium chassis
– 2mm US weave Carbon fibre Top deck.
– Redesigned carbon fibre servo mount holder to be able to fit on both sides of the chassis. Able to create the perfect left-right balance whether using a Standard long pack, Shorty Pack or the Petite mid-size battery
– CNC machined 7075 single piece motor mount
– CNC machined 7075 redesigned centre pulley
– Chassis stiffener allows to use different flex options
– High quality belts

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

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Coming from BSRC and made for the new Agama A319 buggy is a carbon fibre fuel tank splash guard. Machined from high-quality carbon material the splash guard attaches using optional M3x8mm hardware and M3 nyloc nuts and it keeps the brakes and air filters from getting fuel on them during hectic pit stops.

Source: Advanced RC [advancedrc.com.au]

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Associated Electrics have announced the release of new Factory Team option parts for the Element RC Sendero trail truck. First up are optional aluminium fairleads for the Sendero bumper that increase durability and provide a custom look. They are available in four colours including natural silver, gun metal, green and blue. Also new are aluminium and brass bead lock hex adaptors that increase durability and provide weight where it is needed. These hex adaptors also feature the SLW-style bolt pattern and can be used on many aftermarket wheels. The brass hex adaptors add 15.4 grams per wheel for a total weight increase of 61.6 grams while the aluminium hex adaptors add 4.9 grams per wheel for a total weight increase of 19.6 grams. Last but not least come 6mm steel wheel hexes that increase durability and provide a total weight increase of 15.2 grams.

Source: Associated Electrics [associatedelectrics.com]

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Coming soon from Team Losi Racing is the 22 5.0 DC Elite Race Kit 2WD dirt/clay buggy. Taking the successful 22 5.0 platform as a base and including all of the key option parts that TLR’s factory race team uses to win across the world, the 22 5.0 DC Elite is pro level ready right out of the box. Option parts coming with the kit include carbon fibre, black anodised aluminium and titanium turnbuckles. The specification list starts with +2mm front and rear carbon fibre shock towers, an electronics mounting plate as well as a rear wing washer. The alloy options include the steering bell cranks, drag link, servo mount, outer front bearing inserts, rear camber block, C and D pivots, and aluminium nuts throughout. The kit includes inner rear pivots with roll centre, track width, anti-squat and toe adjustment paired with the Variable Height Axle (VHA) rear hubs which also give more roll centre and axle height adjustment. Included are also titanium turnbuckles throughout the buggy to save weight and increase performance. The included G3 shocks give the 22 5.0 the handling of the Gen II shocks, but with long-anticipated ease of use improvements. Other features include the super heavy duty slipper assembly, a ball differential, a lightweight 0.8mm body shell, a low front wing as well as Stiffezel front suspension arms, mud guards, and waterfall and soft rear suspension arms. The kit will hit stores by the end of August.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

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