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WRC Racing ST2.1 1/10th FWD touring car

Posted: 04 Aug 2020 09:55 AM PDT

WRC Racing have introduced their all-new ST2.1 1/10th scale front-wheel drive electric touring car kit. The car is based on the successful STX.7 platform and features the now-popular mid-front motor position for optimised traction and stability while sharing most spare and optional parts with its 4WD sibling. The car uses a carbon fibre double deck chassis construction, a fluid-filled gear differential as well as easy to adjust body mounts for quick adaption to different lids. The steering utilises WRC’s proven curved rail design and a low centre of gravity servo mount. An off-road-inspired battery mount uses rubber O-rings to secure the battery pack, doing away with the common use of reinforced battery tape or battery taps. Other features include ultra low-profile shock towers and shock absorbers while new low-friction driveshaft blades ensure an efficient drivetrain. The kit is already available.

Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]

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Myron Kinnard wins at 2020 Summer Sizzler

Posted: 04 Aug 2020 05:54 AM PDT

Soda City RC Raceway of Columbia, South Carolina held their 2020 Summer Sizzler last weekend in several 1/10th and 1/12th scale electric on-road classes. In USVTA it was Nathan Flores with the overall TQ, however the single 8-minute A-main saw Myron Kinnard with the win, after taking the lead in the opening stages of the race and never looking back. Nathan had to settle for 2nd overall, only 0.3 seconds behind while Tony T came in 3rd overall, some two laps down.

Thanks to Myron Kinnard for the update. | Image: Shawn Waswick

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Moran & Arredondo win at JBRL Electric Series Rd1

Posted: 04 Aug 2020 05:34 AM PDT

The rescheduled opening round of this season’s JBRL Electric Series was held at Coyote Hobbies Raceway in Victorville, California over the weekend. In the 2WD Open Buggy class it was Sammy Moran who lead a TLR podium lockout with Brendon Larrowe and Cole Jenson coming in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Over in 4WD Open Buggy it was Tekno RC’s Carlos Arredondo with the overall win from Team Associated driver, Davey Batta in 2nd and TLR’s Sammy Moran in 3rd.

While Matt Gonzales brought home the win in 4WD Expert 13.5T Buggy, it was Doug Lariviere with the win in 2WD Expert 17.5T Buggy as Kamryn Ayers followed in 2nd. Yokomo’s Matt Gonzales rounded out the podium result.

Full results can be found here.

Source: JBRL [jimmybabcock.com]

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MST 3mm carbon fibre lower front bumper

Posted: 04 Aug 2020 03:33 AM PDT

Coming from MST and usable for their range of drift cars is a carbon fibre lower front bumper. The part is machined of high-quality 3mm carbon fibre and it is a direct replacement for the standard bumper, offering improved rigidity and looks. Included with the bumper comes mounting hardware as well as a chrome decal for decoration purposes. Beside MST’s own range of chassis the bumper is understood to fit other brand’s cars using the same mounting pattern.

Source: MST [rc-mst.com]

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AB Racing Dual 1/8th cooling fans

Posted: 04 Aug 2020 03:21 AM PDT

AB Racing have introduced their dual cooling fans especially designed for the use with 1/8th scale vehicles. Designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia from local and imported products, the clever design utilises CNC-machined 6061 T6 aluminium mounts and a simple, but secure mounting system. The fans benefit from a brushless motor and dual ball bearing design, increasing longevity in harsh conditions and providing optimal cooling performance. The fans used are rated at 19.4 CFM – combined CFM of 38.8 for both fans – with a total of 18 watts of power for both fans combined. The fans can be powered directly with a 2S 7.4V or 3S 11.1V LiPo battery. The mount is designed to fit standard 1/8th scale motors with a 42-40mm motor diameter. The CNC machined aluminium mount helps draw heat from the motor and provide a strong mounting platform for the fans.

Source: AB Racing [abracing.com.au]

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Paul Ciccarello wins at Tiltyard World

Posted: 04 Aug 2020 01:01 AM PDT

The Tiltyard Worlds were held in Dayton, Virginia this past weekend. In the 1/8th E-Buggy class it was Xray’s Paul Ciccarello with the win from P3 on the grid. Paul dropped back to 4th early in the main but then made his way back up to 2nd, with Jason Schreffler (HB Racing) and him would go back and forth a few times for the lead and Paul would wind up with the win. Jason Schreffler came in 2nd overall as Travis Jones (Tekno) rounded out the top 3 result.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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Markus Hellquist takes Swedish IC Track title

Posted: 04 Aug 2020 12:44 AM PDT

The Lidköpings R/C Club hosted the Swedish Nitro and Electric On-road Nationals this past weekend with classes run included 1/8th IC Track, 1/10th 200mm Nitro Touring as well as Electric Modified Touring. In the premier class of 1/8th IC Track it was Mikael Fransson with the overall TQ a narrow 0.1 seconds in front of Alexander Andersson. Markus Hellquist came in 3rd overall, another 0.2 seconds back. In the main final Markus kept the car on the wheels, and after 41 minutes and with one fuel stop remaining he was right behind Niclas Nilsson, fighting for the win. Markus’ mechanic pulled out a quick pit stop, letting him exit the pit lane just in front of Niclas to take the lead Markus would hold onto until the chequered flag, taking the win just 0.8 seconds in front of Niclas Nilsson. Niklas Johansson came in 3rd overall, already three laps behind.

Source: Markus Hellquist

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Velocity RC VTx4 22X-4 truggy conversion kit

Posted: 04 Aug 2020 12:23 AM PDT

Velocity RC have announced the soon release of their new VTx4 truggy conversion kit for the TLR 22X-4 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. The features list includes new 4mm carbon fibre shock towers, new front and rear arms and matching CVD-style driveshafts, updated swaybars, tough 2-pin front body mounts, new turnbuckles, and hardware to complete the conversion. Also included is a Leadfinger Racing body shell with a Velocity deal sheet. Items needed to complete the kit include the donor TLR 22X-4 buggy, JConcepts stadium truck wheels, tyres, and electronics.

Source: Velocity RC [teamvelocityrc.com]

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Boots & Skidmore win at BRCA Truggy & E-Buggy Nats

Posted: 04 Aug 2020 12:04 AM PDT

The North West Nitro club in the UK hosted round 2 of the BRCA Truggy and E-Buggy Mini Series Nationals last weekend. In the Nitro Truggy class it was SWorkz’s Elliott Boots with the overall TQ and he also came out on top after the 30-minute A-main event following a pretty dominant performance. Wes Jolly (Tekno RC) would end the day on the 2 spot, already three laps down as Serpent’s Tony Evdoka came in a fine 3rd, another two laps behind.

Over in the E-Buggy class it was Mugen driver, Joni Skidmore with the overall TQ and also the win as William Skidmore (Mugen) and Paul Crompton (SWorkz) rounded out the top 3 result.

Images: Tony Evdoka | Joni Skidmore

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O.S.Speed MR03-WC 1/8th scale on-road manifold

Posted: 03 Aug 2020 11:46 PM PDT

Coming from O.S.Speed is their new manifold for 1/8th scale on-road engines. Developed for the 2019 IFMAR World Championships and successfully used by World Champion Shoki Takahara, the manifold offers a smooth transition between the low and high speed RPM range and it is best used with the TR01 EFRA2098 exhaust pipe for high speed tracks or the recently released TR02 EFRA2165 pipe for improved torque in the low to medium speed range. Included with the polished and laser-engraved manifold come a high-quality silicone seal and mounting springs.

Source: O.S.Speed [osspeed.com]

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