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Xray Racing Series Slovakia Rd2 – Report

Posted: 20 Dec 2016 08:03 AM PST

The second round of the Xray Racing Series Slovakia was held at the Hudy Racing Arena in Trencin and it attracted some of the fastest drivers of the country to compete in several electric on-road and off-road classes. In the premier Touring Modified category it was Xray’s own Martin Hudy who took the win from his teammates Oliver Havranek and Michal Wojcik.

The Touring Stock class had young Oliver Havranek coming out fastest in the A-mains from Arkadiusz Smyk in second and Marcin Grygiel third.

In the Formula A-main it was Andrej Vnucko who took the day’s win from Igor Liptak and Dusan Bayer in second and third respectively.

The 1/12th scale GT category saw Tono Sloboda walking away with the win from Ligor Liptak in second and Vladimir Viskup third.

Finally in the last of the on-road classes it was Andrej Vnucko with another win in 1/10th Pan Car. Tomas Liptak ended the day on the runner-up spot from Rudo Kadlecik in third.

Swinging over to the electric off-road classes, in 2WD Buggy Martin Bayer was the man to beat and by winning A1 and A2 he brought home his first win of the weekend. Kaja Novotny came in second, Max Götzl rounded out the podium.

In 4WD Buggy it was again Martin Bayer who excelled although he was chased by Kaja Novotny, but the latter made a few mistakes, leaving him in second place in front of Max Götzl. Finally in the Stadium Truck class it was again Martin on the top spot but the decision was down to the final A-main as both Martin and Kaja had scored a win each in A1 and A2. With an impressive speed Martin would grab the overall win with a last leg victory, leaving Kaja in second from Juraj Hudy third.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

RDRP Team Associated B6 brass C & D mounts

Posted: 20 Dec 2016 06:51 AM PST

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced the C and D brass rear arm mounts for the Team Associated B6 and B6D. The suspension hangers are direct replacements for the kit parts and they add valuable weight especially when running in low-traction conditions or when the track is getting bumpier. Machined from black-coated brass and sporting gold-colour chamfered edges, the heavy suspension hangers shift the weight bias further back for improved traction. The mounts can be used together or separately with the C mount, in front of the rear axle, greatly reducing the unwanted pendulum effect very rear mounted weights can create. Both the C and D mount are available separately from now on.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

JConcepts blue & black microfibre towels

Posted: 20 Dec 2016 06:32 AM PST

JConcepts’s recently introduced Dirt Racing Products microfibre towels are also available in a “JC signature” black and blue variant. Perfect for all sorts of cleaning purposes, including tyre and rim prepping prior to glueing, the towels are also good for a range of other duties such as cleaning parts and accessories. The towels measure roughly 30x30cm and they come in sets of one black and one blue towel.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

Robert Batlle departs Modelix Racing

Posted: 20 Dec 2016 04:14 AM PST

Former 1/8th Nitro Buggy World and European Champion, Robert Batlle has announced his departure from Modelix Racing. The change comes hot on the heels of the Baldo brothers/Modelix Racing split and it will affect areas such as tyres, engines and fuel but for now it is understood that he will continue to run Mugen buggies. In a statement issued on Facebook the multi-time Spanish national champion has the following to say:

After many remarcable moments with Modelix, time has come for a change in my equipment. It’s been some great years and I want to thank, Marc, Christian, Roger and everyone at Modelix for believing in this project and helping me through this awesome journey, achieving a Worlds, one Euros, 6 Nats and many other victories. This is our achievement, because only when a working team provides what is needed and makes it the best possible way, great things can be done together. I want to end this text by doing a special mention to our friendship, to all the Modelix family, it has been real and I feel proud for it. Thank you so much for this long relationship that we will preserve forever.

Thanks, Modelix Family.

Axon High Big Bore Shock 1/10th touring car dampers

Posted: 20 Dec 2016 03:16 AM PST

Japanese company Axon have introduced their all-new High Big Bore Shock absorber for 1/10th touring cars. Designed to deliver maximised corner speed the dampers offer an increased volume while maintaining an outer diameter compatible to most of today’s shock springs. A unique shock body design with a tapered upper section near the shock cap also makes for very well balanced progressive damping which further helps to up speeds in corners. The shocks come in sets of four, including 3-hole pistons, and they are available in variants for the Yokomo BD7/DB8, Xray T4 and Tamiya TRF 419X. Not included are the upper and lower ball ends, spring cups and springs with these parts need to be taken from the respective chassis kits.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]

White & Lenzi win at inaugural Christmas Cup

Posted: 20 Dec 2016 02:38 AM PST

CCA Speedway of Valencia, Venezuela recently hosted the inaugural Christmas Cup. In the 1/8th GT class it was Daniel White that lead a Serpent 1-2-3 with Leo Lenzi and Ala Mohamed taking the remaining podium spots in second and third respectively. Elsewhere in the 1/10th Electric Touring class it was Leo Lenzi who brought home the win with Bruno Bortessi and Eduardo Piscitelli rounding out the podium result.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

Hiro Seiko Project 4X & XB4’17 screw kits

Posted: 20 Dec 2016 02:12 AM PST

Coming from Hiro Seiko are three new screw kits for Serpent’s Project 4X and Xray’s XB4’17 cars. Available for Serpent’s revolutionary touring car are a full titanium and also a mixed titanium and aluminium hex screw kit while Xray’s latest 1/10th 4WD off-road buggy will receive a full titanium treatment. All sets scrub some weight compared to using the standard steel screws with the mixed titanium and aluminium set saving even more valuable weight.

Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]

Dario Balestri to roll on Hot Race tyres

Posted: 20 Dec 2016 01:53 AM PST

Hot Race Tyres have announced the signing of Italy’s Dario Balestri to their team. The multiple national and European Champion will use the company’s tyres at open races world-wide while also helping with product development and being a brand ambassador at the races.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

Savöx Ryan Cavalieri Edition servos

Posted: 20 Dec 2016 01:37 AM PST

Savöx USA have released first information on the Ryan Cavalieri Edition 1/10th and 1/8th scale servos. Available are the SB2263MG-CE (0.076s/139oz-in) low-profile and SC1258TG-CE (0.08s/166oz-in) standard-size servo for 1/10th applications as well as the SB2273SG-CE (0.095s/388oz-in) and SB2274SG-CE (0.08s/347oz-in) standard-size high-voltage servos for 1/8th buggies and trucks. All feature an optimised dead band for enhanced on-centre feel, increased holding torque and ultra-flexible black wires besides a RC signature middle section. All four servos are available now.

Source: Savöx [savoxusa.com]

Kaja Novotny sweeps Open Challenge Rd3

Posted: 20 Dec 2016 01:04 AM PST

Round three of the Czech Open Challenge was held in Prague. The fast track with some big jumps provided lower traction than usual but this did not stop Kaja Novotny from sweeping the 2WD qualifying to take the pole position from Michal Blahovsky in 2nd and Martin Wunsche in 3rd. In the 4WD qualifiers it was again Kaja that excelled as he easily took the overall TQ.

In the 2WD finals Novotny was able to take wins in the opening two mains to grab the day’s win early. Michal Blahovsky came in second while Matej Sulc moved up to third, leaving Martin behind in fourth.

2WD Top 5 results:
1. Kaja Novotny – Xray
2. Michal Blahovsky – SWorkz
3. Matej Sulc – Yokomo
4. Martin Wunsche – Team Associated
5. Arnold Lorenz – Team Durango

In the 4WD finals it was a same story for Kaja that won A1 and A2 for the overall win. Frantisek Kalenda came in second, Michal Blahovsky rounded out the podium in third.

4WD Top 5 results:
1. Kaja Novotny (TQ) – Xray
2. Frantisek Kalenda – Xray
3. Michal Blahovsky – SWorkz
4. Petr Tomasek Jr. – Xray
5. Martin Wunsche – Team Associated

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]