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Capricorn C803 Evo aluminium main chassis

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 11:02 AM PDT

Italian company Capricorn has introduced the Evo chassis for the C803 1/8th scale car. Made from high-quality aluminium and coming hard anodised the black colour chassis allows to use the new 15g cylindric centre and 16g side weights to optimise weight distribution and adjust the overall weight. The chassis and weights are sold separately.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

BK Servo BLS-SS-HS low-profile servo

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 08:21 AM PDT

Coming from BK Servo is the BLS-SS-HS low-profile high-speed servo for 1/10th on-road and off-road applications. Offering a machined all-aluminium case, steel gears and a brushless motor the high-voltage compatible servo pulls up to 18.1kg-cm of torque with a transit time of down to 0.045s and it will become available by mid April.

Specifications:
– Operation Voltage: 5V-8.4V
– Weight: 59g
– Torque: 12kg-cm @5V, 15kg-cm@6V, 16.5kg-cm @7.4V, 18.1kg-cm @8.4V
– Speed: 0.72 sec/60 @ 5V, 0.06sec/60 @ 6V, 0.05 sec/60 @ 7.4V, 0.045 sec/60 @ 8.4V
– Dimensions: 20x40x29mm
– Frequency: 1500us/333hz
– Gear type: Steel
– Motor type: Brushless

Source: BK Servo [bkservo.com]

RDRP XB4 brass rear motor weight

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 07:10 AM PDT

Revolution Design Racing Products have introduced their new brass rear motor weight for the Xray XB4 1/10th 4WD buggy. Considered an essential option part the item weighs in at 26g and it sits just behind the motor and acts as a counter weight for the heavy LiPo battery that is located on the right hand side of the buggy. With the lighter motor the additional weight is needed to achieve a proper weight balance and thanks to its clever design it directly attaches to the chassis side guards using a single screw, meaning the weight is both easy to remove when needed while also securely fastened so it will not get thrown out of the chassis during severe track action. The weight is machined from high-quality brass, it comes with RDRP’s signature black and gold finish and it is a direct fit.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

Arrowmax sign Naoto Matsukura

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 05:14 AM PDT

Arrowmax have announced the signing of yet another World Champion to their all-star line-up of factory team drivers. Fresh from winning the Buggy Asia Madness race in Shanghai, multi-time World Champion Naoto Matsukura has agreed in a cooperation and he will be using the company’s tools and accessories to build, maintain and setup his on-road and off-road rides. Naoto had the following to say:

I will like to say a big thank you for Arrowmax for their generous support, and I am very proud to be part of the team. I have long admire the design and quality of Arrowmax products and I am very much looking forward to using them.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

Kyosho V-One R4sII 1/10th nitro kit – Coming soon

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 04:25 AM PDT

Kyosho have released first preview images of their forthcoming V-One R4sII club-level 1/10th nitro on-road kit. The vehicle will sport some subtle revisions such new 2mm shorter shock absorbers whose updated design and 1mm increased diameter still offers increased volume for improved damping characteristics while the updated shock towers lower the overall centre of gravity for increased corner speeds. Also new is a redesigned receiver box that protects the receiver from spilled fuel. The car is meant to make a first official appearance soon and we bring you more information as soon as we get them.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

Aidan Ripley wins at BRCA GT12 Championship finale

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 03:40 AM PDT

The final round of the super competitive BRCA GT12 Championship took place at the weekend at MB Models. With a few guys away at the LMP12 Euros it was an opportunity for others to battle for the top positions. Ben Vincent took the TQ, lining up ahead of a very fast Craig Mawson. The A-final saw an intense battle at the top with Aidan Ripley managing to get to the top spot and control the race for a while, while Ben battled to get back and in the end was only 0.7 of a second behind to finish 2nd. Craig Bins finished 3rd with Greg Williams 4th.

Final results:
1. Aidan Ripley
2. Ben Vincent
3. Craig Binns
4. Greg Williams
5. Gavin Stephenson
6. Craig Mawson
7. Ian Joyner
8. Craig Nutting
9. Niall Cochran
10.Stuart Cartwright

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

Sweep Taper Pin & Micro Dot 1/10th buggy tyres

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 02:30 AM PDT

Sweep Racing have introduced their new Taper Pin and Micro Dot 1/10th buggy carpet and astro turf tyres. The tyre’s treads follow well-known and proven designs with a directional design found on the 2WD variants while optimised carcass constructions making the tyres stand out. The range includes the slim 2WD front and wide 4WD Taper Pin as well as the Micro Dot 2WD/4WD rear tyres all of which are available in optimised red medium and blue soft compounds. Also available are light blue sponge inserts for maximised traction.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

29th April Fool’s Classic – Report

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 02:13 AM PDT

The April Fool’s Classic has a deep history in the world of R/C off-road racing. Known as R/C’s 2nd longest running race and the premier race in Utah, over the years it has attracted some of the industry’s best drivers to compete on a high-bite, clay track better known as Intermountain R/C Raceway. Last weekend IRCR hosted the 29th Annual April Fool’s Classic and since the new ownership under Murfdog, has seen a significant resurgence of a genuine classic. The grip is always high at IRCR and by the mains, the fastest tires are ghost pins or slicks in the rear with low tread up front. With that kind of bite, navigating the flowy layout filled with technical elevated corners and jumps wasn’t an easy feat. Perhaps the hardest part on the track was the big triple that landed into a 180-degree turn coming onto the straightaway. The more precise you could land the jump while still maintaining a tight line and corner speed, the more time you could shave off your lap.

Alex Kosciuszek was able to put in an amazing qualifying effort to take the TQ position in 2WD Modified Buggy over an ultra fast, Rob Gillespie Jr. Track position definitely helped as Kosciuszek was able to control the gap to 2nd and comfortably to take A1 despite the constant pressure from the local superstar. A2 had a different result as Kosciuszek would flat land the triple on the first lap breaking the field up from its qualifying order. Taking the win in A2 was Eric Willardson, who was able to capitalize on the Wizard’s mistake. In A3, Kosciuszek drove flawlessly to take a wire to wire win and seal up the overall in dominant fashion. RGJ would finish 2nd and Willardson 3rd on the podium with his terrific A2 win.

4WD Modified Buggy was another showdown between Alex Kosciuszek (Team Associated) and Rob Gillespie Jr. (Team Associated) Having the upper hand by earning the 4WD TQ, RGJ was on a mission to take home his first class win of the weekend. Early in A1, the two perennial favorites would get together in the sweeper which resulted in a mechanical and a DNF for Gillespie. Kosciuszek would go on to take the win in A1 and put RGJ on his back foot with a must win in A2. With the pressure on, Gillespie lit up the track in A2 and drove flawlessly and defended every attack from Kosciuszek to take the win. The overall was to be decided in A3. RGJ would put in another perfect run and take the win in A3 and with it the overall in 4WD. Tekno’s Mason Eppley would finish off the class with two 3rd place finishes and ahead of some amazingly talented drivers.

In the Modified Truck class, Utah’s own Super Star and former Reedy 2WD Open Champion, Rob Gillespie Jr. (Team Associated) looked like he had it in the bag after showcasing his blazing TQ pace in qualifying. During the triple A-Mains, it was TLR’s JP Richards who would steal the show. In A1, Richards would shadow Gillespie’s every move until Gillespie made a mistake coming short on the double. From there, it was all JP. A2 started off similar to A1, as the two aces would follow each other nose to tail for nearly 4 minutes until another uncharacteristic mistake by Gillespie on the triple would allow Richards through. Richards would take the A2 win along with the overall in two mains. Gillespie would go on to win A3 to finish 2nd overall and TLR’s Charlie Cavalier would round out the podium in 3rd.

Setting the pace in Modified Short Course was Team Associated’s Alex Kosciuszek. Feeling the flow, the Wizard would unleash a hell of a run in the A-main. TLR’s Frank Root would power his way to 2nd with Moose in 3rd.

13.5 Super Stock 4WD saw Matt Olson finish in 1st. Olson would set the TQ and check out to win the A-Main with a comfortable margin. Finishing 2nd was Steven Northrup who delivered an awesome performance to lock up 2nd and Jason Smith would go on to finish 3rd on the podium.

In 17.5 Stock Buggy Matthew Olson was able to take home the win after coming out fastest in A1 and A2. Ron Reid’s radical win in A3 catapulted him into 2nd while Matthew Breasbois finished out the day with two 2nd place finishes and round out the top 3.

Rob Moots was able to take the TQ and go on to win the 5-minute A-Main event in the Masters Stadium Truck class. Moots was also the only driver to put in 19 laps. Jason Smith and David Eaton would finish 2nd and 3rd respectively.

More results and images can be found here.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

Alex Thurston wins at BRCA 1/8th Track Nats Rd1

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 01:47 AM PDT

The opening round of the BRCA 1/8th Track National Championship was held at the Cotswolds circuit situated on Kemble airfield. Saturday was rained out mainly and on Sunday morning the track had the odd damp patch on it due to a sprinkle of rain during the night. Once qualifying got underway it was Alex Thurston who was the man to beat, taking the TQ after the qualifiers and he would also bring home the win from teammate Joe Hawnt in second and Franck Dambrine in third.

Final results:
1. Alex Thurston
2. Joe Hawnt
3. Franck Dambrine
4. David Gerrard
5. Craig Woods
6. Jamie Paton
7. Pete Hastings
8. Paul Bellinger
9. Ian Billett
10.Kieran Adamson

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

T-Works B6/B64 aluminium spring pre-load nuts

Posted: 05 Apr 2017 01:35 AM PDT

T-Works have introduced new spring pre-load nuts for Team Associated’s 6th generation off-road vehicles such as the B6 and B64. Machined from high-quality aluminium and sporting a heavy knurling, the nuts allow for convenient spring pre-load adjustment while white markings make for easy setting recognition. Each nut is also clearly marked, meaning left and right hand shocks get not mixed up. The pre-load nuts come in sets of four and in blue or black anodising.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]