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| VRP XV2 2-hole & 3-hole +1.0 pistons Posted: 21 Jul 2017 08:40 AM PDT Coming from Vision Racing Products are new XV2 series 1/10th scale shock pistons in the form of the 3-hole and 2-hole +1.0 offerings. These are VRP’s 3-hole and 2-hole XV2 piston with an additional hole drilled out to 1.0mm. This allows for a plusher feel, absorbing bumps and imperfections in the track much better while increasing grip and consistency. VRP will be offering 3-hole 1.4, 1.5 variants and also 2-hole 1.6, 1.7 pistons with the added 1.0mm hole. Source: VRP [visionracingproducts.com] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
| Sanwa PGS-XB & PGS-XR programmable brushless servos Posted: 21 Jul 2017 08:28 AM PDT UK Sanwa distributors Schumacher have introduced the new programmable PGS-XB and XR servos. The standard size bruhsless servos complement the recently introduced PGS-LH servo with the PGS-XB (0.11s/21.1kg-cm) being the high-torque variant while the PGS-XR (0.09s/17.3kg-cm) is the high-speed offering. Both feature full aluminium heatsink cases, strengthened full-metal gears, SSR and SHR Mode compatibility as well as telemetry functions. Using the optional PGS Setting Gear program card further parameters are accessible such as Boost, Dead Band, Torque and Feeling adjustments. Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
| Paulo Jacinto wins at Portuguese Touring Nats Rd4 Posted: 21 Jul 2017 08:12 AM PDT Round 4 of the Portuguese Touring Nationals was recently held at the Travessas track. The finals, ran on Sunday, saw Serpent driver Paulo Jacinto, coming from the 5 spot on the grid, taking two straight wins in the hot and high-grip conditions, giving him and also Serpent a maiden victory in the national championship. Behind him Frédéric Santos (Xray) came in 2nd while Jorge Simões (VBC Racing) rounded out the podium result in 3rd. Thanks to Rui Reis for the report. FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
| JConcepts Octagons 1/10th buggy tyres Posted: 21 Jul 2017 07:42 AM PDT Coming from JConcepts are the new Octagons 1/10th buggy tyres for high-bite slick tyre racing. At the appropriate time, and when less tread is an advantage, vehicles can be tough to drive and this is where the Octagons kick in as JConcepts has removed a little surface area in the geometry based pattern. The carcass is new, slightly more round than JConcepts’ slick tyres of the past and it incorporates heavy X-pattern style inner ribbing for increased support. The continuous thickness carcass is light-weight and utilises the industry standard 2.2″ mounting bead. Like the name suggests, the embossed tread which is Octagon shaped is repeated and overlapped to form a subculture of grippy surface edges for dry or abrasive surfaces. The Octagons are available as 2WD front, 4WD front and general rear tyre in green, black and indoor clay, gold compounds to match just about any racing surface. Each package includes the Dirt-Tech inserts. Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
| Rob Janssen wins at Dutch EP On-road Nationals Rd4 Posted: 21 Jul 2017 07:05 AM PDT Round 4 of the Dutch Electric On-road Nationals was recently held in Groningen in the north of the country. The usually bumpy track underwent a bit of a revision by the club, resulting in less bumps but a lower grip but at the end of the day it was the same for all competitors. Sunday, race day and the drivers were greeted by overnight rain. In the Touring class local racer Sybrand de Boer set the TQ in Q1 and Q2 with Rob Janssen being hot on his heels especially in Q2. In the opening main final and with a different tyre preparation Rob was able to hold contact with Sybrand until it started to rain again and the carnage began. With unusual racing lines Rob was able to get an advantage and he was able to pull away from the field until the others found out. A2 was completely rain soaked and only five drivers dared to attend the final that was ultimately won by Rob who was the fastest on rain tyres and pulling his unusual lines. Also attending in A3 despite having scored the overall win, as every result counts towards the overall championship, it was again Rob who excelled, taking his third win of the day and further improving his lead in the season standings. Final results: Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
| Fabio Ramos teams up with Muchmore Posted: 21 Jul 2017 04:59 AM PDT Muchmore Racing have announced the addition of Portuguese frontrunner, Fabio Ramos to their international team. Fabio will use Muchmore electronics to power his rides in 2017 and beyond and he has the following to say about the deal: After test the Muchmore electronics, my choice was clear! Products with top quality! Since child when I started on RC cars, I saw drivers winning the major races around the world with their products, and today after more than 10 years I am part of the team! I am very proud and thankful for this opportunity! Thank you to sir Ji-Hyun Jang and sir Yusuke Kobayashi! Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
| Tamiya TB Evo.7 – Detail images Posted: 21 Jul 2017 03:45 AM PDT Following a first teaser Tamiya have released more images of their forthcoming TB Evo.7 1/10th electric touring car. The company’s top-of-the-foodchain shaft-driven tourer will feature a versatile chassis construction with the alloy main chassis being able to accommodate a total of three different motor and battery layouts. First up is a “forward” motor position with standard-size battery compartment, the second is a “mid” motor layout, shown here for the use with shorty-type batteries and last but not least comes a rear motor variant with the servo and motor sitting on the opposite size compared to usual shaft driven cars. The kit will also feature a “reverse-type” steering system with the steering bellcranks facing backwards. Part of the package are also TRF418 suspension arms, TRF419-type rear uprights, TRF super short shock absorbers and a 6mm thick centre stiffener for increased pitch damping but flexible torsional characteristics. Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
| Exotek P-Zero GT USGT 190mm body shell Posted: 21 Jul 2017 03:21 AM PDT Coming from Exotek is the P-Zero GT 190mm USGT class body shell. Exotek’s first ever body for the highly competitive USGT/GT classes features an aggressive splitter, flared fenders, low slung hood, downforce inducing side skirts, compact cockpit and extra rear spoiler elements for the most aggressive aero package with minimal drag. The body has two trim lines marked on the bottom; one for low profile shock towers and the 2nd mark for extra low body mounting on cars such as the Awesomatix A700 and A800. The wing has also has two trim lines; one is the 10mm USGT legal trim line and the second is a 20mm trim line similar to sedan wings for extra downforce. Details such as the extra rear spoiler elements increases rear downforce to compensate for the small 10mm USGT wing regulation. Designed with ample tyre clearance in the wheel wells to mount the body low without rubbing the tyres and a specially shaped splitter provides steering while being durable thanks to the modified angles. The body set includes the 0.5mm clear unpainted polycarbonate body and wing, steel wing hardware, window masks, logo stickers and an instruction sheet. Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
| Muchmore sign Martin Hofer to their factory team Posted: 21 Jul 2017 02:49 AM PDT Muchmore Racing have announced the signing of Germany’s Martin Hofer to their factory team. The 2010/11 ETS Pro-Stock Champion and 2008 German Modified Touring national vice champion will power his Yokomo rides using Muchmore components. He had the following to say: I’m glad to join this Muchmore Racing Team. I’m looking forward coming season and I would like to thank Mr. Jang and Kobayashi for this opportunity and hopefully many successful years together. Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
| BRCA 1/8th IC Track Nationals Rd5 – Report Posted: 21 Jul 2017 02:37 AM PDT The fifth round of the BRCA 1/8 Circuit National Championship headed back to the popular Halifax circuit facility. There was a good turnout of around fifty-five drivers across the two classes. Saturday was practice day with drivers working on different setups and trying things ready for Sunday. The weather forecast was good for a change and quite hot for the UK. In the Nitro class, it was very close between the top 4 across qualifying with just over a second and half covering 1st to 4th. With the track conditions getting hotter, drivers found it hard to improve with the fastest times generally set in round one or two. Spashett continued his good form, taking pole position from Mark Green, Neal King and Tim Wood. These drivers seemed to be in a league above the rest. Clive Connolly qualified a superb 5th, also followed by Andrew North, Neil Diver, Jason Frost and Michael Walton completing the line-up for the A-final. Andrew Hastings was very unlucky with engine issues in qualifying but would show his true pace dominating the B-final. The Electric class reached nearly twenty racers and again showed a perhaps more relaxed alternative way to race 1/8 Circuit, without screaming engines/clutch setup etc., although those looking for the true adrenaline rush from RC cars would argue racing nitro still gives the biggest buzz. Alex Thurston continued to set the pace taking pole with Adam Catchpole taking 2nd and Gavin Clinch starting 3rd in the finals. Other drivers joining the regulars in the A-final included David Sedgewick and Neil Wallace, who previously ran nitro. Craig Woods and Lee Chapman were to start at the front for the B-final, with Craig having been on the A-final podium previously at Mendip. The Nitro main final was full of incidents with a big crash on the straight further on down the order, taking out three drivers. Meanwhile, up front the battle raged with Mark Green hitting mechanical issues early on, leaving David Spashett and Tim Wood to battle for the win. In the end, Tim took a narrow victory of under half a second even after some eventful pit stops for Serpent from David Spashett. Neal King recovered from a bad start to the race to come through to third place. Nitro final results: In the Electric A-mains, both finals were close affairs with Alex winning both legs by around a second from Adam Catchpole, with Gavin Clinch taking solid third places but some way behind the front two drivers. Joe Hawnt came fourth in leg one but issues in leg two meant he couldn’t challenge for the podium. Jamie Paton and Paul Bellinger also improved from their grid positions to take fourth overall and sixth respectively. The win crowns Alex Thurston and Serpent as the 1/8 Circuit Electric class 2017 champions. Serpent is still the most popular chassis to have and well supported trackside along with the ARC chassis. Electric final results: Source: BRCA [brca.org] FacebookTwitterGoogle+Pin It |
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