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STRC introduce new Venture FJ options

Posted: 06 Apr 2018 09:36 AM PDT

Coming from ST Racing Concepts are three new option parts for the HPI Venture FJ trail truck. First up is a CNC-machined brass front or rear diff cover that adds precision to the axle and the differential gear mesh while adding more weight – 23g a piece – to the axle. Also new are brass rear lock-outs that add more weight to lower parts of the rear axle – almost 50g – and improve the alignment of the rear driveshaft over the stock plastic lock-outs. Last but not least comes a CNC-machined centre transmission case which offers better transmission components alignment and add another 36 gram to the lower centre portion of the Venture FJ. The centre transmission case is available in silver anodising.

Source: ST Racing Concepts [teamstrc.com]

2018 Schumacher BTCC Rd1 – Report

Posted: 06 Apr 2018 07:59 AM PDT

The 2018 Schumacher BTCC season started on a cold Easter weekend at the picturesque Cotswold circuit. In spite of the weather there were eight heats and some of Britain’s best touring car drivers in attendance, for their first outdoor race of the year. Olly Jeffries secured TQ in Touring Car Modified for Xray, closely followed by Elliott Harper for Schumacher. A close final was anticipated but unfortunately Elliott’s speed control failed on the start line, which allowed Olly to take a relatively comfortable win from Alex Hagberg (Xray) who fought off a strong challenge from Chris Grainger (Team Associated) in 3rd.

In 13.5 Boosted Zak Finley maintained a slight edge throughout qualifying and then won the final with his Xray from the Schumachers of Chris Gunter and James Hart.

In 13.5 Blinky Jimmy Madison won with Tony Broad 2nd and Marcus Askell in 3rd. Adrian Sully was very happy to take the TQ and win in 17.5 from Chris Ellis and Dave Ringsell. Round 2 of the series will be held at Stafford on May 6th.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

Kyosho V-One R4 aluminium wheel axle shafts

Posted: 06 Apr 2018 07:19 AM PDT

Kyosho have introduced a new set of aluminium wheel axle shafts for their V-One R4 series of 1/10th 200mm nitro kits. The wheel axles fit the #VZW219 and #VZW401 universal swing shafts and they scrub 14g of weight compared to the standard steel items, reducing both unsprung and rotational mass for improved handling and quicker acceleration. The shafts come as pairs and they are usable with the all R4 series cars including the V-One R4, R4 SP, R4s and R4s II as well as the R4 Evo.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

Swedish Electric On-road Nationals – Report

Posted: 06 Apr 2018 03:59 AM PDT

The Swedish Electric On-road Nationals were hosted recently at the Skelleftea MS in the northern part of the country. The event took place in Touring Modified, Touring 13.5T ProStock, Formula and 1/12th Modified classes on a purpose-built track using gray carpet. In Touring Modified class it was Markus Hellquist who set the early pace but he was closely followed by Viktor Wilck in all of the qualifiers. The finals again were hard-fought and it wasn’t decided until the final leg as Marcus and Viktor both scored a win in the opening legs. In the end it was Markus Hellquist (Xray) with the win and the overall title as Marcus von Elling came in 2nd in A3, however he had to settle for 4th in the overall standing behind Serpent’s Viktor Wilck 2nd and Team Associated’s Daniel Carlsson 3rd.

In ProStock 13.5 it was Marcus von Elling (Xray) who set the pace early on in practice and never let go of the number 1 sticker. He took a clear P1 after the qualifiers and he managed to claim the victories in the first two A-mains as well, securing himself the overall win. Daniel Carlsson (Team Associated) came in 2nd from Alexander Wågstedt (Xray) 3rd.

In the Formula class Xray driver Fredrik von Elling took the TQ spot and started as P1 into the finals. The A-mains became a really close 3-car battle and Fredrik came out as the final podium finisher when the dust had settled as Pekka Markkula (Roche) obtained the runner-up spot behind newly-crowned champion, Nathan Parker (Serpent)

The 1/12th class saw Markus Hellquist (Xray) taking the TQ, however after the finals it was Niclas Nilsson (CRC) with the win as Markus wasn’t able to keep up the pace. Markus Andreasson (Team Associated) rounded out the podium in 3rd.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

Tamiya Manta Ray 2018 1/10th 4WD buggy kit

Posted: 06 Apr 2018 03:39 AM PDT

Coming soon from Tamiya is the Manta Ray 2018 1/10th scale 4WD buggy kit, a re-release of the popular 1990’s buggy. The kit will make use of the iconic bath tub chassis with honeycomb reinforcements, it will feature a rigid camber link suspension for easy of building and the famous yellow CVA shock absorbers to keeping the wheels on the ground. The front and rear diffs are closed gear-type units and the buggy is topped off by an aerodynamic body and grey dish wheels with pin thread tyres.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

Mugen & Flash Point pit bags

Posted: 06 Apr 2018 12:38 AM PDT

Mugen Seiki have introduced their new Mugen and Flash Point branded pit bags. Both are made of durable heavy duty material, they feature a padded handle for easy carrying and multiple pockets and compartments to store tools, spares and accessories such as a starter box, fuel bottles, fuel guns and many more. The bag can be disassembled for travelling and it comes with either Mugen Seiki or Flash Point graphics.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]

Sweep Racing Black Carpet Formula tyres

Posted: 05 Apr 2018 11:49 PM PDT

Sweep Racing have recently revamped their 1/10th Formula tyre line and has now added the new “Black Carpet” tyres for the U.S. market. They were developed to perform right out of the package and from the first lap on thanks to Sweep’s own stable temperature rubber technic. The tyres were tested at tracks all over North America, they come as a complete 4-piece set including front and rear rubber and they are available now.

Source: Sweep Racing [weepracingusa.com]