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WRC Racing have introduced a new 1-piece engine mount for the NTX 1.2 1/10th 200mm nitro kit. The monoblock is machined from Swiss 7075-T6 aluminium for durability and using the single piece mount will increase chassis rigidity and make for less stress on the engine’s crankcase.

Source: WRC [wrc-racing.com]

This past weekend the Queensland Championships was held at the world class facility England Park Raceway located in Brendale. The weekend consisted of tough, close racing but at the end of the 30-minute final it was to be Nick Salib taking the win driving his Infinity. 2nd was Jeff Hamon driving a Mugen and 3rd Steven Jovanovic driving a Capricorn.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

T-Works have introduced three carbon fibre fuel tank guards for kits such as the Mugen MBX8, HB Racing D817 and RGT8 as well as the Serpent SRX8. The guards are machined from high-quality carbon fibre and they attach utilising already existing mounting locations and by using the included hardware. The carbon fibre sheets will prevent damages to the tank due to the hot exhaust pipe while also keeping heat away in general to ensure the tanks will not or at least swell less – a symptom that can cause issues in post-race tech inspections.

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

Made for Traxxas’ popular TRX-4 trail truck are two new option parts from Yeah Racing. First up is a set of brass portal axle covers whose bulky design adds 118g of weight per axle. The covers are a direct fit and while adding weight and style they also improve overall rigidity of the portal axle assembly. Also new are metal rock rails for the TRX-4 truck. Made from steel and coming with a black surface coating for wear and looks, the rails replace the original plastic units to offer better chassis and body protection in heavy terrain.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

Zero Tribe have introduced new ultra low shock towers for the Yokomo DB8-2018 touring car that allow to run Xray’s ULP or Axon’s High Big Bore shock absorbers. The shock stays are cut from high-quality carbon fibre and using them in combination with the ultra short shock absorbers will lower the car’s overall centre of gravity for improved handling especially on high to very high bite surfaces.

Source: Zero Tribe [zerotribejapan.com]

The fourth round of the 2018 Speed King Tour took place at the Crest Speedway indoor carpet track in the Gunma prefecture. Although held just one week after the Japanese Electric Touring Car nationals, a lot of top drivers attended this event that saw the running of the usual Modified and Stock classes as well as the Oval class. In the Modified category Yokomo driver Ryosuke Yamamoto took the TQ in Q1 and Q2, while Destiny’s Yugo Nagashima set the pace in Q3. After the top 5 Super Lap qualifying, that determines the pole position, CRC Japan driver Kosuke Suzuki got the fastest time with Yugo’s ‘T car’ while Yugo snatched P2 on the grid as Ryosuke had to settle for 3rd.

Kosuke then got off to a clean start in the Modified class A-main final. Yugo chased Kosuke hard when both cars touched at the 1-minute mark. Yugo was promoted into the lead and Hayato Ishioka moved up to 2nd as Kosuke lost two positions in the accident. Hayato tried to catch up Yugo but the latter was a bit faster than the remainder of the field. Finally Yugo finished 1st and Hayato finished 2nd with his Kyosho. 2018 Japan EP touring car national champion Jin Sawada took 3rd for Infinity.

Kiyoto Kanno dominated the Stock Touring class from the qualifiers to the final. Kanno took a triple TQ, made the fastest lap time in the Super Lap session and took a wire-to-wire win in the A-main final. Hiroyuki Matsumoto finished 2nd and local driver Kei Arai got 3rd. Over in the Oval class it was Race organizer Kazuki Endo with the win. The next round of the Speed King Tour 2018 will take place at the Twin Ring Honguu outdoor track in the Aichi prefecture on 23rd of September.

Source: Speed King Tour [facebook.com]

Coming from Motiv is their new universal motor bearing tool for the company’s own brushless motors as well virtually any other brand. What makes this bearing tool special is its ability to adapt to any design motor and also that it can be completely rebuilt to replace any part necessary in the event that something strips or gets bent. Included are three different cup sizes which will allow owners to choose the proper place on the sensor unit or end bell to apply the pressure necessary to install new bearings. This results in drastically reducing the chance of motor damage during bearing installation.

Source: Motiv [motivrc.com]

Team Associated have announced their newest 1/10 scale 4WD electric touring car kit, the TC7.2 Factory Team Kit, the next generation in the TC7 lineage. With current touring car platforms reaching higher plateaus of precision and performance, the engineers behind the doors of Area 51 wasted no time to ensure that the TC7 exceeds expectations. The TC7.2 comes packed with a host of new components and the features necessary to keep drivers on top. As the on-road market advances at an ever-increasing rate, more is demanded from the chassis to accommodate the ultra-competitive racing classes. A successor to the TC7.1, the TC7.2 maintains the proven suspension geometry, but adds refinement to chassis balance and the flex necessary for today’s racing class. The centrally positioned IFM Inline Flex Mount motor mount adds several mounting configurations to help fine-tune chassis flex to the racing surface, and has an integral mounting position for an optional chassis pitch control system PCS. The TC7.2 also carries an all-new aluminium rear gear differential for the ultimate in precision and heat dissipation, as well as an ultra-light front spool assembly. Along with a list of new features, the TC7.2 Factory Team gives drivers everything they need to race at the highest level. The kit is set for a release in September.

Features
– All-new, ultra-precise aluminum rear gear diff for maximum performance
– Ultra-lightweight front spool with replaceable hardened steel outdrives
– One-piece IFM (Inline Flex Mount) motor mount system
– Updated bearing caps with integral camber link mount for ultra-fine link length adjustments
– Updated floating servo mount
– New battery mounting system for greater adjustability
– Updated narrow chassis shape with optimized flex characteristics
PCS (Pitch Control System) option to further adjust chassis flex characteristics
– FOX shock bodies with genuine Kashima coat, SS
– DCV (Dual Constant Velocity) drive shaft assemblies included for front drive
– Ultra-lightweight carbon composite suspension components
– Aluminum rear CV bones
– 26 precision ball bearings

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]