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Destiny introduce new RX-10SR optionals

Posted: 18 Sep 2018 06:08 AM PDT

Made for the RX-10SR and RX-10S electric touring cars are several new optionals from Destiny. First up is the V2 aluminium battery bracket set for the SR and S variants. The set attaches directly to the chassis, doing away with the need to use fibre-reinforced tape and thus ensuring tweak-free battery mounting as the multi-piece battery locators and retainers only slightly touch the battery case. The set is made up using grey anodised aluminium and machined carbon fibre parts.

Also new and made exclusively for the newer RX-10SR is an inner centre brace and battery stopper set. Using the set allows to fine-tune the chassis stiffness while creating a solid centre backing for the battery pack. Next up is a 30g brass balance plate for the RX-10SR and S that helps to optimise left-to-right chassis weight balance when running lightweight electronics or heavy high-capacity LiPos. The plate attaches to the chassis and comes laser-engraved for easy identification. Last but not least is a lightweight aluminium front spool set with C-blades. The kit is usable with the SR and S variants, it ensures low rotational masses while adding durability to the outdrives and driveshaft dogbones.

Source: Destiny [destinyjapan.com]

Schumacher Arrows clothing line

Posted: 18 Sep 2018 05:36 AM PDT

Schumacher have introduced their new Arrow clothing line including T-shirts, polo shorts, hoodies and caps. The tees are available in a new and improved quality and in a larger range of sizes while the zipped hoodie comes in S to XXL sizes. The new Arrows caps sport a trendy look with the carefully selected cap colours and embossed traditional Arrows logo. Available in one size fits all heather flatbill and two Flexfit caps.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

SWorkz Pit Bag II

Posted: 18 Sep 2018 04:46 AM PDT

SWorkz have introduced their updated Pit Bag II that now features the company’s latest cooperate design. The bag is large enough to store and transport a starter box, fuel gun and fuel bottle, as well as tools and accessories and it can be easily folded for transportation. It is made of durable fabric material and a sturdy handle ensures easy handling and a long life.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

Yeah Racing TRX-4 alloy rear C-hubs

Posted: 18 Sep 2018 03:37 AM PDT

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for Traxxas’ TRX-4 trail truck are aluminium rear C-hubs. Machined from aluminium and sporting a black surface coating, the hubs add strength and precision to the rear end of the truck without adding too much weight, making them the ideal choice over optional brass items.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

RCLabHK TA07R & Pro chassis conversion kit

Posted: 18 Sep 2018 02:46 AM PDT

RCLabHK have introduced their new chassis conversion kit for the Tamiya TA07R and Pro cars. The set’s main item is the 2.2mm thick and 86mm wide carbon fibre chassis plate that was designed to replace the standard plastic chassis. Also part of the package are two 3mm carbon fibre vertical top decks and two black anodised 7075 aluminium mounts, steering posts and battery mounts. The chassis does away with any sort of tweak issues, it offers different flex settings and it is usable with all three motor mount configurations.

Source: RCLabHK [facebook.com]

2018 5th Scale World Challenge – Report

Posted: 18 Sep 2018 02:22 AM PDT

This past weekend Steel City Speedway hosted its first 5th Scale World Challenge. Steel City is located at the world famous California Speedway home of Nascar and Indy Car events. Located on the main road in its right at the gateway to the Infield, GoCart Track and Drag Strip bringing the sights and sound of racing to this incredible facility. The track itself is 250×125 and up to 16ft wide lanes making it the perfect size to stretch out the power of the 5th scale cars. Many drivers flew in from all over the world representing the Dominican Republic, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, and the United States. Attendance was low from the US as other 5th scale events conflicted but many still traveled from Northern California and Texas.

Wednesday, Thursday was open practice and many of the drivers arrived to get pits setup and work on their cars and get use to the layout. Many from other countries mentioned that they were not used to a full paved track with steel rails. Many of the tracks that they visit have infields of grass and run off areas. Several drivers would test the strength of the barriers over the weekend. Friday would bring the first real practice sessions leading up to the one and only round of qualifying for the day. Many of the Euro drivers looked to be the ones to beat as Markus Feldman would set the early pace in qualifying for the 5th STC Class. In the 5th Scale GT Class it would be local Jason Markley to set the early TQ. Steel City also included GT8 for the event which many of the local run in SoCal. Mark Barden running a Mugen would set early TQ.

Saturday was opening ceremonies and presentation of colors. SCS played a piece of each country’s national anthem followed by the USA national anthem. Grip levels on the track came up tremendously as the racing rubber compounds were being laid down. SCS normally will have 1/8th scale racing in combo with 5th Scale and both forms of racing have very different tire types. 1/8th foam and 1/5th rubber with the only rubber compounds being used, lap times dropped each and every round of qualifying as the grip for the 5th scale cars increased. Markus Feldman would set fastest time of the day doing a 31/10:06.439 with a single fastest lap of 19.210 which rivals many 1/8th scale times on the layout. Finals day opened up with morning practice followed by one more round of qualifying for a total of six rounds at the end it was Markus Feldman coming in as overall TQ for 5th Scale STC. 5th Scale GT would be Jason Markley and 8th GT would be Mark Barden.

5th Scale STC A-Main would see a great battle between TQ Markus Feldmann and Andrea Catalanni. Catalanni who qualified 2nd had trouble during the qualifying rounds with electrical issues having a runaway and stuffing his car under one the tracks steel boarders. Catalanni seemed to have the pace to keep Feldmann honest during the 10-car A-Main. Unfortunately Catalanni would make a few mistakes dropping him back and eventually out of the race on lap 65. Victor Garcia held down 3rd for most of the race until Markus Feldmann ran out of fuel on lap 73. Garcia would inherent the lead with Kyle Goodwine in tow until Garcia pushing to hard ran out of fuel with less than 2 min left on lap 86 handing the lead over to Kyle Goodwine. Only four cars would finish the 30-minute race as many wouldn’t make the run time. In the end it was Kyle Goodwine with the win followed by Tony Vega and Victor Garcia.

5th Scale GT would see top seed Jason Markley, lead from start Cesar Peguero would make a change for the lead on lap six but Jason would soon be back on top and never look back. James Stuard would keep a steady pace starting from 6th on the grid to move into 2nd place while 3rd qualifier Scott Kerley would keep his podium position as only four cars finished out of twelve after the 30-minutes of racing.

The GT8 A-main would see Mark Barden get off to and early lead then on lap three make a mistake dropping him to 2nd behind Jeff Bagamaspad but Mark would resume the lead on lap 6 and never look back. Dan Almario starting from the 6th position would be the only other running car at the end of 30 minutes taking 2nd and Matthew Myers would round out the podium in 3rd.

Source: Rugspin Graphix [rugspingraphix.com]

2018 Cow Patty Classic – Report

Posted: 18 Sep 2018 01:18 AM PDT

Nuggets Ranch Raceway of Arcadia, Florida, home of the 2018 ROAR On-road Fuel Nationals, held the 2018 Cow Patty Classic race this past weekend. In the premier 1/8th Open class it was Joaquin Desoto Jr. with the TQ, however in the 30-minute A-main event it was George Martinez with the win some two laps in front of Chuck Moon. Gianni Giorgio came in 3rd another lap down while TQ holder Desoto Jr. had to settle for 5th overall, a lap down on 4th placed Rob Crawford.

Over in 1/10th 200mm Nitro Sedan it was Eduardo Cabal who took the top qualifier honours but in the half hour long A-main it was Joaquin Desoto Jr. with the win, some three laps in front of Eduardo. Jerry Guerra came in 3rd from Chris Lefebvre 4th and Steve Pendergraph 5th. Finally in the GT8 class it was Joaquin Desoto Jr. with another TQ but again race luck wasn’t on his side. Instead it was Mike Miesel with the win from Massimo Fabiani 2nd and Howard Stamen 3rd.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

Tamiya roll out new TB-05 option parts

Posted: 18 Sep 2018 12:19 AM PDT

Coming soon from Tamiya are several new option parts for the TB-05 club-level touring car kit. First up is an aluminium differential case set that was designed as a direct replacement for the standard plastic item. The alloy case will prevent deforming under load for improved efficiency and smoother diff action, while also adding cooling for greater consistency throughout a run and when racing in high ambient temperatures. Another benefit is greatly improved sealing performance, making it virtually maintenance-free. The set includes a single diff case as well as a gasket and five 2mm cap screws.

Also new are several carbon fibre reinforced plastic parts such as the main chassis plate, the chassis stiffener K-parts as well as steering assembly T-parts tree. All offer greatly improved stiffness and they can be mixed and matched with the standard plastic items to achieve the desired overall chassis stiffness when racing on high-grip asphalt or carpet tracks.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

Kyosho V-One R4 Evo.2 chassis & upper deck set

Posted: 17 Sep 2018 11:55 PM PDT

Coming from Kyosho and made for the V-One R4 series of 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road cars is the Evo.2 chassis and upper deck set. The newly developed aluminium main chassis, with integrated receiver battery mount, will improve rear traction and cornering performance which is further aided by the redesigned carbon fibre upper deck. The parts are a direct fit and they are also available separately.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

JConcepts orange Satellite tyre rubber bands

Posted: 17 Sep 2018 12:08 PM PDT

JConcepts have introduced their Satellite tyre rubber bands in a new orange colour option. Specifically developed for tyre mounting, the rubber bands are produced in a high-elasticity material capable of stretching to a full assortment of different sized tyres. Finely detailed array of handles are designed to ergonomically conform to your fingers so the user can deftly adjust the rubber band to the sidewall of each tyre to apply the pressure where it is needed. The Satellite rubber bands are usable for 1/10th, SCT and 1/8th buggy tyres and a set includes four bands per package.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]