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Zac Gastelum double TQs & wins at Fall Classic

Posted: 06 Nov 2018 04:51 AM PST

Hi Performance Hobbies in Hutchinson, Kansas held their 34th annual Fall Classic race last weekend with nearly 200 entries for the several electric off-road classes. In 2WD Mod Buggy it was Zac Gastelum with the overall TQ, however he was tie on points with Trevor Nault but the faster tie-breaker handed Zac the overall TQ. In 4WD Mod Buggy it was again the duo of Zac and Trevor that battled it out for the overall TQ, and again Zac would hold the upper hand in the tie-breaker for his second overall TQ that weekend.

In the opening 2WD Mod Buggy A-main things seemed to turn for Zac who suffered a DNF but with a 2nd place finish in A2 and a win in A3 he would secure the overall win from A1 winner, Trevor Nault who in turn had his problems win A2 and A3. Alex wing with 6-1-4 finishes came in 3rd from David Alberico (3-6-2) in 4th and Charles Day (2-3-8) in 5th.

4WD Mod Buggy then was a more straight forward affair for the TQ holder as Zac took wins in A1 and A2 for an early overall title with Alex Gwin, who won the final A-main that was sat out by Zac, finished on the overall runner-up spot. Charles Day, tie on points with Alex, had to settle for 3rd as runner-up after the qualifiers, Trevor Nault only finished in 4th. David Alberico came in 5th.

Images: Xray [teamxray.com]

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Infinity 600cc fuel bottle

Posted: 06 Nov 2018 03:53 AM PST

Infinity has added a branded fuel bottle to their line-up of accessories for nitro racing. The large capacity 600cc bottle is made from soft material for easy re-fuelling. The bottle features the Infinity logo engraved on the black finished aluminium nozzle.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

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BMT introduce updated 984 front & rear hubs

Posted: 06 Nov 2018 03:24 AM PST

Coming from BMT and made for their 984 1/8th on-road kit are updated front and rear hubs. The steering knuckle is of a new 0 degree kin pin design, making the part usable on both the left and right side of the car while offering an optimised pivot ball seat for increased steering angle. Using the part will result in improved overall steering and a more neutral steering feeling. As for the rear hub, the updated part offers two additional positions for the eccentric insert, increasing the setup possibilities even more.

Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]

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Tessmann tops Q2 in Perth

Posted: 06 Nov 2018 12:58 AM PST

Ty Tessmann has topped the opening day of qualifying’s second round at the 1:8 Offroad World Championships in Perth, Australia. Fifth in Q1, the Xray driver was fastest on his second attempt ahead of fellow Heat 1 runner Ryan Maifield by 9/10ths of a second. Running in Heat 2, the track getting one of its scheduled waterings before the first two heats, Q1 Top Qualifier David Ronnefalk was fastest of that group to complete the overall Top 3 ahead of Robert Batlle, Dakotah Phend and Juan Carlos Canas. Quickest in yesterday’s controlled practice to go into qualifying as the Top Seed, the day didn’t improve for Davide Ongaro. The Team Associated driver suffered a costly error in Q1 but ended up with a DNF for Q2 as he lost a wheel while on a TQ pace run.

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Kyosho Fazer Mk2 Rage 2.0 4WD RTR SUV racing truck

Posted: 06 Nov 2018 12:56 AM PST

Kyosho have introduced their new Fazer Mk2 Rage 2.0 1/10th scale 4WD ready-to-run SUV racing truck. The all-new FZ02L-BT chassis has been designed for pure enjoyment on all kinds of terrain. While keeping the cost-performance advantages of the original, the Rage 2.0 has been redesigned with this full-model makeover incorporating the latest racing tech. Core strength has been increased through new materials and ribbing with stiffeners on front and rear, while the simplified chassis design uses less parts to deliver maintenance efficiency and chassis rigidity. In addition, the symmetrical chassis design provides excellent front-rear balance through the suspension and tires with consistent driveability, irrespective of power source. Featuring a slipper clutch, front and rear gear differentials, oil shocks and full ball bearing specs, the high durability and impact resistance of the Rage 2.0 means drivers don’t need to hold anything back over rough roads. The Readyset package comes fully assembled and includes everything except charger and battery for the chassis, and batteries for the transmitter.

Features:
– New design shaft drive full-time 4WD buggy chassis (FZ02L-BT)
– Factory-assembled Readyset package only requires 4 x AA alkaline batteries for the transmitter and battery with charger for the chassis to start running
– Comes with the new powerful 550 size 14T brushed motor (G14L). The long can with steel ring around the motor case and internal cooling fan provides efficient torque and high speeds
– Equipped with 2-bevel grease-filled gear diffs on front and rear
– Large size dog bones and cup joints provide superior reliability and durability
– Strap mounted battery allows various battery types to be used
– Full ball bearings that reduce drive loss equipped throughout the drive system
– Includes KS202W waterproof steering servo
– New design body in the image of American Rock Racers, features a vivid printed colour scheme with decals applied
– Performance can be further enhanced by installing various optional parts

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

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Tessmann tops Q2 in Perth

Posted: 06 Nov 2018 12:51 AM PST

Ty Tessmann has topped the opening day of qualifying’s second round at the 1:8 Offroad World Championships in Perth, Australia. Fifth in Q1, the Xray driver was fastest on his second attempt ahead of fellow Heat 1 runner Ryan Maifield by 9/10ths of a second. Running in Heat 2, the track getting one of its scheduled waterings before the first two heats, Q1 Top Qualifier David Ronnefalk was fastest of that group to complete the overall Top 3 ahead of Robert Batlle, Dakotah Phend and Juan Carlos Canas. Quickest in yesterday’s controlled practice to go into qualifying as the Top Seed, the day didn’t improve for Davide Ongaro. The Team Associated driver suffered a costly error in Q1 but ended up with a DNF for Q2 as he lost a wheel while on a TQ pace run.

I think we can get more out of the car so we will make changes for tomorrow.”

Ty Tessmann

Reacting to his TQ run, Tessmann said, ‘I thought it went pretty good. It was a little dusty but the guys after had it dusty too. On the down steps I got a little squirrelly and had to correct it but otherwise it was a clean run’. The former World Champion continued, ‘I tried a different tyre, S2 Invader, and it was good for these kind of conditions. We will keep an eye on how the track develops and the dust’. Looking to Q3, drivers from the top 5 heats not up until midday compared with the 08:00 start today, he said, ‘I think we can get more out of the car so we will make changes for tomorrow’.

I played a little strategy at the start and stayed in the pit so as to be on my own.”

Ryan Maifield

Commenting on his run Maifield said, ‘It was good. I tried to put in another clean run. I played a little strategy at the start and stayed in the pit so as to be on my own’. The Arizona driver continued, ‘I drove pretty conservative. One or two laps I didn’t hit my marks but it cost 1 to 2 seconds most’. On his car the Mugen driver said, ‘we made a few changes to improve the drivability for long runs. For tomorrow we will make a spring change and maybe also the rear diff but the big thing is to work out what tyre to be on’. For Q2 he ran the same set of JConcepts’ new Blockers tyre he used in the opening qualifier saying they ran the same set to get an understanding of how the tyre, which is also an all new compound, wears’.

We kept the car the same to see how it was in the day time conditions and it felt good for the entire run.”

David Ronnefalk

‘It was not bad’ was how Ronnefalk summed up Q2. The defending World Champion added, ‘It was a good run with no mistakes although I touched the wall coming into the pits. I lost 1 to 1.5 seconds there but overall the car was very consistent again. I had a lot off traffic which cost me more time there. Without this and the pitlane mistake it would have been a TQ again for sure’. On his car the HB Racing driver said, ‘We kept the car the same to see how it was in the day time conditions and it felt good for the entire run. We can fine tune some fine details but we have the car for the final which is for sure the most important thing’.

We have enough speed and now we are already working on the final and what tyre to use.”

Robert Batlle

Only 11th in Q1 after two crashes on the triple, former World Champion Batlle was happier with Q2 describing the run as ‘not bad’. Describing his Mugen as quite easy to drive, the Spaniard added the car was ‘a little squatty on the rear’ and they need ‘to work on that for the next one’. Suffering a mistake that cost him 5-seconds and ending up 5-seconds off the TQ, he said, ‘we have enough speed and now we are already working on the final and what tyre to use’. Asked what he planned for Q3, he replied, we wait what and see. We have plenty of time. We have nearly 24-hours before we run again’.

There was a bunch of cars racing each other and I want to stay out of that tomorrow and race my ow race.”

Dakotah Phend

‘That was a little better. Less mistakes on my part. I drove a lot better’, was Phend’s view of his second qualifying attempt. The TLR driver added, ‘I will try to get a better starting position at the start. There was a bunch of cars racing each other and I want to stay out of that tomorrow and race my ow race’. On his car, the US driver said, ‘It got a little edgy at the end so we will try fix that. It just was just the last few laps so we’ll do nothing crazy of a change. Maybe in the shocks we’ll go with a thicker oil.’

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Alessio Menicucci joins Bruno RC

Posted: 06 Nov 2018 12:17 AM PST

Bruno RC have announced the signing of multi-time Italian champion and Xray team driver, Alessio Menicucci to their team. Alessio will be using Bruno RC servos along other Bruno RC accessories during his campaign that will include appearances at all major national and international events. Alessio says:

I’m very happy to race with this prestigious brand where its products are developed by the best drivers in the world! When I’ve tried the Servo BR1 Bc1863x I have immediately appreciate the fast response and the accuracy that my T4 gained. Same thing when I use the titanium screw set for my G3 that gained extra smoothness. I am motivated and sure that this year is going to be satisfying.

Source: Bruno RC [brunorc.com]

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BRCA Formula National Series Rd1 – Report

Posted: 06 Nov 2018 12:08 AM PST

Hinckley RCCC was host to the opening round of the BRCA Formula National Series in the East Midlands. A flowing layout and good grip from the ETS black carpet made for a great track. After three rounds of qualifying Craig Nutting put his Roche F1 Evo on pole position followed by Stephen Lander with the Capricorn F1-02 then Luke Lee’s Xray X1’18 completing the top 3 spots.

Qualifying top 8 results:
1. Craig Nutting – Roche
2. Stephen Lander – Capricorn
3. Luke Lee – Xray
4. Michael Lee – Xray
5. James Greener – VBC
6. Jamie Cheshire – Xray
7. Clive Maland – Team Associated
8. Matt Chambers – Xray

In the A-final leg 1 Craig got away cleanly but Stephen struggled going wide into the first corner. Luke Lee passed on the inside but Stephens attempt to defend would eventually see his car tangled with Jamie and a lot of work to do from the back. Craig, Luke, Michael and James would run in formation for the following few laps until a few incidents would settle the finishing order. Two incidents with marshals on track would end James’s hopes of a podium finish giving way for Matt Chambers to claim 4th from the back of the grid. Luke finished 3rd after making contact with a car stuck on an apex at the 1 minute mark where Michael passed to finish 2nd behind race winner Craig.

A-final leg 2 saw a pretty clean start this time. Michael did well to smartly pass Luke in the chicane on the opening lap then on lap 4 Luke made a mistake which allowed James into 4th place. An error from Stephen with three minutes to go allowed Michael past and would go on to claim another 2nd place finish with Stephen behind in 3rd. Craig had a drama free race again driving fast and clean taking a second win and a maximum points haul for the championship. Michael Lee would finish in 2nd overall from James Greener 3rd.

Next up is round 2 on Sunday 16th December at one the few permanent indoor venues we have in the UK, the Midlands Raceway.

Source: BRCA [brca.org]

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Exotek roll out new AE 6.1 series optionals

Posted: 06 Nov 2018 12:01 AM PST

Coming from Exotek are several new option parts for the Team Associated 6.1 series off-road kits. First up is the Flite top shaft for the Flite spur gear mount. Made for the 6.1 series of laydown and layback transmission kit, but not for the standup transmission, the ultra light top shaft has been drilled and the teeth narrowed for increased acceleration and a cooler running motor. The top shaft teeth are 6.5mm wide which is wider than the lightweight Associated top shaft teeth which helps prolong the life of the plastic idler gear. Substantially lighter than the stock shaft and slipper assembly when combined with Exotek’s optimally available special lightened spur mount, the assembly weighs in at only 9.2g complete with hardware and 69 spur. The shaft is made in Germany and comes black anodised for wear resistance.

Also new is the 2-colour aluminium steering rack for the 6.1 kits. The customised polished black base with blue chamfered accents goes great with stock plastic parts or aftermarket blue parts while ensuring precise steering input and heavy-duty long-lasting performance. Last but not least comes the stealthy 2-colour anodised 7075 alloy rear ball stud mount. Its 2-tone look makes for a special appearance and like all of the above items it is usable with the B6.1, T6.1 and SC6.1 kits.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]

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Brunson & Zeck win at Super Cup Championship Series

Posted: 05 Nov 2018 11:42 PM PST

The final round of the JConcepts Super Cup Series was held at Southside Raceway in Lake City, Florida. The race was held in several 1/10th electric off-road classes and in 2WD Modified Buggy it was Lee Setser with the overall TQ from Jackson Brunson. In the single 5-minute A-main final however it was Jackson who would hold the upper hand, taking the win some 4.6 seconds in front of Lee as Paul Wynn rounded out the top 3, coming from the 4th spot on the grid.

Over in 4WD Mod Buggy it was Mitch Zeck who was in control of things as he took the overall TQ and also the win in the single 5-minute A-main encounter, some 6.8 seconds in front of Peter Loncsar. Lee Setser would complete the top 3 results another 13 seconds down.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

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Video – Qualifying Rd1 Heat 2

Posted: 05 Nov 2018 08:08 PM PST

Champion Ronnefalk TQs first qualifier

Posted: 05 Nov 2018 06:44 PM PST

World Champion David Ronnefalk has got the defence of his 1:8 Offroad title off to the best start possible by the TQ’ing the opening round of qualifying in Australia. Running in the second heat, the HB Racing driver topped the 10-minute qualifier by a significant margin, more than 5-seconds from Naoto Matsukura in turn was 6/10ths quicker than Bruno Coelho, the two onroad World Champions also in the same heat as Ronnefalk. The big surprise of the first of the six scheduled qualifiers was that of young American CJ Jelin who took his Xray to the fourth fastest time for the round ahead of team-mate Ty Tessmann, the Canadian being the highest place driver from Heat 1. Seeded in Heat 3, Joern Nuemann would complete the Top 6 just ahead of Ryan Maifield and Dakotah Phend.

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Champion Ronnefalk TQs first qualifier

Posted: 05 Nov 2018 06:41 PM PST

World Champion David Ronnefalk has got the defence of his 1:8 Offroad title off to the best start possible by the TQ’ing the opening round of qualifying in Australia. Running in the second heat, the HB Racing driver topped the 10-minute qualifier by a significant margin, more than 5-seconds from Naoto Matsukura in turn was 6/10ths quicker than Bruno Coelho, the two onroad World Champions also in the same heat as Ronnefalk. The big surprise of the first of the six scheduled qualifiers was that of young American CJ Jelin who took his Xray to the fourth fastest time for the round ahead of team-mate Ty Tessmann, the Canadian being the highest place driver from Heat 1. Seeded in Heat 3, Joern Nuemann would complete the Top 6 just ahead of Ryan Maifield and Dakotah Phend.

‘I’m super pumped to TQ’, was Ronnefalk’s reaction after Q1. The Swede continued, ‘I knew we had the better track that round and that I had to make the most of the opportunity. It was a safe run although a couple of laps I was on the limit. All my laps except one was in the 33s (seconds).’ Only 7th in seeding, he said, ‘we improved the car from last night and it is now more comfortable to drive’. Choosing JConcepts’ Reflex tyre in R2 compound for the qualifier he added, ‘we were debating which tyre to go with and I was thinking of going for a softer compound but after I saw the first heat I went with the R2. We probably could have went harder’.

Summing up his opening effort, Matsukura said, it was ‘not too bad’ adding ‘I’m feeling now the offroad driving style’. The newly crowned 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Champion continued, ‘the engine was very good and we made no refuelling’ but added than any advantage gained was negated by ‘2 times mistakes’. The Infinity team driver, who is running a Mugen, admitted that even without any mistake he wouldn’t have been able to match Ronnefalk’s TQ pace. Describing the car as ‘difficult’, he said ‘we need to make easier to drive’. Asked what changes he planned for Q2 he replied, ‘I let Miura decided’ – the Onroad World Champion of 3 different categories being looked after by legendary mechanic Masayuki Miura.

Coelho described his qualifier as ‘a solid run’. The Electric Touring Car World Champion continued, ‘the car was working good. I tried not to go super fast and take it down one gear and finish good. It worked out’. The Xray driver, who earlier this year became the European 1:8 Offroad Champion in his home country of Portugal, said for Q2 ‘maybe we will make some small changes but the car is good so we will leave it more of less the same’.

Having made his Worlds debut in Las Vegas two years ago at the age of 12, Jelin was taking his P4 in his stride. Splitting his World Champion team mates, the American said, ‘I started off fast but then backed it down. I tried to stay ahead of David (Ronnefalk) but he got passed but then I tried to pace myself off him. I had just one mistake so overall it was a clean run and I’m happy’. Running the same Pro-Line Buckshot tyre as Coelho, he said they were really good but for the day’s second qualifier he might go up in diff oils and the watering of the track would ‘dictate if we do or not’.

‘I thought it was good’, was Tessmann’s response when asked about his run, the 2014 World Champion having topped the times for the opening heat. He continued, ‘the car was too stiff for the cold conditions and I thought there would be good grip but the car was pretty loose’. Ending up almost 9-seconds off Ronnefalk, he said, ‘I drove round as fast as the car would let me. That was all I had to give’. He concluded, ‘I hope it’s dry the next and we can do better’.

Pleased with P6, Neumann said, ‘It was good. No big problems, just 1 or 2 times on 2-wheels because there was so much grip. Otherwise it was a clean run’. The Sworkz driver continued, ‘we made small adjustments to the car for this round and it was even better than practice’. Looking to Q2, the German said, ‘the next round, depending when it is, I need to decide if I will change anything but I think I will keep the same and maybe try some adjustments tomorrow’.

Pushed out of the Top 6 by Neumann, Maifield was content with his opening run after a mistake on the final lap cost him a Top 3 run. The Mugen driver said, ‘It was OK just first race blues I guess’. Out in the first heat, the 1:10 Offroad World Champion said, ‘in the shadows it was loose and it was also hard to judge where the car was. I crashed on the last lap. I was nervous and driving a little tight. It’s hard to wake up and just drive easily at the Worlds’. With 18 heats to get through because of the over 200 entries, the first heat of the day hit the track at 08:00 local time in Perth.

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