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Redcat Racing Gen8 hop up parts

Posted: 18 Jan 2019 11:03 AM PST

Redcat Racing have introduced new option parts for their Gen8 scale crawler. The range includes CNC-machined aluminium optionals such as the centre skid plate, transmission case housing and gear cover set as well as the transfer case housing set. All are direct replacements for the original parts, adding strength, heat dissipation capabilities and not to mention looks. The sets include all needed hardware to make them a direct fit. Another heavy duty optional are the steel splined CV front and rear driveshafts that add strength and durability. Last but not least come a clear body shell to personalise the visual appearance while an aluminium grill set adds scale realism. The grille is machined from high-quality aluminium, it comes in a natural silver finish and includes mounting hardware.

Source: Redcat Racing [redcatracing.com]

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2019 RC Lemans Series – Announcement

Posted: 18 Jan 2019 06:38 AM PST

The popular Pro10 RC Lemans Series, held in Germany, Belgium and The Netherlands, is going into its 14th season this year with the championship kicking off on the weekend of the 28th of April in Rucphen, The Netherlands. The series is held in Pro10 Modified and 10.5T Zero Boost Stock classes and as 2-day events with free practice on Saturday and qualifiers and finals on Sunday. Full information (in German language) as well as all dates and venues can be found on the official website here.

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Tekno lightweight 1/8 off-road wing

Posted: 18 Jan 2019 06:19 AM PST

Tekno RC’s new lightweight wing has been designed to eliminate unnecessary material while maintaining strength and durability. Coming in at just 41 grams, it’s meant to be the lightest moulded wing on the market by nearly ten grams. As the highest part on the vehicle, a lightweight wing improves the vehicle’s handling by lowering the centre of gravity. Injection moulded from a durable polymer blend and thoroughly track tested, it will stand up to brutal race conditions. It is also ROAR and IFMAR legal without modification, uses standard mounting locations and wing buttons. The wing is available in black, yellow and white colour.

Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]

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Knudtson doubles at DieHard RC Winter Series Rd6

Posted: 18 Jan 2019 03:32 AM PST

Race 6 of the DieHard RC Winter Carpet Off-road Series was held at DieHard RC of Snohomish, Washington last weekend. The event brought in a staggering 193 entries in total while another 30+ novice entry showing is very promising for the future of the sport. In the 2WD Modified Buggy A-main it was Kody Knudtson with the win from the 2 spot on the grid as John Walentia, coming from P2, ended the 7-minutes race on the runner-up spot. TQ holder, Tyler Wilbur had to settle for 3rd overall.

Mod Truck had Kody Knudtson taking the TQ and win, a lap in front of Tyler Wilbur. John Walentia came in 3rd, completing the top 3.

13.5T 4WD Buggy saw TQ holder McCoy Starkey taking the win with a lap margin from Jeff Jenkins Jr. in 2nd and Mike Kozo in 3rd.

The 17.5T 2WD Buggy win went to Mike Kozo, who also grabbed the TQ spot after the qualifiers. Peter Robinson ended the single 7-minutes race on the 2 spot from Nathan Lovelace in 3rd.

Source: ORCA [orcarc.com]

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Intellect 2019 LiHV HV4 silicon-graphene battery range

Posted: 18 Jan 2019 02:23 AM PST

UK Intellect distributors Schumacher have introduced the new 2019 range of LiHV competition battery packs. The updated LiHV HV4 Silicon-Graphene based packs will display a higher voltage and power than 2018 models while offering improved cycle time when charged at 1C rates. They can be charged at a higher C rating however, with less risk of damage to the pack. LIHV technology has the ability to be charged to 4.35v per cell, but normal racing regulations allow up to 4.2v so LiHV are considered much safer. To address market demands two options nominally are available in the form of Hi Power and Long RunTime packs. The range includes a 6000mAh high power LCG standard pack (22.5mm height, 270g), a 7000mAh long runtime standard pack (22.5mm, 270g), a 7600mAh lightweight stock standard pack (25.1mm, 305g), and a 8400mAh high power big stock standard pack (25.1mm, 330g).

The shorty range features a 3600mAh high power 2S low-profile shorty (18.5mm, 155g), a 4200mAh long runtime 2S low-profile shorty (18.5mm, 155g), a 5000mAh high power 2S shorty (25.1mm height, 205g), a 6000mAh long runtime 2S shorty (25.1mm height, 215g), a 6600mAh 1S shorty (18.5mm height, 150g), and a 8200mAh 1S shorty (18.5mm height, 150g). The 2019 battery range is rounded out by a 6000mAh 4S brick-type (48.2mm, 560g) 1/8th scale pack. All are made using 120C cells, they come in high-quality hardcases and use updated split-type stickers that ensure the packs look good for longer.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

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RC-Cox T4 -0.5mm & -0.75mm wheel hubs

Posted: 18 Jan 2019 12:50 AM PST

RC-Cox have introduced two negative off-set wheel hub sets for the Xray T4 2016 to 2019 series of cars. Coming as -0.5mm or -0.75mm variant the hex hubs reduce the overall track width which can be beneficial in certain track conditions or when running specific wheels. The hubs are machined from high-quality aluminium, they come black anodised, with etched size markings for easy identification and in sets of two.

Source: PPM RC Racing [ppm-rcracing.com]

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Xray blue trucker cap

Posted: 18 Jan 2019 12:31 AM PST

Coming from Xray is their new blue-colour trucker cap. Of a more modern design that most standard mesh-style trucker caps, the comfortable hat sports the 3D embossed Xray logo and its adjustable size is ideal for nearly every head size.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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Xpress XM1 series double joint driveshafts

Posted: 18 Jan 2019 12:16 AM PST

Xpress have introduced a set of double joint driveshafts for the XM1S M-class 4WD touring car. They are a direct fit with the standard 5x10x4mm steering knuckle bearings and will greatly reduce the vibrations generated during cornering, resulting in improved drivetrain efficiency and better steering response.

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]

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Team Associated sign Alex Duchet

Posted: 18 Jan 2019 12:03 AM PST

Team Associated have announced that top French and Euro Touring Series driver Alex Duchet has joined the 29-time IFMAR World Champion team. In conjunction with Ruddog Distribution GmbH and CML Distribution, Alex will be racing his Reedy-powered TC7.2 around Europe and in the ultra-competitive ETS series. Alex’s multi-year commitment will allow him to work closely with members of the staff to evolve the touring car platform and continue to deliver a quality product to our customers and racers. Ruddog Team Manager Andreas Myrberg had this to say about Alex joining the team, “To merely say I am excited about Alex joining Team Associated would be an understatement. Alex will be the perfect asset to both showing the performance of our car as well as helping to develop it further. His raw speed and dedicated approach will benefit us hugely. I am very much looking forward to working closely with him. Let’s go racing!

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

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Hudy Indoor Championship – Report

Posted: 17 Jan 2019 11:53 PM PST

The 6th running of the Hudy Indoor Champs was presented by ProLevel RC in their new location in the St. Louis Chesterfield mall. ProLevel RC’s newest venue is located one of St. Louis’s biggest indoor malls with hundreds of people walking by everyday. A perfect location to get some much needed exposure for the hobby of RC Racing and it is also home to the 2019 ROAR Carpet On-Road Nationals from March 7th to 10th. Racing-wise, Modified Touring is always the premier class of any event and it saw Chris Adams taking the TQ and win from Paul Lemieux and Josh Cyrul.

Touring 17.5 was true test of who could keep the cleanest run. With slight taps from the leader it was Dan Hamann that lead halfway through the race up until the very last lap where he tapped slightly and that let Bill Sydor by for the win. Dan came in 2nd from Brent Klingforth 3rd.

In Touring 21.5 Bill Sydor took home the win from Eric Jones and Steve Smith.

1/12th Modified was a lightly attended class and it was Max Kuenning that would set TQ and lead the entire race tone-to-tone for the victory from veteran racer, Josh Cyrul and Mike Pulfer in 3rd.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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