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Jackson Andres doubles at NIS Rd3

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 11:26 AM PST

Round 3 of the Northwest Indoor Series NIS was held at TRCR in Tacoma, Washington last weekend. In the flowing yet technical layout it was Yokomo’s Jackson Andres with his Muchmore-powered rides who lead the way in 2WD Mod and 4WD Mod Buggy. In the end he TQ’d and won both categories, leaving behind Daniel Lea (TLR/Reedy) andNate Clark (Yokomo) in 2nd and 3rd respectively in the 2WD class while the 4WD podium was completed by Dalton Pierce (Yokomo/Muchmore)
and Daniel Lea (TLR/Reedy).

Thanks to Jonathan Andres for the update.

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HPI Racing WR8 Flux Ken Block Ford Fiesta ST RX43

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 10:05 AM PST

HPI Racing have announced the release of their new WR8 Flux Ken Block Gymkhana Ford Fiesta ST RX43 1/8th scale electric-powered RTR rally car. The colour-shift Fiesta ST RX43 racer starred in Gymkhana 8, Terrakhana, and Gymkhana GRiD and it is now also available in a 485mm long replica, capable of speeds near 100km/h. Underneath the replica Ken Block Ford Fiesta ST RX43 body, the WR8 Flux chassis is based on the HPI Bullet RC monster truck, which means it’s massively tough and can take a real beating on- or off-road. The car is powered by a 4000KV brushless motor and waterproof 3S-capable speed controller, delivering power through tough metal gear differentials and the fully ball bearing-supported 4WD shaft drivetrain of the Bullet monster truck. A rally-style suspension geometry, custom-designed shock towers and dampers, plus extra-thick sway bars ensure extra control that is further helped by semi-slick tarmac tyres and replica fifteen52 TurboMac wheels. The HPI Racing WR8 is crammed with awesome features that enhance its durability anywhere you want to take it, including a high ground clearance, skidplate, foam front bumper, shock debris guards, mud deflectors on the chassis and much more.

Source:
– Officially authorised replica of Ken Block’s “Colour-Shift”
– Ford Fiesta ST RX43
– Pre-Assembled 1/8th scale car
– Based on the Bullet FLUX monster truck
– FLUX MMH-4000 motor
– Waterproof EMH-3S speed controller
– 2.4GHz radio system
– Waterproof steering servo
– Enclosed receiver box
– 3mm aluminium chassis with centralised weight balance
– Full-time 4WD for excellent control
– Efficient and tough shaft drivetrain
– Front skidplate with durable foam bumper
– Composite chassis braces for extra driving feel
– Tough oil-filled 4-gear differentials
– Replica fifteen52 TurboMac wheels
– Real rubber semi-slick tires
– Aluminum shock towers front and rear
– Oil-filled coil-over shocks with adjustable ride height
– Front and rear sway bars for excellent handling
– High ground clearance for driving on most surfaces
– Mud guards for rear shocks prevent dirt build-up
– Quick access to all critical maintenance points
– Dual bellcrank steering
– Cam type servo saver
– All hex head hardware
– Full set of rubber-sealed ball bearings

Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]

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2019 Reedy Offroad ROC Winner – Jared Tebo

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 08:49 AM PST

4wd Buggy

Tekno EB410 – Maclan V2M 6.0T – Maclan MMax Pro – Maclan 5000mAh Graphene V2 – KO Propo Transmitter – KO Propo Servo – Kit body

2wd Buggy

Team Associated B6.1D –Maclan V2M 7.5T – Maclan MMax Pro – Maclan 5000mAh Graphene V2 – KO Propo Transmitter – KO Propo Servo – JConcepts F2 body

Xray Racing Series Finland – Announcement

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 08:15 AM PST

The Xray Racing Series Finland will be held at Fullspeed RC in Hakkila, Vantaa on March 2nd. The race will see Touring Modified, Touring Pro-Stock, Formula and 1/12th scale racing and more information can soon be found here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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SWorkz S14-3 Pro-composite option parts

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 06:35 AM PST

Coming from SWorkz and made for the S14-3 buggy are several graphite-reinforced Pro-composite option parts. The range includes front and rear lower arms, the centre T-brace, side guards and battery plate, all of which are made of a harder material that allows to fine-tune suspension and chassis stiffness when running in high-grip or high temperature conditions. The front and rear arms are available separately while the centre T-braces are a full set.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

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Bradley Baird wins at Navan Nitro Nuts Series

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 06:34 AM PST

Round 7 of the Irish Navan Nitro Nuts Series was held this past weekend. Bradley Baird was in control of things again, taking the TQ and the win in impressive fashion. In the 30-minute main final Bradley set fastest lap after fastest lap to take the day’s win.

Source: JQ Racing [jqproducts.com]

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Tebo finally lands Reedy Race title

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 06:25 AM PST

Having made the comment ‘I need a change’ after finishing 16th at last year’s Reedy Race of Champions, it seems a change is exactly what Jared Tebo needed as today at the 25th running of the event he finally landed the one title that had eluded him. Switching to Team Tekno for 2019, the weekend started out perfectly as a rejuvenated Tebo sat second behind new team-mate Joe Bornhorst in the points table at the end of Day 1’s four rounds of 4WD racing. It was however when the racing switched to 2WD, that Tebo really excelled going into the points lead at the end of Day 2. While the start to the deciding day saw him throw away a win and fall to 3rd, the driver synonymous with offroad racing over the past decade came back to win his next two outings eliminating all his rivals bar Spencer Rivkin. Winning the penultimate round ahead of Rivkin, this left the Associated driver a tall order to keep the title in the Californian manufacturers hands, defending Champion Dustin Evans’ fight coming to an end in the 10 of the 12 rounds of heads up racing. Still the stage was set for a last race showdown with the grid a whose who of 1:10 Offroad racing. Rivkin had to win, a result that would give him the overall win on a second places tie breaker, but starting 10th and with Ryan Maifield on the front row it was going to be a tall order for Rivkin to deny his senior rival the win. While Rivkin would get by Tebo crossing the line 4th, up front Maifield checked out to notch up win no.6, the most wins of the event, demoting Rivkin to third overall but the moment belonged to Tebo with his first Reedy Race victory popular with spectators at OCRC Raceway.

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Fenix 64dp Xray geardiff main gears

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 06:23 AM PST

Fenix have announced the launch of new 70T and 72T 64 pitch main gears for the Xray pan car gear differential. The machined spur gears are a direct fit, they offer high precision and come with engraved size markings for easy identification.

Source: Fenix [fenixracingshop.com]

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SWorkz S14-3 competition ball bearing kit

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 05:58 AM PST

Made for the SWorkz S14-3 1/10th scale 4WD buggy is a competition ball bearing kit. The specially selected metal-sealed high-quality bearings will reduce natural drivetrain drag for improved acceleration and top speed. The 18-piece set includes three different sizes of bearings and it is available now.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

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Shepherd sign Andrea Pirani

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 05:47 AM PST

Shepherd have announced the signing of Italian frontrunner and multiple national champion, Andrea Pirani to their team for the 2019 season. The multiple ENS and European Championship podium finisher will join an already strong national lineup to attend all major races with his Velox V8. Furthermore Andrea will bring in his vast experience, helping with testing and developing future Shepherd 1/8th scale products. Andrea had the following to say about the deal:

I’m super happy to stay in a so famous team like Shepherd, composed by many drivers on the top level like Simon and Toni. For sure I will do my best to take the best results at 2019 races.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

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HPI Racing Venture SBK Scale Builder Kit

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 05:40 AM PST

Coming soon from HPI Racing is the Venture SBK Scale Builder Kit. This brand new interpretation of the Venture allows to build and completely customise the look and performance of the Venture 1/10th 4WD trail truck from the very start and also includes a host of sought-after upgrades that helps the truck perform even better on the trail than before. Included in the kit are front universal driveshafts, that are tougher, rebuildable and they add extra steering angle. Also included are aluminium lower links – thick 6mm anodised links for great looks and increased performance. Other features include a 4-link rear setup for increased articulation at the rear, improving grip for better side climbing. The kit is rounded out by axle weights that extra weight directly to the axles, for increased traction exactly where it’s needed.

Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]

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Video – Invitational Class Rd12

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 08:01 PM PST

Tebo finally lands Reedy Race title

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 07:58 PM PST

Having made the comment ‘I need a change’ after finishing 16th at last year’s Reedy Race of Champions, it seems a change is exactly what Jared Tebo needed as today at the 25th running of the event he finally landed the one title that had eluded him. Switching to Team Tekno for 2019, the weekend started out perfectly as a rejuvenated Tebo sat second behind new team-mate Joe Bornhorst in the points table at the end of Day 1’s four rounds of 4WD racing. It was however when the racing switched to 2WD, that Tebo really excelled going into the points lead at the end of Day 2. While the start to the deciding day saw him throw away a win and fall to 3rd, the driver synonymous with offroad racing over the past decade came back to win his next two outings eliminating all his rivals bar Spencer Rivkin. Winning the penultimate round ahead of Rivkin, this left the Associated driver a tall order to keep the title in the Californian manufacturers hands, defending Champion Dustin Evans’ fight coming to an end in the 10 of the 12 rounds of heads up racing. Still the stage was set for a last race showdown with the grid a whose who of 1:10 Offroad racing. Rivkin had to win, a result that would give him the overall win on a second places tie breaker, but starting 10th and with Ryan Maifield on the front row it was going to be a tall order for Rivkin to deny his senior rival the win. While Rivkin would get by Tebo crossing the line 4th, up front Maifield checked out to notch up win no.6, the most wins of the event, demoting Rivkin to third overall but the moment belonged to Tebo with his first Reedy Race victory popular with spectators at OCRC Raceway.

With his name set to be the 17th to be engraved on the Mike Reedy Heritage Trophy, reacting to his win Tebo said, ‘This was one of the titles I didn’t have. I’m ecstatic. I’m so happy to finally get the win. I’m really looking forward to the future with my new team. They gave me great support and I’m believing in myself again’. Commenting on the deciding race, he said, ‘It wasn’t my best race. I was really nervous. I just wanted to stay ahead of Spencer but was thinking too much about it and jumped a little wide at the triple. I could have turned down on him but gave him space. I had a bobble and it was over for me after that. I’m so happy to get the overall win’.

While his shot at a second Reedy Race title ended in the penultimate round after he failed to make a points advantage on Tebo as they both registered wins, Maifield was pleased to finish second given he ended 4WD 8th in the points. The Yokomo driver said, ‘Second is a good result. The 6th I was carrying in 4WD was always going to hurt me. I thought 2WD was going to be a complete cluster F but the track changed and made it more racy. We made good team work, my cars really worked. Overall we put on a good show’. Registering the most wins, on his sixth race win in the final race he said, ‘I started out front and just drove around. My car was awesome. I made a little mistake but got back into my rhythm and Ty (Tessmann) couldn’t catch me’.

Matching his previous best finish at the Reedy Race, having previously finished third in his Invitational Class debut in 2016, Rivkin said, ‘It is what it is. Maifield got the win so I finished 3rd’. On the deciding race, the 2015 2WD World Champion added, ‘The race was fun. All the top dogs were running in the show. I started 10th and thought I drove well. I beat Tebo. I couldn’t do anything more but I’m happy with how I drove. I’ll just have to try for the overall win again next year’. Behind Rivkin, last year’s Runner-up Ty Tessmann ended up 4th ahead of the outgoing Champion Dustin Evans with multiple champion Ryan Cavalieri completing the Top 6.

Booking their places to compete with the best drivers in the world at next year’s Reedy Race of Champions, Top Qualifier Tommy Hinz took his Xray to the 2WD Open Class win ahead of Ron DeVoll who took the second of the two A-Mains to go with his third in A1. DeVoll however got the job done in 4WD to secure one of the coveted 30 Invite spots taking his Associated to victory in both Mains ahead of Hinz, with Austin Horne completing the podium.

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Video – Invitational Class Rd11

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 04:51 PM PST

Tebo & Rivkin to battle for first Reedy Race title

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 04:25 PM PST

Jared Tebo and Spencer Rivkin will battle it out in the final round of racing at OCRC Raceway, California, to lift their first Reedy Race of Champions title. The penultimate round saw Tebo make the most of a pole start and move a step closer to the one title that has eluded him when he won the opening race ahead of Rivkin. Starting sixth on the grid it was an important 2nd for Rivkin as 3rd or lower would have ended his shot at winning the 25th running of the legendary race. Having gone into the round with an outside chance of clinching the title for a second time, unfortunately while Ryan Maifield delivered a win from 5th on the grid Tebo’s win cancelled out any potential gains ending the Yokomo driver’s 2019 challenge. The other race of the Round saw Tanner Stees take his first win of the event ahead of Michal Orlowski and outgoing champion Dustin Evans.

Commenting on his race, Tebo, who is sporting an ever increasingly big smile, said, ‘It was another good race. It was tense with Spencer as he was going good. Now I just have to get through the last one’. The new Tekno signing added, ‘It’s going to be a stressful last one but I am just going to keep doing what I’m doing. I’m in a great position’. All the pressure is on Rivkin to get a win in the last round but the odds are stacked against him starting 10th on the grid, with Tebo lining up 8th in the same race and Maifield on the front row. Should Rivkin win, to lift the title he needs Tebo to finish 3rd or lower.

‘That was an awesome race. I came from 6th to 2nd and was only 2/10th behind the leader’, was Rivkin reaction to his penultimate race. The Associated driver added, ‘I gave all I had but there was no mistake from Jared. There was nothing else I could do’. Asked about his approach for the deciding final race, he replied, ‘Nothing changes. I got to go out and do all I can do and be smart. Anything can happen’.

Having done all he could do but hampered by the sixth place he had to carry from the 5th round of 4WD, Maifield said, ‘Having to count that 6 from 4WD I knew it was going to haunt me. This race is hard. I’m going to go out in the last one and try get another win and see what that does’ – the 2015 Champion still having the chance to finish runner-up. On his Round 11 performance he said, ‘I started 5th and got around a couple of guys in the first corner. The second lap I almost crashed. I had a bobble but David (Ronnefalk) gave me room. After that I got my head down and played safe.’ He added, ‘That race I changed to a different set of tyres and they were as good. I will switch back to the tyres I am more comfortable with and see what the next round holds’.

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Video – Invitational Class Rd10

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 03:04 PM PST

Tebo moves closer to first Reedy title with 2 rounds to go

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 02:09 PM PST

Jared Tebo has moved closer to his first ever Reedy Race of Champions title after the Tekno driver made up for a disappointing start to the final day’s racing by taking his 3rd win of 2WD in the fourth round. After giving up a win in the previous round, Tebo converted a 7th place starting position into a win over pole sitter Ty Tessmann and with two rounds to go he holds a 2-point lead over Ryan Maifield with Spencer Rivkin who is carrying a 5th sitting third. Also starting P7, Maifield added his fourth win of the event thanks in part to team-mate Ryan Cavalieri. Making a late mistake, the same place Tebo threw away his win in the previous round, this allowed Cavalieri to go to the front but the new Yokomo signing took a wide line that allowed Maifield back to the front for a win that keeps the former champion in the hunt. With the best starting position of the trio, starting third, Rivkin couldn’t respond to the pace of pole sitter Broc Champlin and had to settle for a P2 1.6-seconds back on his Associated team-mate. For defending champion Dustin Evans the round netted him a P4 from 10th, a result that effectively ends his hopes of a third title.

‘I’ve put the first race behind me. I’m really happy with that win’, was Tebo’s reaction to his fourth win of the event. He explained, ‘It was a good race. I started 7th, there was a pile up and I was able to squirt through that and then chased down Ty’. With two races separating him from adding his name to the Mike Reedy Heritage Trophy on this the 25th running of unique heads up racing format event. Asked about the remaining races, the former World Champion replied, ‘I am not going to look at the heats. I’m not going to look at the points. I’m just going to race who I am racing and do my best’.

Summing up his race, Maifield said, ‘I got a little love from my team-mate the last lap but that keeps me in the outside hunt. It is very hard when Jared keeps winning’. Lifting the Reedy Race title in 2015, he added, ‘I’m starting 5th for the next one and have a front row for the last one. I’m just going to try and win out from here but it is in his hands if he keeps winning’. The World Champion added, ‘I got a 1st and 2nd from 7th in the last two races which shows my car is working. Getting through the field like that is good. Unfortunately I am carrying that 6th from 4WD and that is hurting me. I will try the best I can in the last two and have fun doing it’.

‘I started 3rd and finished 2nd. Me and my team-mate were chasing each other down. I gave everything I had’, was Rivkin’s reaction to the 10th of the 12 rounds of racing that make up the Reedy Race. Like Tebo and also chasing his first Reedy title, the Arizona driver said, ‘now other teams are giving positions to their higher points drivers. It would be nice have that same privilege but it didn’t work out that way. I’m bummed Cav let Maifield go but we are still in the hunt’.

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Video – Invitational Class Rd9

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 01:15 PM PST

Final day at Reedy opens with important wins for Evans & Rivkin

Posted: 27 Jan 2019 01:03 PM PST

It is the final day of the Reedy Race of Champions at OCRC Raceway and racing got underway with important wins for defending champion Dustin Evans and Associated team-mate Spencer Rivkin. Evans opened the 3rd round of 2WD with a win from pole leading home fellow front row starter Tanner Stees to put his title hunt back on track after a difficult first round of 2WD yesterday. Starting from 6th on the grid, Rivkin took a significant win helped by a first lap pile up and a mistake from front row starter Lee Martin. The key result of the round was however that of Race 2. Points leader Jared Tebo would start on the front row alongside pole sitter Chris Sturdy while Ryan Maifield lined up 7th. Taking an early lead and looking on target to make it three from three to set himself clearly on target for his first ever Reedy Race title, with 2 laps to go the race took a turn with the first of two mistakes from Tebo. First the Tekno driver over jumped the table top on the penultimate lap ending up on his roof allowing Sturdy to go to the front but luckily for Tebo, Maifield also had issues on the landing. On to the last lap and under pressure from the Yokomo driver Tebo made another error dropping him to 3rd, a result that throws the 25th running of the legendary race wide open again. It was to be a tough start to the day for joint 4WD points leader Ty Tessmann who got a 6th for the round.

‘We are back in it’, was Evans’ reaction, the Colorado driver now in the chase for a third Reedy Race title. Only P8 in the first round of 2WD, he continued, ‘When your first round is a throw out it is hard but we got to keep chugging away. I had to make the most of that front row start. I’ll keep doing the best I can’. Only his second win of the event, he concluded, ‘I made changes to the car for that one and I’m really happy with it now’.

Rivkin summed up his win with, ‘that was a big win from where I was starting’. The driver now with the most race wins, he explained, ‘At the start I got it wrong at the double and went to last but then everyone crashed at the single and I came out third and had Lee (Martin) and Aydin (Horne) ahead of me who I picked off one at a time and got around as they had mistakes.’ Asked about two moments he had in the stair case late in the race, which allowed Martin to come back at him for the lead, the former World Champion, said, ‘It was definitely challenging out there. I just got a little side ways but it was nothing. That was an important win’.

‘It went really good till the very end’, said a disappointed Tebo. The Tekno driver, who runs an Associated in 2WD, continued, ‘the car was great and I was just managing the race but then I jumped a little long at the table top. I cased it and dropped to second and after that I made an uncalled for error’. He concluded, ‘I lost two places which is a bummer but I am not going to let it effect me’.

Pulling a good result from the round given his starting position, Maifield said, ‘I was just patient with Orlowski and Clement and once I got by them I tried to catch up to Tebo and Chris. He (Tebo) made a mistake but so did I but then I was close enough to him that when he made a mistake I could get by. 2nd out of that was a good result’. Looking to the next round, the World Champion said, ‘I have another mid pack start and I’ll try again to make the most it’.

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