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Infinity IF14 Pro-Gear diff set

Posted: 18 Apr 2019 08:08 AM PDT

Infinity has released a newly designed gear differential for their IF14 electric touring car. Offering smoother rotation and higher rear traction in all conditions, the differential shafts are now supported by ball bearings for added stability and consistency during runs. Another feature of the new diff design is that the outdrive cups can now be replaced from the outside without the need to open the diff making maintenance quick and easy.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

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JConcepts SC6.1 street eliminator optionals

Posted: 18 Apr 2019 07:51 AM PDT

JConcepts have introduced new option parts for street eliminator converted Team Associated SC6.1 trucks in the form of a carbon fibre wheelie bar set and a carbon fibre shock tower. The wheelie bar kit contains carbon fibre rails, aluminium stand-offs, bearing holder and inner race support along with rubber sealed bearings and steel 3mm hardware. This assembly has been designed to work with a 3D printed part available separately from JConcepts’ Shapeways store. The #2714TD bulkhead skid for the wheelie bar is necessary to use existing SC6.1 parts along with the wheelie bar conversion parts to compete the assembly. The JConcepts item replaces #AE71125 which is part of the rear bumper assembly on the SC6.1. An accessory 3D printed net (2715TD) is additionally offered on the JConcepts Shapeways Store. The net is designed to work with conversion parts and can be purchased in white or black colours to match different builds and creations.

Another item built to street eliminator specifications is the drag racing rear shock tower for the SC6.1. This tower is intended to use a shorter shock providing less travel more suitable to drag racing conditions. The “D” rear tower replaces the standard AE or SCT tower and brings the rear suspension into a racier stance utilising a stand-up shock mounting geometry for a harder compression rate.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

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Samuel Zayas wins at BRCC N.E.O.S. Rd4

Posted: 18 Apr 2019 05:27 AM PDT

Round 4 of the 2019 BRCC N.E.O.S. was held in Puerto Rico last weekend. Raymond M. Soto took the overall GT class TQ after the qualifiers, however it would be Samuel Zayas with the win in the A-main final from Raymond on the 2 spot. Godfrey Franco would round out the top 3 for an all-IGT8 podium.

Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]

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Tekin Gen3 motor ceramic bearings

Posted: 18 Apr 2019 03:41 AM PDT

Coming for Tekin’s Gen3 and Spec-R electric brushless motors are new ceramic ball bearings. Extremely low friction and precision manufacturing provides a noticeable increase in motor RPM output while lowering drag and increasing efficiency. The ball races also fit the older Gen2 and Gen1 motors and they are available now.

Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]

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RC Maker Awesomatix GeoCarbon front bumper mount

Posted: 18 Apr 2019 02:20 AM PDT

RC Maker have introduced the next instalment in their GeoCarbon range, the GeoCarbon front bumper mount for the Awesomatix range of touring cars. Designed to be used with the kit P14-1X lower bumper mount, it increases the bumper’s rigidity, and also the body post rigidity by offering more support around the post. This is a direct replacement for the standard part, and also includes an additional brace to brace the bumper to the bulkheads, preventing the bumper from bending in impacts. This part does not touch the bulkheads but clears by the slightest of margins as to ensure no tweaking. Constructed of high-quality 3K 3mm carbon, it is lightweight and durable, and also super sexy.

Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]

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7075.it MP10 aluminium rear hubs

Posted: 18 Apr 2019 01:52 AM PDT

Coming from 7075 Special Parts and made for the Kyosho Inferno MP10 is a set of aluminium rear hubs. Machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and coming with a hard-anodised black-colour finish for wear and looks, the hubs offer improved durability compared to the standard parts and they are usable with the kit’s eccentric inserts and bearings.

Source: 7075.it [7075.it]

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Shepherd sign Rico Kröber

Posted: 18 Apr 2019 01:38 AM PDT

Shepherd have announced the signing of German 1/10th on-road specialist, Rico Kröber to their team. The former WRC Racing pilot will campaign Shepherd’s Velox V10 Nineteen 1/10th 200mm nitro kit both at national and international events and he has the following to say about the move:

I am proud to be able to start this season for Team Shepherd with my Velox V10 nineteen at national and international races. Already over the winter I was super integrated into the team and already worked out ideas and exchanged experiences. I’m looking forward to intensive testing, successful races, and working together in this great team. I would like to thank Thilo Tödtmann for his effort and Patrick Schäfer for the opportunity.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

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XRS Poland Rd5 – Report

Posted: 18 Apr 2019 12:52 AM PDT

The XRS Poland and Polish National finals were held in a joint event in Lodz that attracted more than 130 entries. The race was held in the Zatoka Sportu PL multi-sport facility, making for a perfect venue that saw great sportsman spirit and lots of visitors. In the 2WD and 4WD Modified classes it was Bartek Zambrzycki (Yokomo) with the overall TQ in both categories, while Bartek Zalewski (Xray) secured 2nd position in both classes. Bartek Kramża (Xray), another up and coming driver from Poland, secured the 3rd spot. When the dust had settled after the finals, it was again Bartek Zambrzycki, who took both National Champion titles – for the 4th consecutive year. Bartosz Zalewski came in 2nd in 2WD while Bartek Kramza rounded out the top 3.

Over in 4WD Buggy and behind Bartek Zambrzycki to was the Xray duo of Bartosz Zalewski and Sebastian Migal with the final podium spots.

In Truck Pro Zalewski (Xray) became champion courtesy of wins in A1 and A2 while the third final was taken by Pawel Trella (Xray). However it was Rzepecki Wojciech (Xray) with the overall runner-up spot from Pawel in 3rd.

2WD Buggy Stock saw Pawel Hert taking the win from his fellow Xray drivers Szymon Madziara and Jakub Koper.

Jan Zalewski (Xray) came out successful in the 4WD Stock A-mains, leaving behind Andrzej Trella (Xray) in 2nd and Rafal Ilendo (Team Associated) in 3rd.

In the Satamax Truck class Marcin Czech (Xray) brought home a popular win from the Xray duo of Krysiak Ksawery and Janusz Pabich.

Finally in the E14 LC Racing class it was Bartek Kramża who brought home the silverware from Grzegorz Błaszczak and Jarek Poniatowski.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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RPM Typhon 4×4 3S BLX front arms

Posted: 18 Apr 2019 12:14 AM PDT

Coming from RPM and made for the Arrma Typhon 4×4 3S BLX is a set of replacement A-arms. RPM’s versions are more adjustable, more durable and 5g lighter than stock. The designers added a second shock mount to the outside of the original stock shock mount, adding adjustability and improving trackability. The outer shock mount lowers the ride height, increasing stability on all surface types. A lower ride height also means faster corner speeds. Moulded from engineering grade nylons, the arms are a lot more durable than the standard parts with the redesigned shape of the A-arms help improve survivability during severe bashing. The arms come in sets of two and they are a direct fit.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]

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2019 Yokomo Australian Touring Series Rd3 – Report

Posted: 17 Apr 2019 11:49 PM PDT

The third round of the 2019 Yokomo Australian Touring Series was held over the weekend at the New South Wales Radio Controlled Racing Car Club (NSWRCRCC) in Moorebank, New South Wales. Set at the beautiful John Grant International Raceway, host venue the IFMAR 1/8 IC Track World Championship back in 2001, the Moorebank facility was the perfect place to host the ATS. Despite lower entries than usual, the racing was fantastic with drivers attending from New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and even Singapore with Special guest Nicholas Lee making the trip down under to race in the ATS for the second time. The weekend kicked off with Friday practice, four qualifying rounds on Saturday, and one final qualifier followed by triple finals for all classes on Sunday. With race directing and commentary handled by Christopher Mitchell, the weekend ran smoothly, allowing for some close racing across the four classes on offer.

Modified Touring Cars always provide fantastic on-track action, with seemingly unlimited horsepower making this class incredibly entertaining to watch, with a large amount driver skill required to control them. Special guest driver Nicholas Lee made the journey from Singapore to join the party, however Nico suffered a mechanical issue in Q1 allowing Ryan Maker to snag the first TQ of the weekend. Lee fought back for the round 2 win ahead of Simon Nicholson and Maker 3rd. Maker and Lee battled it out through rounds 4 and 5, with 2 round wins each, Maker securing the overall TQ ahead of Nicholas Lee and Simon Nicholson, as Ari Bakla won Q5 to start 4th in the finals ahead of Jeffrey Mackie.

The first final saw a mistake from Maker, allowing Lee to pass and take the win from Nicholson, as Maker recovered to 3rd. However Lee found trouble again in A2, allowing Maker to win from a hard charging Jeffrey Mackie and Nicholson. A3 was set to come down to the wire as Maker drove a smooth and consistent race out front with Nicholson chasing all the way to the end. Maker held on to win A3 and secure the overall ahead of Lee and Nicholson rounding out the podium.

In true form, the 13.5T Pro Stock Touring class provided fantastic racing all weekend, with Christian Atal showing early pace with a Q1 win from Terry Norman. Young South Australian frontrunner Jordan Hunting stepped up to the plate, taking wins in Q2 and Q3. Terry Norman spent the day creeping under the radar, finally peaking at the close of Saturday with the round 4 TQ, while Tom De Nardis emerged from deep in the field to snatch the final round TQ on Sunday morning.

Norman took advantage of his late blooming qualifying speed to stretch his legs in the A mains, taking the win in all three A-finals to secure the overall win. Behind him was nothing but smooth sailing, as Damian Zarb managed to pull off a fantastic drive from 7th to 2nd in A1 from Christian Atal 3rd. A2 saw Jordan Hunting recovered from 4th on the grid to secure 2nd while Steve Georgopoulos came home 3rd as Zarb and Atal fell down the order. A3 saw Atal hold onto 2nd while Tom De Nardis brought up the 3rd place finish from Zarb and Brian Stewart. Terry Norman stood on the top of the podium as the turbulent mains saw Christian Atal 2nd from Damian Zarb, Steve Georgopoulos and Jordan Hunting filling the top 5.
Norman checked out all finals to win

In 21.5T Stock Touring Q1, Ray Zarb took advantage of a mistake from series leader Glenn Wilson to snatch the first TQ of the event early on Saturday morning. Wilson fought back to win rounds 2, 3 and 5 …securing the overall TQ ahead of a continuously improving Scott Griffiths and the ever-consistent Calvin “50 Cal” Holmes.

Come finals time it was strictly business for Glenn Wilson, who led from the pole spot in all three finals and took each win by over ten seconds to secure the overall win and complete wrap up the 2019 ATS Series win ahead of the final round in Brisbane. “50 Cal” Holmes took advantage of his blinding fast starts to jump into 2nd for A1 and A2 and secure 2nd overall for the round ahead of Scott Griffiths, Ray Zarb and young talent Lachlan Pearson wrapping up the top 5.

In 1/12 13.5T Stock, Ricky Vocale stayed true to his form from the first two rounds of the ATS, sweeping all of Saturday’s qualifying rounds from Tom De Nardis and Brian Stewart. The mains were much the same as Vocale stormed away with the first 2 mains and decided to watch them battle it out during the 3rd, Brian Stewart pulled off the A3 win to secure 2nd from Michael Stone 3rd. Vocale’s 3rd round win on the trot hands him the ATS series win for 2019 with one round to spare in Brisbane, QLD later this year.

After Qualifying completed on Saturday afternoon, it was held a “Dash for Cash” hot-lap competition for the very first time. Using a borrowed 13.5T Touring car, the Modified drivers each had one flying lap to set the best lap time they could … running in the reverse direction. New South Wales local Jeffrey Mackie threw down an absolutely punched lap, knocking out an 18-second lap with zero practice to claim the win and made himself a little richer in the process. The Dash for Cash proved so popular it is planed to bring it out at round 4 in Brisbane.

The Yokomo Australian Touring Series heads to England Park Raceway next, come join us June 14-16 in Brisbane, Queensland for the final round of the 2019 Series.

Source: Australian Touring Series [atsrc.com.au]

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