Taiwanese buggy manufacturer PR Racing has released these optional Aluminium Rear Hub Carriers for their PRB10R 1:10 2WD Buggy. Premium quality for maximum strength and performance, they are precision CNC machined from high grade 7075-T6 Aluminium. Intended for competition use, they feature a robust design to withstand severe impacts.
Source: PR Racing [pr-rc.com]
Italian engine manufacturer Nova Engines has introduce the X3B JTP Edition, a 3-port offroad engine developed in collaboration with famed US offroad star Jared Tebo. Nova Engines say this is not just a special edition but Tebo’s racing experience translated into Nova engineering. Built for racers who demand more than just power, every detail is there for a reason with the engine featuring sharper responsem smoother rotation, lower friction and better flow for more more consistency. With a 15.94 mm bore and 17.50 mm stroke, the 3-port layout has a 4-booster exhaust design. With a DLC-coated crankshaft, it is fitted with front and rear ceramic bearings. With a lightweight conrod and piston it gets an Aerolite Turbo Backplate. With double low profile venturi included, the X3B JTP Edition is finished with a JTP personalised cooling head and carb ring.
Having amassed a very impressive field of Pro10 cars for the annual PRO10 European Cup, the organisers were dealt a seriously unlucky situation when a fire outbreak at a nearby tyre recycling plant forced the evacuate of the track. Having attracted over 100 entries for the Mini Racing Team Essonne hosted race, whose track is located 25 kilometres southeast of central Paris in France, the fire would halt the event after 3 rounds of qualifying. With 2018 1:12 World Champion Alexander Hagberg heading the entry, the Xray driver was the benchmark having set the TQ pace ahead of Britain’s Ollie Payne before the evacuation and doing so with a new track record and new track lap record. Afterwards on social media the Swede was full of phrase for the event calling it ‘one of the most memorable weeks of racing in my career’. Having not previously met about 80% of the drivers he added, ‘The Pro 10 group of guys are super cool and friendly. There is a very open atmosphere, not brand/clique oriented as it is at TC events (sadly) these days. It was very cool and refreshing to take part in this whole experience.’ The PRO10 Series posted that while feeling ‘immense disappointment’ at not being able to complete the event the days of racing had been a ‘truly unforgettable moment’ and vowing to ‘promise you one thing: the next PRO10 European Cup will be even bigger, even better and even more unforgettable.’ As part of the event there was a parade of all cars driving around the track at once with some carrying smoke flares – view here
Mugen Seiki’s Simon Kurzbuch has won the second round of the Euro Nitro Series, the Swiss driver getting the better of Round 1 winner Dario Balestri at the Rucphen track in the Netherlands. As at the season opening in Germany, it was Kurzbuch who secured the overall TQ honours as he took his Ielasi Tuned powered MRX-7 to the fastest time in 2 of the 4 rounds. Fastest in Q1, it was the Infinity of multiple World Champion Balestri who lined up P2, ahead of ARC’s Silvio Hächler and Dutch Serpent Jesse Keller who posted a TQ run in Q3. In the 45-minute main, the two World Champions would pull clear of the field and battle it out from the front for the win. While Balestri set the fastest lap of the race and led a number ocassions at the end it was Kurzbuch who took the win by 6.4-seconds over the Italian. While Hächler strong qualifying came to nothing in the final as he suffered an engine failure, it would be Infinity’s Francesco Tironi from P7 in the grid who completed the podium ahead of the Serpent of Marco Weigerding. In 1:10 200mm reigning World Champion Jilles Groskamp took the home win to make it two from two having won the season opener. The infinity driver was joined on the podium by team-mate Carmine Raiola and French Capricorn driver Quentin Leroux while having qualified P2 reigning champion Jakub Rozycki finished P4 for Capricorn ahead of Melvin Diekmann.
Image: Ielasi Tuned [Facebook]
After the strong results achieved during the latest testing at the recent European Championship in Madrid, Italian tyre manufacturer GRP has officially introduced their new Prime 1:8 Buggy tyre. The latest addition to their 1:8 Buggy tyre lineup, the Prime pattern is designed to deliver maximum performance on high-grip, clean tracks. A tyre that was developed with input from team drivers including multiple European Champion Elliot Boots, GRP claim the Prime offers outstanding traction, exceptional lateral grip with smooth and predictable handling, high steering precision, and consistent performance and long-lasting durability.
Source: GRP [grpgandini.it]
1:28 World Champion manufacturer Xbility is now offering this XB-F1 Expansion Kit for its Setup Station. Releasing the XB-F1 at the end of last year, the XB-F1 Expansion Kit is designed for customers who already own the X-ST Setup Station and want to expand its functionality to the XB-F1. The kit includes all the additional components required to use the X-ST Setup Station with both the XB1 and the XB-F1, providing the same level of precision and repeatability without the need to purchase a second complete setup station
Source: Xbility [xbilityrc.com]
Team Zombie has introduced a range of 1.2mm PVD-Coated Spring Steel Chassis for 1:10 Electric Touring Cars. Available for the Mugen Seiki MTC3, Awesomatix A800R, Axon TC10/4, Xray X4, and RC Maker SP1, with included 12.9 grade steel screw set, each chassis is manufactured from ultra-high-strength hardened spring steel. Featuring precision CNC machining and exceptional flatness, the super-hard PVD coating provides an extremely low-friction surface, reducing drag between the chassis and the track to improve steering response and overall handling. It also offers excellent resistance to wear and corrosion, helping extend the life of the chassis. Carefully tuned flex characteristics optimise both rotation and stability, delivering a balanced and predictable feel across a wide range of track conditions.
Source: Team Zombie [team-zombie.com]
Italian body shell producer Bittydesign has expanded its offer of 1:10 M Chassis body shells with the release of the A3-M. Inspired by the shapes of a real TCR car, they have adapted the proportions and measurements necessary for use with the most common M-chassis models on the market. The body is universal and fits all 1:10 M-chassis cars with 210-225mm wheelbase. It can be mounted on the 4WD chassis as well as front wheel drive (2WD) cars. Made with high quality and genuine polycarbonate Lexan and produced only in a Light Weight 0,75mm version, it comes with realistic wing plastic mounts complete with a set of screw, nuts and large plastic washers to fix properly the rear wing.
