VP-Pro have introduced a new body shell for the Hong Nor X3E 1/8th electric buggy. Of a low-profile medium downforce design the body sports a distinctive cab forward placement and it is made from clear high-quality polycarbonate.
Source: VP-Pro [vp-racing.com]
Coming from BMT is the Evo2 chassis for the 984 1/8th car. Machined from a different alloy material the main plate will increase traction while the updated front section design is meant to improve steering response. The part comes with a natural finish and it is a direct fit on the 984 Evo kit.
Source: BMT [bmt-team.com]
The 2017 Italian UISP Championship was held in Rivoli Veronese. The event attracted 36 drivers to compete in the three classes of Formula, 1/10th Modified Pan car and, for the first time, GT12. In the Formula class, Fabrizio Villa was able to secure the top spot for the A-mains with TQ runs in the third and fourth round of qualifying, ahead of Marco Donadelli and Armando Tanzini. In the finals however, it was Marco Donadelli who was able to show more consistency in the very hot conditions by winning both A1 and A3 and thus locking the national UISP title ahead of Armando Tanzini and Fabrizio Villa.
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Following a first teaser video Kyosho now officially revealed that they are working on a Javelin re-release buggy. The 1/10th scale icon will feature the distinctive roll cage chassis that made the 1980’s buggy famous with the 4WD buggy being based off of the already released Optima buggy. Thus it will sport red anodised small bore shock absorbers, a redesigned rear wing mount, silver rims with knobby high-grip tyres and just like the other re-release kits Kyosho issued so far, the Javelin will rock several improvements over the original version to ensure it will withstand the brute force of modern day motors and batteries. We bring you more information on the specifications and features as soon as they become available.
Ruddog have introduced their new 12-piece 3mm aluminium washer sets. Machined from high-quality aluminium the kits include four 0.5mm, 1.0mm and 2.0mm washers each that can be used for applications such camber link height, roll centre or wheelbase adjustments on 1/10th scale on-road and off-road cars. The shim come in orange, red, bright blue, dark blue or black colour to match nearly all of today’s chassis colour schemes.
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The 2017 Quebec Classic was held this weekend near Montréal, Canada. Nearly 230 entries for the event made for full days of racing in the 1/8th off-road and 1/10th SC classes. In the premier Nitro Buggy class special guest Richard Saxton took the TQ showing everyone he is still super fast. TLR’s Aaron Kothman and Jerome Treignier came in 2nd and 3rd respectively. In the main, Richard and Aaron battled for few laps but the King took the win at the end followed by Aaron Kothman, Sam Langer and Jerome Treignier.
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Wallace Motorsports have announced the signing of past ROAR National Champion Vincent Jackson to their team. Vincent will be going for two more titles piloting his new WRC cars at the Fuel Nationals in Lincoln, Nebraska at the end of September.
Source: Wallace Motorsports [wallacemotorsports.net]
Coming from Revolution Design Racing Products are aluminium battery posts and thumb nuts. Starting with the battery posts, the parts are machined from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium and they sports RDRP’s new signature cooling fin look. The posts are a direct replacement for the standard parts, they work with the kit’s battery mounting hardware and they are available in blue or black anodising, allowing to add visual impact or create a stealthy all-black look.
