Hiro Seiko have introduced the Evo II aluminium brake discs for their aluminium steering wheels sets. Available in six different colours the brake disc replicas are hidden behind Hiro Seiko’s aluminium steering wheels, giving transmitters a very distinctive look. The brake discs and steering wheels require Hiro Seiko’s own adapters to make them usable on most of today’s radios.
Available now from from Axial are the 1/18th scale Yeti Jr. Rock Racer and Score Trophy truck. Much like its older brethren, just slightly smaller, the Yeti Jr. shares an independent front suspension (IFS) with a floating solid rear axle and it is powered by 380-size 40T brushed motor. A waterproof ESC and receiver combo allows for go-everywhere ability as does the waterproof metal gear steering servo. Adjustable, oil-filled coil-over shock absorbers soak up bumps and jumps and the included 2-channel radio system allows for precise control of the vehicle. The about 330mm long Yeti Jr. is available as Rock Racer or Score Trophy truck exclusive through Axial Racing.
Italian company Bittydesign have introduced their new Force bodyshell for the Kyosho MP9 TKI4 buggy. Developed in cooperation with Kyosho team drivers the body sports a cab forward design, large side flaps for downforce and improved traction and the overall design also optimises the airflow towards the rear wing. The body is made from genuine 1mm Lexan material and it comes clear, including window masks and a decal sheet. Also available and sold separately are optional mud guards to protect the rear driveshafts and wishbones from collection too much dirt. Like the body, the mud guards come made from clear polycarbonate.
The second round of the Swiss Islikon Offroad Masters was held this past weekend with about 80 drivers in several electric off-road classes. In the 4WD Buggy category it was Kevin Prinz (Xray) who took the overall TQ after the qualifiers but in the finals Adi Riederer (Xray), coming from the 2 spot on the grid, would take the overall victory from Kevin while Team Durango driver Philipp Huber rounded out the podium. The Xray duo of Michel Buschor and Mario Di Bella completed the top 5 result.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Samix have introduced aluminium driveshaft caps for the Axial SCX10 II RTR truck. The parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and they come in sets of four in green, black or gun metal anodising, all sporting laser-etched Samix logos. The caps improve durability of the RTR driveshaft assembly and they are a direct fit.
The recent round of the popular Silverstone Winter Series saw Schumacher’s Tom Yardy scoring a dominant win in the 2WD class. Tom TQ’d all four rounds of qualifying, and cruised to a final win by a comfortable margin. There was a close battle for second between Eugene Galley (Xray) and Jack Neal (Schumacher) but eventually they tangled which allowed Richard Barton (Schumacher) through to take second and Iain Mellish (Kyosho) took third.
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Round three of the 2016 BRCA LMP nationals took place last weekend at the the Tamworth track just north of Birmingham. Drivers would compete over two days, with Saturday seeing all drivers racing in the 13.5 fixed timing class and Sunday seeing classes split into 6.5 Modified and 13.5 Sports Modified, both fixed timing. As always the central location saw a strong field of drivers, which was headed by 3-time 1/12th European Champion Alexander Hagberg. Competing against Alexander would be multiple World Champion David Spashett, past European Champion Chris Kerswell and a host of European A-finalists headed by Mark Stiles and Ollie Payne.
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Xray have announced the dates for the Xray Racing Series Germany that will be held on four weekends between January and March 2017. The season will kick off on the weekend of the 15th of January in Adenau and finishes on the 12th of March, again in Adenau. Drivers of select classes will receive an Xray promo package and each driver has the change to win a T4 kit at the series finale. More information and all dates can be found here.
