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January 30, 2018

Ellis Stafford teams up with Carisma Racing

Carisma Racing have announced the signing of former 2-time EFRA European Champion, Ellis Stafford to their growing team. The multiple UK national champion will not only lead the charge on track running both 2WD and 4WD 1/10th buggies, he will also be instrumental in progressing the designs, with real world testing, racing data and honest feedback. With the 4XS attending its first Worlds in 2017, growing in popularity with racers globally, and the new 2XS in its final stages of development, Ellis will be an invaluable asset to the team’s global dynamic, and each cars ongoing development. When asked why Ellis had decided to join the Carisma team, he had this to say:

The main thing that really struck me having spoken to Ivan on the phone, was his genuine desire to take his cars and company to the next level. We both understand this may not be a quick project, but we both want the same thing, and that is to positively bring Carisma Racing to people’s a en on, and to create both quality and fast, R/C race cars. I have a new found enthusiasm for racing, and am really looking forward to seeing what Ivan, his team, and myself can come up with in the future with the cars and the race results.

Source: Carisma Racing [carisma.com.hk]

January 30, 2018

2018 JConcepts race events – Announcement

JConcepts is well-known for their popular race events such as the Indoor National Series or the Super Cup Championship Series. Now the Florida-based company has released a quick list of all the 2018 JConcepts events, making it easier to plan race dates accordingly. All information, such as dates and locations, of the upcoming events, such as the Carpet Nationals, Turf Nationals, and Stock Nationals can be found here.

January 30, 2018

Project RC extra hard on-road clutch spring

Coming from Project RC is an extra hard on-road clutch spring. The item is made of high carbon steel wire and underwent several hardening processes which results in exceptional durability over a long time and thus a reliable clutch setting run after run which is further helped by the machining of the inner portion which improves the seat of the spring. The extra hard spring is usable for both .12 and .21 engines and it is available now.

Source: FVSS [fvssshop.it]

January 30, 2018

Shepherd Velox V10 rear swaybar conversion kit

Coming from Shepherd and made for the Velox V10 series of 200mm nitro touring cars is the V3 rear swaybar conversion kit. The set contains all necessary parts to run the updated anti-roll bar that is now mounted in a more outside position on the rear lower arm. Without the use of a pivot-ball the anti-roll bar now has almost no play resulting in a more direct operation and smoother cornering.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

January 30, 2018

Kevin Zwahlen TQs & wins at SITCC series Rd3

The third round of the Swiss SITCC series was held in Geneva recently and it was HB Racing’s Kevin Zwahlen who walked away with the day’s win. Kevin would start from the pole position into the triple mains with Cham Dassanayake and Briac Berthoud on P2 and P3. After the finals however it was Arnauf Buffat who obtained the runner-up spot after some setup changes allowed him to challenge the other front runners. The overall top 3 result was rounded out by Briac Berthoud in 3rd.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

January 30, 2018

Xpress Execute XQ1 adjustable battery stops

Coming from Xpress and made for the Execute XQ1 touring car are new adjustable LiPo battery stoppers. The parts are machined from high-quality aluminium and come black and red anodised for wear and looks. The front stop will be attached to the chassis in a fixed position while the rear one is of a sliding design that allows to adapt to LiPo packs of different length. This results in more securely fixed batteries and more reliable battery mounting.

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January 30, 2018

Baldo brothers Ninja-powered for 2018

Mugen Seiki Europe have announced the signing of Bryan and Oscar Baldo to the Ninja racing engine team for the 2018 season. The Spanish frontrunners will power their Kyosho rides with Ninja’s high-performance nitro engines this season, with their campaign will see appearances at events such as the Spanish Nationals, the EFRA Euros, the Montpellier or Neo Race.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugen.eu]

January 30, 2018

Nitrocross Cup – Announcement

RMV Deutschland have announced the revival of the famous Nitrocross Cup for 2018. The opening round of the 2-race series will be held on the weekend of the 27th of May at the fast MC Welden club track in the south of Germany with round 2 taking place at the RCCC Coesfeld club near the German-Dutch border at a later date that has yet to be confirmed. The races are open exclusively to Mugen and Serpent drivers who will battle it out in 1/8th Nitro Buggy and Truggy classes. More information (in German language) can be found here.