Coming from Capricorn is their new quick push wheel retainer set for 1/8th scale on-road cars. A lot faster to handle than traditional hook-retained wheel quick change mounts, the push variant can save precious time during hectic wheel change situations in the pits. The set includes wheel axles and aluminium quick release mounts for the front and the rear of the car.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
OneTen Series organisers are excited to announce more big names for the 5th and 6th round of this season which takes place in Shanghai on the 4th and 5th of January. Having previously announced Marc Rheinard and JJ Wang, we can confirm that Serpent racer Yugo Nagashima, who made his series debut at Rd3 & 4 in Guangzhou, will return to RCI V2, the scene of his popular AOC win back in April. National Champion, and recent winner of the SIGP Nitro class, Gary Huang will be aiming to continue his recent run of good results with the Chinese driver hoping to benefit from being joined at this event by Xray team mate Wang. Making the trip from Hong Kong, showing a recent improvement in form, Jackie Shum will boost the Yokomo team’s chances against the best in the OneTen series, which for this weekend will run alongside the exciting new SGP1 Formula series. More information on the event can be found here and entry for all classes, Modified and Stock, can be submitted here or directly at RCI V2.
Fantom Racing have announced the release of their new FR-10 Pro 2S all-black and FR-1S Pro 1S brushless speed controllers. Both are rated at 160A with the 2S variant being 2019 ROAR 13.5T 4WD, 17.5T 2WD and 17.5T Short Course national champion in the hands of Dreighton Stoub. The 2S variant features a new all-black case for a stealthy look while 11 AWG ultra-low resistance wires ensure minimal power loss in modified class. A 32-bit high-performance CPU, adjustable 6V/7.4V BEC system and on-board power button round out the package.
Indy RC World of Garland, Texas hosted the RC Pro 1/10th scale finals this past weekend. In 2WD Modified Buggy it was Trevor Nault with a clean sweep in the qualifiers, as Tyler Hooks, Tyler Heel and Hunter La Flower ended the qualifiers tie on points. The double A-main format then saw Trevor Nault taking the opening leg from Hunter in 2nd with the latter striking back in A2 while Trevor ended on the runner-up spot. With both tie on points it would be the tie-breaker that awarded Hunter the win from Trevor in 2nd while Charles Day completed the top 3 results.
Image: Hunter La Flower
The final round of the 2019 Thornhill Championship Series was held at Thornhill Racing Circuit in Hutto, Texas over the weekend, attracting nearly 60 entries. In the premier 1/8th Nitro Buggy class it was Xray’s Ethan Lefebvre with the overall TQ and he also came out on top in the 20-minute A-main event, leaving behind Xray teammate, Spencer Harrison in 2nd, a lap down. HB Racing’s Chris Marrant would round out the top 3 overall results another lap down and some 16 seconds in front of 4th place finisher, Sean Gallagher. With the win at the 8th and final round Ethan also took the overall series title in the Nitro Buggy category.
Image: Ethan Lefebvre
The second round of the Northwest Indoor Series, which is considered to be the largest indoor off-road series in the Pacific Northwest, was held at Tacoma RC Raceway this past weekend. In 2WD Modified Buggy Jackson Andres (Yokomo) was able to TQ round 1 and 2 of the qualifying to secure the number 1 starting spot. The mains were intense with an amazing run by all the front runners. Jackson was able to take A-mains 1 and 2 to secure the overall win as Harley Yoshii (Yokomo) and Michael Schoettler (Team Associated) rounded out the top 3 results.
Image: Jonathan Andres
UK Hobbywing distributors Schumacher have announced the release of the XeRun XR10 Pro G2 Elite brushless competition speed controller. Building on the proven XR10 Pro G2 the Elite version comes with 13AWG wires and no external switch, however the remainder of the features remain the same such as high-performance 32-bit M4 microprocessing for super-fast and precise control while built-in reverse battery polarity protection saves both the controller and battery when things are getting a bit hectic in the pits. Other proven features include greatly improved G2 hardware, software features such as a greater PWM frequency range for throttle and brake, ensuring optimised control when needed. Also part of the firmware are finer adjustable turbo increase and decrease rates as well as a 101 percent to 150 percent brake range, a feature that comes in handy when running high-turn stock motors with aggressive gear ratios. New for the G2 is also the ability to adjust motor rotation direction and the built-in BEC system offers adjustable 5V to 7.4V and 10A output. Last but not least comes a softening function that will improve vehicle control in high-power modified classes. The controller is programmable and upgradable using Hobbywing’s WiFi Express module and an iOS or Android mobile device with a more traditional programming box being also available.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Hudy have introduced their new professional 17mm bulkhead alignment tool for the Xray T4 2020 touring car. The alignment tool is placed between the left and right bulkhead using the included steel shafts. With the block and pins in place the driver can loosen and retighten both the lower bulkhead mounting screws and also the upper clamps and shock towers for perfect alignment of all parts. After all the parts are straightened up, the pins and block will be removed, the diff or spool installed and the bulkhead upper clamps installed. The result is a more efficiently running drivetrain and thus overall improved performance while countering chassis tweak. The tool is machined from aluminium and it comes black anodised for looks and wear.
Source: Hudy [hudy.net]
