Arrowmax have produced more new parts for the Mugen MRX-5 with the release of this 22mm and 18mm turnbuckles for the front and rear upper wishbones. Made from high quality titanium they are lightweight yet strong and a direct replacement part for the original.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
Xray have released this optional brass engine mount for the NT1 that provides solid engine mounting and easy adjustment. The Monoblock Engine Mount is recommended for all conditions, providing a stiffer design than the standard single engine mounts but is still a bit more flexible than the Multi-Flex 1-Piece Engine Mounting System. The engine area of the car and the area between engine and 2-speed is reinforced but the flex of the chassis is still available. This reinforced area of the chassis between the engine and 2-speed gears reduces the chance of spur gear breakage or stripping. CNC-machined from premium brass material. Precision machined with highest tolerances using premium fully-automatic German CNC-machines. Ultra-strong construction provides very long life and durability in even the most extreme racing conditions. The weight of the monoblock from brass material is 53.5g and is heavier by 26g then standard monoblock. Thanks to this extra weight, car has more incorner steering and not so much extra weight is needed.
View the engine mount in place here
The organisers of the R/C Flyers Italian GP were in touch to tell us about this year’s event which will be run from the 3rd to 5th of December in Brescia, Italy. Last year’s race attracted the likes of eventual winner Christer Andersson, Toni Rheinard and Simo Ahoniemi as well as Italian GP drivers Daniele Ielasi and Francesco Tironi. This year’s race is open to two classes, Open modified and Sport class, with both classes using a controlled tire. You can find out more information on the event by viewing the flyer here (PDF).
Arrowmax have released yet more new option parts for the Mugen MRX-5 with the release of these suspension pivot balls. Made from CNC Machined premium titanium, they are strong yet lightweight and reduce weight at the extremities of the car. Sold in a set of 4 pieces.
Source: Free Max [freemaxmp.com]
The Halloween Classic has become one of the premier touring car races of the year and signals the beginning of the indoor racing season. With factory drivers such as Paul Lemieux, Keven Hébert, Josh Cyrul, Drew Ellis, and Mike Blackstock competing for the victory in Open Touring Car, the fight was bound to be intense. Keven Hébert showed excellent speed in practice with his Reedy/LRP-powered TC6 and he and Paul Lemieux appeared to be the favorites going into qualifying. The schedule called for four rounds of qualifying with the single best run to count and main events would also follow this single-race format to determine each winner and the Champion. When qualifying was completed, Keven managed to secure the second position on the grid behind Lemieux. The A-Main event saw Lemieux and Hébert set off ahead of the rest of the field into a personal battle between the two. A bobble by Hébert allowed Lemieux to stretch out a small lead but Keven was able to reduce the gap and put pressure on the leader. Finally, at the three-minute mark, a mistake by Paul gave Keven Hébert the lead which he would maintain until the checkered flag.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
This weekend saw some of Australia’s top drivers descended on one of the county’s premier electric tracks to battle out the 2010 NSW State Titles. Reviews of the newly upgraded facility were glowing and the racing was fierce across all classes. The modified class drew a number of world class drivers including multiple national champion Simon Nicholson, current national champ Ari Bakla, and Victorian state champion Ryan Maker. In qualifying it was all Maker, piloting his Hot Bodies TCX to pole position ahead of the Corally of Simon Nicholson and the Xray T3’11 of Timothy Lee. Despite the efforts of the chasing pack, the finals went all the pole sitter’s way with Ryan taking his TCX to the win in the first two finals, electing to sit out the last amain which went to Xray’s Ari Bakla. The final positions were Ryan Maker in 1st, Simon Nicholson 2nd, and Timothy Lee 3rd.
Continue reading the report here
The UK Team Associated on road team are pleased to announce the formation of a new driver development programme, the Associated Junior Academy will consist of four new drivers who work closely along side Olly Jefferies, Alan Bickerstaff, Steve Lander and Chris Slater. The team enjoyed a great deal of junior success this year helping Zak Smith to a top three place in the pro stock class of the BRCA national series. The driver programme will get underway at round one of next years BRCA touring car nationals but drivers are hoped to be announced and working with the team by early 2011. Drivers will be selected on their ability to work as a team and their potential to develop within a structured programme, part of the project will be to run a celebrity car at selected BRCA touring car national meetings, already named for the celebrity car is multiple champion Craig Drescher and CML managing director Jason Varley.
Source: CML [cmldistribution.co.uk]
New for the LAB-C01, Capricorn have released these 5.8mm flanged uniballs for the rear upper suspension upright mounts. The new flange on the ball ensures that the plastic ball joint will not be popped off in the event of an impact and crash as it prevents it from doing so.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
