New from Team Associated’s optional parts brand Factory Team is this new Ring and Pinion Set for the Element RC Enduro SE 1:10 Crawler. The set provides machined ring and pinion gears for precise mesh fit, and both are made of steel for increased durability. The six mounting screw holes add another level of durability, and the included Golden Grease ensures smooth performance.
Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]
The 6th running of the US Buggy Championships took place at Trackside Hobbies in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, over the weekend with Chase Lemieux completing the buggy double. A track famed for once being owned by the ‘Voice of RC’ Scotty Ernst, this year’s event attracted 220 entries. In qualifying Lemieux, the son of former international onroad ace Paul, would take the TQ honours with Tyler Whitt his closest rival in both 2WD and 4WD. Decided over single A-Mains, the Xray driver would fully capitalise on pole position winning 2WD by 2-seconds from the Xray of Whitt with Casey Blasczyk completing the podium. In 4WD, again Lemieux led home Whitt over the 8-minute main with Matt Sunderlage finishing third.
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The BRCA British 1:10 Offroad National Championships kicked off at Robin Hood Raceway over the weekend with a double victory for Team Associated in the hands of Neil Cragg in 2WD and Tommy Hall in 4WD. The first date on the 6 round National calendar, Saturday’s action would decide 2WD with qualifying seeing former World Champion Cragg taking the overall TQ from Jamie Hall, Josh Holsworth and Tommy Hall. In the finals on the astro surface track, Cragg failed to capitalise on his pole position starting position as Jamie Hall took the win ahead him but the reigning Champion made amends in A2 and A3 winning both to open his 2023 season on maximum points ahead of Jamie and Tommy Hall. In 4WD, it was Tommy Hall who was Top Qualifier after 6 rounds of heats ahead of Cragg and Schumacher’s Lee Martin. Hall took all three A-Mains with Martin able to get the better of Cragg to secure second overall.
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Mayako has introduced new suspension mounts and screw type inner hinge pins for increased strength on its MX8 1:8 Buggy. The new mounts feature oval holes in the blocks which will allow the screw type hinge pin to go through and be tightened with a M4 lock nut. The mounts are assembled in the same way like the previous one, the hinge pin is the only difference. The 4mm Hinge Pins make the car more sturdy and durable in hard impacts and will prevent the suspension mounts to split and have the old “captured” design hinge pin pop out.
Source: Mayako [mayako.com]
Hasi Tuned, the engine tuning brand set-up by top international Swiss onroad racer Silvio Hächler, has released this Rear Back Plate for O.S. Engine V-FUEL Type. Their latest back plate creation, it is designed to increase mid to high range power and also increases fuel efficiency and quicker return to idling. The back plate can be used with on relevant offroad and onroad engines from O.S.
Source: Hasi Tuned [hasituned.eu]
Muchmore Racing has just released it latest competition motor the Fleta ZX V3. Featuring a new stator designed so that the motor can sustain performance even at extremely high temperatures, it also features a new FLOW-MAX3™ Aluminium cooling body design. This design exposes the stator core for maximum air cooling with holes in the front and rear end plates ensuring excellent heat dissipation. Another new addition to the V3 is the Aluminium Material Sensor Cable connector protector & Dual sensor position which helps reduce damage of connector. You can connect the sensor cable to a desired position by applying dual sensor position. The motors have Advance timing from 0 – 50 degree’s, Grade 5 ball bearings and newly designed Gold plated soldering tabs.
Sworkz has improved the aerodynamics of their 1:8 rear wing with the introduction of the new Pro Race wing. A popular option for high grip tracks, it has an upper and bigger side wing surface that helps provides more straight line speeds. These side plates were especially designed for Sworkz cars following testing by their factory drivers. There are 6 points available for making aerodynamics holes under the wing gurney and they help reduce the down force of your car during high speeds. The new wing comes in three colours – black, white and fluorescent yellow.
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
1up Racing has announced a new fitment in their line of UltraLite Fan Shrounds, the new 4WD Top Mount Shroud. Designed and made in the USA by Vargr, the two-piece shroud mounts to the top of the centre bulkhead and is a perfect fit for the AE B74.2, TLR 22X-4 and Xray XB4 ’23. This replaces the standard fan mount with a fully ducted setup to direct all air towards the motor for the best cooling possible. A perfect compliment for the 1Up Racing UltraLite Aluminium Cooling Fan but will work with any common 4-hole 30mm fan.
Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]
