This is the first picture of the new prototype LRP S8-TX truggy. Set to make its debut at this weekends German National truggy race in Dachsbach, we wont have any more details before then, but we presume it is based on the German company’s S8-BX buggy.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
New from DiMonaco, under the RC Fox label, is this EFRA legal #3021 muffler, updated to 2008 specifications from the previous #2064 pipe. This pipe claims to reduce fuel consumption and increase revs in the lower range, while its inline design improves the efficiency of the whole system. Made from a thick and strong material, the stinger has been reinforced to prevent damage in an impact.
Source: DiMonaco [dimonaco.it]
Last weekend the second leg of the Krick/Cen Monstertour was held in Mechernich, Germany. The damp and muddy conditions added extra stress on the cars and engines and so only the best equipment would make it through the difficult conditions. These special format races are comprised of 3 events, a slalom race were the cars have to go through various obstacles, a long jump contest and a normal race held on a race track. It was the first outing for Kyosho Germany driver Frank Lemke’s Inferno ST-RR powered by the new .21 CRF Buggy engine. In the long jump event, Frank was able to jump a distance of more than 10m (30ft), 20% more than the competition. In the regular race held on the (muddy) race track, Frank’s CRF powered car was 1 second a lap faster than the rest of the field. Using the CRF engine’s torque to it’s full extent, he was 1 lap faster in each qualifier. During the muddy finals, Frank was able to get twice the run-time out of a fuel tank than his competitors and was able to take the win.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]
Russian company Micro RC (MRC) have announced the release of this new prototype body shell and wing for the Team Associated B4 electric buggy. Designed to allow brushless speed controllers with cooling fans, to comfortably fit under, the body’s front window and rear V-wing help the car remain stable on long jumps. More details on the release date when we know more.
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Kyosho America have a brief report from the recent Hank Perry 240 that attracted more than 300 entrants as well as attracting top factory talent from many of the major manufacturers. Kyosho / CRF driver Taylor Petersen dominated the event, having qualified first in the Pro Buggy class and 2nd in the Pro Truggy class. At the beginning of the buggy main Petersen battled closely with a couple of the front runners, trading the lead during pit stops, before taking the lead for the last time on lap 35 and going on to win by 1 lap. The truggy main also started with some close racing with the early front runners, but it took a challenging turn when Petersen had problems during the first fuel stop, knocking him back to fifth place and a full lap down to the leader. Petersen put his head down and charged as hard as possible, eventually getting back on the lead lap before finally passing the leader on lap 70. Petersen pulled out more than a five second lead over the last five laps to seal the win in the Pro Truggy class. Taylor also took top honours in the 1/10 truck class for yet another class victory.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
We received a report from the first ever RC Pro Series buggy race to be held in Canada, which was hosted by RCGEARs of Calgary on May 18. There were a total of 78 entries in the five class field of machines and thanks to everyone present, the races and tech ran super smooth for the entire single day event. In Expert Truggy Medicine Hat’s Ty Tessman put on a driving clinic, both TQ’ing and taking the win. Calgary’s Troy Davies drove the wheels off his Kyosho truggy to come from 10th place early in the race to finish 2nd. Jammin’s Navaz Walji took 3rd.
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We received a report from the 2nd round of the 2008 Danish Off-Road DRCMU championship that was run last weekend on the outdoor carpet track in Tinglev. In the Stock class it was again Jesper Rasmussen that was in the fast lane with his Kyosho, followed up by Martin Kristensen driving a JConcept BJ4 in 2nd, and the young Tamiya driver Sebastian Sorensen in 3rd spot after 3 rounds of qualifying.
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Last weekend saw the Novarossi race held at the Revelation Raceway in Southern California. In the Expert buggy class Mugen racer Paul Coleman line up on pole position for the main final ahead of Adam Drake, but it was the GRP / Losi driver that took the win at the end of the 40 minute final. The Drake won by 2 laps from Andrew Smolnik, racing a CEN, while Justin Watson finished in 3rd for Losi, a lap further back.
