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September 9, 2016

Team Associated TC7.1 Factory Team

Team Associated have announced the release of the TC7.1 Factory Team, the latest in their line of 1:10th scale 4WD electric touring car kits. An evolution of its successful predecessor, the TC7 FT, the primary focus for the TC7.1 FT was to allow for a lower center of mass to take advantage of the higher grip levels. Starting with the ultra-smooth short FOX shocks with Genuine Kashima Coat mounted low on the chassis, and rounding out with DCV drive shafts for the front end, no corners were left untouched to make the smoothest power delivery and optimal load transfer. Other key features include a narrow chassis with optimized flex characteristics, one-piece motor mount, floating servo mount, and rear gear diff for maximum performance and minimal maintenance.

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September 9, 2016

Dante Piersante wins 200mm class at SRC Trophy

The SRC Trophy was held in Montegiorgio, Italy last weekend in the two classes of 1/8th nitro and 1/10th 200mm nitro. The 1/10th class saw very tight battles right from the start of the qualifying when Dante Piersante, Mattia Collina and Alessio Menicucci fought for the pole position. At the end Piersante took the TQ in front of Collina and Menicucci in second and third respectively. From the sound of the tone a battle for the top spots arose in the main final but Menicucci had to stop due to a broken tyre. At the end of the 30 minutes long final Dante Piersante would take the win over Mattia Collina and Federico Iezzi (all Xray).

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

September 9, 2016

Beta aluminium rear wing buttons

Available soon from Nemo Racing are the Beta aluminum wing buttons. Made from aluminium and coming black anodized and with white laser-etched markings the buttons are usable for screw-type 1/8th off-road buggy and truck wing mounts and they help to improve wing fitment and mounting security over conventional plastic buttons.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]

September 9, 2016

Showgame MXZ1 micro racing chassis

Showgame have released a first image of their forthcoming MXZ1 micro racing chassis. Made in Italy the chassis features an innovative vertical front damper setup, a multi-piece chassis, adjustable rear axle droop and all parts are made of a special resin material for exceptional stiffness and a low weight. The kit is available for pre-order now.

Source: Showgame [showgameshop.com]

September 9, 2016

Malin Karlsen wins OMK Fall Classic Series Rd1

The opening round of the OMK Fall Classic Series for 2WD buggies was hosted by the Oslo R/C Car Club. The race series consists of eight rounds held in the evenings at the OMK track and the race format is three qualifiers and triple A-mains. Xray’s Malin Karlsen would take the pole position for the A-mains after some eventful heats. In the opening A-main Malin would then come out successful even after a bobble in the opening stages that cost her the lead but with swift laps and a bit of patience she was able to regain the lead and to take the win in A1. A2 then again was won by Malin who was closely chased by the second place driver but she would take the win after opening a gap on the field. A3 and the sun had settled meaning it would be colder and also a bit moist in some parts of the track. Sticking with her dry track tyre choice she again was the fastest car on the track, allowing her to take the leg win and with it the overall victory from Marius Kristensen (Serpent) in second and Steffen Larsen (Team Associated) in third.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

September 9, 2016

Kaja Novotny doubles at Czech Nationals Rd5

Round five of the Czech 1/10th Electric Off-road Nationals was held at the Zabreh track last weekend. The organisers opted to sugar-treat the track right before the event but watering it on Saturday morning took away some of the traction, making things more interesting. In the 2WD class Xray’s Kaja Novotny took the overall TQ from Ales Bidovsky (Xray) and Marek Schiller (PR). The 4WD qualification was pretty much the same story as Kaja TQed every round with Ales Bidovsky coming in second and Marek Schiller in third.

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September 9, 2016

Frédéric Santos takes Portuguese Stock TC title

The fifth round of the Portuguese Touring Stock National Championship was held at the Armaia track. Frédéric Santos (Xray) laid down a brilliant performance all day, sweeping the qualifiers to take the pole position for the A-mains. In the mains Frédéric would continue to dominate, taking the opening two A-mains to grab the overall win and with it the 2016 Touring Stock National Championship title. Helder Silva (Capricorn) would come in second both at round five and in the overall ranking while Jorge Chalupa (Schumacher) completed the podium in third but overall in the Championship it was Patrick Santos (Xray) who obtained the final spot on the podium.

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September 9, 2016

Serpent Viper 977 Evo-2 1/8th scale nitro on-road kit

Serpent Viper 977 Evo-2 1/8th scale kit

Serpent have introduced the latest incarnation of their popular Viper 977 1/8th nitro on-road kit, the Evo-2. The vehicle is an evolution rather than a revolution with the focus set on refined details such as the revised rear suspension to obtain more steering and overall traction. The rear lower pivot pins now sit closer together to create overall longer A-arms thanks to longer pivot balls and upper links. Also included are new big bore shock absorbers taken over from the 411 4.0 and 748-WE kits. The short shocks feature new machined pistons, a new seal package as well as machined spacers and coated aluminium parts along hardened steel piston rods. The rear shocks also feature longer shafts for improved traction. The key features of the 977 remain the same though as are the 2-speed Xli gearbox, fine-pitch gears, ball-raced front and rear anti-roll bars and the aluminium mid-flex system with bearings to name just a few. The 977 Evo-2 will hit the stores by mid-September.

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