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September 7, 2016

Belgian SCT Cup Rd5 – Report

Round five of the Belgian SCT Cup was hosted by the MBV Kampenhout club on a slightly modified layout that made the superb astroturf track even better. Once again rain affected the race but thanks to the well-drained track the surfaces dried up quickly, allowing to carry on with the event but some of the qualifiers were mixed up a bit due to the same rounds being held both under wet and dry conditions. This was in particular the case in the opening round of the Pro2 qualification with the last heat running under rainy conditions. Frederic De Conchy (TLR), Martin Vierin (Team Associated) and Stéphane Lecomte (Team Associated) scored the best times in Q1 while the second round saw Géry Ledocq (Kyosho) taking the TQ with a big margin on Laurent Halluin (TeamC) and Tom Pierard (TLR). In the final round, Géry confirmed his overall TQ with another TQ run, ahead of Laurent Halluin and Martin Vierin.

Continue reading the report here

September 7, 2016

T-Works MRX-6 64 titanium shafts

Coming from T-Works and made for the Mugen MRX-6 are a range of hinge pins for areas such as the suspension, body mounts and transmission. The 13-piece set includes front upper and lower arm shafts, rear lower arms shafts, rear body bar pins, as well as a 3x20mm solid axle pin and four 3x24mm axle pins. All parts are made from high-quality titanium for a light weight and exceptional durability and beside the full set T-Works also offers the parts separately with the suspension and body bar pins coming in 2-piece sets, the solid axle pin is a single item and the axle pins come in sets of four.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

September 7, 2016

STRC SCX10 II alloy suspension & steering link kit

ST Racing Concept have introduced the aluminium suspension and steering link kit for the Axial SCX10 II RTR. Made to convert the RTR’s suspension and steering links to the same spec as the SCX10 II kit version, the 10-piece high-quality CNC-machined set features links with 7.5mm diameter ends that gradually taper to a 6mm centre for durability and good ground clearance. The complete set will take care of the entire truck’s suspension, steering, and panhard link and it is available in a range of colours including black, gun metal, red and silver. For those that are building a custom rock crawler, monster truck or a new scale rig, these new links are also available in pairs separately. Their M4 thread at each end is 10mm deep and ready to accept any Axial or Traxxas M4 size plastic turnbuckle ends. The links are offered in various lengths from 56.5mm to 107mm.

View the colour variants here

September 6, 2016

Trinity Equalizer 17.5T spec racing brushless motor

Trinity have introduced their new Equalizer 17.5T spec racing brushless motor. Designed to provide a level-playing ground the motor features tamper-proof stickers that deter racers from opening the motor which should lead to less cheating. The motor will become available by mid-September in 17.5T specifications but 13.5T, 21.5T and 25.5T variants may follow in case of demand.

Source: Trinity [trinityrc.com]

September 6, 2016

Kyosho reveal more Turbo Scorpion re-re images

Kyosho Taiwan have released first high resolution images of the forthcoming Turbo Scorpion re-release 1/10th 2WD buggy kit. The latest addition to the Legendary Series of 1980’s kits is based off of the standard Scorpion but it features a white colour chassis tub, red body aluminium shock absorbers and larger wheels and tyres that seem to accept modern day 2.2″ tyres. Like the other Legendary Series buggies the kit will also feature updated suspension parts, modern 48 pitch gears and an upgraded transmission with slipper clutch. So far nothing is known about the vintage-looking Le Mans 240 brushless motor shown in the images. It may be included or available as upgrade but all information should become available in time for the release that is expected to happen in November.

View more images here

September 6, 2016

Rob Janssen takes win at Dutch Nationals Rd5

The MRM track in Lelystad, The Netherlands played host to round five of the Dutch Electric On-road Nationals. In the Touring Stock class it was Rob Janssen who walked away with the day’s win after scoring wins in A1 and A2. With the win Rob also secured himself his second national title in a row. Behind Rob, teammate Richard Arts ended the day on the 2 spot while Fons Stabel completed the top 3 result.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

September 6, 2016

Jason Nugroho wins Indonesia Buggy Champs Rd4

Round four of the 2016 Indonesia National Buggy Championship was held at the Graha Track, Tangerang, West Java, Indonesia. A total of 83 drivers attended from Jakarta, Bandung, Jogjakarta, Surabaya, Batam, Bali, Palembang, Aceh, Kendari, Kupang, Banjarmasin, Balikpapan, Palangkaraya and Medan. The race format was six rounds of ten minutes qualifying with the four best rounds to count. The weather was hot on qualifying day and all rounds hold a tight battle between Jason Nugroho and Adrian Wicaksono. At the end Jason took four round TQs to take the overall top qualifier position. In time for the semifinal practice it started to rain heavily and the race organisers no choice but to call it a day, meaning the overall result would be determined by the qualifying results, handing Jason the win from Adrian and John.

View the top 15 results here

September 6, 2016

Serpent F110 SF2 short wheelbase chassis

Serpent have introduced a short wheelbase chassis for the F110 SF2 formula car. It is 2.5mm shorter than the standard chassis for less front overhang which in turn results in a more stable car that has more steering. The chassis plate is machined from high-quality carbon fibre and it is available now.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]