The 19th annual Hot Rod Hobbies Shootout was held this past weekend in Saugus, California. In the premier 2WD Modified class Kyosho’s Jared Tebo would grab the overall TQ but in the A-mains it was HB Racing’s Ty Tessmann who came out on top after scoring wins in A1 and A2. Jared had to settle for second while Team Associated’s Ryan Cavalieri completed the top 3 podium result.
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The 2016 EFRA 1/8th Nitro On-road European Championship was held in in Eskilstuna, Sweden. The event was highly affected by the unsteady European weather this Summer but the 45 minute main event would be held in good racing conditions. The pole position holder, Shepherd’s Simon Kurzbuch, showed an impressive pace over the week and in the main final he looked to be in control of things with Robin D’Hondt appearing to be the only driver able to keep up with Simon’s speed. But disaster struck for Simon as technical issues put a halt to his title chase, allowing Robin to take over the lead and never looking back. Behind the Belgian driver a 3-car train was in a fight for the runner-up spot, formed by ARC driver Toni Gruber, Daniele Ielasi (WRC) and Simon Kurzbuch. At the end Robin would bring home the win a lap ahead of the battling Toni Gruber and Daniele Ielasi who completed the podium separated by only about two tenth of a second.
Arrowmax have announced the signing of 3-times IFMAR ISTC World Champion and multi-time Europe Champion, Marc Rheinard to their factory racing team. Marc will be using the Arrowmax range of products and professional tools at races such as the up coming ISTC at Beijing, China, and all other major events including the European Championships and the ETS races. The German has the following to say about the deal:
I would like to thank Team Arrowmax for supporting me with their professional tools and setup systems! [I am] looking forward to use the great products from now on which also makes my pit look even better!
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
MIP have release the carbide diff ball rebuild kit for the Team Associated B6. Featuring tungsten carbide diff balls, hardened and polished diff/thrust rings, new spring and screw, as well as MIP’s rebuildable aluminium T-nut the kit basically includes all needed parts to rebuild a B6 series ball differential. Not included though are the diff gear and outdrives but a diff lube and grease cup. The set fits both AE’s B6 and B5 series kits.
VP Pro have introduced a 4-shoe off-road clutch set. Designed to provide linear and smooth power supply the clutch is also meant to improve traction, better the vehicle’s drivability and lower the engine’s fuel consumption. Included are a steel clutch bell, aluminium flywheel, aluminium clutch shoes, steel flywheel nut as well as three different types of springs. The included clutch bell can be chosen in 13T to 17T sizes.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
Radtec have introduced the progressive shock system sets for the Xray T4 and Yokomo B7-2016. Making use of a common design the sets include 7075-T6 aluminium inserts for the shock bodies as well as plain pistons made from POM material. The part’s design makes for a progressive damping feeling which can be beneficial especially on outdoor asphalt tracks with specific sets being available for the Xray and Yokomo cars.
Source: Radtec [radtec-rc.com]
O.S. Engine have introduced a special edition of their popular B2101 3.5cc off-road engine to celebrate the company’s 80th anniversary. The limited Las Vegas Edition sports five stars and stripes on its cylinder head – each one representing an O.S. IFMAR Worlds victory. Otherwise the engines relies on the proven B2101 design with a DLC-coated crankshaft balanced with tungsten weights and a 21J carburettor.
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JConcepts have introduced the S2 bodyshell and Aero wing package for the Team Associated B6 buggy. Slammed overall height allows the S2 to whisk through the turns with a low centre of mass while the progressive cab design provides plenty of front-end force for balance and steering. A channeled roof directs the flow through the center of the body while also increasing the rigidity of cockpit. The dual side-window design that has become famous on the JConcepts bodies remains to bring a traditional feel to the layout. The upper side-pods feature distinct vents used to help relieve hot air build-up inside the body for those high-powered runs or hot days at the track. Carved and detailed side-pods edge the body giving the highly aero unit a stylish look with a tight fit and finish. Cut-lines are included on each side of the body to accommodate stand-up 3 or 4-gear and lay-down transmission layouts. Included with the body, that is available in a regular and light-weight version come two Aero rear wings.
