Xray have introduced the 2016 edition of their popular XB8 1/8th scale nitro off-road buggy. The vehicle is based on an all-new 3mm 7075-T6 alloy chassis with optimised weight distribution for improved car handling. The 2016 chassis sports a wider rear end for increased stability while also being 4mm shorter with the weight bias shifted forward by relocating the engine, radio box, fuel tank and centre differential.
The astroturf track in Skien, Norway played host to the second round of the Norwegian 1/10th Electric Off–road National Series. The weather forecast wasn’t too promising for the weekend with cold temperatures and loads of rain in the air. In the 2WD Buggy class local driver Joakim Nicolaisen would take the TQ from fast girl Malin Karlsen. In time for the finals rain started to fall but this did not stop Joakim from being the fastest driver on the track and so he took pretty easy wins from Malin Karlsen and Thorbjorn Doler.
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Ruddog have introduced their new aluminium clamping servo arms. Made from aircraft-grade 7075-T6 aluminium the arms are of a clamping design meaning they will stay in place even when the actual servo arm screw is coming loose, while their high rigidity will make for improved steering precision compared to standard composite arms. The arms are available in a 10.8mm and standard offset variant, they sport 16mm and 20mm ball stud mounting positions, and are usable with all 25T spline servos while coming in the three different colours of red, blue and black.
Round one of the Polish Electric On-road Nationals was held at the large outdoor asphalt track in Pacanow. The high-speed track has some difficulties in the form of bumpy turns and Michal Milanowicz made the best out of the conditions, taking the TQ in the Formula class from Patryk Jez who was hot on Michal’s heels in the qualifiers. In the A-mains, run on Sunday, Michal was able to take the win in A1 but A2 would be a tougher task as in the opening stages Michal’s car lacked some grip which meant he had to drive very carefully. But with some clever driving Milanowiczw was able to bring home the win to secure the overall victory early. A3 then saw Michael spinning right at the start, letting him drop down the field. Pushing his car to the limits though allowed him to recover and to take another win to top off a perfect weekend. Behind Michael, Patryk Jez would take the runner-up spot from third placed Tomasz Kursa.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Schumacher have introduced the new Pro front roll bar kit for the Cat K2 4WD buggy. Tested by Schumacher’s high-level drivers, such as Michal Orlowski, the updated design makes for improved performance especially on high-grip tracks, and super-fast roll bar changes. Adjustable linkages help with roll bar tweak adjustment and included with the set come four different, colour-coded anti-roll bars.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
After a long Winter break the Danish Nitro On-road National Championship kicked off with round 1 held at the famous Odense track. In the 1/8th class Rasmus B. Nielsen took the TQ and overall victory from Martin Dyrlund and Henrik Christensen. The win also marked the first ever 1/8th class win of Rasmus. In the 1/10th 200mm category Claus Ryeskov claimed the TQ from Martin No and Tom Limkilde. In the final Martin No was very unlucky as he smashed his car at the start of the race, allowing Claus to cruise to the win from Tom Limkilde with Rene Kjellerup taking the final podium spot.
Italian company DKT have introduced their new 3-shoe lightweight clutch for 1/8th nitro GT cars. Based off of the company’s off-road clutch the IFMAR-legal GT variant, made using anodised 7075 aluminium, is of a lightweight design thanks to additional machining, making for improved acceleration. The included alloy clutch shoes sport bronze inserts, such as found on engine conrods, to keep them from locking-up at high temperatures and to improve overall durability. All parts are made in Italy and the clutch fits most 1/8th nitro GT cars and it is available now.
Source: DKT [dktshop.com]
The second round of the Dutch Electric On-road National Championship was held at the HFCC track in The Hague. Following a nice and dry Saturday the drivers woke up to rain and a cloudy sky on Sunday. Thankfully the rain stopped soon but the two opening qualifiers were still run in wet conditions. Only the third round could be considered dry and in the Formula class Martijn van der Heijden (Xray) made the best out of the conditions as he would take a dominate TQ some two laps ahead of Xray team mates Daniël Jansma and Arnold van Bezuijen. Because the weather forecast wasn’t too promising the race organisers decided to quickly proceed with the finals following a short lunch break. With wins in A1 and A2 Martijn secured the overall win with one leg to spare. Some two minutes into A3 it started to rain again but this did not stop Martijn from taking another win, cementing his dominant performance this weekend. Behind him, Daniël Jansma and Arnold van Bezuijen completed the top 3 result.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
