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October 28, 2015

VRC Pro goes 1/8th E-Buggy

The long-awaited 1/8th scale E-Buggy class will be available for VRC Pro from October 30th on. The release package includes a Spec and a Modified version of the chassis with the Spec buggy having very limited adjustability and it utilises a modest 1450kV motor while the Modified buggy is fully adjustable including suspension and steering geometry, weight distribution, shocks, anti-roll bars, and diffs. The new EX8-R chassis is powered by a choice of Tekin T8 motors ranging from 1900kV to an extreme 2650kV, in combination with the Tekin RX8 speed controller. 4S 14.8V LiPo battery packs allow for runtimes of 10 to 15 minutes. VRC Pro all-inclusive members will enjoy a 2-week exclusive access period before the regular Free2Play members will be able to buy the electric 1/8th buggy expansion pack from the VRC Pro e-shop. The Spec version will be available to all members immediately. The new class will be part of the 2015 VRC Worlds which start November 28th.

View the E-Buggy promo video here

October 28, 2015

Lemes wins Metropolitan Tournament Argentino Rd6

Round six of the Metropolitan Tournament Argentino saw Lucas Lemes taking the TQ in the 1/10th 200mm nitro on-road class. He dominated the proceedings right from the start by coming out fastest in the first and second qualifier to take the pole position for the main final that he would win two laps ahead of runner-up Enzo Branciforte. Gabriel Rastelli rounded out the top 3 result while Diego Pezzoti and Hernan Jardon finished in fourth an fifth respectively. Overall in the championship Lucas is now in a position to grab the overall title in the last remaining round.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 28, 2015

Adam Drake sweeps Pro-Line Shootout

Indy R/C World in Garland, Texas played host to the inaugural Pro-Line Shootout. The event had 200 entries and in the premier Nitro Buggy class Adam Drake would take the TQ and later on also the win in the 45 minute main final. Adam also TQ’d and won in the Nitro Truggy class and he would round out a perfect weekend by taking the overall win in the 1/8th E-Buggy class and the electric and nitro Dash for Cash races. Elsewhere Mark Morrow TQ’d and won the 40+ Nitro Buggy class while Matthew Brown TQ’d and won the Open Truck category.

Source: Mugen Seiki [mugenracing.com]

October 28, 2015

Tony McMahon wins at R.A.B Classic

The recent R.A.B Classic race in Australia saw Xray’s Tony McMahon taking the TQ in the 13.5T Touring class. The sizzling hot track temperatures were hard for the handout Rush X36 tyres and Tony was fortunate to sit out the final qualifier to save tyres for the finals. A1 and A2 then went to the pole setter although the win in A2 was in doubt as his car’s fan seized up, causing the motor to cook and the car to slow down. Nevertheless Tony was able to bring home the win by a few car lengths and with it the overall victory. Fellow Xray driver Joe Ghiringhelli would end the day on the runner-up spot while Brian Stewart (VBC) rounded out the top 3 result.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 27, 2015

RPM Yeti XL front shock tower

RPM have a new front shock tower for the Axial Yeti XL available. The part adds some much needed support to the camber link ears and upper shock mounts with smooth-flowing curves, adding an aesthetic appeal as well as increasing strength tremendously. The shock tower is moulded from RPM’s tough blend of engineering grade nylons for additional strength and it is a direct replacement for the stock part.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]

October 27, 2015

Robin Frischkopf wins Swiss E-Buggy Championship

The maiden season of the Swiss 1/8th E-Buggy Championship concluded with race three and four held at the Luetisburg astro turf track in Eastern Switzerland. The weekend started out cold and with light rain on Saturday and in the qualifiers Kevin Zwahlen (HB) and Romeo Grass (Xray) set the pace with Robin Frischkopf (Xray) rounding out the top 3 result. The A-main on Saturday then saw Robin fighting for the win although he lacked traction as he was using Minipin tyres, knowing a Spiral tread would be faster. After a couple of position changes Robin was able to take the win some two seconds in front of Kevin Zwahlen.

Continue reading the report here

October 27, 2015

ETS introduces Spec wings for 5th season of Formula

With its Formula class going from strength to strength, a total of 226 drivers registering championship points last season, the Yokomo Euro Touring Series will introduce spec wings for the upcoming 9th season of the world famous championship. A category that since its introduction during the 2011/12 season continues to attract new manufacturers and enjoy increasing popularity around the world, in order to simplify Formula the ETS will permit just two wing sets from two specified manufacturers.

Continue reading this announcement here

October 27, 2015

Nikos Georgiadis takes Greek National title

The final round of the Greek National Touring Car Championship was held at the Modelodromio track in Patra. The race would decide over the national title with Nikos Georgiadis (Xray) having the best chances to take the overall win after TQing three of the four qualifying rounds. The finals then were a very close affair between Georgiadis and Isaakidis (Tamiya) with Georgiadis winning A1 only 0.5 seconds in front of Isaakidis. Nikolakopoulos (TOP) would come out fastest in A2 due to Nikos having tyre problems, but the third and decisive A-main then again had Georgiadis coming out fastest and he would take the day’s win and with it his fifth championship title in a row.

View the top 10 result here