Xray factory team driver and current World and European Champion, Alexander Hagberg will hold the Xray Work.Shop Singapore on the 14th of October at the Urban PlaySpace, 190 Middle Road, Level 6B Fortune Centre, Singapore. The Work.Shop starts at 8pm and will focus on the T4’16 and NT1 cars with Alex sharing his setup knowledge to all interested Xray racers. More information can be found here.
CML Distribution have introduced the new Etronix PowerPal Touch Pro Duo and EZ-4 chargers. Starting with the Touch Pro Duo, the multi-chemistry device is providing two chargers directly from one AC/DC powered unit. Featuring the latest in touch screen technology for ease of use, a full scope of adjustable parameters are available via the touch screen using the supplied stylus for slick and quick operation. With input from either AC or DC voltage and a charge rate of up to 10A the PowerPal Touch is suitable for most needs and applications. Once the charger is set to the specific battery charging requirements via the simple main screen selection, the screen can display a range of data during charging from battery curve voltage to individual cell charge state.
Jared Tebo has topped the opening controlled practice at the IFMAR World Championships in Japan, the Kyosho driver setting the fastest 3-consecutive laps of the Yatabe Arena over the Xray of Martin Bayer. Having set the pace in free practice, Bayer’s team-mate Bruno Coelho would complete the Top 3 with just 4/10ths separating the Top 10 drivers.
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The second round of the Bolivian Off-road Nationals was held in La Paz, Bolivia. In the 1/8th E-Buggy class Jorge Chacon Jr. (TLR) came out fastest from TQ holder Carlos Guerra (Xray). Byran Bohrt (Xray) completed the top 3 podium result.
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The Gijon track in the North of Spain played host for the second round of the Spanish Nitro Series. Saturday started out with five rounds of qualifying in which Edu Escandon (KM/Novarossi) came out fastest, taking the TQ honours with the fastest lap and also a new track record from Juan Hidalgo (Mugen/Novarossi). Jonhy Pastor (Mugen/Novarossi) and David Campos (Xray/Novarossi) completed the top 4 result. Following the qualifying the fun Defasio car chase challenge was held with José Aldudo (Xray/Novarossi) taking the win after a faultless drive over four minutes.
The final round of the Andalusian Off-road Championship was recently held in Malaga. In the main final Luis Ignacio Candel (Xray), coming from the 2 spot on the grid, jumped into the lead and he would never look back to take the win from Juanma Vera Vargas (Mugen). Agustin Illanes (Mugen) in third would round out the podium.
HRC Distribution have a first information about the forthcoming Team Magic E4RSIII+ electric touring car kit available. The follow-up model of the successful E4RS III will feature some subtle refinements such as a 2.5mm carbon fibre chassis for quicker steering response, reinforced C-hubs for increased durability and steering precision, revised steering knuckles for increased steering as well as reinforced rear drive shafts and upper bulkheads. The suspension arms now use aluminium pivot balls and new arm mount spacers make for easier fine-tuning of the roll centre settings. Also new is an updated one-piece FR arm mount for better steering control. The III+ will become available as a full kit and also as an upgrade package for current E4RSIII owners. More information and images should become available shortly.
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Xray have announced their own Xray Winter Series. Run during the Winter details such as hosting countries and venues, dates and classes are still to be announced and we bring you more information as soon as they become available.
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