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September 1, 2015

TLR 8ight Electric Clutch System

Coming from Team Losi Racing and made for the 8ight-E line of 1/8th scale electric buggies and trucks is the electric clutch system. It converts electric 1/8th scale buggies and trucks to a nitro-style clutch system, providing smoother throttle response, especially on bumpy tracks. The clutch provides instant power while increasing traction and decreasing the load on the drivetrain while the slip system of the clutch allows improved throttle modulation on bumpy tracks as it will slip under a heavy or abrupt load allowing the vehicle to remain stable. The clutch system also allows for full brake usage without the need for mechanical brakes due to the preloaded clutch shoes. The set includes two alloy and two composite clutch shoes, three different spring sets but not clutch bell and it is a direct fit on the 8ight-E 2.0, 8ight-E 3.0 and 8ight-E T 3.0.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

September 1, 2015

Roche Rapide P10 1/10th 200mm pan car kit

Roche have introduced the Rapide P10 1/10th scale 200mm pan car for World GT and narrow Pro10 classes. The car is based on a 2.5mm high-quality carbon fibre chassis and it features a widely adjustable front suspension, made by Xenon Racing, that allows for an adjustable wheelbase using the front lower suspension block and the graphite front plate. The reactive castor is adjustable as are the usual suspects such as toe, castor and camber. Unique with the P10, which is based off of the smaller P12 1/12th scale car, is a ball-raced rail-type steering system that makes for a more proportional and smooth steering feeling while offering quick steering Ackermann adjustments. The backbone of the chassis is a red anodised aluminium rear chassis brace as well as the battery and shock mount for the micro centre shock. In the rear the P10 features aluminium pod parts as well as aluminium mounting brackets for the rear axle that is height adjustable using spacers. The rear axle itself is made from high-quality graphite and it features a thrust race equipped ball differential and a 16-ball Xenon 64dp 93T spur gear. The kit is available for pre-order now and should hit stores very soon with a 235mm version being planned for the near future.

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August 31, 2015

Baruffolo triumphs at the Arena Outdoor

2013 European B Champion Marco Baruffolo took the win at the second edition of the Arena Outdoor Race on the wonderful DirtRace RC track in Asti, Italy, at the end of a convincing 60 minutes long dominance. After winning his semifinal and setting the fastest lap during the Superpole which allowed him to start from the 1 spot on the grid, Marco led the race from tone to tone, only to be challenged in the first 7 minutes by Stocco, who was then forced in the pits due to transmission issues. Behind them the third position was being held by Ricky Berton, whose buggy suffered from the loss of a turnbuckle screw and Ricky had to stop some 24 minutes into the race replace it. The second position was inherited by Mugen’s Davide Tortorici, who after a long fight with Valente managed to put his Sirio powered MBX7R ahead of Leonardo’s JQ, who had to settle for the third spot on the podium.

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August 31, 2015

Hupo takes maiden Austrian 1/8th E-Buggy title

The third and final round of the Austrian 1/8th E-Buggy National Championship was held at the challenging MRC Jaidhof track. Dry and super hot weather conditions made for a rough and dusty track with the racing lines over the jumps changing constantly, making consistent lap times difficult to achieve. Hupo Hönigl was able to win A1 and A2 coming from the 3 spot on the grid to take the day’s win and with it the first ever Austrian 1/8th E-Buggy national title after winning the third meeting in a row.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

August 31, 2015

Neumann wins as Fritschler takes German Buggy title

The second and final round of the German 1/8th Nitro Buggy Championship was held at the Coesfeld track this past weekend. Jörn Neumann took the TQ after the qualifiers and he went on to win the main final from Marvin Fritschler who would grab the 2015 title with two second place finishes. Maik Wiesweg would end the day in third to round out the podium. Overall Marcel Guske ended the season on the runner-up spot whole Steven Schöniger completed the top 3 result. Coesfeld winner Jörn Neumann would only finish in 58th place overall after skipping the first round held in Schwendt.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

August 31, 2015

Joaquin Desoto Jr. wins at Great Lakes Challenge

The 2015 edition of the Great Lakes Challenge was held this past weekend, hosted by the Toledo One Eight Racers. In the 1/8th 4WD On-road class Joaquin Desoto Jr. took the win in the A-main only some 2 seconds in front of Ralph Burch. Jeff Zuccarell ended the race two laps down to complete the podium.

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August 31, 2015

Arrowmax 7800mAh 2S LiPo hardcase battery pack

Arrowmax have a new high-performance battery available in the form of the 7800mAh 2S LiPo pack. Built using high-capacity 55C/110C cells the battery comes in handy for all power hungry applications such as 1/10th touring cars as well as 1/8th E-buggies. The protective hardcase features standard 4mm bullet-type connector tubes which are accessible from both the top and bottom side and it is of standard 2S dimensions.

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August 31, 2015

Lee Martin doubles at BRCA 1/10th Buggy final

The final round of the BRCA 1/10th Buggy National Championship was held at the Stotfold track this past weekend. With the 4WD Championship already being decided the 2WD title was still up for grabs. Yokomo’s Lee Martin was the man to beat as he won every qualifier and also all three final legs in the 2WD class, which was run on Saturday, eventually taking the 2WD title in the progress, and beating Team Associated’s Neil Cragg who ended the season on the runner-up spot. Yokomo’s Tom Cockerill would round out the top 3. In the 4WD class, run on Sunday, the title was already taken by Lee Martin but this did not stop the Yokomo driver from once again dominating the proceedings, as he took the day’s win from team mates Simon Moss in second and Tom Cockerill in third.

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