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November 1, 2011

JConcepts SuperCup report

One of the biggest race series in FL is the JConcepts SuperCup. The Series has an average of 130+ entries every race thanks to the great race director Mike Applegate. For this 3rd round of the SuperCup, it was hosted at New Red hobbies, Ocala FL. This indoor facility was the only track that has enough traction to run slick tires. But due to the last minute rule to keep competition fair, JConcepts decide to make this a “Non Slick” race. The Biggest Class of the entire SuperCup Series is the Short Course class. There about 75% of driver enter at least one short course class.

Continue reading the report here

November 1, 2011

Exotek Sprint SPX Pro chassis set

Exotek Racing have produced this carbon fibre Pro chassis conversion for the Sprint2 Flux, Sprint2 Drift and Sprint. Made in the USA using high quality 2.25mm thick carbon fibre, its improved design prevents the front belt from rubbing the top plate. The new design also has open diff access at the bottom of the chassis to eject road debris helping prevent damage to the front and rear belts. Designed to still flex enough to help generate stability but stiff enough for responsiveness its narrow design offers improved cornering, less chassis scrub on the sides which helps improve traction while cornering.

View more images of the set here

November 1, 2011

Xray Column – Summer is Gone…Euros are Done

The 56th installment in the Xray column from Xray owner and chief designer Juraj Hudy is now online. In this months column, Juraj talks recounts the team’s experiences at the final 3 Euros of the year, 1/8th offroad, 1/10th EP TC and the 1/10th 200mm.

We left that same evening home as we had only 3 days before leaving for the next Euros. After a 900km drive we arrived very late at night, had a few hours sleep and ran into the office to maximize the time in the office before leaving for the 1/10 Electric touring Euros in Austria. Since this was the last Euros, and since the 1/10 Nitro touring was held on the Monday AFTER the electric touring Euros, we had no other choice but to pack both nitro and electric touring stuff, and enough clothes and other things for both Euros in a row.

Read the full column here.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

October 31, 2011

Takahiro Namura wins JMRCA Sports TC title

The JMRCA touring car Sport class Nationals took place this past weekend at the Kawaba RC Plaza in Gunma. Weather for qualifying was cold but dry and following 6 rounds it was Tamiya driver Takahiro Namura that took the pole position ahead of Riyota Kikuchi driving an Xray, with Kazuma Morita also with a Tamiya in 3rd. As with almost all races this year rain was again to play a role with finals day hit by rain. Despite waiting for the weather to clear, which look likely, further rain fell and so the race was cancelled with the results based on the standings after qualifying. This decision gave Takahiro Namura the Sport class title for 2011.

Source: JMRCA [jmrca.jp] / Image: Masami

October 31, 2011

Euro Touring Series Rd1 videos online

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Following the hugely successful opening round of the 2011/12 Yokomo Euro Touring Series, which saw victory for reigning Champion Ronald Volker for Yokomo and a first win for rising Xray star Zdenko Kunak, we now have all the A-main videos from both the Ride Modified and Xray Pro Stock classes now online.

You can view all videos and event coverage here

October 31, 2011

Reds Racing R5 buggy engine

Reds Racing have released their new R5 .21 Buggy engine, a 5 port powerful and lightweight motor. Thanks to the new long needle carburetor and its new ABC liner configuration, the engine is extremely driveable and is suitable for all types of track. It also features a CNC machined billet piston, hard chromed liner, a separate cooled combustion chamber and Swiss main bearings.

View more details and images here

October 31, 2011

Arrowmax MTX-5 titanium pivot balls

Arrowmax have released these new suspension pivot balls for the Mugen MTX-5. Made from CNC Machined premium titanium, they are strong yet lightweight and help reduce weight at the extremities of the car. Sold in a pack of 6 pieces.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

October 30, 2011

Volker pulls off perfect start to ETS title defence

Team Yokomo’s lead driver Ronald Volker pulled off the perfect weekend to claim an early victory at the opening round of the 2011/12 Yokomo Euro Touring Series in Mülheim-Kärlich, Germany. Starting from pole, the German ace backed up his win of the first A-Main with an even more dominant performance in the second to secure the overall win.

View our complete event coverage here.