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September 27, 2022

ReveD RSD Ceramic Ball Bearing

RC drift specialist brand Rêve D has released RSD ceramic ball bearings for high precision, light weight and low friction at Front Knuckle. Internal dimensions are adjusted to minimise rotational resistance while driving. The white ceramic ball, which has the largest possible ball size, provide excellent wear resistance and high durability. Rolling resistance is reduced by lightweight ceramic balls, and grease-less specifications eliminate the need for grease, which minimises the rotation loss of the front axle, which is important in RWD drift, and realises smooth front tire rotation.

Source: Rêve D [teamreved.com]

September 27, 2022

2022 EWS International – Announcement

The well-known EWS team have announced the details of their EWS International event. After an enforced break for a couple of years due to the COVID restrictions, the popular race will return over the weekend of 18-20 November 2022. Taking place on at their usual indoor venue in the south-east of the UK, the race will see classes for Modified and Stock (17.5) Touring, plus Front Wheel Drive and Tamiya Junior-E. As in previous years, the top drivers from the UK will face competition from many of Europe’s best racers, with drivers including World Champions Ronald Volker and Marc Rheinard already confirmed to attend. As always, the EWS team will prepare a world-class track and popular announcer Oli Meggitt will be on the mic to direct the races. This year, a tweak to the time schedule will allow more practice time for those who are only able to attend Saturday onwards, in an effort to provide an option for those drivers looking to save costs or with limited time. Entries for the race open at 19:30 UK time (20:30 CET) on Thursday 29 September via MyRCM, and will be limited.

Source: EWS [ewsevents.co.uk]

September 27, 2022

Urbain wins at ETS RD4 in Luxembourg – Report

Last weekend, ETS RD4 took place at the Mini Circuit “Ville de Luxembourg” in Luxembourg. A fantastic onroad racetrack that attracted 150 ETS racers to sign up for the event. The weekend of racing was amazing, and luckily the weather was stable and dry. In the Matrix Modified class, Lucas Urbain took his first ever race win at the Euro Touring Series and joined the circle of winners. He took the very important pole position in qualifying and won the first two A-Mains from start to finish. It was a perfect weekend for the French Awesomatix driver who was showing an amazing performance on track! Behind the race winner, Marc Rheinard and Ronald Völker took second and third place overall. Yannic Prümper finished fourth, and Jan Ratheisky completed the top 5 in the Matrix Modified class at ETS RD4.

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September 27, 2022

JConcepts P2 body for B6.4

JConcepts has released the P2 for the Team Associated B6 platform and describes their latest body as ‘the meanest, nastiest thing out for 1/10th buggy racing’. The Punisher 2 separates itself from the rest of the bodies on the market with its distinctive styling. The S2 and F2 body designs have created their own path of success on dirt, carpet, and Astroturf with class leading success, now, the P2, will carve its own. The P2 concentrates on performance with riveting details including raised nose / hood, taller cab and rear-end force features. The side-pods are once again JC chamfered to provide that legendary look and the secondary window screams JConcepts styling. The cab drops off quickly and runs deep toward the rear giving plenty of drift to the newly added winglets. The tall, rear fin stabilizer acts as a vane to keep the buggy tracking in the proper direction while also maintaining a rigid roof-line even with light-weight materials. The package arrives complete with, two, Carpet, Turf, and Dirt wings used routinely by Ryan Maifield, Spencer Rivkin, and Dakotah Phend. Included window masks make painting quick and easy and JConcepts decal sheet allows detailing to look sharp and noticeable.

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September 27, 2022

Reedy Blackbox 610R Competition ESC

Reedy has just released their all-new Reedy Blackbox 610R Competition ESC. The new ESC comes 5-years on from the successful release of it’s predecessor the 510R back in 2017. Updated hardware, new tuning options, and extensive competition testing by Reedy’s engineering and racing team will not go unnoticed. The end result? Greater performance, higher quality, and a more reliable ESC for racers of all skill levels. World-class throttle and brake feel with precision adjustability makes the Blackbox 610R the ideal choice for stock/spec and modified class 1:10 on-road and off-road racing applications.

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September 26, 2022

Kyle Branson is British Touring Car Champion

Fresh from making his ISTC World Championship debut in Italy a week earlier weekend, Kyle Branson has just claimed his first BRCA British National Electric Touring Car Championship title. The Xray team driver secured the title with his 3rd win of the season at the Halifax track where he also claimed the TQ honours and set a new track lap record in the process. With 2 wins to his credit having taken back to back wins at Rounds 4 & 5, Schumacher’s Zak Smith would finish 2nd overall. The championship podium would be completed the Awesomatix of multiple former Champion Chris Grainger.

Image: Kyle Branson [facebook.com]

September 26, 2022

T-Works Left Thread Steel CVD for B74

T-Works has introduced Steel CVD Left Thread Sets for Team Associated’s B74.2/ B74.1/ B74 1:10 4WD Buggy to their extensive offering of aftermarket parts. The CVD is made from high-quality steel which has been heat treated for extra hardness and is offered in front and rear pairs. The left hand threads mean wheel nut will not accidentally come loose while driving.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

September 26, 2022

Savoya adds 10th French National Title to CV

Reno Savoya hit a landmark over the weekend when he claimed his 10th French 1:8 Offroad National title at ARCF 42 track in Boisset-Saint-Priest. The fourth & final round of the 2022 National Championship, the 3-time European Champion would cap of the season with the perfect run securing the overall TQ before winning his Semi in the fastest time to line up on pole for the main final. In the 45-minute encounter, ‘The Shark’ would steer his Kyosho to victory ahead of Xray’s Jerome Aigoin (Semi B winner), both drivers recording 60-laps. On 59 laps, the seventh place starter Remy Bermudez completed the podium with his Xray.

Image: Reno Savoya [facebook.com]