Xray is happy to announce that French National Champion Cyril N’Diaye is joining the Xray Factory Team to race the X4 platform. On his new team, Cyril said, ‘I am super happy to join the team Xray. No doubt it’s most professional company in RC industry. Performance of the new X4 platform has already shown awesome potential, I am really proud and thankful to Xray and Aigoin Racing to be part of that new project.’
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
For the XB2 and XT2, Xray have produced these new composite chassis side guards for bent sides chassis. Made from specially-formulated graphite composite mixture, they are perfect for high-traction conditions making the car more stable and predictable. Fits to all length of chassis. Fits XB2C, XB2D, XT2C, XT2D from 2020 version onwards.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Reds Racing have announced Pro versions of their 721 Scuderia Gen2 and 721 Superveloce off-road engines are now available. Due to the great success of the 721 Scuderia Pro Limited Edition engine, Reds decided to improve the previous version of their 721 Scuderia Gen2 and 721 Superveloce engines with a new 3 needle carburettor. The new carburettor allows better and easier tuning in all conditions. Furthermore, thanks to its mid range needle, this carburettor guarantees more linear power delivery and greater power.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
Just like its nitro counterpart, Xray have announced the XB8E will be getting an update for 2022. No official details about the latest incarnation of the company’s popular buggy platform are available yet but we bring you more information about the 2022 variant once they surface.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Avid RC have announced the release of their new droop gauge blocks, available individually or together as a kit with their circular gauge. Avid droop gauge blocks are a traditional staple for checking the droop on your touring cars. These 10mm blocks are placed under your chassis so you can easily check your arm level height with callipers or with their handy circular gauge.
Source: Avid [avidrc.com]
New for the Team Associated B6 series of cars Willspeed introduces their TakeOne HRC machined aluminium front 25°/30° bulkhead. This front bulkhead raises the hinge pin 1mm closer to the chassis, raising the roll centre. The result is more steering response and overall steering throughout the corner and is a great option for all track and surface conditions. Lightweight at only 8.5g, this keeps the steering input feel immediate and agile. Supplied with new hinge pin brace to suit geometry change they are available now in clear, blue or black anodised finishes.
Source: Willspeed [willspeed.co.uk]
Another strong 115 entries event at the Beachline Raceway for the 4th round of the FSEARA Series. It has been a tradition every January that there is a big FL Warm up race for the world-famous Snowbird National and this year was no exception, Robbie Michael continued this tradition to host it at Beachline Raceway. Using the track & space to duplicate the layout of the Snowbirds, Robbie did a great job as he prepared and opened the track early on Friday to give racers the chance to lay down some traction for the race day. There are many drivers from all around FL to attend these 3 days to get this final chance in order to prepare for the Snowbird Nationals.
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Arrowmax have welcomed Elias Johannson to their team. A Swedish offroad national champion and multiple EOS A-finalist, Johannson will be using their full range of tools and accessories from Arrowmax for all his rides going forward.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
