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September 22, 2009

JConcepts Rulux T4 Rear standard axle wheels

JConcepts new Rulux T4 rear standard axle wheels are here, great for Associated T4 owners. Rulux wheels make a statement with their large appearance, spoke design and superior inner rib design and also incorporate an outer glue catch that resists excess glue from running down the wheel face during the gluing process. All JConcepts wheels are branded with the small JC logo for brand identification and authenticity. Available in fluorescent yellow and white.

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September 22, 2009

Futaba 3PM-X 2.4GHz FASST Radio system

Futaba have released the 3PM-X 2.4GHz FASST radio, which claims to eliminate the need to have one radio for racing, another for rock crawling and yet another for monster trucks. The 3PM-X is the single, affordable system that can handle them all. It retains the features of the popular 3PM while adding performance and programming pluses that expand driving fun, all with the security and dependability of 2.4GHz FASST technology. Now modelers can set up a two or three position switch to control the dig function on their crawler while, with just the push of a button, they can access normal, crab, front-wheel only or rear-wheel only steering modes. Other features includes digital trim strips that allow the user to choose a level of trim adjustability, from fine-tuning finesse (1) to maximum travel (16), while an adjuster function keeps throttle and steering throws as well as centering at programmed ideals for optimum performance.

Source: Futaba [futaba-rc.com]

September 22, 2009

Elliot & Lawlor win rescheduled Irish Nationals Rd3

Originally due to run back in May when heavy rain forced race organisers to postpone the event, the rescheduled third round of the Irish Onroad Nitro National Championships took place at the St. Annes track in beautiful sunny conditions on Sunday with the Kyosho’s of Austin Elliot and Chris Lawlor claiming their second wins of the season. In 1:8 it was Mugen driver Clive Connolly who took TQ honours. The multiple champion was in dominant form in the half hour final but 43 laps in, the rear pulley came loose on the leader’s car. This handed Serpent’s Michael Byrne the lead but in the closing stages of the race Elliot found his way through to take the win by half a lap. After losing almost 2-minutes in the pits Connolly rejoined the race to record a new lap record of 14.4 seconds with his IDM powered MRX-4R enroute to taking the final step on the podium.

Continue reading the report here

September 22, 2009

Futaba 3PM-X 2.4GHz FASST Radio system

Source: Futaba [futaba-rc.com]

September 22, 2009

Báez & Tirado win Puerto Rico Nats Rd6

The eighth round of Puerto Rico National Championships were held in Barcelonta this past weekend. In the 1/10th scale class Mugen team driver Andy Báez, driving a MTX4R, was once again in top form taking the TQ spot and going on to win the 30 minute final. The battle was for the second position between Mugen team mate Javier Laureano and Kyosho driver Pedro Alvarado, but 4 minutes to the finish of the race and Laureano had a touch with another car, allowing Alvarado up into second position. In 1/8th scale Báez also took the TQ spot and was leading the whole race until the last 6 minutes when had some fuel issues while 2 laps in front. This dropped him down to 2nd and gifted Edgar Tirado the win driving a Serpent 966, with Carlos Fuentes driving a Kyosho took 3rd spot.

Thanks to Zobeida Ocasio for the report.

September 22, 2009

Fadtke takes victory at Polish Season Finale

The season finale of the Polish Nationals took place at the weekend in Warsaw and more than 50 drivers participated in the event, split into 4 classes. In the touring car spec class, despite Dennis Fadtke being assured of the title before the last race, there was a close battle between himself and Morris Indovino. Dennis won the first final leg ahead of Morris and Patrick Raczyński, while in the 2nd leg Dennis had some technical problem and Morris won from Patrick. The final and deciding leg was taken by Dennis with Morris 2nd and Patrick 3rd and that was also the overall result for the round. In the DTM junior class, Michael Orlowski took the win, while in the DTM class it was Filip Mutusik taking the win, and finally it was Andrzej Trella that took the Ladies and Gentleman class win. Once again President of the Polish RC federation Niko Triandafilidis put on another great race with a large raffle and lots of giveaways.

September 22, 2009

Sweep Dish Wheels & Exhaust seals & tubing

New from Sweep are these new EXP 1/10 touring car wheels. Made from high quality Dupont nylon, they have more flex than the type A dish wheel from Sweep and are a perfect fit for Sweep and Sorex tires. Available in white and fluorescent yellow. For gas cars, Sweep have released a premium silicone gasket for .21 engines that is very strong and resistant against heat and chemicals. They are a perfect fit to Novarossi engine and most other popular engines too. Finally there is new fuel tubing that is made from high quality, and very strong, silicone and the clear material allows you to easily locate any problems with your fuel line.

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September 21, 2009

AKA Yellow Pre-Mount tires

By popular demand AKA have announced the release of our pre-mounted tires with yellow wheels in both Buggy and Truggy sizes. Yellow pre-mounts are assembled with the same attention to detail and quality that make current AKA pre-mounts some of the best in the industry. All the company’s current tread patterns and compounds are now available on yellow wheels.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]