Tekno RC have announced the release of their World class line up of brushless square can motors. The Lektron Series has been in testing for the last few month and have proved to be a success. The lighter and more efficient design makes these motors have the highest output from the smallest package. Available in 2200kv, 1800kv and 1500kv and are perfect for use in 1/8th scale buggies.
Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com]
With Short Course racing gaining popularity JConcepts have developed their Goose Bumps for the Slash / Slayer and SC10. Retaining the realistic look the tires are completely detailed with center lug all-terrain inspired tread and side wall. Combining a totally unique step pin and bar lug design with sticky green compound to allow even greater control on off-road surfaces. The Goose Bumps are a special breed, designed for maximum performance when new or used as the design allows even wear all the way down to the tire body. Once the driver wears through the initial pin, a bar follows to maximize potential on aggressive surfaces. The Goose Bumps incorporate a compact tire body with a crisp tread pattern with precise separation for intense short course racing competition. In new condition they excel on soft surfaces with either dry or wet conditions. Worn Goose Bumps excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a slight groove has formed.
Core RC have released a number of new items for making working on your car, that bit easier. First up are these aluminium shock shaft pliers, which are available in anodised black and purple and are useable for a wide range of shock shaft diameters including 1/10 and 1/8th scale. Being aluminium they will not scratch the shaft. Also new are two magnetic parts trays for your pit table or work bench which ease the clutter of body clips, screws and washers etc. 10.5 x 8.7cm in size they are available in anodised purple or black aluminium.
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JConcepts have released 2 new body shells, the first being the Punisher body for the Losi 8ight T 2.0 and separates itself from the rest of the bodies on the market with it’s distinctive styling. Beginning with the newly designed grill and headlight treatment the Punisher stares you down like a trained fighter. The hood and cab treatment are amongst the lowest in class giving this body top notch performance and the bed area represents the latest offering for 1/8th truck racing, featuring a super low profile design for increased engine cooling, air flow and escape. Also for the Associated RC8e is the new Hi-Flow Illuzion shell, with special consideration made for the motor, battery box and extra clearance around the battery packs and thanks to JConcepts, the body is also a drop fit and requires no hassles when installing or removing the body.
Xceed have released their Cleaning gum for those hard to reach places. As with other similar products on the market, the gum works by pressing it on the dirty spot and pulling off the dirt and dust, even managing to pick up oil and grease. As a second usage it makes a great substance for waterproofing your car when you need to race in the rain. Available in a tub of 200 grams with a smaller 100 gram version to be released in May.
Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]
The opening round of the Dutch 1/8th scale season took place at the weekend on the fast Rucphen track in the south west of the country. The day started with some fog in the air which gave the engines a lot of power, and this made the first heat the quickest for many drivers. Rick V was on a super quick run, but he had to stop for fuel and this allowed John Ermen, who was driving more conservatively and so didn’t need to stop, take the pole spot by a second in front of Rick, with last years NOMAC Champion Jordy Block taking 3rd. In the main final John Ermen had to retire, and so Rick, who was leading at the time, won unchallenged by 2 laps ahead of 2nd placed Rick Veenma, with Jordy Block taking 3rd.
Mugen celebrated a fine 1-2-3 victory at the season opener of the Western German Championship in the 1/10-200mm nitro class at Oberhausen. In the 30 minutes final race it was Rene Puepke taking home the overall win and the maximum amount of points. After 132 laps he had a 2.5 second lead over fellow Mugen racer Sebastian Buerge. Former German Champion Teemnu Sarinen from Finland was a long time leader but lost the second gear at an early stage. At the end he was six laps down to take third spot on the podium.
This year marked the 11th Annual Silver State Nitro Challenge in Las Vegas, NV and like in years past the weather was always changing, with very windy conditions and temperatures up and down proving to be a big challenge for the drivers all week long. A new race format was constructed this year by race director Jason Ashton for the Invitational Class, which consisted of 3 qualifying heats with all of them counting, the first of which was 7-minutes, the 2nd 10-minutes, and the 3rd and final qualifier 15-minutes. After the 3 qualifiers were run, each heat would have the top 3 drivers with the lowest point totals advance straight to the main event. Then the lower mains would be run taking the top 2 drivers to bump into the next main. Team Orion/Kyosho/AKA Factory Driver Jared Tebo was on fire in qualifying winning both heats for Invitational buggy and truggy on the first day, with the second day only consisting of the 15-minute qualifier. Tebo went on to finish 2nd in both buggy and truggy to wrap up the overall TQ in both classes. In the 30 minute main final for invitational buggy, Jared Tebo got a great launch off the starting line and set off on a fast pace with Ryan Maifield close behind. After the first round of pit stops Tebo was still in the lead but now his team mate Cody King was in 2nd. After the second round of stops Tebo was still leading but now Adam Drake and Billy Fischer were battling it out for the second position and only quick refuelling kept Tebo in the lead after the final stop as he went on to win from Losi pairing of Billy Fischer in 2nd and Adam Drake 3rd.
Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]
