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April 28, 2022

FSEARA Rd7 Flagler RC – Report

The FSEARA was again back to the old school style parking lot races for the first time this season. Chris Crowder was able to build up a steady routine schedule of this parking lot racing for the Daytona locals to participate. With the loss of 386 Raceway, a lot of RC enthusiasts had to travel hours away to race. Special thanks to Chris Crowder and his crew they were able to work with woody BBQ to provide their parking lot for this show to go on. In the Flagler plaza, there are also a Winn-Dixie and Ace Hardware to generate a ton of traffic and spectators. The race atmosphere was exciting with all of the spectators cheering and rooting for their favourite car to crash. All fun and exciting crew of people.

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April 27, 2022

Hudy Set-up Stations

Hudy Set-up Stations in a new contemporary design are now available for all classes. The Hudy Set-up Station has become the industry standard and benchmark for a super-precise measurement and setting of the complete geometry including front & rear toe, caster, camber, camber gain and steering throw symmetry. Backlash-free wobble-free mounting of the full ball-bearing equipped set-up stands provides ultra-smooth and precise movement and operation. The Set-up stands are CNC-machined from high-grade aluminium with the upper plate is CNC-machined from tough acrylic plastic. All the parts feature precision engraving for instant reliable readings.

View the different versions here

April 27, 2022

Avid titanium lower shock mounts

Avid’s titanium lower shock mounts for 10th scale vehicles make it easy for getting your shocks off and on while not wearing out the plastic from repeated uses. The one design feature we added to this common product is the 6 small holes in each mount. They are not there to lose weight but rather to help keep the mount from backing out as easily when taking the nut off the end, acting as a bit of a serration. Machined from billet 6Al-4V Titanium, they have a 1.5mm Allen head for installation. Each package includes (2) lower shock mount screws and (2) aluminium M3 flanged locknuts.

View the shocl mount set here

April 26, 2022

Fenix Racing pan car gear differential Mk2

Fenix Racing have introduced their new pan car gear differential Mk2. With their original gear diff released back in 2016 it was about time for an update version. It sports a completely new right hub, with the main bearings distance almost doubled, to ensure better trueness, while the inner bearing is now flanged, promoting the orthogonality of the assembly. They add a massive thrust bearing to the diff, because since 2016 motors have improved as well and they want to also be future proof. Gears stay the same as does the grade 5 Titanium axle, with a carbon fibre version to follow.

Source: Fenix Racing [fenix-racing.com]

April 26, 2022

T-Works MBX8R carbon rear hub links

T-Works have produced these carbon rear hub links for the Mugen MBX8R. Suitable for either the A or B hub, the A version offers 6 different upper link mounting holes while the B version offers 3 options. Made from high quality carbon, they are a direct bolt on option. Sold as a complete pair, comprising of 4 pieces.

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April 26, 2022

Hoppe wins North German Championship Rd1

Last weekend the first round of the North German Championship took place at the Hollmoorring in Munster. It was clear from the beginning that the usual three suspects Lars Hoppe (Shepherd), Timo Schröder (Shepherd) and Merlin Depta (Serpent) would decide the victory among themselves. In qualifying Lars could secure the pole position in a convincing way with a new lap record of 13,992s while Merlin lined up second in front of Timo. Also in the main final Lars clocked the fastest times and after 30min he saw the checkered flag in first position. Merlin finished second about 1,5 laps behind and Timo completed the podium another lap down.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

April 26, 2022

Holthuis wins Dutch 1/10 Nitro nats opener

The first Dutch national race for 1/10 nitro cars was held at the Sluis track in Gouda. Wordl famous for cheese, in the RC world the Gouda event is known for the tight twisty and unforgiving layout. Combined with strong winds the challenge was on for the racers. After qualifying we had Milan Holthuis on pole with some margin to the rest. For the final the battle looked to be for the lower podium positions. The higher than expected tire wear would also come into play for the 30 minute final. Would a tire change be necessary and if so, all four or only outside? Plenty of options…

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April 25, 2022

Martinelli & Fonzar win at Swiss Nats season opener

The first round of the Swiss Championship took place last weekend in Lostallo. Unfortunately the weather forecast was not good, especially for Saturday and Sunday. Simon Kurzbuch and Silvio Hächler were not present, as they preferred to prepare for the upcoming first round of the ENS in Fiorano. Fortunately on Friday the weather was nice and this allowed everyone to find that feeling lost during the winter months. Mattia Pesenti made his return after more than 2 years of absence, debuting with the new FX engine, still in the testing phase.

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