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November 23, 2021

Jefferies back on top at EWS Rd2

The second round of the Essex Winter Series took place this weekend with another packed out entry featuring all of the top on-road drivers in the UK across the four racing classes. The top-billed Scorpion Modified class saw Olly Jefferies repeat the pole position he had secured at opening event of the season in October, as the Xray driver topped three of the four qualifying rounds. It was only a car failure that prevented a clean sweep as a damaged spur gear in Q2 saw Olly out of the round, allowing Yokomo’s Harley Eldridge to take a win which would ultimately secure her second on the A Final grid. Kyle Branson looked to be the third driver in the mix, the now Tonisport-backed driver took second in every round, to set himself third on the grid. Behind, it was the Capricorn of Alex Thurston who slotted into fourth overall, in front of multi-time UK National Champion Chris Grainger (Awesomatix).

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November 23, 2021

T-Works RC8B3.2 aluminium rear hubs

T-Works have produced this set of aluminium rear hubs for the Associated RC8B3.2 and 3.1. Machined from 7075 T6 aluminium they comes as a set that includes two sets of the carbon upper link mounts, 3 complete sets of lower pin inserts as well as bearing inserts and required fastening material.

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November 23, 2021

Speedzone Evolution Drag Racing LiPo packs

Speedzone has released their Evolution Drag Racing series LiPo packs. The packs were designed using the highest quality cells and geared for today’s demanding competition drag racing environment. Assembled with 8awg wire and a XT90 connector, the soft case packs produce extremely low internal resistance and high average voltage. The 2S 4000mAh 110C pack measures 96.5 x 44.5 x 23mm and weighs 236g while the 2S 6400mAh 200C pack measures 87 x 65 x 35.5mm and weighs 384g.

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November 22, 2021

Nosram 4100mAh & 3100mAh stick pack LiPo batteries

After months of development and testing, the new Nosram stick pack LiPo batteries are ready. The perfect LiPos for hobby and amateur drivers who are mindful of their budget but still want to run LiPo batteries of high quality. Also ideal for RTR buyers who want to start directly with LiPo batteries. This classic, rounded “stick pack” shape in 134mm length fits perfectly into chassis that were originally designed for NiMH stick pack batteries. Due to the 4mm off-centre cable outlet, the battery posts are also no longer in the way. Currently available in 4100mAh and 3100mAh 50C versions, they are each available with the currently popular connectors, Tamiya, T-Plug, XT60 and EC3.

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November 22, 2021

Exotek B6.3 brass C block hanger & wide rear tower

Two new items from Exotek Racing for the Associated B6.3 & B6.1 starting with this stealthy black coated brass C block hanger. Only for use with 73mm arms, the block weighs 24g and helps increase rear traction by adding weight at a low point under the gearbox. The part is finished with laser etching for easy identification. Also new is this wide stance rear drag racing shock tower for the B6 laydown and layback gear box. Made from glossy 4mm carbon fibre, it uses the stock rear shock and allows for an upright angle for more stability.

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November 22, 2021

Ginting & Demas win East National YE race

The annual East National Year End Race 2021 was held at East RC Speedway, Jakarta last weekend. All in there were 40 entries which participated in TC Expert Class, TC ProStock Class, Sportman Class and Mini Class. In TC Expert it was Bowie Ginting who started from pole followed by Ridhwan Suteja and Muhammad Izzah. It was a tight race between the front threee driver however the the final result remained unchanged from qualifying as Bowie secured the overall win. Yusuf Demas was dominant from qualifying to the final to secure the overall win in the ProStock class. Chandra Yosef came in 2nd while Benyamin Wiharja took 3rd.

View the complete results here

November 22, 2021

STRC Drag Slash front & rear aluminium A-arms

STRC have introduced their new CNC machined aluminium front and rear A-arm kits for the Traxxas Drag Slash. Improve the front end durability and add a bit more weight to the front end of your Drag Slash with these front A-arms which match precisely the stock suspension geometry and which include their heat-treated steel lock-nut style hinge-pin kits so you never have an issue with the hinge-pins backing out. The rear A-arm reduces the rear toe-in on the Drag Slash from the stock 3 degrees to just 1 degree, which will improve straight line top speed. These arms also include the heat-treated steel lock-nut style hinge-pin kits as well. Available now in anodised blue, gun metal, green, red and silver.

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November 22, 2021

OfficinaRC X4 Billionaire kit

OfficinaRC have introduced this extensive and very premium titanium set for the Xray X4, aptly named the ‘Billionaire’ kit. As the name suggests this is a very pricey but premium kit and includes all of OfficinaRC’s machined titanium parts for the new Xray touring car chassis. The set consists of 2 x centre shim front screw, 2 x centre shim rear screw, 4 x upper deck screw, 4 x Turnbuckle M4 – 15mm, 4 x special spur gear screw, 8 x lower pivot ball 6.0mm, 4 x ball stud 6.0mm, 8 x upper arm ball, 3 x ball stud 4.9mm, 8 x ball stud 4.9mm, 1 x ball stud 4.9mm x 10mm and 2 x Ball Stud 4.2mm Titanium x 4mm. The set also includes 8 x Alloy Nickel Hard Coated 5.8mm shock balls and 4 x ball stud 4.9mm – sway bar from the same material.

Source: OfficinaRC [officinarc.com]