December 17, 2018

JConcepts F2 Rustler truck body shell

JConcepts have introduced their new F2 body shell for the Traxxas Rustler VXL and XL-5 trucks. The F2 body has been a trend setting design since its release on the buggy population and now, Traxxas Rustler drivers can drop-on a race favourite design to their bash vehicle of choice. One of the key features is an arrow based design where the front is much narrower than the rear. The narrower front-end appears on-point and with an all-new grille and headlight layout with four included grille options. Protecting the front shock tower area is done with a traditional shape but contains new louver positioning and available air-release features located just in front of the main cab. The popular side-window treatment has been once again incorporated into the design for maximum coverage. The new body includes the traditional Finnisher “V step-downs” in the bed area which makes it identifiable to the savvy racer. The tail of the body has been lowered with an upper and lower transition making the rear a more durable piece even with light-weight materials. The F2 includes two spoilers, one for high-bite conditions and another taller version for low or medium bite conditions. The spoilers are durable and with proper trimming and included hardware bolt directly to the back of the new shell. Each package includes window mask, new F2 specific decal sheet, two rear spoiler options and mounting hardware.

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December 17, 2018

Adam Drake wins at Force Series Rd5

The Phil Hurd Raceway of Savannah, Georgia played host to round 5 of the Force Series this past weekend. In the Expert Nitro Buggy A-main it was Mugen’s Adam Drake with the win, after qualifying on the 5th spot, as Serpent’s Billy Easton came in 2nd overall, some 15s back. Rob Lupo would round out the top 3 some three laps down.

Source: Flash Point [flashpointrc.com]


December 17, 2018

Tyler Jones wins at Xmas Charity Race

The Ohio RC Factory of Jeffersonville, Ohio held their Xmas Charity Race this past weekend. TLR’s Tyler Jones would be in control of things in the 4WD Modified Buggy class, taking the TQ and win in front of the Team Associated duo of Aydin and Austin Horne as Gary Studt and Todd Christian rounded out the top 5 results.

Image: Tyler Jones


December 17, 2018

Rasmussen TQs & wins at RC Kongen Winter Series Rd4

Round 4 of the RC Kongen Winter Series was held this past weekend and it was Team Associated’s Jesper Rasmussen with the TQ and win in the 2WD Modified Buggy class. Team Associated’s up and coming Marcus Kaerup came in 2nd overall as Yokomo’s Frederik Hovgaard rounded out the podium result in 3rd. Over in the 4WD Mod Buggy class it was Pelle Culmsee with the overall TQ, however after the triple A-mains it was Marcus Kaerup with the win from Pelle in 2nd and Daniel Rose in 3rd.

View the 4WD Mod Buggy podium here


December 17, 2018

Julien Formentin wins MCCD Christmas Race

The French MCCD Dammartin club hosted their annual Christmas race near Paris this past weekend. In the 2WD Modified Buggy class it was Yokomo’s Julien Formentin with the win from Team Associated’s Julien Parnot. The latter won the opening A-main but Formentin would hold the upper hand for the overall. Kevin Seysen would complete the top 3 podium result for Yokomo.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]


December 17, 2018

Schumacher Cougar KC/KD & Cat L1 CF-reinforced arms

Schumacher have announced the release of several new carbon fibre reinforced option parts for the Cougar KC/KD and CAT L1 models. All are made of carbon fibre reinforced composite material as a direct replacement for the standard kit parts. Available are Cougar KC and KD front wishbones that are 4.8g lighter than kit wishbones while the Cat L1 specific items include 5.8g lighter front arms, 6.5g lighter rear arms as well as a 2g lighter front bumper. The parts are giving a lower overall weight and more precise feeling in high-grip track conditions.

View the Cat L1 specific parts here


December 17, 2018

Mike Lewis wins at Answer RC Winter Series Rd3

The Ledbury track recently held round 3 of its Answer RC Winter Series. Only 29 drivers attended but it was a quality field, with Team Associated drivers Mike Lewis, Matt Lewis and Jon Howells in attendance. National A finalist Mike Lewis took all four qualifying rounds to take the overall TQ, the HB Racing E-buggy of Chris Lovell was 2nd, with AE drivers Jon Howells 3rd and Mike Lewis 4th. On to the main event, Mike and Jon were having a great battle for the lead and pulling away from the field until Jon made a few small errors being enough for Mike to get away. Chris, having a bad start held 3rd up until the 20th lap until he was passed by a very quick Matt Lewis. Ultimately it was Mike Lewis with the win from Jon Howells and Matt Lewis, making it an AE 1-2-3.

Source: BRCA [brca.org]


December 17, 2018

Kato & Orlowski win at North Gwangju RC Champs

The North Gwangju RC Raceway held a championship race this past weekend, attracting both racers from Europe and hosting South Korea. In the 2WD Modified Buggy class it was Team Associated driver, Kouki Kato with the overall win, courtesy of winning A1 and A3 while A2 winner, Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski, came in 2nd overall. The two left behind Yokomo’s Lee Martin in 3rd as Kyosho’s Kotah Akimoto had to settle for 4th overall. Yokomo’s Paul Crompton rounded out the top 5.

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