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August 3, 2020

Lukas Hoch TQs & wins at Brno club race

The Czech RC MCC Brno club held round 3 of the club racing series this past weekend in pretty hot weather conditions. In the Formula EFRA class it was Lukas Hoch with a pretty dominant TQ some four seconds in front of Tomas Sova. When the dust had settled after the four A-mains, it was still Lukas on top after winning all four legs for the overall victory in front of Tomas Sova in 2nd and Marek Sova in 3rd. Ales Horak and Marek Hradisky came in 4th and 5th respectively.

Image: Lukas Hoch

August 3, 2020

Jared Wiggins doubles at Thunder Road Offroad

Thunder Road Hobbies of Moline, Illinois held their Thunder Road Offroad Race this past Sunday. After sweeping the opening round of the Deuce Alternate Race on Saturday, Tekno RC’s Jared Wiggins was in full swing and also took the overall TQs in Nitro and E-Buggy at the Thunder Road race. The 20-minute Nitro Buggy main saw Jared leading the way and he would bring home the win with a 3-lap margin from Ben Watson on the runner-up spot. Wade Aronson would end the day on the 3 spot, some 8.3 seconds behind. Over in E-Buggy would complete the sweep by taking the win in the single 10-minute A-main event, leaving behind Ben Watson in 2nd, a lap down. Gregory Tennies came in 3rd overall, another lap down.

View the E-Buggy podium here

August 3, 2020

Jared Wiggins sweeps Deuce Alternate Race Rd1

The Clark RC Park of Reeseville, Wisconsin hosted the opening round of the Deuce Alternate Race this past weekend with nearly 70 entries. Tekno RC’s Jared Wiggins was in control of things in both the Nitro Buggy and Truggy classes as he took the overall TQs in both categories. The 20-minute long Nitro Buggy main saw Jared lead from tone to tone, taking the win with a 1-lap margin from Rod Morney (Mugen) in 2nd. Jeremy Whiting (Kyosho) would come in 3rd overall, another lap down. Over in the Truggy A-main it was again Jared Wiggins with the overall win, leaving behind Jeremy Whiting in 2nd and Greg Baumel (Kyosho) in 3rd.

View the Truggy podium here

August 3, 2020

Marco Baruffolo successful at Trofeo San Mauro

This past weekend the Autodromo Veggoplast RC track in San Mauro Torinese near Turin hosted the Trofeo San Mauro, attracting some of the region’s fastest drivers. Xray’s Marco Baruffolo took the TQ and also the win in the Nitro Buggy class as SWorkz’s Leonardo Valence and Xray’s Mauritio Fontanel came in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Image: Marco Baruffolo

August 3, 2020

Tessmann & Sorjonen win at Nitro Stampede

The 2020 Nitro Stampede Race was held in Calgary, Canada this past weekend, attracting over 90 entries. In the premier 1/8th Nitro Buggy class it was Ty Tessmann with the overall TQ and also the win in the 30-minute A-main event, leaving behind Carter Herasymiuk in 2nd, a lap down. Peter Toszer came in 3rd overall some two seconds behind Carter. In the E-Truggy class it was Rob Sorjonen with the overall TQ and also the wins in the opening two A-main for an early overall win. A3 winner, Britt Toszer came in 2nd overall from Mike Bridges in 3rd. Over in the 1/10th scale classes and in 2WD Buggy it was again Ty Tessmann with the overall TQ and win as Mark Hughes and A3 winner, Anthony Bond came in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 3, 2020

Hobbywing QuicRun Fusion BL crawler system

Coming from Hobbywing is their new QuicRun Fusion BL integrated speed controller 540-class motor for crawlers and trail trucks. The system combines a powerful 540-class brushless motor and with a multi-functional speed controller system in a single housing, ensuring a low weight and compact design. A selectable, intelligent torque and RPM control system maintains the torque and RPM level of the vehicle uphill, downhill, under load and in virtually every other condition, making vehicle control a lot simpler even in challenging terrains. The FOC Field-oriented Control system provided exceptional low-speed torque and control while ensuring super-silent motor action. In addition the system is IP-67 water and dust-proof for go-everywhere capabilities. Drag and parking brake functions as well as an electronic switch add to the impressive features list. The motor and speedo system is usable for most 1/10th scale crawlers and trail truck that accept 64mm long 36mm diameter motors and it is available in 1200kV and 1800kV variants.

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]

August 3, 2020

T-Works Tekno DLC-coated shock shafts

Coming from T-Works and made for a range of Tekno RC vehicles are DLC-coated shock shafts. Available are 59mm variants for the SCT410.3 as well as 67.5mm and 74.5mm shafts for the 48 2.0, 48.4/.3, MT410 and ET48.3 kits. All are made of high-quality steel and they come DLC-coated for ultra-smooth suspension action and exceptional durability. Included come shims and nuts for easy and reliable mounting of the piston pistons.

View the other new shock shafts here

August 3, 2020

Ethan Lefebvre doubles at Thornhill Champs Rd5

Round 5 of the Thornhill Championship series was held this past weekend with 85 entries for the nitro and electric off-road classes. Expert Nitro Buggy saw Ethan Lefebvre (Xray) with the overall TQ after the two rounds of qualifying and he also came out on top in the E-Buggy class despite struggling a bit in the opening qualifier. In the opening stages of the 20-minute A-main event Ethan’s car was hard to drive and he made a few mistakes after battling with Dillon Caldwell (HB Racing), however after the first fuel stop Ethan’s car felt normal again and he was able to put in clean laps till the end and take the win some 15 seconds in front of Brandon Rose (Agama) while Dillon Caldwell came in 3rd overall, another 7.2 seconds behind.

Continue reading the report here