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August 3, 2020

Exotek B6.2/B6.1 adjustable wheelie bar

Coming from Exotek and made for no-prep drag racing converted Team Associated B6.2 and B6.1 buggies is an adjustable carbon fibre wheelie bar. The wheelie bar extends from 9.5” to 11.75” to match race event rules and the longer bar gives more stability, for straighter and faster passes without needing to let off the throttle as often. Drivers are able to finely adjust the wheel height via the 4mm turnbuckle or make large adjustments by adding spacers under the wheel. The wheelie bar is made of heavy duty 3mm carbon fibre with alloy turnbuckles and mounts and the set includes a ball raced machined alloy wheel with oversized rubber O-ring tyre.

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August 3, 2020

Matt Gonzales TQs & wins at JBRL Electric Series Rd1

The rescheduled round 1 of the 2020 JBRL 1/10 Electric Off-Road Series was hosted by Coyote Hobbies in Victorville, California this past weekend, attracting 180 entries. In the 13.5T 4WD Expert Buggy class it was Yokomo’s Matt Gonzales with the overall TQ and he would also dominate the single 6-minute A-main event, leaving behind Kamryn Ayers in 2nd, a lap down. 0.6 seconds behind Kamryn it was Doug Lariviere (Team Associated) who would round out the podium result.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

August 3, 2020

Graham Alsop wins at Dirt Attack Rd2

The second round of the Dirt Attack series was hosted by the East Shrewsbury club in the UK. Graham Alsop took the win in the 1/8th Nitro Buggy class, leaving behind Matt Box in 2nd, already two laps down. David Gibson came in 3rd over, some five seconds behind Matt.

Source: BRCA [brca.org]

August 3, 2020

Clancy Jackson win at HNMC Summer Series Rd3

The third round of this year’s HNMC Summer Series was held at the Herts Nitro Model Club in the UK this past weekend. The booked-out event attracted 60 entries and the race format would see four qualifiers with the best three to count. The Nitro Buggy qualifying was between Callum Niblett and Jamie Clancy with Jamie taking the honors while E-Buggy was dominated by Karl Jackson. The finals then saw Jamie Clancy (Team Associated) with the win in Nitro Buggy as Callum Niblett (Xray) and Taro Cradock (Kyosho) came in 2nd and 3rd overall. The E-Buggy category was won by Karl Jackson from Glen Downer and Keith Harries.

Source: BRCA [brca.org]

August 3, 2020

Berkan Kilic wins at Polish Off-road Nats Rd3

Round 3 of the Polish 1/8th Off-road Nationals was held in Poznan this past weekend. The third of five rounds saw Mugen’s Berkan Kilic walked away with the win in the 1/8th Nitro Buggy class from his brother and fellow Mugen racer, Burak Kilic. Xray’s Bartosz Zalewski came in 3rd overall to round out the podium result.

Image: Abdullah Kilic

August 3, 2020

OfficinaRC A800 aluminium bearing housings

Coming from OfficinaRC and made for the Awesomatix A800 touring cars are aluminium bearing housings as a replacement for the standard composite parts. The parts are made in Italy using high-quality Ergal 7075 material with their design ensuring a more free spinning drivetrain due to not pinching the bearing. In addition the hubs are very durable, offering lower wear and great looks.

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July 31, 2020

XactRC Exactness aluminium ball stud washers

XactRC’s new Exactness aluminium ball stud washers offer precise measurement to raise and lower the ball studs of most 1/10th and 1/12th scale vehicles. Available in four different sizes of 0.25mm, 0.5mm, 1.0mm, and 2.0mm as well as seven different colors including black, blue, gold, green, gun metal, orange, and red, they come as 12-pieces packages. XactRC also offer sets for each color with four pieces of each size in 0.5mm, 1.0mm, and 2.0mm for a total of 12 pieces per bag.

Source: XactRC [xactrc.com]

July 31, 2020

Samix SCX10 III aluminium rear shock plates

Made for the Axial SCX10 III trail truck are new aluminium rear shock plates from Samix. The parts are machined from high-quality alloy, they feature multiple shock mounting locations, and come in a total of three colours including silver, green and black. Laser-engraved logos makes the shock plates stand out and using them will improve suspension efficiency due to offering greater rigidity.

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