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July 27, 2020

Kay Frehner wins at Alpencup Rd2

The RCSF Singen club in southern Germany played host to round 2 of this year’s Alpencup series. In the 2WD Buggy class Kay Frehner took the overall TQ and he also came out on after the triple A-main events, leaving behind Noah Kaufmann and Stefan Sidler in 2nd and 3rd respectively, making it an all-Team-Associated top 3. The 4WD Buggy class was won by Elias Ehrmann from Markus Wegmann and Sven Koller while the Stadium Truck class saw Stefan Sidler take the winning honours from Silvio Pietroboni in 2nd and Tyas Wuillemin in 3rd.

Source: Team Associated Switzerland [facebook.com]

July 27, 2020

Picco welcome back Oliver Mack

Picco have announced the return of Germany’s Oliver Mack to their racing team for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. The former EFRA 1/8th scale A European Champion will power his Infinity ride using Picco’s Monza 3.5cc engine starting immediately.

Source: Picco [teampicco.com]

July 27, 2020

Ron DeVoll doubles at JBRL Electric Series Rd5

Round 5 of the JBRL Electric Series as held at Controlled Chaos Raceway in Palmdale, California this past Saturday. The event attracted over 160 entries and in 2WD Open Buggy it was Team Associated’s Ron DeVoll with the overall TQ and also the win in the single 6-minute A-main event. Ron’s Team Associated team mate, Davey Batta came in 2nd overall while Carlos Arredondo rounded out the top 3 result.

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July 27, 2020

Lex Tyler in control at Heat Wave Series Rd3

Round 3 of 5 of the Heat Wave Series was held at Ripon RC Speedway and Hobbies in Ripon, California this past Saturday with 83 entries for the multiple electric on-road classes. The premier class of Touring Modified would see top qualifier, Lex Tyler taking home the win from veteran racer, Rick Hohwart in 2nd, who ended the single-leg 5-minute A-main only 1.1 seconds behind. 4th place qualifier, Aaron Lewis would complete the top 3 result from Kyle Colbert in 4th.

Image: Lex Tyler

July 27, 2020

Rivkin TQs & wins at Southern Off Road Series Rd3

Round 3 of the Southern Off Road Series was hosted by the Loganville RC Complex in Loganville, Georgia with nearly 160 entries. In the Pro Nitro Buggy class it was Team Associated’s Spencer Rivkin with the overall TQ and he would also take home the silverware after the 30-minute A-main event, leaving behind Team Associated teammate, Jackson Brunson in 2nd, a lap down. Another two laps behind it was 11th place qualifier, Brandon Melton who rounded out the all-Team-Associated top 3 result.

Image: Southern Off Road Series [facebook.com]

July 27, 2020

RC-Cox T4’20 0 degree aluminium rear hubs

Coming from RC-Cox and made for ARS-converted Xray T4’20 touring cars is a 0 degree aluminium rear C-hub set. The kit includes machined 7075 aluminium C-hubs that are specially machined for a low weight and high rigidity, ensuring precision and increased traction. The hubs include kingpin bushings and they come black anodised and sporting with laser-engraved logos.

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July 27, 2020

Graham Alsop wins NWN Summer Series Rd3

North West Nitro of Weeton, UK held round 3 of their Summer Series this past weekend. Graham Alsop would take the win in the single Nitro Buggy A-main event, leaving behind Jack Hirst two laps behind. Nick Cox would come in 3rd overall, another lap down.

Source: BRCA [brca.org]

July 27, 2020

Xpress titanium spool outdrives

Xpress have announced the soon release of new lightweight titanium spool outdrives for their XQ1 and XQ10 series of touring cars. The couplers feature a redesigned shape and their lightweight yet strong material ensures instant power delivery and exceptional durability. The outdrives come in a natural finish and include mounting hardware and a set of C-shaped driveshaft blades.

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