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July 16, 2020

Redcat XR247 pre-assembled axle kit

Redcat have introduced their new XR247 Axle Kit with pre-assembled front and rear trussed axles. The axles feature integrated heavy-duty double-sheer mounting points, integrated trusses, steel internal axle tube inserts, diamond shaped pumpkins, CNC aluminium spools, one piece pinion gear and a 2.91:1 gear ratio. They are a welcomed upgrade to many shaft-driven crawlers and rock racers and scratch builders will also be pleased by their strength and performance when fitted to their competitive monster trucks, trail rigs and scale builds.

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July 16, 2020

WRC Racing aluminium front wing support

Coming from WRC Racing is their aluminium front wing support that allows to convert most 1/10th formula chassis into a LMP car. CNC-machined from aluminium and coming black anodised the support attaches to the front wing mounting holes of the chassis and allows to utilise the front bumper of the LM16 pan cars in order to run LMP-style body shells. The support brace is black anodised for wear and it sports a white, laser-engraved logo.

Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]

July 16, 2020

Zayas & Soto win at Caribbean On-Road Nats

The 2020 Caribbean On-Road Nationals were recently held in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico. In the Nitro GT class it was Samuel Zayas with the overall TQ and he also came out on top in the A-main, leaving behind Raymond M. Soto in 2nd and Fernando Mendez in 3rd, making it an all-IGT8 top 3. Over in GTE it was Raymond M. Soto with the TQ and win as his fellow IGT8 racers Carlie Lopez and Gabriel Velez completed the top 3 result.

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July 16, 2020

Jones, Block & Hulse win at Heart of America Series Rd3

Lincoln in Nebraska played host to round 3 of the Heart Of America Series last weekend. The event was held in 1/8th Open, 1/8th GT and Nitro Sedan classes an in 1/8th Open it was Eric Jones with the overall TQ and also the win in the 30-minute A-main event. Sal Diazo came in 2nd overall, some three laps behind as Robert Ronas rounded out the top 3, another four laps down. In the Masters ranking it was Bob Block with the win from O.V. Opheim while TQ Larry Barnett had to settle for 3rd overall.

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July 16, 2020

Hudy lightweight flat setup boards

Coming from Hudy are their new lightweight flat setup boards that are available in five different sizes. The new, thinner setup boards are significantly lighter and more compact and as such very handy to pack for travelling. The flat, warp resistant surface allows precise set-up adjustments while making the board easy to clean. The boards are available for 1/10th and 1/12th scale on-road, 1/8th on-road, 1/10th off-road, 1/8th buggy and GT as well as 1/8th buggy and truggy kits and they are available in multiple colours. For convenient storing and carrying Hudy also offers suitable zipped bags.

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July 16, 2020

Team Bomber HQ 1/12th scale front springs

Team Bomber from Japan have introduced their new HQ front spring line for 1/12th scale pan cars. The springs are the result of years of experience in the class and they are made using premium-quality spring steel for exceptional performance and durability. The springs are designed to improve corner speeds, allowing for precise steering feeling without “stalling” the car and they are available as yellow-marked 0.5×4.25 soft and black-marked 0.5×4.0 medium variants from now on.

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July 16, 2020

Ben Mohamed Noha doubles at MRCF race

The French MRCF club hosted an open race last weekend, attracting some of the region’s fastest drivers. In 2WD Buggy it was young Ben Mohamed Noha with the overall TQ and he also came out on top after the A-mains, leaving behind Christophe Faure in 2nd and Regis Brunier in 3rd.

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July 16, 2020

T-Works release more RC8B3.2 CF optionals

T-Works have announced the release of new carbon fibre optional parts in the form of a rear shock tower as well as upper and lower arm stiffeners. The rear shock tower is machined from high-quality 4mm sheet material and it is understood to mimic the stock shock absorber and camber link geometry. The part replaces the standard aluminium shock tower and it is usable for both the nitro and electric-powered variants. Also new are front upper, front lower and rear lower carbon fibre arm stiffeners that help to adjust overall arm flex to match the existing track conditions. The sets are available in thin 1mm and thicker 1.2mm versions which further helps to fine-tune the suspension settings. Included comes suitable mounting hardware, making the plates a direct fit.

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