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September 4, 2020

OS Speed Ronda Drake B21 engine

OS Engines in Japan have announced the release of the new OS Speed Ronda Drake edition engine. Identical in specification to the latest Adam Drake edition B21 engine, we would argue that his wife’s engine looks much cooler with its pink cooling head with black and white print and matching pink venturi insert. Originally only meant for the US market, the Japanese company has decided to make it available to all markets in an engine only or combo kit.

Source: OS Engines [os-engines.co.jp]

September 4, 2020

Protoform tease C8 for 1/12th scale

Protoform are teasing the release of what looks like a Corvette C8 for the 1/12th scale market. No details are given with the post that the company shared on Facebook other than the inclusion of the Corvette logo, however the similarities to their previous 190mm C8 are striking and the inclusion of the GT12 decal on the side of the shell and the wheels hints to its intended use. Full details will become available soon.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

September 4, 2020

Dylan Saunders joins SWorkz Junior Factory team

SWorkz have announced the signing of 13 year old Dylan Saunders to their UK Team as well as Junior Factory team. Going forward Dylan will race the SWorkz line of 1/8 products and he had this to say about the deal, ‘I am very impressed by the quality of the SWorkz products. I am sure to make good results in the SWorkz team’. Max Sonnleitner from SWorkz continued by saying ‘SWorkz policies, giving young drivers the possibility of working together with some of the best drivers in the world, will also help Dylan on his way up. We are happy to have with Dylan and Jess another father/son team, that for sure fits perfectly into our racing team’.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

September 3, 2020

Reds Racing 1/8th Z8 Pro ESC Gen2

Reds Racing have introduced the follow up to their 1/8th Z8 Pro ESC, the Z8 Pro Gen2. The new ESC is the result of over a year of testing and development together with Reds Racing team drivers. Improving both the power board and the control board with new components for higher reliability and durability as well as for better cooling. They have also changed the fan polarity to make it compatible with 1/10 ZX esc and with other fans on the market and have designed a new lightweight fan protector to improve fan blades reliability and increase cooling efficiency. Furthermore, they have developed a new 30mm Optional fan with ball bearings and a full aluminium case that has been specifically developed to guarantee up to 28000 RPM and to dissipate heat in hot conditions and to improve durability.

View more photos of the Z8 Pro & optional fan here here

September 3, 2020

Ultimate EFRA 2142 offroad black HD pipe set

Ultimate Racing’s EFRA 2142 Black HD off-road exhaust set is a heavy-duty variant of the standard chrome-finish pipe set. The high-quality, super strong exhaust is made of aluminium and features a black surface coating for improved durability and easier cleaning. Due to its high rigidity it also offers better resonance for improved overall performance while the dark surface coating further improves heat dissipation. The pipe also features the Fast-Lock system for an optimised power curve, higher top speeds and better fuel mileage. As for the characteristics, the exhaust and muffler combination promises precise and linear throttle response in high RPM range with a great top end speed and will provide great power and speed at high RPM. Included comes mounting hardware such as springs and gaskets.

View the full set here

September 3, 2020

Infinity IF15 engine mounts for OS

New from Creation Model for the IF15, come this pair of engine mounts specially designed to work with OS .12 engines. Compared to the standard kit blocks hey have been lowered and allow the engine crankcase to sit as close to the chassis as possible without touching, contributing to a lower centre of gravity, while the cooling fins on the side allows the engine to better dissipate heat and help prevent overheating during a race. Not to be used in combination with other brands of engine.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

September 3, 2020

HNMC GP2020 – Race report

The HNMC GP2020 took place over the recent bank holiday weekend with the club able to host the race during the Covid-19 closures having worked closely with the BRCA on safety solutions to make it happen. The format has remained the same for last three years with Saturday having controlled practice, Sunday is for qualifying with finals on Monday. Saturday was a damp day with drivers in heat 9 and 10 deciding not to run as it was so wet. On to qualifying and in Nitro Buggy Callum Niblett took the top spot with Jamie Clancy and Simon Reeves taking rounds 3 and 5 to end up 2nd and 3rd. Truggy would see James Baxter from Richard Cousins and John Niall in 3rd, while in E-buggy it was Michael Lightfoot from Darren Hayden-Ball with Mike Cradock. Evening fun was had with the longest distance travelled with one full tank of fuel. The winner was Glenn Smith, 2nd went to Toby Nicoll, while Craig Russell was 3rd, the top 2 completing 16 laps each, well off the record held by Karl Jackson of 18 laps back in 2018.

Continue reading the report here

September 3, 2020

NathoBuilds ride-height blocks

Available in 5 different colours, NathoBuilds’ new ride height blocks have been 3d printed from high quality PLA+ material. Each set of 4 can measure 17mm, 18mm, 19mm, 22mm, 23mm, 24mm, 25mm, 27mm, 28mm, 29mm & 30mm ride heights and they are used by simply placing the required height number facing up.

Source: NathoBuilds [nathobuilds.com]