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June 12, 2018

Trinity LCG Modified 4000MAh LiHV hardcase battery

Trinity have introduced their new ReVtech 4000mAh 55C LiHV battery pack for Modified buggy applications. The pack is housed in a 1S 1/12th standard 95x47x18.5mm LCG shorty hardcase but offers 7.6V of voltage and a capacity of 4000mAh. The pack is built from new Graphene technology cells that use higher grade and safer materials which results in longer battery life while a new assembly technology limits cell puffing. The pack utilises 5mm bullet-type connectors, it weighs in at a lightweight 156g and it is awaiting ROAR approval.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

June 12, 2018

Kyle McBride takes win at Queens Cup

Melbourne in Australia played host to the Queens Cup last weekend, attracting some of the country’s fastest 1/8th off-road racers. In the Pro Nitro Buggy class it was Kyle McBride who dominated the proceedings, taking the TQ and a dominant win in the 45-minute A-main, some five laps in front of Max Ricca as Shane Kelly rounded out the top 3 results. Behind the three, Shane Smith and Gavin White would complete the top 5.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

June 12, 2018

5th Annual Quebec Classic – Announcement

The 5th Annual Quebec Classic race will be held from the 23rd to 26th of August near Montréal in QC, Canada. The event will see the attendance of reigning IFMAR World Champion, David Ronnefalk and 2014 World Champ, Ty Tessmann and it will be held in 1/8th Nitro and Electric Buggy and Truggy classes, 40+ Nitro Buggy and E-Buggy categories as well as 1/10th 2WD, 4WD and Pro4 SC classes. More information can be found here and sign-up for the race is already available here.

June 12, 2018

Sammy Moran double TQs & wins Mid Summer Shootout

The Pro-Line Mid Summer Shootout was held at Coyote Hobbies Indoor RC Raceway last weekend and it was TLR’s Sammy Moran that would sweep the ultra competitive 13.5 Wheeler and 17.5T Expert Buggy classes. Eliot Watson (Tekno) in 2nd and Wayne Wyrick (TLR) in 3rd would round out the 13.5T 4WD podium as the TLR duo of Ty Owings and Wayne Wyrick completed the 17.5T Expert Buggy podium.

View the 17.5T Expert Buggy podium here

June 12, 2018

Reds Racing announce updated Durabell clutch bells

Reds Racing have introduced their updated Durabell clutch bells that now feature a highly wear resistant silver surface treatment. The clutch bells are made of high quality steel and the special coating allows the teeth to last much longer. A special vented design also guarantees lower temperatures and cleaner shoes engagement for a longer life of both bell and clutch shoes. The clutch bell is available in 13 and 14 teeth version only and it is suitable for Kyosho, Mugen, TLR, Tekno, JQRacing, Xray, Team Associated, Hot Bodies, and Serpent kits.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

June 12, 2018

Jessica Palsson wins at South Swedish Cup Rd2

The city of Höör played host to round 2 of the South Swedish Cup last weekend. HB Racing’s Hampus Berg made a clean sweep in the qualifiers from Jessica Palsson (Kyosho), who suffered a bit from the aftermath of illness, however starting from the P2 spot onto the 30-minutes main final she still got all cards on the table for an even better result. In the end Jessica was able to bring home the win with a 23-seconds margin on 2nd placed Hampus Berg despite an extra fuel stop. HB Racing driver Oskar Levin rounded out the top 3 results.

Image: Jessica Palsson

June 12, 2018

Traxxas TRX-4 Bronco body & new accessories

Coming from Traxxas and made for the TRX-4 scale trail truck is a load of new accessories. First up is a pre-painted 1979 Ford Bronco body shell that now also comes as an all-inclusive set including a black-painted body, trim, replica spare tyre, door mirrors, chromed door handles, and wipers for incredible scale detail. The kit also includes red and sunset pre-cut decals, chromed bumpers with push bar, and a rear body post. Also new is the long arm lift kit for the TRX-4, as visible in above image, that adds over one inch of ground clearance to TRX-4 models without compromising suspension or steering geometry. The kit includes longer arm links and shocks, taller springs, extended driveshafts, modified servo mount and all necessary hardware. They are available in standard gray or brilliant red or blue tough powder coated finishes. Last but not least are wheelbase conversion kits to adjust the TRX-4’s wheelbase the easy way with these two chassis conversion kits. Both kits include the appropriate shocks mounts, suspension links, and centre half shafts to lengthen or shorten your wheelbase. These kits make it easy to install a short body like the Ford Bronco onto a long chassis setup like the TRX-4 Tactical or vice versa.

View the other new parts here

June 12, 2018

Nicolas Bregante TQs & wins Metropolitan Champs Rd4

The Speed Paradise track hosted round 4 of the Argentinean Metropolitan Championship recently and after taking the TQ in the qualifiers it was Nicolas Bregante (Xray) who also took the win in the 40-minutes long Nitro Buggy A-main. Alvaro Colombo came in 2nd from Fernando Villamil 3rd to round out the podium for HB Racing.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]