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May 19, 2020

TSP-Racing Speedcoat ceramic lubricant

New from TSP-Racing is the Speedcoat ceramic lubricant for ball races, ball ends, gears, joints and many other applications. The white dry lube is free of resin, acids, oils, greases, and silicones but uses microscopic ceramic particles for excellent penetrating properties making the lube ideal for all hard-to-reach places. The ceramic particles sit in an alcohol-based solution that evaporates quickly after being applied on metal, plastics or many other material used in RC modelling, leaving an ultra-thin coat that ensures ultra-smooth movement. The lube comes in handy 20ml bottles with the included dispensing needle ensures quick and easy application.

Source: 2-Speed [2-speed.de]

May 19, 2020

Shepherd welcome back Flavio Elias

Shepherd have announced the return of South American nitro on-road front runner, Flavio Elias to their team. Back in 2015 the polite Brazilian managed to claim the South American Championship as well as a 4th place at the IFMAR World Championship together with Shepherd and now the cooperation has been renewed. Due to the worldwide Corona virus pandemic Flavio plans to attend only regional and national races in 2020 with the main goal being the Worlds in Japan in 2021. Flavio had the following to say about the deal:

It is with great pleasure and happiness that I return to this team, which gave me many joys and achievements. I want to thank Patrick and the whole Shepherd Team for this opportunity.

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

May 19, 2020

Yeah Racing TRX-6 metal middle axle cover

Coming from Yeah Racing and made for the Traxxas TRX-6 6×6 trail truck is a metal middle axle cover. A replacement for the standard part the optional metal construction will add durability and stability to the highly stressed drivetrain area, especially when running higher power motors. The black coated cover is a direct replacement and available from now on.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

May 19, 2020

Yokomo tease YZ-4SF2 4WD buggy

Yokomo’s Shin Adachi has released a first image of the company’s forthcoming new YZ-4SF2 1/10th scale 4WD buggy. Expected to consist of 80 percent of new or redesigned parts, the buggy will see some major updates but for now, only the above “body on” image is available. We bring you more details as they surface.

Image: Shin Adachi

May 19, 2020

ETS, EOS & ENS announce revised 2020 schedules

With the Corona virus situation impacting racing around the world, many planned events have had to be cancelled or postponed. After carefully monitoring the situation throughout Europe, and talking to host venues and government officials in various countries, the organisers of the ETS, EOS and ENS championships have been able to put together a revised schedule of races for the rest of 2020. Of course, these still do remain provisional as the rules and restrictions change on a regular basis and any further updates will be communicated to racers closer to each event date.

Continue reading the announcement here

May 19, 2020

Kyosho Ultima 2WD rear tuning spring set

Kyosho have announced the soon release of a new tuning rear shock spring set for the Ultima 2WD vintage re-release buggy. The set includes colour-coded MM medium and MH hard springs that allow to adjust overall suspension hardness to the existing track conditions. The springs fit the Ultima 2WD and also the Optima and Turbo Optima 4WD buggies.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

May 19, 2020

T-Works 22X-4 POM ring gear bushings

Coming from T-Works and made for the TLR 22X-4 buggy is a 3-piece POM ring gear bushing set. Machined from high-quality POM material the bushings offer high precision for best possible differential and drivetrain efficiency as well as increased durability and they come in sets of 3.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

May 19, 2020

Soda City King of the Road – Report

Soda City in Columbia, South Carolina hosted their annual King of the Road trophy race. The race was attended by drivers around the east coast as some states are still under stay at home orders. Though the attendance was down from prior years the racing was tight among some of the countries up and coming talent. The faculty provided an excellent environment for the racers from beginning to end. In 17.5 Touring Car it was Awesomatix’s John Dickson taking TQ over fellow Awesomatix drivers Brian Card and Clayton Young in the fastest class of the day. During the main event things were shuffled multiple times between all three Awesomatix drivers, but in the end it would be Card taking the win over Young. Dickson would bring it home 3rd completing a clean sweep of the podium for Awesomatix.

Continue reading the report here