Round 4 of the Tonisport Onroad Series North Division was held at the RCCT-Münden track in Hannoversch-Münden this past weekend, attracting over 40 entries. In Touring Modified it was Sören Sparbier with the overall TQ from Enrico Jung and Lars Hoppe. The triple A-mains again saw Sören excel as Lars was able to bring home the runner-up spot. Enrico had to settle for 3rd overall.
The Herts Nitro Model Club in the UK held their first race event following the Coronavirus pandemic shutdown this past weekend. To keep everyone safe the entries were capped at 40 drivers and it was Lewis Jones with the TQ in the Nitro Buggy class. In the 20-minute A-main event Lewis was able to convert his TQ in to a win a lap in front of Karl Jackson. Tommy Chung came in 3rd overall, another lap down.
Image: Lewis Jones
The Tropheo Shepherd race was held in Fiorano, Italy this past weekend. In the 1/8th IC Track class it was Infinity’s Lamberto Collari with the overall win on home soil, a lap in front of Alberto Picco. Shepherd’s Andrea Pirani came in 3rd overall to round out the podium result.
Image: Mini Autodromo Jody Scheckter [minicarfiorano.it]
The opening round of the Nitro West Masters series took place in Bad Breisig, Germany with 65 drivers in attendance. Due to the current protection and hygiene measures due to the Corona virus pandemic, the number of drivers was limited and an entry cap was enforced. The requirements for the attending drivers and mechanics included wearing a mouth-nose protector, such as a mask for scarf, in the paddock, on the rostrum and in the pit lane. The number of mechanics per driver was limited to one person, even in the finals. “All drivers were happy to finally be able to race again. The conditions were implemented very well”, said Nitro West organiser Uwe Baldes at the end. Already on Friday, a number of drivers used the summer weather with over 30 degrees Celsius for intensive practice, on Saturday practice was carried out in groups of eight heats of six minutes each. Fortunately, the expected rain for Saturday did not show up, and the partly dark clouds over Bad Breisig remained shut on Sunday too.
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LCG Racing is busy adding more optionals for popular electric touring cars to their portfolio. The latest is the narrow style carbon fibre top deck for the Yokomo BD10. The flex-design top deck is of a very narrow design in the front area, increasing the chassis’ torsional front flex for increased steering, yet an easier to drive car. However flex in the rear area is greatly reduced due to a smaller cut-out which allows for better on-power stability. The fully symmetrical narrow style top deck is machined from high-quality 2.0mm carbon fibre and it provides for a balanced flex characteristic needed for today’s generation of touring cars and it is a direct fit.
Source: LCG Racing [facebook.com]
Team Powers have announced the soon release of their SRS V2 digital brushless servo. It builds on the proven V1 and features a brushless motor, Super Response technology and an all-aluminium case construction for best possible durability. A hybrid steel and titanium geartrain ensures exceptional durability in demanding racing conditions while keeping the same steering response. Full details will become available in time of the release.
Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]
Made for many 1/10th scale off-road buggies is T-Works’ new ball differential tool that allows for easy adjustment of the often somewhat hidden units. The wrench features an angled tool tip that slides into the differential outdrive, reaching into the ball diff adjustment screw for convenient differential hardness adjustment without having to remove the driveshaft. The tool is usable for all ball diffs with industry-standard hex head screw and it is available from now on.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
RC-Project have introduced upper link balls for the SWorkz S35-4 buggy machined from high-quality 7075-T6 Ergal material. The parts are used on the rear hub carbon fibre extensions and they are machined to very tight tolerances and hard-coated for surface protection. In addition, a teflon coating makes for super smooth suspension movement. The link balls come as pairs, they weigh in at 2g and are available now.
