June 15, 2020

Xray T4 ECS BB 52mm & 53mm driveshafts

Coming from Xray and made for their T4 line of touring cars are the new ball-raced ECS BB driveshafts. The construction of the driveshafts offers a significant performance gain over the standard blade-type driveshafts as the friction between the driveshaft and the outdrive is greatly reduced thanks to using ball bearings, which helps to give a much smoother handling feel, especially on fast direction changes, such as chicanes. The reduced friction also helps to increase cornering speeds. The driveshafts are available as 52mm variant for smaller, more technical tracks where more initial steering is needed while the longer 53mm driveshafts are best suited for more open and flowing track layouts. They will provide slightly less initial steering, but better steering in the middle of the corner, as well as on power. The BB driveshafts only work with the front solid axle in combination with the optional #305138 outdrives.

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June 15, 2020

Rinderknecht & Fuller crowned Winter Series champions

The RC Compound of Des Moines, Iowa hosted the final round of the final round of their Winter Indoor Series this past weekend with over 65 entries. In the overall standings of 2WD Modified Buggy it was Mason Fuller who would walk away with the overall title some two points ahead of Tom Rinderknecht, who ended the season on the runner-up spot. Kaden Fuller would complete the all-TLR top 3 result. Over in 4WD Mod Buggy it was Tom Rinderknecht who came out on top by a 2-point margin as Mason Fuller finished in 2nd overall. Chad “Rico” Karstens rounded out the overall top 3 result.

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June 15, 2020

Harker & Pillars win at Stickit1Racing Mod Series Rd2

Round 2 of the 2020 Stickit1Racing.com “We’re Back Racing” Friday Night Modified Off-Road Series was hosted by PDX RC Underground in Portland, Oregon last week. Yokomo’s Travis Harker and Joe Pillars would tie for the overall win in the highly competitive 2WD Modified Buggy class that consisted of 24 entries, with three wins each. Harker would win the tie-breaker by posting the single fastest run. Team Associated’s Ryan Reavis finished 3rd overall.

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June 15, 2020

NathoBuilds titanium ball studs

Coming from NathoBuilds are their new 5.5mm broached Grade 5 titanium ball studs. They are 45 percent lighter than standard steel ball studs, twice as strong as Grade 2 material and they have been designed and made with a taller neck for added strength and character for the car, but still having the same geometry as the standard ball studs. The ball studs are available as pairs or complete sets for the Yokomo YZ-4SF, or Team Associated B74, B6.2, SC6.1 and T6.1.

Source: NathoBuilds [nathobuilds.com]


June 15, 2020

Terry Rott wins at Midwest Series opener

Round 1 of the Midwest Series was hosted by the One Eighth Racers of Toledo this past weekend with nearly 50 racers in attendance. In the 1/8th Open class it was Ralph Burch with the overall TQ from Terry Rott in 2nd. With Ralph scoring a DNF in the 30-minute A-main event following a crash on the opening lap, it was Capricorn pilot Terry who ultimately came out on top a lap in front of Scotty Ernst (Infinity) as Jason Conley (Infinity) came in 3rd overall, only 1.5 seconds behind Scotty.

Image: Scotty Ernst


June 15, 2020

Yankee large scale electric pan car kits – Coming soon

Coming soon from French large scale specialists Yankee are the P420 1/4th scale and P520 1/5th scale electric pan car kits. Both are of a simple and efficient design that utilises construction elements known from 1/10th and 1/12th scale pan cars, however thanks to clever engineering the large scale kits are both lightweight and durable, allowing to run them alongside their gas-powered variants. Both chassis offer up to three different wheelbase settings, they utilise a 3-point pod-type rear suspension, a lightweight front suspension and the P420 also allows to use a dual servo steering setup. Other features include module 1.25 and 1.5 gearboxes, aluminium front hubs, and a motor mount that allows to use a range of large-scale-compatible electric brushless motors. The kits will become available as rolling chassis or as combo packages including a body shell.

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June 15, 2020

Culley & Skidmore win at 8th Annual Judge Race

The 8th Annual Judge Race was hosted by GS Hobby in Barling, Arkansas this past weekend, attracting 120 entires for the several 1/10th electric off-road classes. When the dust had settled and in the 2WD Modified Buggy class it was Braxten Culley with the overall TQ and also the win in after the triple A-main events. Braxten would finish 2-1-1 with A1 winner, Kyle Skidmore (Team Associated), coming in 2nd overall as JR Mitch (TLR) completed the top 3 result in qualifying order.

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June 15, 2020

Adam Izsay TQs & wins at Hungarian large scale nats Rd1

The opening round of the Hungarian large scale on-road nationals was hosted by the RC Pecs club this past weekend. The touring car class saw Adam Izsay with the overall TQ and he also came out on top after the main event, leaving behind Zsolt Bajusz Junior on the runner-up spot. Zoltan Szabo completed the all-RS5 top 3 podium result.

Image: Adam Izsay