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March 9, 2020

Xray T4’20 slim line carbon fibre battery holder

Xray have introduced their new carbon fibre slim LiPo battery holders for the T4 2020 mid-motor touring car. Machined from high-quality 3.0mm carbon material the battery hooks are designed for the use with the new generation of slim LiPo battery packs, ensuing proper and secure installation. The hooks must be used with the #306196 aluminium or #306198 brass mounts and they are size adjustable to accommodate different width battery packs or to fine-tune left to right chassis balance. Beside the 2020 variant of the T4 the battery holder also fit older specification T4 cars.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 9, 2020

JConcepts Destination knit beanie cap

JConcepts have introduced their new Destination knit beanie cap that comes in handy when the weather turns cold at the race track. Manufactured in a durable material with JC leather etched logo, the beanie has a low profile fit and finish which provides a stylish yet protective look.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

March 9, 2020

Adam Drake TQs & wins at Grass Roots Racing Series Rd3

Palm Desert Raceway of Palm Desert, California hosted round 3 of the Grass Roots Racing Series this past weekend, attracting over 130 entries. In the Open Nitro Buggy class it was Mugen’s Adam Drake with the overall TQ and he would also bring home the win in the 20-minute A-main event from 10th place qualifier, TLR’s Anthony Westergaard in 2nd. Cole Jenson, also piloting a TLR buggy, came in 3rd overall a lap short of Adam and Anthony.

Source: Mugen [mugenracing.com]

March 9, 2020

Darkside Designs introduce new YZ4-SF optionals

Coming from Darkside Designs are several new carbon fibre optionals for the Yokomo YZ4-SF buggy. First up is an O-ring battery hold down that does away with the need for screws and wrenches to change out the battery. Cut out of 3mm carbon fibre the set also includes an O-ring and black hardware. Next up are front and rear flex spines. They are cut out of 3mm carbon with added slots to increase flex. The parts are a direct fit and they are available separately. Last but not least is a floating ESC mount with flex spine that lets the ESC mount float just above the chassis, adding another area for increased flex. The speed controller mounting surface is pocketed to reduce weight and lower the speedo closer to the chassis and the set includes all needed hardware.

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March 9, 2020

Joni Skidmore sweeps HNMC Winter Series Rd10

Round 10 of the popular HNMC Winter Series was held at the Herts Nitro Model Club in the UK this past weekend. New Mugen signing, Jonathan Skidmore took the overall TQ in the Nitro Buggy class and he also lead the 15-minute main final from tone to tone, bringing home the win some four seconds in front of Jamie Clancy (Team Associated) as William Skidmore (Mugen) came in 3rd overall, some 15 seconds behind Jamie. Lee Martin would end the day sitting in 4th from Kevin Brunsden in 5th.

Image: Jonathan Skidmore

March 9, 2020

Juan Carlos Canas wins Spanish Nitro Buggy opener

The opening round of the Spanish Nitro Buggy national championship was held at the San Jose track this past weekend. The event attracted over 80 entries and it was SWorkz driver, Juan Carlos Canas who would lead the way as he took the overall TQ from Mugen’s Robert Batlle. While the 45-minute main final was pretty much smooth sailing for Juan Carlos, Robert had troublesome first part of the final but he was able to settle down and establish himself in 2nd behind Juan Carlos. In the end JC Canas would bring home the win with a 1-lap margin from Robert in 2nd while Oscar Navarro (Mugen) ended the main final in 3rd, another lap down. Kyosho’s Joao Figueiredo and Xray’s Joan Espasa completed the top 5 result in the same lap as Oscar.

Image: InfoRC [inforc.net]

March 9, 2020

Thomas Hui TQs & wins at Team Powers Cup Rd1

The opening round of the Team Powers Cup was held at the Hong Kong based PYC outdoor track this past weekend. Despite the weather, that brought a cloudy sky and a little bit of rain, some 60 drivers joined the race. In Touring Modified it was Thomas Hui (Awesomatix/Hobbywing) with the overall TQ and he also brought home the silverware from Fong King (Yokomo/Team Powers) on the runner-up spot. 4th place qualifier, Jackie Shum came in 3rd to round out the top 3 result.

Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]

March 9, 2020

Isaacs, Anderson & Hebert win at ROAR Carpet Nats

The 2020 ROAR Carpet On-road Nationals were held at APEX Raceway and Hobbies in Murfreesboro, Tennessee this past weekend, attracting nearly 160 entries for the multiple 1/10th and 1/12th scale classes. The Touring Modified class saw Awesomatix driver, Sam Isaacs taking the overall TQ after the three rounds of qualifying from Xray’s Keven Hebert in 2nd. Andrew Ellis came in 3rd on the grid. A1 of the triple A-mains had Sam taking the win some six seconds in front of Keven, the latter striking back in A2 as Sam only scored a 4th place finish. However, the pole position holder put things straight again in A3 and with a win in front of Keven, Sam grabbed the overall title from Keven in 2nd while 4th place qualifier, Kemp Anderson (Awesomatix) came in 3rd overall.

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