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March 3, 2020

Villalon wins at Andalusian EP On-road Champs Rd1

The opening round of the Andalusian Electric On-road Championship was held at the Circuito del CDAS track in Sevilla last weekend. Jorge Carmona and Juan Francisco Correa ended up tie on points after the Formula class qualifying, however it was Antonio Jesus Villalon who would walk away with the win after the A-mains from Eduardo Ameijide Abella on the runner-uo spot. Gonzalo Díez Silva, Raúl De Los Santos and Dani Rubio would round out the top 5 results.

Image: Team Proto V1 [facebook.com]

March 3, 2020

Ruddog P3 Turbo glow plug

Ruddog Distribution from Germany have introduced their new P3 Turbo glow plug in ultra hot specification. Made by the leading Japanese manufacturer for model car engines, the high-quality Turbo-style glow plug offers exceptional low to mid-range power and quicker response to throttle inputs, allowing for quicker spool up and also more stable idling. The glow plug is available as a single item or 12-piece set.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

March 3, 2020

OfficinaRC Awesomatix titanium top deck screws

OfficinaRC have introduced their new top deck screws for the Awesomatix A800 touring car. Precision-machined from ELI-certified aerospace-grade titanium the screws are of exceptional stability, durability and corrosion resistance and they are available from now on.

Source: OfficinaRC [officinarc.com]

March 3, 2020

Rêve D RWD drift car shock springs

Rêve D have announced the soon release of their new shock springs specifically designed for the use with RWD drift cars. Carefully chosen materials, heat treatment, diameters and winding methods result in exceptional controllability, side bite and traction, with the design of the springs allowing to use them in a standard setting or “upside down” in order to fine-tune the car’s behaviour. The springs will become available as separate sets and also as an all-in-one combo package including a storage box.

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March 3, 2020

Tamiya TT-02 Type-SR 4WD touring car

Coming soon from Tamiya is their new TT-02 Type-SR 4WD electric touring car kit. A bolstered-up variant of their ultra-popular and long-running TT-02 platform, the kit will include several performance-oriented optionals such as a hard composite tub chassis, rear suspension mounts with inserts, front double joint driveshafts, lightweight rear driveshafts, fluid-filled gear differentials with front diff lock-out, carbon reinforced C-hubs and rear uprights as well as lightweight hex mounting hardware. The kit will hit stores in April.

Source: Tamiya [tamiya.com]

March 3, 2020

Frederik Brolos Mikkelsen takes Danish Superstock title

The final round of the Danish Electric On-road Nationals was held in Tolls over the weekend. The Touring Superstock class saw Frederik Brolos Mikkelsen (Awesomatix) taking the overall TQ from Xray’s Casper Lund in 2nd and Soren Boy Holst (Gizmo) in 3rd. The opening A-main saw the top 3 crossing the finish line in starting order while A2 was won by Casper in front of Soren as Frederik scored a DNF. With a win in A3 Frederik then put things straight again as it allowed him to take the overall from Casper in 2nd and Soren in 3rd. With the win at round 3 Frederik made it a complete sweep in the championship with three TQs and wins and thus the overall title.

Image: Frederik Brolos Mikkelsen

March 3, 2020

Mugen MTX7 O.S. 12TG clutch spring

Coming from Mugen and made for the MTX7 1/10th 200mm nitro touring car is a clutch spring specially developed for the use with O.S. TG12 engines. Softer than the standard kit spring the new TG12 specific variant will allow for a smooth and reliable clutch engagement when using O.S. Engine’s popular TG12 sports line engine. The spring is a direct fit and it will hit stores this March.

Source: Mugen [mugenseiki.com]

March 3, 2020

Fenix Ferrari T4 formula body shell

Fenix Racing are busy adding more classic 1970’s Formula 1 body shells to their line up with the 1979 Ferrari T4 being the latest introduction. The faithfully recreated body shell depicts the car campaigned by Jody Scheckter and Gilles Villeneuve, the latter using it in his epic battle with René Arnoux during the French GP. The body is moulded from high-quality polycarbonate material, it fits all Tamiya F103 and F104W style chassis, besides other or course, and it is available from now on.

Source: Fenix [fenixracingshop.com]