Xray have released this unique Active Differential, a high-performance, adjustable front gear differential for XT8 truggies, which vastly improves the truggy’s speed and handling characteristics. The special design of the internal components, using different angled segments, allows the diff gears to engage on-power to increase the forward traction and stability to the truggy, making it faster and easier to drive.
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Atsushi Hara has TQ’d the opening round of qualifying for the 2008 Electric Touring Car Worlds. Heading a trio of Hot Bodies at the top of the time sheets, the former Champion was the only driver to repeat a 19 lap run as higher temperatures made for slower track conditions. Hara said his car was very stable and allowed him to run very consistent lap times but will make a few small changes for the second heat when conditions will be even hotter here at RCS.
Read the full coverage on our event site here.
DE Racing have announced the release of more new BumpSkids. Now available for the Mugen MBX5R & MBX5T, Xray XB808, Associated RC8 & RC8T, and Hot Bodies D8, this product combines a superior front skid plate with a refined front bumper to create the ultimate in protection, performance, and styling. At DE Racing they believe a car’s chassis is not a wear item and this product further reinforces that concept by providing high performance protection for the front of your expensive 1/8 scale chassis.
Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]
The 11th round of the Puerto Rico Championship (ACRCPR) was held last weekend at the Barceloneta RC Speedway track and it was Andy Báez who came out on top. Qualifying in 1/8th scale went the way of previous rounds where Mugen driver Andy TQ’d and won the 30 minutes race, taking an easy victory ahead of the Kyosho driver Pedro Alvarado, with Emilio García driving a Serpent 960 in 3rd. In the 45 minute 1/10th scale final there was a race long battle between Mugen team drivers Andy and Fernando, with Andy holding on to the victory to win by over a lap from Méndez, while Edgar Tirado took 3rd with his Serpent 720. In the outlaw class it was Jose Salas who came home 1st after Javier Laureano (TQ) lost time due to a crash finishing 3rd behind Mugen team mate Carlos Desakato in 2nd.
Thanks to Zobeida Ocasio for the report
Masami Hirosaka has claimed the No.1 spot in the reseeding of the heats after a blistering run saw him become the first and only driver to break into the 19 laps on Day 1 of the IFMAR Worlds in Thailand. The Japanese master predicted better traction for the second controlled practice and increased the punch on his speedo accordingly to once again top the time sheets and claim an important early mental victory over his rivals as he will now lead away the fastest group of drivers for the heats.
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Kyosho America now offers premium-quality t-shirts bearing a brand new dynamic design. Each t-shirt features a large Kyosho logo and graphic on the front, and a smaller Kyosho on the back. This is a top-of-the-line Hanes Tagless 6.1 oz., 100% cotton shirt and is available in a large range of sizes.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
All 3 A-main videos from the 1/12th scale Worlds are now online and can be viewed on our events page. After a free day today, our coverage of the 1/10th scale ISTC World Championships, which is sponsored by LRP and Speed Passion, will begin on Thursday when the racers take to the track for their 4 rounds of practice.
View the videos on our event site here.
The “Copa de las Américas” took place last weekend in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The event attracted racers from Brazil, Mexico, Uruguay, Peru, USA and Argentina, with racing for Touring light, Touring Pro and 1/8 on road. In 1/8th scale it was Kyosho and Sirio official pilot Sebastián Recio who took the win followed by Juan Matticoli in 2nd place and Agustin Cutini in 3rd place. In 1/10 scale it was Chris Tosolini who took the win, followed by Sebastián Recio in 2nd place and Guillerme Rodriguez in 3rd place.
