New from Capricorn RC for their ONE accessories range is some new and improved exhaust gaskets. They can withstand higher temperatures therefore lasting a lot longer and not needing to worry about the gasket as often. They are available in red and white.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Another Strong 80 entry event at the Nugget Ranch raceway for the 6th round of the FSEARA series. One of the bigger size tracks for the series. Saturday’s practice was filled with lots of laps, the weather was cold for this time of the year, but Sunday was even colder. With the wind again a challenging factor just like Rd5 at Coral Spring. It was hard for most racers as the cold front totally came out of nowhere. The high speed and the sudden cold weather made this track unforgiving. Many broke their cars in practice on Saturday. As time went on, many were able to adapt to have enough parts to continue for Sunday’s event. The highlight of the battle for the weekend was for sure in 17.5 TC.
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Coming from Hasi Tuned, brand of multi-time World Championship finalist Silvio Hächler, is a new O.S. Max R21 based nitro on-road engine. The power plant is modified with the specifications of Silvio and professionally tuned, offering a differently timed crankshaft, a modified case and sleeve. The specifications aim to increase speed, giving extra power over the whole RPM range. This type of engine is a perfect choice for small tracks or for beginner drivers who want a surplus of power compared to the standard engine.
View the engine internals here
OfficinaRC keeps working hard on option parts and are proud to present this brand new grade 5 titanium Arb ball for the Mugen MTC2. Machined from a block of Ti-6Al4V, this material is the most widely used titanium alloy in the motorsport and aerospace market. This alloy contains 6% aluminium and 4% vanadium. Is an excellent combination of endurance to efforts and toughness, with extra resistance to corrosion.
View more images of the Arb ball here
The famous Miami Pan American race was held in Homestead, FL this past weekend. What started as a large GT focused race expanded into sedan and 8th scale as well. The Wallace Motorsports team was in attendance for this great event with some of the best competition in the United States. The format for qualifying was top 3 consecutive laps and the mains were broken up into 2 different 30 minute mains versus 1 long 60 minute main. This points system for the mains made it so you had to show up and perform twice. Serpent team driver Bryce Butterfield took TQ for sedan, while Wallace Motorsports team drivers, DJ Apolaro, Ralph Burch, Diatta Collymore, and Brian Thomas were able to qualify 2 through 5 respectfully. When it came time for the mains, A1 was a battle of attrition while most of the top guys ran into issues, Ralph and Diatta were able to hold on to a 3rd and 4th place finish. For Sedan A2, Diatta Collymore led all the way up until the final minute until he finally ran out of tires and lost the lead to Ralph Burch who would go on to win meaning the sedan A overall Final results were Ralph Burch 1st, Diatta Collymore 2nd and Pepito Colon 3rd. A clean sweep for Infinity and a 1 and 2 for Wallace Motorsports.
Source: Wallace Motorsports [wallacemotorsports.net]
Reds Racing have just released a new storage bag for engines, pipes, ESC, motors and spare parts. The new storage bag is fully adjustable inside thanks to 3 dividing elements and comes with a zip pocket for storage of small parts. Externally it features a hard carbon style shell in black with red zip and sports the Reds logo in white on top.
Source: Reds Racing [redsracing.it]
From Capricorn RC for their ONE .21 engines is a bi-compound backplate. It is made of 2 materials, steel and aluminium, with the backplate featuring a new design to help with better internal fluid dynamics and increase coanda effect. In testing this has helped in improve torque and top speed for the engines and gaining around 10 seconds more run time.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Ruddog Products’ new pit towel is a great alternative or addition to the popular pit mats. No matter whether you spill some shock oil or drop a diff ball, the towel helps you to keep the inevitable small accidents on your pit table under control. Measuring 100 cm x 70 cm, the towel is tailored to standard pit spaces and, unlike less flexible pit mats, can be easily folded to fit into smaller areas or pit bags. The pit towel comes in the well-known Ruddog colours, and thanks to its low price tag it is ideal for racers on a budget or as a small gift.
Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]
