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July 6, 2020

PR Racing SB401R aluminium steering knuckles

Coming from PR Racing and made for the SB401R series of 4WD vehicles are new aluminium steering knuckles and matching carbon fibre Ackermann plates. The steering knuckles are machined from high-quality aluminium and they sport a black anodised surface for protection and machined silver edge details for looks. The hubs will greatly improve overall stability and precision with the carbon fibre Ackermann arms allowing for precise steering Ackermann geometry adjustment and thus better control over the steering characteristics of the car.

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July 6, 2020

Czech 1/8th Off-road Nationals Rd1 – Report

The opening round of the Czech 1/8th Off-road Nationals were held at the Kolin club this past weekend. The event kicked off with free practice on Friday with Saturday’s Nitro Buggy qualifying being won by Martin Bayer from Max Götzl in 2nd and Jiri Mara in 3rd. In E-Buggy Max made a clean sweep to take all four qualifiers from Ales Bidovsky and Jiri Benes. In the Nitro Buggy semifinals Martin Bayer posted the quickest time to grab the pole position from Max Götzl and Jiri Mara. The top 3 then had a little mix-up in the first lap after all made a little mistake, but later Martin was able to pull away and take the lead. Ultimately he crossed the finish line on the 1st place from Max 2nd and Jiri 3rd.

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July 6, 2020

T-Works multi-tool hex set

Coming from T-Works is their new multi-tool hex set, a single wrench that incorporates four hex head tools. The wrench makes use of an aluminium handle that houses 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, and 3.0mm hex tool blades that can be clicked into the handle’s hub for easy tool size changes and less space taken in the tool bag. The tool tips are made of high quality steel for durability and the come marked for easy identification.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

July 6, 2020

Jessica Palsson TQs & wins at South Swedish Cup Rd1

The opening round of the South Swedish Cup was held at the Furulund club this past weekend. The event saw the running of Nitro Pro, Nitro Sport and an E-Buggy class and in Nitro Pro it was Agama’s Jessica Palsson with the TQ and also the win in the 30-minute A-main event. Kyosho driver, Pontus Magnusson came in 2nd overall, some five laps behind.

Image: Jessica Palsson

July 6, 2020

Berkan Kilic wins at Polish 1/8th Off-road Nats Rd1

The city of Szczecin played host to the opening round of the Polish 1/8th Off-road Nationals this past weekend. In the Nitro Buggy class it was Mugen’s Burak Kilic with the overall TQ from Team Associated’s Jamie Clancy in 2nd and Berkan Kilic (Mugen) in 3rd. The 45-minute A-main event then saw Berkan holding the upper hand and bringing home the win with a 2-lap margin on 2nd placed Burak. Jamie Clancy came in 3rd overall another lap down as Bartosz Zalewski and Bartek Zambrzycki completed the top 5 result.

Image: Abdullah Kilic

July 6, 2020

Antonino Mangiaracina wins at Swiss EP On-road opener

The iconic MRTM track in Lostallo hosted the opening round of the Swiss Electric On-road Nationals this past weekend. In the premier Touring Modified class it was Antonino Mangiaracina with the overall TQ after winning three of the four qualifying rounds as Michele Manzo, who scored a single round TQ, came in 2nd on the grid. The opening A-main saw again Antonino with the win from Michele, however the TQ holder scored a DNF in leg 2, making way for Michele and shifting the decision for the overall into A3. The third and final A-main then again saw Antonino taking the win from Michele which also was the final top 2 position with Philipp Huber coming in 3rd overall for an all-Awesomatix podium. Over in the Touring Pro Stock class it was Reto Nauer with the overall TQ, however after the A-mains Christian Grabher walked away with the win from Patrick Moser in 2nd. Patrick Moser had to settle for 3rd overall.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]

July 6, 2020

Sparbier & Hoppe win at TOS North Division Rd4

Round 4 of the Tonisport Onroad Series North Division was held at the RCCT-Münden track in Hannoversch-Münden this past weekend, attracting over 40 entries. In Touring Modified it was Sören Sparbier with the overall TQ from Enrico Jung and Lars Hoppe. The triple A-mains again saw Sören excel as Lars was able to bring home the runner-up spot. Enrico had to settle for 3rd overall.

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July 6, 2020

Lewis Jones successful at HMNC club race

The Herts Nitro Model Club in the UK held their first race event following the Coronavirus pandemic shutdown this past weekend. To keep everyone safe the entries were capped at 40 drivers and it was Lewis Jones with the TQ in the Nitro Buggy class. In the 20-minute A-main event Lewis was able to convert his TQ in to a win a lap in front of Karl Jackson. Tommy Chung came in 3rd overall, another lap down.

Image: Lewis Jones