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Carl Groessel wins at Swiss EP On-road finale

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 07:55 AM PDT

The AMCS Schaffhausen club played host to the final round of the Swiss Electric On-road Nationals this past weekend. Carl Friedrich Groessel took the overall Touring Modified TQ, scoring two round wins, leaving behind Michele Manzo and Fabian Widmer, who posted a round TQ each, in 2nd and 3rd respectively. The opening A-main then again saw Carl Friedrich on top with Michele in 2nd only a couple of seconds behind. A2 in return had Michele taking the win with Fabian in 2nd, meaning the podium would be decided in the third and final A-main. In the end of an ultra close race it was Carl with the win some 0.6 seconds in front of Michele while Fabian came in 3rd only 0.9 seconds behind. This meant Car Friedrich would take the win with Michele in 2nd and Fabian in 3rd.

Image: Michele Manzo

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Kyosho MP10 HD driveshafts

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 06:04 AM PDT

Kyosho have announced the soon release of their new HD driveshafts for the MP10 1/8th off-road buggy. Available are 94mm wheel driveshafts, 116mm as well as 82mm centre driveshafts all of which are of a CV-style design with protective, red-anodised aluminium caps that both keep the cross pins securely captured while allowing grease to stay inside the assembly for longer, ensuring less wear and reduced maintenance time. The shafts fit the current Inferno MP10 and also the older spec MP9 models.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

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2019/20 Schumacher GP Series Rd1 – Report

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 05:05 AM PDT

The opening round of the 2019/20 Schumacher GP Series was held at MB Models in Leeds this past weekend. 13.5T Blinky Touring Car was won by Ricky Lee from Sam Law in 2nd and Joseph Cocking in 3rd.

In 17.5T Blinky Touring Car, run with HW handout motors it was a win for Michael Ball, Nathan Lodge was 2nd and Ed Turrell was 3rd.

In the 1/12th LMP class the top 3 in the A-final were Adam Catchpole 1st, Lewis Barker 2nd and Graham Raistrick in 3rd.

Aidan Ripley drove great to take victory in GT12 from Greg Williams in 2nd and John Simpson in 3rd.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

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Jake Mayo successful at Race for Desi event

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 04:24 AM PDT

Ride Up HobbyTown of Palm Desert, California held the Race for Desi event this past weekend, attracting nearly 120 entries to compete for the good cause. In 2WD Mod Buggy class it was TLR’s Andrew Swanson with the overall TQ from TLR teammate, Frank Root in 2nd. After the single 7-minute A-main event however it was Xray’s Jake Mayo with the overall win a lap in front of Frank as Andrew had to settle for 3rd overall, just 0.4 seconds behind Frank.

Image: Jake Mayo

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RC-Project XB8 titanium shock standoffs

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 04:05 AM PDT

RC-Project from Italy have introduced their new titanium shock standoffs for the Xray XB8 series of vehicles. Machined from high-quality 6Al4V titanium and featuring rolled threads for increased precision and stability, the standoffs are available as front -1/0mm and rear +3/0mm variant, allowing to fine-tune the shock angle according to the suspension’s caster and anti-squat settings which results in less stress on the damper’s piston, piston rod and body and therefore creates an overall smoother shock action with reduced internal wear. The front and rear standoffs are available separately and they come as pairs including shims to adjust the shock angle.

Source: RC-Project [rc-project.it]

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ARC R11F FWD touring car kit

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 02:14 AM PDT

ARC have announced the soon release of their forthcoming new R11F front-wheel driven 1/10th scale touring car kit. A first for the company, the car builds on the proven R11 2019 4WD touring car, sharing over 95 percent of the parts which makes parts storage easy when running both classes. The car utilises a 2.25mm carbon fibre main chassis combined with a 2.0mm upper deck, while an optional 1.6mm carbon or an aluminium upper deck allow to fine-tune the chassis’ torsional flex characteristics. The upper decks of the R11F and the R11 2019 are similar, further helping to minimise parts needed to run both cars alongside. On the transmission side of things the R11F features a belt-driven drivetrain with an oil-filled gear differential while the battery compartment allows for five different configurations such as side and cross alignment standard packs, side or cross alignment shorty batteries and also an inline/centre placement of shorty battery packs. The kit is shipping now and should hit stores very soon.

Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]

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Dominic Bauer takes Austrian Nitro Buggy title

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 01:48 AM PDT

The A-Team Graz club played host to the final round of the Austrian Nitro Off-road championship this past weekend. In the Nitro Buggy class, that was rain affected at times, it was Jürgen Trieb with the overall TQ, tie on points with Martin Seethaler who had to settle for 2nd after the tie-breaker. In the 45-minute A-main event, it was semifinal winner, Dominic Bauer, who would take the win after leading from tone-to-tone, with the victory also handing Dominic the overall Austrian Nitro Buggy title. Jürgen Trieb would end the main final in 2nd, a lap down as Patrick Schweinzer came in 3rd to round out the podium.

Image: Dominic Bauer

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Team Powers pre-glued 1/10th formula tyres

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 01:23 AM PDT

Team Powers have announced the soon release of their new pre-glued tyre sets for 1/10th formula cars. Available as soft, medium and hard compound for the front and soft and medium compounds for the rear, all come pre-glued on black multi-spoke rims that are usable for virtually all modern formula pan cars. Hard front foam inserts and rear soft foam inserts ensure best possible balance, overall grip and durability.

Source: Team Powers [team-powers.com]

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T-Works XB4 stainless steel chassis protector

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 01:03 AM PDT

Coming from T-Works and made for Xray’s popular XB4 buggy is a rear stainless steel chassis protector. Machined from high-quality material the skid plate will provide protection when running on highly abrasive surfaces or on track with large jumps as it prevents the rear of the chassis from becoming overly scratched or damaged. The skid plate is a direct fit, using the original rear transmission case screws, and it comes in a set of two.

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

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Joe Pillars wins at Legends Of The Fall Series Rd2

Posted: 30 Sep 2019 12:54 AM PDT

The second round of the Legends Of The Fall Series, held at PDX Underground in Portland, Oregon, was held this past Saturday, attracting nearly 60 entries. In the 2WD Mod Buggy class it was Joe Pillars with the overall TQ and also the win in the 5-minute A-main, a lap in front of Kevin Focht. Brian Stromberg came in 3rd just 0.2s behind Kevin.

In the 13.5T Wheeler class Mike Nguyen would take the overall TQ and he also came out on top in the 5-minute A-main, only 1.04 seconds in front of Jim Meyer. Kevin Focht came in 3rd to round out the podium.

17.5T Buggy was top qualified by Mark Duong, however it was 3rd place qualifier, Daniel Jeppesen with the win a lap in front of Mark as Casey Hanel completed the podium result 1.8 seconds behind Mark.

Over in Stock Truck it was Mike Nguyen with the overall TQ but it was runner-up after the qualifiers, Jeremiah Tracy with the win a narrow 0.9s in front of Mark Duong as Sean Pham came in 3rd, a lap down on the top 2.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

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