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Coming from ProTek are chassis protector sheets for the Team Associated B6.2 and B6.2D buggies as well as a new universal sheet sporting the USA flag. First up is a “thick” pre-cut chassis protective sheet, designed specifically for the Team Associated B6.2 +3mm chassis. It is made from 12mil laminate and backed by an aggressive adhesive vinyl. Each sheet is cut to exact dimensions of the model, and provides a professional look while helping to protect the chassis. Protective sheets are highly recommended for both new and used chassis to resist against scratches and scrapes and prolong the life of the chassis. In addition to protecting the chassis, the stickers provide a slick and smooth chassis surface which helps reduce friction when contacting the race surface. Usable for the standard wheelbase B6.2D is the older spec B6.1 and B6.1D protective sheet that is also available now.

Also new is the universal uncut “thick” chassis protective sheet that is 12.5cm wide and 33.5cm long. Like the pre-cut variants it is made from thick 12mil laminate and backed by an aggressive adhesive vinyl and it is now also available sporting the USA flag. Both the pre-cut and universal sheet are supplied in 2-piece packs.

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Made for Yokomo’s BD10 mid-motor touring car are two rear chassis stiffeners. Available as lightweight aluminium or heavy steel variant, the cross-shaped stiffeners not only help to adjust the torsional stiffness of the rear chassis area in various ways, the the steel variant also adds a certain weight which can be beneficial in both low and high-grip track conditions, as it can increase traction while also countering traction rolling. The stiffeners are available separately and they are a direct fit.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

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Evo Race Factory have introduced their all-new ER-20 body shell for 1/10th formula cars, building on the momentum as the first Formula 1 teams are lifting the curtains on their 2020 contenders. Taking design ideas of the latest full-scale formula cars, the body features a low and pretty wide nose design for improved front downforce, it rocks a halo, rear view mirrors as well as add-on barge boards and utilises a long engine cover good straight line stability at high speeds. The body can be fit to pretty much every 1/10th scale formula car and it should be up for grabs very soon.

Source: Evo Race Factory [facebook.com]

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Coming soon from Xpress is their new XQ10 mid-motor 4WD touring car. In development for some time now, the vehicle builds on the proven XQ1, however split bulkheads and minor changes to the suspension geometry in combination with a pure mid-motor design make for a more neutral handling car that is suitable for a wider range of track conditions thanks to increased overall traction. New features include an adjustable top deck with flex inserts, the car utilises strong plastic parts which use 3.0mm suspension pins on the outside and inside hinge for less play and a more rigid construction, and new material X-rings for the shocks and differential make for smoother operation. Other features include a redesigned steering rack for a more linear and smooth steering reaction, a built-in rear belt tensioner in the motor mount, a lowered bumper foam for the use with modern touring car bodies, and bearing-supported anti-roll bars ensure smoother suspension operation. The kit is rounded out by lowered shocks for an overall lower centre of gravity. The kit is set for a release this February.

Features:
– Adjustable top deck flex with inserts
– Comes with strong plastic parts which use 3.0mm suspension pins on the outside and inside hinge for less play and a more rigid construction
– X-rings included in the shocks and differential for smoother operation, made from a new material which better deals with expansion due to silicone oil
– Redesigned steering rack for a more linear and smooth steering reaction
– Built-in rear belt tensioner in the motor mount
– Lowered bumper foam for use with modern touring car bodies
– Split bulkheads aimed for low traction tracks
– Bearing-upported anti-roll bars for smoother suspension operation
– Lower positioned shocks allows a lower centre of gravity for high cornering stability
– Plastic suspension mount inserts for easy roll centre adjustments

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com] | Additional images: RCMart [rcmart.com]

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Coming from SWorkz are new ride height and shock length gauges for 1/8th and 1/10t scale off-road vehicles. The ride height gauges are of a common, twistable design with the 1/8th scale gauge offering a 20mm to 30mm ride height range while the smaller 1/10th scale gauge features a 14mm to 20mm range. Using the gauge is pretty straight forward as the desired ride height can be set by twisting the upper part of the gauge with the setting clicking into place, making for reliable and repeatable measurements and settings. The gauges come machined from aluminium, they feature a black and red 2-tone design and they feature white laser-engraved markings.

As for the shock length gauge, precision caliper allows to measure the shock length and thus droop with the damper attached to the chassis and it is made of black and red anodised aluminium. A slider with locking knob, measurement window and detachable pointing cone allows to precisely measure droop settings on 1/8th buggies, truggies and even on-road cars. The tool attached to the shock tower using a detachable 6mm cap and the settings are easily readable thanks to a laser-etched scale.

Source: SWorkz [sworkz.com]

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Xray have announced the release of their new IFMAR-legal Aerodisk 4WD front buggy wheel that rounds out the range of new 2WD and 4WD 1/10th scale buggy wheels. The 12mm hex wheels feature an inner reinforcement ribbing and they are moulded from a medium hardness material, ensuring optimised handling with balanced overall performance and exceptional durability. The rim is of IFMAR-legal size and it is available as pair or as 10-piece value pack.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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Pine Hills Dirt Racing of Bunya, Queensland, Australia recently held the Inaugural King Of The Hills event, attracting some of the area’s fastest nitro and electric off-road racers. The event was held in a unique format with multiple rounds of 10-minute heads-up racing and when the dust had settled it was Serpent’s Aaron Stringer with the win in E-Buggy from Mugen’s Jackson Beale in 2nd and Kyosho racer, Ric Williams in 3rd. Over in Nitro Buggy it was Team Associated’s Alex Bernadzik with the win from Aaron Stringer in 2nd and Craig Laughton in 3rd.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com] | Images: Jackson Beale & Alex Bernadzik

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Round 12 of the A.C. Speedway Championship was held in South Korea last weekend. The event took place on one of the biggest outdoor asphalt tracks of the country and it saw Park Sung-Kwang taking the win in the Formula class from Oh So-An in 2nd and Shin Jung-Min in 3rd, all three running Xray machinery.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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Coming from Traxxas are new heavy-duty suspension arms for their 2WD Slash, Stampede and Rustler trucks. The arms feature an all-new design which incorporates the latest proprietary composite material. Traxxas designed this composite specifically for high loads and hard landings with just the right amount of flex to resist breaking—even in cold weather and they are made by Traxxas, for Traxxas, to guarantee a perfect factory fit. Installation takes only a few minutes with no filing or modification required. The HD suspension arms work with existing Traxxas accessories and come in six dynamic colours for full customization.

Source: Traxxas [traxxas.com]

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The JConcepts Winter INS10 kicked off the JConcepts Indoor National Series at Velocity Raceway in St. Charles, Missouri last weekend. This race is something special as it features a list of talented drivers and is always packed with entries nearing 350. This year, the prepaid system worked well as it sold out at exactly 350 entries, making for an exciting atmosphere and even better racing. The layout was fantastic. It was the longest layout Velocity Raceway has ever had at 16-17 second lap times in 2wd Modified. The layout utilized the track dimensions to the fullest but also extremely fun to run laps on. The left side of the track featured sweeping turns as well as a little elevation change while the right side of the track was tight and technical testing your vehicle’s handling characteristics and a driver’s timing and precision. As a whole, the track was massively fun and completing a money lap felt even better. Overall, the surface was tricky as the track dried out towards Sunday and required high tread as dust came up towards the end of a 5-minute run.

It was a close race for the highly coveted 2wd Modified title as TLR’s Dakotah Phend and Team Associated’s Cole Tollard battled it out each and every round of qualifying and during the triple A-Mains. With a 1 spot advantage by earning the class TQ, Dakotah was able to lock down A1, while in A2, a small mistake saw Cole Tollard take command and finish 1st. The showdown was set for A3. As the tone went off, Dakotah had a marginal gap between him, Tollard, and Dreighton Stoub, but a small bobble shuffled Dakotah back to 3rd. Trying to make a run at the overall, Dreighton was in a must-win situation, however, a slight touch with Tollard saw the new leader piped and Dreighton was forced to pull over and wait for Cole to get going again. This gave Dakotah the opportunity he needed to retake the lead and seal the deal with a hard-fought A3 win. Cole finished 2nd with Dreighton 3rd overall in a very entertaining race weekend from the 2wd Modified class.

TLR’s Dakotah Phend was on another level in 4wd Modified as he set the TQ with relative ease and finished out the weekend with convincing wins in A1 and A2 to wrap up the overall in just 2 mains. Having a great 4wd weekend, Yokomo’s JP Richards was able to win A3 to lock up 2nd overall. Not new to the podium at Velocity Raceway, TLR’s Mason Fuller landed himself 3rd on the podium with three consistent runs finishing 3rd in each of the final A-Mains to give him a well-earned 3rd overall.

New for 2020, the 2wd Open class was designed for the sponsored 2wd modified drivers that don’t have a budget and proved to be quite a popular class. Finishing 1st after setting TQ, Jonathan Burkhalter made the most of his TQ position to finish in 1st place. Local to Velocity Raceway, Wesley Gifford powered his way to a well deserved 2nd place while Conor Light took home a highly contested 3rd place.

It was a masterclass showing for young Braxten Culley in the 4×4 Mini Truggy class as he took the win by nearly 2 laps. Unfortunately for Mike Marshall and David Wiechens, who were not able to stick around for the podium photo, but Mike finished 2nd while David took home 3rd after a great race.

Triumphant in the 40+ 2wd Modified class, Kyle Gannon pulls off his first INS win of his career. Smooth, fast, and consistent, Kyle led from tone to tone and took a convincing win. Colton Kiefer was able to land himself 2nd on the podium after a penultimate last-lap pass on Jason Ruona. Finding the speed this weekend to finish 3rd overall, JConcepts’ Jason Ruona was on the rise as he got faster every time he touched the track and finished 3rd.

Once again, Team Associated’s Aj Marasco found the top step, but this time in the 13.5 4wd class. Aj’s precision driving saw him win by a comfortable margin after 8 minutes. Moving up from 6th to 2nd, young TLR’s Kaden Fuller continues to impress with his speed and consistency on the track. Making another podium with Team Associated’s Colton Kruse, who seems to have the knack for podium finishes in the stock classes.

Mighty Mason Fuller was on point in the 13.5 Stadium Truck class with a flawless weekend by setting the early TQ and went on to win the 8 minute final uncontested. Nick Richards dished out the speed for 2nd while TLR’s Mitchell Brown closed out the podium in 3rd.

It was a great race in the 13.5 Short Course Truck class with Team Associated’s Adam Rayls taking a popular win with some serious speed and technique. On the hunt the entire race, Team Associated’s Chris VanRaemdonck came close to challenge Rayls, but was just 1 turn away to contest for the win. Having a great final to take 3rd overall was Lee Conely Jr, who was happy to see the podium in a competitive field of truck drivers.

It was a great showing for Aj Marasco, as he showed he was the top of the class with a TQ and win effort in the single 8 minutes A-Main in the 17.5 2wd Stock class. With a field that was 72 drivers deep, Aj showed great speed and poise to capture a huge win adding another stock win to his list. Colton Kruse was in the hunt and momentarily had the lead until a lapped traffic incident forced him to concede the lead back to Aj, but still was able to hang on for 2nd place overall. Taking 3rd was the local Allstar, Brad Dean, who nearly stole 2nd away from Kruse in the closing laps to finish 3rd.

The 21.5 Indy 2wd class is growing all over the nation. After a successful year on tour during the INS9, the 21.5 Indy 2wd definitely has a place in the industry and thanks to the support of Ron Schuur of Hobbywing, we’ve kept the formula the same for year 2. With zero sponsors and a handout, Hobbywing 21.5T motor with fixed timing and fixed gearing, provides a platform for new racers to have fun without the complexity of today’s 17.5 2wd stock racing. Proving to be on another level, Caden Sanders was downright fast. After a super-extended 12 minute A-Final, Caden was able to amount a lap lead over the field to take a convincing win. Zack Horton proved to be the 2nd fastest 21.5 drivers on-site with a great run in the main to place himself 2nd overall. Steven Maxwell finished 3rd overall with some clever, consistent driving.

Tuff Trucks are fun and designed to be a no-prep racing vehicle that anyone can pick up and race. This class isn’t meant for the pros but targeted for beginners and perhaps an additional class for 21.5 Independent drivers. Finishing just 1 second apart after 5 minutes, David Wiechens edges out Tim Wiechens for the win concluding an awesome back and forth battle that lasted until the very end. Traveling all the way from Texas to join in on the INS fun, Pete Phillips, managed a great drive to finish 3rd on the podium.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

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