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| Schumacher Indoor Masters Rd6 – Report Posted: 25 Feb 2020 09:34 AM PST This past weekend was the sixth round of the very popular Worksop Series, there was once again a great entry of drivers in the main classes of 2WD and 4WD buggies, then some 2WD stadium trucks and vintage buggies also. As always it was round by round qualifying as the racing format, with the best two results from four rounds of qualifying counting towards the final position. The control tyre in the buggy classes is the Schumacher Yellow Honeycomb, this works superbly well at Worksop. Qualifying in 2WD saw a dominating performance by Neil Cragg, taking TQ in all four rounds to take pole position from Greg Williams and Edward Callan. In 4WD it was a similar story with Neil Cragg taking TQ again in all four rounds, ahead of Tommy Hall and Tom Cockerill, who lined up 2nd and 3rd respectively. The 2WD stadium truck class saw Joe Cockill take pole ahead of Abe Lyons and Andrew Bulmer. The Vintage classes had Steve Pierce leading the way in 4WD and Paul Kemp in 2WD. When the dust had settled the results were as follows. 2WD Buggy final results: 4WD Buggy final results: 2WD Stadium Trucks final results: Vintage final results: The final round of this series is on Sunday 15th March, very limited spaces still available in all classes. Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com] The post Schumacher Indoor Masters Rd6 – Report appeared first on Red RC. |
| RC Discharger 24V power supplies Posted: 25 Feb 2020 09:24 AM PST Coming from RC Discharger are two new 24V power supplies of 1500W and 1800W of power. Designed to fit the company’s discharger bank, the compact yet very powerful power supplies measure 89x82x238mm, they are usable with 100VAC or 240VAC input voltage and are able to supply up to 62.5A of current with the 1500W or 75A of output current with the 1800W variant. Each device features two 12V and two 24V outputs to ensure maximum connectivity for chargers and other accessories. Source: RC Discharger [rcdischarger.com] The post RC Discharger 24V power supplies appeared first on Red RC. |
| Xray XB2’20 & XB4’20 -2mm alloy spring retainers Posted: 25 Feb 2020 09:15 AM PST Xray have introduced new -2mm aluminium shock spring retainers for the 2020 variants of the XB2 and XB4 kits. The spring collars allow to access lower ride height settings, something that comes in handy especially when running on smooth high-bite carpet tracks. The spring retainers are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium, they come in sets of four and also fit the XT2 and XT4 trucks. Source: Xray [teamxray.com] The post Xray XB2’20 & XB4’20 -2mm alloy spring retainers appeared first on Red RC. |
| Simon Horak TQs and wins at Czech Speed Challenge Posted: 25 Feb 2020 03:30 AM PST The Speed Challenge race was held in the Czech Republic recently and it was Simon Horak who would sweep the Formula category. Simon was able to bring home the triple of overall TQ, win and fastest lap, leaving behind Petr Svatak and Ales Raud in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Source: Xray [teamxray.com] The post Simon Horak TQs and wins at Czech Speed Challenge appeared first on Red RC. |
| Roche introduce new Rapide P12 Evo optionals Posted: 25 Feb 2020 02:29 AM PST Roche have announced the release of several new optional parts for the Rapide P12 Evo 1/12th scale pan car kit. The range includes a 5-piece set of titanium turnbuckles in a cool rainbow/oil slick finish, a 4-piece set of 0.5mm carbon fibre front upper bulkhead adjustment shims as well as a 2-piece set of front lower pivot balls. The latter features an inner 0.5mm recess for the spring, allowing for additional roll centre adjustments. Last but not least comes a large hard urethane foam bumper. Source: Roche [rocherc.com] The post Roche introduce new Rapide P12 Evo optionals appeared first on Red RC. |
| Schumacher 48 pitch aluminium long boss pinions Posted: 25 Feb 2020 02:16 AM PST Schumacher have introduced their new 48 pitch long boss motor pinions for all vehicles that require a long rear such as the Schumacher Cat L1 and L1 Evo. CNC machined to a very high precision the pinions fit all motors with standard 3.175mm shaft diameter, they come with stamped teeth numbers for easy identification and are hard anodised for exceptional durability. The pinions are available in 17T to 31T specification. Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com] The post Schumacher 48 pitch aluminium long boss pinions appeared first on Red RC. |
| Kyosho ZX7 O-ring battery mount Posted: 25 Feb 2020 01:42 AM PST Coming soon from Kyosho is a new O-ring battery mount for the Lazer ZX7 4WD buggy. Consisting of two machined aluminium posts the mount allows to secure standard, LCG and ultra LCG battery packs using a single rubber O-ring instead of a composite or carbon fibre brace, making for easier battery swaps while allowing the chassis to flex more freely as the battery pack isn’t be jammed between the brace and the chassis. The set includes two anodised battery posts and a spare rubber O-ring. Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com] The post Kyosho ZX7 O-ring battery mount appeared first on Red RC. |
| Posted: 25 Feb 2020 01:18 AM PST Round 4 of the Rug Racers electric on-road indoor series was held in Ware, Herts, UK this past weekend. The event saw the running of the usual mix of classes and Billy Fletcher took the 13.5T Touring TQ by just 2.2 seconds. The finals were not to go Billy’s way, so Ashley Wiffin came through and took the overall win, with Ricky Copsey who was on the heels of Ashley in the second final who eventually took 2nd with TQ man Billy Fletcher taking 3rd place. Jimmy Maddison running 17.5 was on fire as he always is, and took every round which gave him TQ, and true to form he took both final wins with Adam Southgate taking 2nd to clinch the 17.5 title, and old man Dave Ringsell taking 3rd spot on the day. Aaron Rose managed to take TQ first time out with a Schumacher FWD prototype car. Martin Southall came in 2nd on the grid, while Jason Butterfield was on 3rd. Aaron went on to take 2 convincing wins which gave him the overall win with Martin Southall taking a sturdy 2nd while Jason taking a 3rd and 4th in his finals gave him a 3rd overall. Mark Young took TQ in MTC who run foam and rubber tyre together. Mark showed a convincing win overall taking a 2nd and first place in his finals along with the MTC title. 2nd place went to Joseph Moore and 3rd place went to Jack Anderson. Source: Rug Racers [rugracers.co.uk] The post Rug Racers Rd4 – Report appeared first on Red RC. |
| Weylin Rose doubles at DieHard RC Winter Series Rd9 Posted: 25 Feb 2020 12:09 AM PST Round 9 of the DieHard RC Winter Off-road Series was held in Snohomish, Washington this past weekend, attracting over 180 entries including a strong field of 20 novice drivers. In the premier 2WD Mod Buggy class it was Team Associated driver, Weylin Rose with the overall TQ and he also came out on top in the single 6-minute A-main event, leaving behind Jonathan Cantrell (Team Associated) in 2nd, some 4.1 seconds back. TLR’s Jeff Jenkins Jr. would complete the top 3 result, roughly 0.8s behind Jonathan. In the 4WD Mod Buggy class it was again Weylin Rose with the overall TQ and win as Wes Briscoe came in 2nd, already two laps down after the single 6-minute A-main. Jonathan Cantrell would end the day on the 3 spot, some ten seconds behind Wes. In the Truck category it was Tyler Wilbur with the overall TQ and win some 8.5 seconds in front of Jeff Jenkins Jr. as Ashon Bristol came in 3rd, another 1.3 seconds back. 13.5T 4WD Buggy was swept by Kelsey Miyoshi who took the overall TQ and also the win in the 6-minute A-final from Jesse Austin 2nd and Jeff Jenkins in 3rd. The 17.5T Buggy class was TQ’d and won by Nathan Lovelace as Kelsey Miyoshi and Brandon Dyche came in 2nd and 3rd respectively. 40+ 2WD Buggy had Shay Goodland taking the TQ and also the winning honours as Doy Schultz and Sean Maybell completed the top 3 results. In the 21.5T Sportsman Buggy category Jeff Jenkins took the TQ and win as Joe Kinsella and Mike Krich came in 2nd and 3rd respectively. Lastly in the Novice class it was Beau Rarig with the win, coming from P2 on the grid, as TQ Tristen Jenkins had to settle for 2nd overall, a lap behind. Another lap back it was Elliot Goodridge with the final podium spot. Images: DieHard RC [facebook.com] | Helena Taylor The post Weylin Rose doubles at DieHard RC Winter Series Rd9 appeared first on Red RC. |
| Leadfinger Racing A215T Strife body shell Posted: 24 Feb 2020 11:45 PM PST Coming from Leadfinger Racing and made for the Agama A215T truggy is the new Strife body shell. Like LFR’s other Strife truck bodies the A215T variant features an aggressive and low profile look that will turn heads. The lid is moulded from durable high-quality Lexan polycarbonate material, it comes clear and including window masks and a sticker sheet. The body is made in the USA and will fit both the nitro and electric variants of the truck. Source: Leadfinger Racing [leadfingerrc.com] The post Leadfinger Racing A215T Strife body shell appeared first on Red RC. |
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