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Chris Wheeler wins at MOD 5th & 8th Scale Champs

Posted: 28 May 2020 08:31 AM PDT

The Fear Farm track hosted the MOD 5th & 8th Scale Champs last weekend with nearly 150 entries for the main 1/5th and supporting 1/8th scale off-road classes. 1/8th Open Truggy saw TLR driver, Chris Wheeler taking the win with a 2-lap margin on Vareck Wright (Mugen) on the runner-up spot. Frank Lagomarsino (Xray) came in 3rd overall, another four seconds back.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

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R1 Wurks V21 6-piece titanium screw kit

Posted: 28 May 2020 03:27 AM PDT

Coming from R1 Wurks is their new 6-piece full titanium screw kit for the V21 13.5T to 21.5T stock motors. The set includes three silver Grade 5 thread-rolled premium titanium can screws and three titanium timing screws that reduce overall weight while increasing overall RPM due to not interfering with the motor’s magnetic field. The set fits the R1 Wurks V21 13.5T, 17.5T and 21.5T motor, however it doesn’t fit the V21 25.5T motors. The titanium can screws are also available separately.

Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]

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MST TCR-M MX5 & A110 bodies – Coming soon

Posted: 28 May 2020 03:04 AM PDT

MST have released first teaser images of their forthcoming new TCR-M MX5 and A110 body shells. The MX5 is a 168mm wide 225mm wheelbase body shell while the A110 is a 176mm wide 239mm wheelbase lid, both of which will hit stores in the third quarter of 2020. We bring you more details on both body shells as they become available.

Source: MST [rc-mst.com]

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Setser & Gonzalez win at Memorial Day race

Posted: 28 May 2020 02:12 AM PDT

SS Hobbies & Raceway in Tampa, Florida hosted their Memorial Day race last Sunday and Monday, attracting some of the state’s fastest off-road racers. 2WD Modified Buggy saw Lee Setser with the overall TQ and he also came out on top after the single 6-minute A-main event, leaving behind 2nd place qualifier, Julien Oliveras in 2nd and 3rd place qualifier, Paul Wynn in 3rd. Kenny Setser, Jason Ruona and Ryan Casteline completed the top 6 results.

Over in 2WD 17.5T Buggy it was Carlos Gonzalez with the win from Deric Llano in 2nd and Nick Reed in 3rd. Andy Holtz and Jesus Muchacho completed the top 5.

Image: SS Hobbies & Raceway [facebook.com]

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Paul Wynn wins at Carpet Wars Rd1

Posted: 28 May 2020 02:00 AM PDT

Beachline Raceway of Cocoa, Florida held round 1 of the Carpet Wars series last weekend, attracting over 60 entries. 2WD Modified Buggy saw Julien Oliveras taking the overall TQ, however it was Paul Wynn who would hold the upper hand after the single 5-minute A-main with both swapping the lead several times. Ultimately Julien had to settle for 2nd overall, some eleven seconds back as Tyler Rimes, Kyle Paquette and Kai Goff completed the top 5 results.

Image: Julien Oliveras

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ProTek RC soft case universal transmitter bag

Posted: 28 May 2020 12:28 AM PDT

Available now from ProTek RC is their new soft case universal transmitter utility bag. The bag is a great radio transportation option for those who don’t want a hard shell case. The bag fits most popular transmitters, such as the Sanwa M17 and M44, Futaba 7PX and 3PV/4PV, KO EX, Traxxas TQ and more. The true multi-use accessory that can also be used to haul tyres, hardware boxes, or anything else that fits within the 250x140x210mm interior dimensions. The bag features a high density foam lining to help keep the contents protected, while a zipper closure lid allows easy access. An exterior zipper pocket and three interior pockets can be utilised to fit a variety of accessories, and a foam block is included to take up excess space inside the bag, that can also be used as a car stand.

Features:
– Fits most popular transmitters, such as Sanwa M17, Sanwa M44, Futaba 7PX, Futaba 3 & 4 series, KO, Traxxas TQ & TQi, and more
– 250x140x210mm (WxDxH) inner dimensions allow storage of a variety of other items as well
– High density foam padding throughout to keep the gear protected
– Zipper closure lid for easy access
– A secondary foam is included to help provide extra padding for smaller transmitters, and can be used as a car stand for 1/12 and 1/10 touring cars
– Interior pockets to hold a phone and other accessories

Source: ProTek RC [protekrc.com]

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T-Works soft bristle brush set

Posted: 28 May 2020 12:08 AM PDT

T-Works have announced the release of their new soft bristle brush set that is ideal for most cleaning purposes. The set includes 50mm, 38mm and 24.5mm wide brushes of 210mm of length with the soft bristles ensuring good cleaning performance without scratching and harming delicate surfaces. Black handles and white T-Works logos make for a professional appearance and the brushes are also available separately if needed.

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

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RC Maker pre-cut touring car light & grill decals

Posted: 27 May 2020 11:46 PM PDT

RC Maker have introduced their new pre-cut light and grill decal kit for 1/10th scale touring car body shells. Designed and manufactured by 2mm Designs in the USA, the decals boast quality and style and they are universal to fit all touring car bodies and contain three different styles of headlights, grills and tail lights so owners can mix and match. Additionally, the quality of the decals allows them to be re-used with ease. Simply peel them off the old body and onto the next one. The decal sheet also contains the original RC Maker logo, and their new “Short” RCM star logo.

Source: RC Maker [rcmaker.com.au]

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Kyosho Ultima 2WD anti-roll bar set

Posted: 27 May 2020 11:27 PM PDT

Coming from Kyosho and made for the Ultima 2WD vintage re-release buggy is a front and rear anti-roll bar set. The kit includes front and rear swaybars as well as all needed mounting hardware, making the set a direct fit. Using the anti-roll bars will reduce overall chassis roll when running on high-bite surfaces, improving overall stability and making for a more planted ride especially when using grippier tyres.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.com]

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