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Nemo Racing have introduced the new LMR aluminium and carbon fibre rear hub set for the Agama A319 and A319E. They feature adjustable height, arm position and a new longer link option on the carbon plate. The height adjustment inserts allow drivers to use three different heights, the lowest position is the standard position and then they can be raised in 2mm increments to a +4mm increase. The set includes two machined aluminium hubs, four carbon fibre camber link plates as well as mounting hardware.

Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]

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Coming from Kingmax is their new K8S ultra high torque standard size high-performance servo. Utilising an all-new and patented geartrain the servo is capable of up to 88kg-cm of torque and transit times of of down to 0.10 seconds. The CNC-machined all-aluminium case measures 40x20x38.7mm and the servo is equipped with a high-quality brushless motor, durable steel gears, and dual ball bearings. Water protection makes for go-everywhere capabilities, making it ideal for demanding applications such as monster trucks, large scale vehicles and many more.

Specifications & features:
– Operating Speed: 5.0V: 0.18s, 6.0V: 0.15s, 7.4V: 0.12s, 8.4V: 0.10s
– Stall torque: 5.0V: 54kg-cm, 6.0V: 66kg-cm, 7.4V 77kg-cm, 8.4V: 88kg-cm
– Dimensions: 40x20x38.7mm
– Weight: 91.5cm
– Receiver wire: 220cm, JR-type
– High performance, digital standard servo
– Full CNC aluminium case and structure
– High quality brushless motor
– Durable steel gears
– Dual ball bearings
– Super long life
– Waterproof

Source: Kingmax [kingmaxhobby.com]

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The South East Wyoming RC Club hosted the 2020 Cheyenne Showdown last weekend, drawing a 266 entry field. Tekno RC’s Jared Tebo was the man to beat in Pro Nitro Buggy and he would bring home the TQ and also the win in the 30-minute A-main event. Some two laps behind it was Camden Lime (SWorkz) on the runner-up spot from Xray’s Zac Gastelum in 3rd. Justin Myerson and Zeke Ballinger would round out the top 5 result.

In the Expert E-Buggy class Jared Tebo would round out a perfect weekend by taking the overall TQ and coming in 1st in A1 and A2 for the overall from Zac Gastelum in 2nd and Dylan Nelson (HB Racing) in 3rd. Braxton Morgan and Jordan Davis completed the top 5 result.

Images: Zac Gastelum

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Xpress have released first images of their forthcoming new FM1S mid-motor front-wheel drive M-class touring car kit. The design allows for more stability and increased corner speeds with adjustable flex options for the top deck enabling the driver to fine-tune the chassis to a wide range of track conditions. The chassis supports the traditional 210mm wheelbase and 160mm width, allowing for plenty of bodyshell options. The kit is set for a release in September.

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]

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Last weekend’s Finnish 1/8th Off-road Nationals were held at the Vaasa track in nitro and electric classes. While Joona Haatanen walked away with the win in the Nitro Buggy class, it was Jarno Siltanen (Mugen) with the TQ and win in the E-Buggy category. The opening A-main would see Karri Salmela (Team Associated) taking the win with a 3-seconds margin from Mikko Luopajärvi (Team Associated), however the pole position holder stroke back in A2 and A3 to seal the title from Karri in 2nd and local hero Mikko in 3rd.

Image: Karri Salmela

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The Telford Reedy Race was held in the UK last weekend with the event format being based on the famous Reedy Race style of heads up racing – no qualifiers against the clock. 32 drivers were split into groups of four cars and each driver raced against each other driver at least once over four rounds of four minute racing. Tom Yardy was able to take comfortable wins in all of his races on the bumpy astroturf surface. Unlike the normal Reedy race, the format was adapted slightly from this point, with the top eight drivers based on their combined best race results going into two semi-finals and the top two from each race would then contest the main final. Tom started his semi from pole and quickly gapped the field to take the win and with the fastest time from both semis, he would start the main final from the front of the grid. In the final, Tom set the fastest time of the day to take a comfortable overall win from Mathew Dodd and Tony Bishop.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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The 2020 The Wicked Weekend event was held at S&B RC Raceway in Piedmont, South Carolina last weekend, attracting nearly 260 entries including many of the country’s Pro 1/8th off-road racers. In the premier Pro Nitro Buggy class it was TLR’s Dakotah Phend with the overall TQ from SWorkz’s Ryan Cavalieri in 2nd. The 30-minute A-main event saw Ryan taking over the lead 18 laps in to the race and from there he never looked back to take the win some 2.9 seconds in front of Dakotah while Mugen’s Ryan Maifield came in 3rd overall, another 7.8 seconds behind. HB Racing’s Cole Ogden would come in 4th, while Spencer Rivkin (Team Associated) ended the day in 5th, and still on the same lap as the winner.

Pro Nitro Truggy saw TLR’s Dakotah Phend with a clean sweep of TQ and win, a lap in front of Mugen’s Ryan Maifield. 5th place qualifier, Ryan Cavalieri ended the day in 3rd with Team Associated’s Spencer Rivkin and HB Racing’s Cole Ogden completing the top 5.

Pro Electric Buggy was held in a double A-main format and it saw another sweep of Dakotah Phend who took the TQ and wins in both A-main legs for the overall from 2nd place qualifier, Ryan Cavalieri and 3rd place qualifier, Spencer Rivkin. Jared Wiggins (Tekno) retained his 4th qualifying position while 8th place qualifier, Jackson Brunson (Team Associated) rounded out the top 5.

Images: The Wicked Weekend

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Coming soon from Klinik RC are new 5 degree vertical ballstud caster blocks for the Schumacher Cougar Laydown and the forthcoming all-new Storm ST 2020 truck. Klink RC designed the caster blocks with the option of increasing front end grip, mechanical traction and steering response. With 0 washers these have the same geometry as a stock upright, adding washers will add initial steering response and increase corner speed. The parts will fit the Cougar Laydown, KC, KD and 2020 Storm racing truck kit.

Source: Klinik RC [klinikrc.com]

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Round 2 of the Swiss Electric On-road Nationals was held at the AMCS Schaffhausen club last weekend. The race saw the running of six different 1/10th and 1/8th scale classes and in Touring Modified it was Michele Manzo with the overall TQ from Khounmy Bui in 2nd. In the finals Michele continued to stay on top and with three straight wins he took the overall victory from Philipp Huber in 2nd while Khounmy had to settle for 3rd overall.

In Touring Pro Stock it was Nuno Huber with a clean sweep in all four qualifying rounds for the overall TQ from Boris Siladi and Domenic Grabher in 2nd and 3rd respectively – both ending tie on points. In the finals Nuno took wins in all three legs for the overall from Boris and Dominic in 2nd and 3rd respectively.

The popular FWD class had Mischa Kroos taking the TQ honours and he also came out on top after the triple A-mains as Boris Silado and Luca Martinelli completed the top 3 result.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.com]

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Team Associated have introduced their new B74.1 and B74.1D Team Kit 1/10th scale 4WD buggies. The off-road RC car racing scene has changed over the past few years, with turf and carpet racing becoming more popular and grip levels at an all-time high. The engineers inside Team Associated’s Area 51 were quick to answer the 4WD class with the RC10B74 Team Kit, a completely new chassis configuration equipped with a long list of features designed to give you the winning edge. The B74.1 platform introduces the use of two separate chassis configurations. The B74.1 is the buggy of choice for high-grip carpet or turf track surfaces with its next-generation Octalock 2-Pad high-load, high-capacity, centre slipper clutch and optimised carpet kit setup. The B74.1D includes a centre differential with 200,000 cSt silicone fluid and an optimised dirt kit setup.

Both kits utilise redesigned, low-profile shock towers with shorter shock shafts and bodies to lower the centre of gravity, providing more predictable handling. Also included in both kits are new low roll centre (LRC) C and D arm mounts, 66mm CVA bones and axles, and 2.0mm G10 fibreglass chassis brace supports, which all add up to making the B74.1 and B74.1D easier to drive, and easier to push hard on all track surfaces. Setups and tuning parts are interchangeable between the B74.1 and B74.1D.

New features:
– Next-generation 2-Pad high-load, high-capacity Octalock centre slipper clutch with LCF pad material (B74.1)
– Centre differential with 72T and 78T spur gears and 200,000 cSt silicone fluid (B74.1D)
– New Octalock design features keyed spur gear and LCF slipper pads with 8 locking tabs (B74.1)
– 2.0mm anti-roll bars included front and rear (B74.1)
– Includes 1.2mm and 1.3mm anti-roll bars front and rear for dirt (B74.1D)
– 6.0mm rear hex adapters (B74.1)
– 5.0mm rear hex adapters for wide stance with dirt tires (B74.1D)
– Updated kit setup includes V2 red front and V2 blue rear springs (B74.1)
– Includes updated kit setup with V2 spring package of Yellow front and Blue rear springs (B74.1D)
– Shorter 23mm front and 27.5mm rear 12mm threaded aluminium shocks with machined pistons and internal X-rings
– New 4mm carbon fibre front shock tower has been lowered by 2mm and features an additional row of camber link positions (B74.1)
– New 4mm graphite front shock tower lowered by 2mm with an additional row of tuning holes (B74.1D)
– New 4mm carbon fibre rear shock tower lowered by 5.5mm (B74.1)
– New 4mm graphite rear shock tower lowered by 5.5mm for maximum stability and predictability (B74.1D)
– +3mm aluminium steering rack
– 66mm rear CVA driveshafts and axles
– New moulded ESC tray
– New moulded 30mm fan mount (fan not included)

Updated features B74.1 & B74.1D:
– Updated aluminium LRC C and D suspension mounts for more rear traction and better cornering balance
– 2.0mm G10 chassis brace supports for more predictable rear traction and better bump handling
– Simplified 2.5mm carbon fibre battery strap with indexed battery locations, easy height setup, and battery removal for both standard and low-profile shorty batteries
– New low-profile moulded plastic battery posts included in addition to standard posts
– New 16mm differential outdrives with a more durable, lightweight design
– Updated rear wing with optional low trim line for reduced drag
– Updated symmetrical rear arms with new shock mounting position (farther inside)
– Updated plastic rear hubs for more durability on the upper link mount. RC10B74.1 hubs continue with the aluminium rear hub link mount and axle height adjustment in 1mm increments for fine tuning
– Updated 2.5mm carbon fibre steering arms
– Updated steering blocks with 5x12mm outer ball bearings with steel crush tubes for improved durability
– Updated V2 2mm hard-anodized 7075-T6 aluminium chassis with spur gear clearance and updated mount holes for ESC tray

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

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