April 23, 2024
“R Factor Design” is a newly founded company by ROAR National Champion and World Champion mechanic, Shawn Rayfield. The main focus of the brand is creating and offering high end pit equipment – made in the USA. The first product available is this Billet aluminium “Precision pit board” which is fully CNC machined to have an ultra flat work surface within .001 across the whole board. With a size of 17in x 12in (43,2cm x 30,5cm) it’s the most accurate pit board to assemble and tune your 1:12 or 1:10 cars on. The honeycombed backside helps to reduce the overall…
April 19, 2024
T-Works has released a new aluminium pit box featuring carbon fibre elements. Folding out from a flat compact storage size into a stable triangle structure, it offers multi functional easy access storage for everything you’ll need in pit lane. The aluminium parts are black anodised for durability and resistance against corrosion, high temperature and wear to extend its service life. Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]…
March 25, 2024
…last resurfaced in 2016. Built in an area 55m wide by 27m deep, the extreme heat that Thailand experiences had taken its toll on the surface with the bumps adding to the challenges of the race, in particular over the last two years since its return after Covid. In addition to the fresh asphalt, the track’s enclosed pit area is also receiving a welcomed treatment of insulation which will keep the area cooler when it is once again packed with hundreds of racers from around the World for the 21st edition of the race in 2025. Images: RC Addict [Facebook]…
March 25, 2024
…secured P3 on the grid for the 45-minute final ahead of Kurzbuch with Thomas Lorenzi and last year’s winner Francesco Tironi completing the Top 6. Balestri lead away from the start but about half way into the race had issues with Gruber going to the front but then the German would have problems of his own. In the end some very quick pit work for a last minute fuel stop helped keep Balestri ahead of Kurzbuch, the pairing enjoying a great battle for the win as Gruber completed the podium just 3 seconds back after 194 laps of racing. Image:…
March 15, 2024
New from RC wiring and cables specialists Donathen RC is their newest version of external dischargers, the Discharge Box. Made for the Icharger’s in the drop down menu it is capable of discharging up to 40 amps for 1s or 2s batteries. The new discharge box means, no more burning pit mats, hands, or having useless space in your pit and it doubles as a charger, power supply, and lipo stand with optional stand. Featuring 18″ 12 awg power wire, and 18″ fan wires, the stand has space behind the stand to neatly run wires. The fans are powered by…
March 5, 2024
JConcepts has released a fluid holding station capable of storing up to 8 different types of pit essentials. Together with RM2 they already offer a large assortment of glue, grease, and oil, which are all build and maintenance items. So, to up the ante on the road or at home, JConcepts have created an item to neatly organise these items to work with containers and bottles in the their line-up. The all-silicon rubber part is precision molded uniquely shaped and designed specifically for the items it holds. The bleacher style design steps each item up to maximize space and exposure…
February 20, 2024
…of the roof. To ensure it can withstand tough pit stops, we made this product from the highest quality PA 12 carbon fibre. So that it fits well into the overall look of our cars, they opted to chose their popular carbon look. It is easily attached using an M3 screw that connects the tank cap to the extension from below. In case you need to go faster during a pit stop, they made the underside rough to prevent it from slipping. Suitable for the new tanks from Capricorn, ARC, and a large Japanese manufacturer. Source: DIM3NSION by JP [Facebook]…
January 14, 2024
Running along side the famous 1:1 scale Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Midget Nationals held in Tulsa, Oklahoma, it was JConcepts/Team GFRP driver Jordan Hefler who came away with the SC Modified win at the tenth edition of the RC Chili Bowl. Attracting just shy of 600 entries, the Scotty Ernst organised event is one of the biggest in the industry with its tented indoor pit area packed with manufacturers involved in the R/C oval racing scene. Concluding this year’s event it was again the final of SC Modified presented by Fusion Motorsports. Being the favourite and actually taking a win…
