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August 12, 2022

Balestri takes TQ at 1:8 Onroad European Championship

Reigning 1:8 Onroad European Champion Dario Balestri will start the defence of his title from pole after he secured the overall TQ in Spain today. After a 2 year forced break, the European Championship returned to Almussafes near Valencia, the track having previously held the championships in 2008. On that occasion Jernej Vuga took a dramatic last last victory when leader for much of the race Daniele Ielasi crashed three corners from the finish due to a flat receiver battery. Heading the Infinity team charge, Balestri opened qualifying yesterday with a TQ run but former champion Robert Pietsch was fastest in Q2 meaning they shared the provisional overnight TQ. Opening a very hot second day of qualifying, it hitting almost 40 degrees, Balestri was back on top in Q3, as his Mugen rival posted the 3rd fastest time. The Italian then secured Top Qualifier honours when he again set the pace in the penultimate round. While it was job done for Balestri, it didn’t deter the former World Champion from making it four TQs out of 5 rounds in the final qualifier. Behind Pietsch in second in the final quali standings, two P2 runs gave Shepherd’s Simon Kurzbuch third, followed by Capricorn’s Dominic Greiner and Shepherd’s Toni Gruber, all four getting to shoot it out for a direct place in the Main final beside Balestri. With each driver getting 6 laps to set a time, that battle went to Pietsch for posting the fastest lap on his final attempt to knock Gruber, who was first to set a time, off the top spot.

Image: EFRA [efra.ws]

August 12, 2022

Xray all new X1‘23 1:10 Formula Chassis

Xray have today unveiled the 2023 edition of their 1:10 EP Formula chassis the X1. The all new X1’23 gets a new front suspension design featuring innovative CFF upper arms with improved flex characteristics and integrated camber adjustments. A new chassis accommodates the CFF front suspension, a redesigned battery backstop and revised wheelbase setting with reinforced chassis areas. A one-piece central front bulkhead integrates the steering arm mount and optimised wheelbase adjustments for simplicity. CFF front upper arms make the X1 extremely responsive & sharp, generate fantastic cornering speed & traction, and simplify the camber adjustment process for easy setup changes. The front upper arm mount allows for easier caster adjustments and top side installation for much easier assembly and maintenance. Also new is a redesigned centre top deck with easier mounting. The battery mounting system secures the pack without O-ring or tape in a tweak-free, floating manner that improves traction and consistency, and features new low profile lightweight bushings for a sleeker look and lower CG. The car features a redesigned independent wing mount system which is machined from harder carbon fibre material for more stable handling and features 2 centering pins for more secure assembly. New side braces are mounted using low profile bushings to eliminate M3 nuts.

View the X1’23 presentation here for complete details.

August 12, 2022

JConcepts RM2 “No Apologies” T-Shirt

JConcepts, long time sponsors of US offroad star Ryan Maifield and the company responsible for the World Champions signature RM2 product line have decided it is time for fans of their driver to be able to display their support with this new “no apologies” t-shirt. In Maifield style, leaving it all on the track, speaking your mind and standing your ground is a mindset, and a belief that what’s best, comes from within so make “no apologies”. The “no apologies” tag line is printed full colour in the rear dedicating this shirt to the racers who wear their heart on their sleeve. The stealth black shirt is 100% cotton and is available in multiple sizes.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

August 12, 2022

MXLR FlexBumper & CBRS

MXLR, the brand of top touring car driver Max Machler, has extended its product line with four new items. The MXLR FlexBumper is 3D printed with thermoplastic polyurethane for the optimal strength and flexibility and is offered in 3 variations to fit Aweomsatix’ A12, A800FX and A800MMX kits. The advantages over foam bumpers are FlexBumper absorbs hits better and doesn’t transfer them as much into the chassis structure. It is more robust and sturdy and it always goes back to original shape and don’t drag on the ground after a crash. The other new release from the German brand is its Carbon Body Reinforcement Set (CBRS) to help prevent your body shell from unwanted deformation and body tucks.

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August 12, 2022

Exotek Racing CB6 Carpet Chassis Conversion Kit for B6.3

Exotek has released this new CB6 Carpet Conversion Kit for Team Associated’s 1:10 2WD Offroad B6.3 7075 Chassis. As indoor tracks transition to high grip carpet you need more specialized equipment to take advantage of the super high grip conditions- this is what John Cravotta at Team Scream Racing has discovered. Co-developed with John, Exotek Racing brings to you the next evolution of carpet chassis that has been secretly dominating a few East Coast tracks. This chassis is optimised for maximum corner speed with the battery forward weight bias and super low centre of gravity design.

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August 11, 2022

Xray XB8 ‘Frontward’ composite rear wing

Xray have released a new ‘Frontward’ design rear wing suitable for their 1:8 Offroad chassis’. The XB8 molded wing features the forward position which helps to create downforce on rear wheels to increase rear traction. The shape of the wing increases the stability of the car in all conditions and is legal under the latest IFMAR wing specifications. Made from a special composite mixture, the wing was designed to survive severe abusive and extreme crashes while keeping its shape.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 11, 2022

Speed King Tour 2022 Rd4 – Report

The fourth round of Speed King Tour 2022 was held at RC stadium Sodegaura outdoor tarmac track in Chiba prefecture last weekend. Three different electric touring car class race took place at the event same as past rounds. TC0 class car uses modified motor and TC1 runs with boosted stock motor. Only G Force ESC and motor can be used at TC2 class. This track will hold JMRCA EP Touring car Sport class Nats in September then a lot of drivers entered TC1 class of the event which is almost same regulation as JMRCA Sport class. And also some of Japanese top drivers run TC0 class for preparing for IFMAR ISTC World championship in Italy in September.

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August 11, 2022

STRC alu option parts for Trailrunner/Knightrunner

These new STRC aluminium option parts for the Trailrunner/Knightrunner will help improve the durability and precision of the steering assembly and improve the durability around the front gearbox of the IFS front end. The Heavy Duty Aluminium Servo Mounting Plate provides a solid platform for the steering servo that will reduce flex and improve the durability of the vehicle’s front end, while adding some weight to the front as well. When combined with our Aluminium Steering Bellcranks you can really maximise the power from your steering servo and not have any steering power loss due to flexing of the stock plastic parts. The pair of Aluminium Gearbox Mount provides a solid connection for the entire front transmission/lower suspension assembly to the front end of the chassis.

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