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January 21, 2025

Philippine Masters ’25 track revealed

The organisers of the Philippine Masters has revealed the Circulo Verde Race Track which will host Asia’s most high profile 1:8 Offroad event of the year from April 30-May 4. The 13th running of the Philippine Masters, track designer and accomplished offroad racer Edward Sio has overseen the work which includes the track being newly re-surfaced and oiled. Tweaking the layout in some sections and they have also added some additional jumps for more actions on this always popular track. Last year the Manila event was once again won by World Champion Davide Ongaro in a final that saw the legendary Atsushi Hara lead for almost half the final. With the Philippines famed as a holiday destination, the event has a truly unique vibe living up to the nations tourism tagline ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines’. Holding the same status as the TITC in Thailand does among onroad racers, once again Philippine Masters ’25 will form part of Scotty Ernst’s Asian Buggy Championships as the second stop of four races that make up the championship’s third season.

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September 18, 2024

Marka Racing 1:28 RK-LP1 Pan Car Body

Italy’s Marka Racing has released this new 1:28 lexan RK-LP1 Pan Car Body. Configurable for 98mm wheelbase, the body is intended for use with Kyosho Mini-Z MR-02, MR-03, PN 2.5W, GL Racing GLA, GLR, Atomic AMZ, BZ, Jomurema KR128-R01, etc. Supplied clear, the body is available in both regular and lightweight lexan options. The body is approved by PN Racing for use at the upcoming World Championships that take place in Vélizy Villacoublay, France, from October 31st to November 3rd.

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April 12, 2024

1:28 Marka Euro Cup – Report

The inaugural 1:28 Marka Euro Cup took place last weekend in Cluses, France, with 15-year-old Samuel Verdan among the main winners over the five categories. Organised by the MZCS Club with support from Marka Racing, 91 drivers from 15 nationalities created a 180 strong Mini Z entry for the 3-day event that featured National and World Champions for a very high level of competition. The RCP track layout was popular with drivers, a lap covering 77 meters and its 18 meter long straight allowing racers to gain a good top speed. While French teenager Verdan won the Pro-Stock title, it was another French winner in Open 4×4 with Thomas Robin taking victory, while in Open 4×2 top honours went to Portugal’s José Pequito. Austrian Philipp Stadler would do a double with victory in Stock and F1.

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July 12, 2023

Marka Racing Side Circle Ride & Droop Height Gauge

Italy’s Marka Racing has released two new set-up tools, the Side Circle Ride & Droop Height Gauge. As a combination the tools allow the measurement of ride height and droop with the Ride Height Side Circle also available separately. The idea originated years ago from the engineer Ivo Cavuoto that, with the help of the team, finally sees realised his project. This tool, being two faced, is one of a kind because it can be used on both sides. This way is possible to get a more accurate measurement of the height from the ground with step of 0.1mm. The tool extensively can measure from 2.9mm to 6.4mm. Adding the second part of the tool that raises the Ride Height Gauge by 10mm is possible to measure the Droop, and the tool becomes a Droop Height Gauge. In the second part of the tool there is a hole that allows the Awesomatix differential’s place for its upkeep. The tool has being produced by CNC, anodised with the colour black and silver borders.

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June 13, 2023

Marka Racing Level Setup Board System

Italy’s Marka Racing has released a Level Set-up Board system supporting setup boards up to 18mm thick. Consistenting of a level and four machined adjustable aluminium feet, you fix the feet to the four sides of the setup surface, place the spirit level in the centre and rotate the feet until the bubble is positioned in the centre. This ensures you have the perfect even surface on which to make set-up adjustments to your car.

Source: Marka Racing [minizracing.it]

February 18, 2021

Marka Racing chassis balancing tool

The new Marka Racing chassis balancing tool is the perfect tool for easy chassis balancing. Made to fit in the holes seen on the front and rear of many chassis plates, along the chassis centre line. Having perfect side-to-side balance is important for the performance of the your car and with these tools you can identify where weight needs to be added or taken away to achieve this.

Source: Marka Racing [minizracing.it]

October 30, 2020

Marka Racing Mini-Z aluminium car stand

Having only just released a new stand for 1/10th and 1/12th scale cars, Marka Racing have now introduced a version for 1/28th scale Mini-Z cars. Similar in features and function as the previously mentioned stand, this new smaller version is also made from black anodised aluminium with machined chamfering on the edges. It too features a number of holes that lighten the stand as well as act as holders for certain parts, such as shocks.

Source: Marka Racing [minizracing.it]

October 29, 2020

Marka Racing onroad aluminium car stand

New from Marka Racing, their new aluminium car stand is designed for 1/10th and 1/12th scale onroad. Produced in aluminium it has been black anodised with machined chamfered edging, the top surface sports multiple holes for holding shocks, diffs etc. For the top surface foam strips are included to prevent the car from sliding off while the underside has small plastic dots for more stability on your bench.

Source: Marka Racing [minizracing.it]