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July 2, 2024

Thurston makes it 4 out of 4 at British Nationals

Alex Thurston’s impressive 2024 BRCA 1:8 Onroad British National Championship season continued as he made it four from four at the Halifax track over the weekend. In qualifying it was the Shepherd of reigning Champion Tim Wood who secured the TQ with the fastest time from the four rounds of qualifying. 1.2-seconds off the new nitro track record set by Wood, Thurston would line up P2 for the half hour final with his YMC Racing Mugen Seiki with Karl Dransfield’s Shepherd completing the Top 3. A great battle between Wood & Thurston would see the championship leader eventually coming out on top with Wood just holding off team-mate Dransfield. The win puts Thurston on 402 points out of a potential maximum of 404. With three rounds still remaining, and 5 to count, Thurston will be aiming to get the title wrapped up at the fifth round at Wombwell on August 3/4th. Wood won in Wombley last year en route to the title but a year early it was Thurston who took the win at South Yorkshire track.

Image: Alex Thurston [Facebook]

July 2, 2024

Yokomo YZ870c Flo-Yellow 2.2″ wheels

Yokomo is now offering its larger 2.2-inch wheels for its YZ870c vintage 4WD Buggy in florescent yellow. The YZ-870C’s distinctive wheel hubs are retained, but the wheel outer diameter is increased to allow the use of 2.2-inch size tyres, which are widely available on the market today. This greatly expands the tyre options for both dirt and carpet surfaces, allowing you to enjoy driving with increased grip. The wheels do not have air holes, so require drill holes using a taper reamer or similar tool.

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July 2, 2024

Leadfinger B6.3 | 6.2 | 6.1 Retro-mod body

Having released its Retro-mod body for the Team Associated B7 and B6.4 in May, Leadfinger Racing has now added a version for the previous B6.3, 6.2 and 6.1 versions of the 2WD Buggy. The Retro-Mod Buggy Body is a nostalgic throwback that pays homage to the golden era of RC racing. The body design captures the essence of classic RC aesthetics while incorporating modern engineering and performance enhancements. Perfect for enthusiasts and collectors alike, the Retro-Mod Buggy Body brings back the iconic style of yesteryears, reminding us of the roots and rich history of RC racing. Each body is sold clear and ready for paint with included window masks with wings sold separately and its is compatible with the Team Associated RC 10B6.1, RC 10B6.2 and RC10B6.3.

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July 1, 2024

Catanzani wins Italian National Constructor C/ship

Factory Serpent driver Andrea Catanzani took the win at the AMSCI Italian National Constructor Championship which took place in Gubbio over the weekend. Racing at the always immaculately presented multiple World Championship host Club Automodellistico 5 Colli track, qualifying would see the Xray of Luca Romagnoli secure the TQ on tiebreak with Catanzani, both drivers posting two TQ runs each over the four rounds. Capricorn’s Mirko Salemi would complete the Top 3. In the 45-minute final, the opening 10-minutes saw good battle as Romagnoli lead the way closely chased by Catanzani and Salemi. Having got to the front unfortunately Salemi would eventually have to retire from the race leaving Catanzani who set the fastest lap of the race to take the win by 2/3rd of a lap over Romagnoli. Having qualified P9, the Mugen Seiki of Massimo Aliprandi would come through to complete the podium ahead of the Serpent of Mattia Collavo. In the Sport Category young Mugen Seiki talent Luca Betti took both the TQ and the win.

Image: Club Automodellistico 5 Colli [Facebook]

July 1, 2024

Yokomo Drift Body Releases

With strong links with full size drifting, Japan’s Yokomo has released a number of new 1:10 body options for RC Drifting. First of these are pre-painted versions of the Pandem GR86 and Pandem GRA90 Supra. With these bodies the light/window decals are already applied, and wheel arches are pre-cut, so you can mount them by drilling holes for body mounts or using magnetic mounts. The car can be easily driven without time-consuming painting work. Yokomo has also re-released the popular Altezza and Z33 bodies for the Drift Package series. Both are sold as clear bodies with window decals only.

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June 28, 2024

Capricorn LAB GT2 GP Option Parts

Italy’s Capricorn RC has released two new option parks for its LAB GT2 GP 1:8 GT Chassis. Offering greater set-up options, they have release a hard version of the lower rear suspension arms which a cut from 5mm carbon fibre. Another new part is a front bumper stiffener, machined from aluminium. With an anodised finish in Capricorn’s distinctive trademark red colouring, the stiffener makes the front end much more resistant to any impacts.

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June 28, 2024

Salemi joins Ielasi Tuned

Engine tuner Ielasi Tuned has announced the addition of 1:8 Onroad Stalwart Mirko Salemi to its team. The Italian Capricorn driver, who took at win at season finale of the Euro Nitro Series last year and finished on the podium at the ultra competitive Nationals in April, will use Ielai Tuned just released GP9R24 engine as part of his 2024 campaign starting this weekend with the AMSCI National Constructors Championship in Gubbio. He will also contest the ENS as well as the European Championship in Locorotondo. After a brief period with Nova Engines, with whom he started the 2024 season, commenting on the Ielasi Tuned announcement Mirko said, “I am very happy with this choice, Ielasi Tuned is now a guarantee of performance and reliability. Way back in 2007, during my first year of activity, in my first important competition, my Power unit was Daniele’s engine, and I still remember him with pleasure when he lent me that engine. Today, I thank Ielasi Tuned for their trust and for welcoming me into their team. I hope to have fun together, and why not, also to get some important satisfaction”

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

June 28, 2024

Willspeed B7 Camber Blocks

Willspeed has released a new Aluminium +2 -2 Caster Block Link Mounts for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy. Manufactured in 7075 Aluminium, the single piece alu design gets machined threads to remove the factory nyloc nut. This makes for ease of ball stud removal and adjustment. Pair these up with our 0 +4 option you have all the possibilities covered! Component Weight (Pair) – 3.01g

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