MSE Performance Parts has added two new tungsten weights to its range that help provide a super low centre of gravity in your car and are ideal for adding weight in a limited space. Offering a flat 10-gram weight and a 15-gram rectangular shaped weight, the 10-gram option measures 34,8 x 14,8 x 1mm while the heavier option is 5 x 6 x 26mm in size with the two shapes giving you different options for where to mount the weigh.
Awesomatix has released new revised parts for its A800 1:10 Electric Touring Car. A new 38T Pulley features a more precise and narrow profile. Suitable for use on the A800 / A800X / A800MMX / A800R / A800FX Gear Diff it replaces the previous P138 and P138-1 options with Aweomatix pointing out that it does not fit the AT03B-X Spool. They also have two new screw sets. ST69-00-R is an optional Linear Spring Screw for AT119 Progressive Spring Screw Holder with 0% progression with the ST69-25-R for AT119 Progressive Spring Screw Holder with 25% progression. The “R” versions feature a 0.8mm extended shaft and thread.
Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.net]
Following his move to Kyosho for the 2024 season, Ielasi Tuned engines has announced it is to power up & coming US 1:8 offroad talent Phi-Long Nguyen’s nitro programme. The 12-year-old will use both Ielasi Tuned engines as well as the Dirt R EVO and Dusty R USA engines from the Italian brand for whom they say the deal will see them ‘take on new challenges and push the boundaries of racing excellence’. Commenting on the announcement Nguyen said, “Super excited to be part of the team. The tuned powerplant will definitely gives us all we need”.
Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]
Alexander Hagberg completed the Mod double at the annual Hudy Indoor Champs at ProLevel RC in Chesterfield, Missouri, claiming both the Touring Car and 1:12 wins. Up on 2023 numbers with this year’s event attracting almost 180 entries, the Xray driver kicked off his 2024 season by securing the TQ in both classes. With 2023 Touring Car winner Keven Hebert absent this time round, Hagberg would go onto take the win ahead of second place qualifier & team-mate Jan Ratheisky with Kemp Anderson’s Awesomatix completing the podium. In 1:12, it was World Championship Top Qualifier Anderson who was the defending champion of the race but having been beaten to the win by the American last year Hagberg, fresh from his Worlds podium finish, was not about to let that happen again. In the 8-minute A-Main he would take the win by almost a lap from the second placed qualifier. Behind Anderson, Ratheisky completed the podium, the German having a busy weekend as he competed in four classes winning both Stock and Super Stock Touring Car finals.
Image: Alexander Hagberg [Facebook]
Mugen Seiki’s Burak Kilic has opened his 2024 season in the best way possible with a third 1:8 Nitro Buggy victory at the annual ‘OneRace OneMan’ race at the IBR Padova indoor facility in northern Italy. Second in qualifying behind Infinity’s Riccardo Berton, Kilic would like up P4 for the 45-minute final after the Semi Finals. A previous winner of the race in 2018 and 2021, the German would take his third win ahead of new Xray signing Alex Zanchettin with the HB Racing of Theo Lemaire from France completing the podium. Having qualified fourth but securing pole position for the final with victory over Zanchettin and Kilic, WIRC Racing’s Marco Baruffolo would lead the first quarter of the race until he was forced to retire with a throttle servo failure. In eBuggy, Berton took the win from 2023 Nitro Buggy winner Mattia Polito with Lemaire making it a double podium at IBR Padova.
Image: Burak Kilic [Facebook]
Following its entry into the 1:8 Buggy bodyshell market with the release of the Aria back in November, Xtreme Aerodynamics kicks of 2024 with its first body option part. Following the growing trend of clear polycarbonate rear wings for the category, the Italian company is offering its ‘special’ 2 piece wing in two different thickness options of 1.omm or 1.5mm.
Source: Xtreme Aerodynamics [xtremeaerodynamics.it]
Following the recent presentation of its Bag Small V2.1 range, MonacoRC has released the Red Bag option with a new inner tray to carry easily and safety the SkyRC SCWS2000 Corner Weight System. The new Bag Small Red V2.1 are distinguished from the previous version for a greater attention to detail with an interior all printed with the MonacoRC logo in red tone on tone and a superior quality of workmanship. Inside, the practical mesh pocket is also red and a MonacoRC label has been applied to embellish it. The exterior maintains that sobriety that made this bag so loved, but for reasons of ease of use the zippers with the MonacoRC logo are now two instead of one. The Weight System Tray has been designed for transporting and protecting, as well as keeping your workbench organised. Essential and functional in design, it features labels describing the positions of the corresponding weights.
Randy Caster’s 1up Racing has released a new improved ’24 Spec Pro Duty Titanium Turnbuckles just in time as an upgrade for the newly released Team Associated RC10B7 or RC10B7D buggy. In the constantly evolving domain of RC racing, where suspension components face escalating demands, the turnbuckles are crafted to not only meet but surpass these challenges, guaranteeing durability without any compromises. Expertly produced from precision-ground centreless 6AL4V Titanium bar stock using high-precision Swiss-Style CNC Screw Machines with live tooling and thread rolling capabilities, the turnbuckles establish a new benchmark for quality. Each piece features the distinctive 1up arrow laser-engraved into all four sides of the centre lug for unmistakable authenticity. Available in 6-piece sets, the ’24 Spec turnbuckles come in Raw Titanium, offering customisation with anodised options in Blue or Bronze. Looking for a mix? Opt for The Trio, and they will ship two of each finish for a unique touch.
Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]
