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March 25, 2024

Balestri wins Ielasi Tuned International Cup

The 2024 edition of the annual Ielasi Tuned International Cup took place at Pista Leno in Italy over the weekend where it was Infinity’s Dario Balestri who took the 1:8 win ahead of Mugen Seiki’s Simon Kurzbuch and Capricorn’s Toni Gruber. In qualifying for the race put on by former World Champion Daniele Ielasi, it was 1:8 GT World Champion Gruber who took the opening qualifier ahead of Balestri but the reigning 1:8 Onroad World Champion go to the top in Q2 & 3 to secure the overall TQ from Gruber. With two P2 runs young Xray star Filippo Domanin 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.

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March 25, 2024

Toia doubles at New Zealand Offroad EP Nationals

Team Yokomo’s Logan Toia completed the double at New Zealand’s Offroad EP Nationals, the 16-year-old securing the 2WD Buggy title for the first time and successfully defending his 4WD championship. Hosted by the Taranaki Radio Control Car Club in New Plymouth, this year’s Nationals attracted 65 drivers for a total of 190 entries. In qualifying, it was three rounds per class to the best two deciding the grids with 2WD producing TQ runs from three different drivers. Kasey Dawson took the opener with Shane O’Connor topping Q2 before Toia TQ’d the third one and that was how the lined up for the final with Dawon the Top Qualifier. In 4WD Luke Duthie topped Q2 & 3 for the TQ from Toia who was fastest in the first round. The 2WD finals were a similar story to qualifying with a different winner in each of the triple mains and it coming down to a tie breaker between O’Connor, winner of A1, and Toia, winner of A3, the latter’s faster time giving him the title. Winning A2, Dawson completed the podium. In 4WD, Toia retained his title by winning A1 & 3, with Duthie winner of A2 finishing runner-up while fourth place qualifier Dawson completed the podium ahead of O’Connor.

Image: Logan Toia Racing [Facebook]

March 25, 2024

RC-Project 35/4 EVO Canas Edition shock towers

Italy’s RC-Project has released new Canas Edition shock towers for the Sworkz 35/4 EVO 1:8 Buggy platform. Developed and tested with 2023 European Champion Juan Carlos Canas, they are produced in 5mm thickness Ergal 7075, hard anodized and subsequently laser marked. The new design allows you to have 2 different options, the original one EVO ( High Holes ) and the lower ones that increases the traction on smooth tracks. During the cad design and the track tests RC-Project tried to lower the centre of gravity as much as possible to improve drivability in all conditions. The towers are sold as a set of front and rear towers.

Source: RC-Project [rc-project.it]

March 23, 2024

Coelho & Hamon Top Qualifiers at SIGP

Xray’s Bruno Coelho and Serpent’s Jeff Hamon are the Top Qualifiers at the SIGP in China but the second day of qualifying saw very different fortunes for the two drivers. Having topped the opening qualifier yesterday, defending SIGP Electric Touring Car Champion Coelho continued that form going fastest in the remaining three rounds for a clean sweep In Xiamen. In Q2, it was Chinese National Champion Ma Haoran also driving an Xray who was his closest challenger. Driving a prototype of Yokomo’s upcoming MS1.0, Nicolas Lee repeated his Q1 performance with another P2 in Q3. Having missed Q1 yesterday due to a fever, while still under the weather it was a much better day for JJ Wang with him wrapping up qualifying with the second fastest time in Q4. Overall that puts him P3 on the grid for the A-Main behind Lee and ahead of Haoran. With qualifying in 1:8 Nitro Onroad based on each driver’s single fastest time from the four rounds, Hamon’s Q1 pace was to prove important for the World Championship Finalist. After a morning rain shower, Hamon would top Q2 but in a slower time and then in Q3 & 4 he suffered one-way bearing failures that resulted in two DNFs. Hong Kong’s Ray Poon would top Q3 from Italy’s Cristiano Sartor with Wang third and he was again fastest in Q4, this time from Matrix Tires’ Cristian Boni. Overall the Q1 times of Boni and Sartor gave them 2nd and 3rd overall with Poon set to line-up P4 on tomorrow Main final grid.

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March 22, 2024

Coelho & Hamon top Q1 at SIGP

Having established itself as one of China’s biggest annual international races prior to Covid, the SIGP International RC Car Grand Prix makes it return this weekend with Xray’s Bruno Coelho and Serpent’s Jeff Hamon topping the opening rounds of qualifying in Xiamen. Hosted at the huge double track facility next to the Sunpadow battery factory, in electric Touring Car qualifying it was World Champion Coelho who set the pace ahead of the Yokomo of Nicolas Lee and Hamon. Bringing together both electric and nitro racing at the 2017 1:10 Offroad World Championship venue, in 1:8 Onroad Nitro it was Hamon who was fastest. Behind the Australian, Matrix Tires owner Cristian Boni was second fastest with fellow Italian & Hasi Tuned engines co-owner Cristiano Sartor completing the Top 3 on the first day of action at the SIGP. Qualifying continues tomorrow Saturday with three more rounds.

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March 22, 2024

Xray 1:10 Offroad -4mm Shock Spring Retaining Collar

Xray has released a new -4mm Alu Shock Spring Retaining Collar for use on his range of 1:10 Offroad racing platforms. The lower aluminium shock collars -4mm allows you to decrease the ride height to achieve a lower centre of gravity. The lightweight collars are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium for increased reliability and are strategically lightened. Fitting the XB2, SCX, XT2, XB4, & XT4 they come as a set of four pieces.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

March 22, 2024

RC Upgrade iCharger DUO Folding Charger Stand

New from US company RC Upgrade is their Folding Charger Stand for use with the iCharger DUO range. The Folding Charger Stand is a clever accessory designed to simplify your charging setup. It allows you to securely mount Junsi iCharger models such as the 308DUO, 458DUO, 406DUO, or 458DUO chargers on top of your Power Supply. Its key features are stability with it ensuring a stable arrangement, preventing any wobbling or tipping. It also gives you the flexibility to choose from three different angles for optimal visibility and accessibility. When it’s time to hit the road, simply fold the stand down with no tools are required it makes it quick and hassle-free for transport. The Folding Charger Stand securely attaches to your Power Supply, creating a neat and efficient charging station.

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March 21, 2024

Pro-Line Mini-T 2.0 VW Baja Bug body

As fans of the original road going Volkswagen Beetle, having owned a ’64 example up until recently, this new VW Baja Bug body from Pro-Line for the Losi Mini-T 2.0 looks pretty cool. Having previously offered the Baja Bug in 1:10 scale, Pro-Line is now offering a smaller 1:18 version back with the same style, quality, and features. This officially licensed retro classic body completely changes the look of your Mini-T 2.0 with its flared fenders to the exposed rear engine details, to the add-on rear wing, the Baja Bug is one of the coolest and most unique body options available, especially for Beetle fans.

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