November 15, 2023

Serpent Medius X20 ’24

Serpent has announced its latest 1:10 Touring Car with the release of the Medius X20 ’24 that will be offered in carbon and aluminium chassis version kits.  The 1:10 Touring car market has changed with some new and innovative designs and Serpent have been working hard on their latest and best EP touring car yet.  New and improved suspension geometry give maximum rotation.  A newly engineered aluminium rear diff, along with a completely new designed rear upper arm link setup providing increased adjustability.  The car gets new style flex shock mounts with included 13mm shocks.  Also with the new style split top deck the flex is adjustable like never before.

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November 14, 2023

R1 Wurks DC1 Alu Front Shock Tower

R1 Wurks has released a lightweight optional front shock tower for its DC1 Drag Car.  Made from a durable 7075 T6 aluminium it weighs just 8 grams and features an offset upper shock mounting for better shock alignment.  With a durable black anodised coating it is finished with laser etched R1 branding.

Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]


November 14, 2023

MST PST Drift Tire Series

Drift RC specialist Max Speed Technology has released a new range of drift tyres it is calling its PST Drift Tire Series.  The front tyres have a width of 26.5mm with a unique sidewall-to-tread design for enhanced steering clarity during cornering. The rear tyres, with a width of 29.5mm, offer an extended contact area for improved traction in mid-drift.  The widened rear tyres feature a special profile design, making them compatible with all commonly available drift wheels, eliminating the need for separate purchase of widened wheelsets.

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November 13, 2023

Weigerding joins Serpent Factory Team

Serpent has announced that 2019 Large Scale World Championship podium finisher Marco Weigerding has joined its Factory Team.  The German racer will campaign the company’s 990 1:8 Onroad chassis and commenting on the announcement said,  ‘I‘m so happy and thankful to join the Serpent Racing Team.  It’s an honour to join this team of RC history.  I’m very motivated to work together and I’ll do my best for great results!  Thanks for this big opportunity, see you soon on the track!’

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]


November 12, 2023

Nicholson defends Australian Touring Car title

Team Yokomo’s Simon Nicholson has successfully defended his Australian Touring Car Championship title.  The 2023 RC MAKER EP On Road Australian Championships took place over the weekend at Castle Hill RC Onroad track in New South Wales with the championships attracting 133 entries.  In Modified Touring Car, Nicholson secured the overall TQ ahead of Jeffrey Mackie and Nicolas Lee after taking 3 of the five rounds of qualifying.  In the finals, the newly signed LRP driver would secure yet another National title with wins in the opening two A-Main encounters.  Winning the third A-Main Mackie would finish runner-up with Singapore visitor Lee completing the podium.

Image: Castle Hill RC Onroad [Facebook]


November 12, 2023

Jefferies wins EWS International

Recent Awesomatix signing Olly Jefferies has won the EWS International.  Part of the popular indoor winter series in the UK, the International race again attracted a number of top international racers with the TQ going to France touring car ace Lucas Urbain.  Making it a strong qualifying for Awesomatix, Urbain’s team-mate Jefferies secured P2 on the grid ahead of the Mugen of Ronald Völker and Xray of Kyle Branson.  In the triple finals it was a tough day at the office for Urbain with A1 resulting in a DNF as 2022 Champion Volker took the win from Branson and Schumacher’s Elliott Harper.  A2 saw Jefferies win ahead of Volker and Urbain putting everything on the line for A3.  In a repeat of the Top 4 of A2, Jefferies lead the field home to claim the outright win with Volker and Branson completing the Modified podium.  In Pro-Stock and FWD, German visitor Stefan Schulz had the perfect weekend taking the TQ and victory in both categories for Xray.

Image: Olly Jefferies [Facebook]


November 11, 2023

Axon TC10/3 Electric Touring Car spec pre-release

Japanese Electric Touring Car manufacturer and 2022 World Championship podium finishers Axon has pre-released some specifications and images of their long-awaited full kit TC10/3.  The Axon TC10 has continuously evolved as a high-end touring car with strong performances under the product concept of providing the ultimate high-end touring car.  The new TC10/3 gets refined handling and an improved chassis balance.  Due for release in December, Axon will release further details on the final production kit shortly.  The successful TC10/2 Touring Car was released in March 2022.

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November 10, 2023

Genius Racing GTC8E Titanium Central Solid Shaft

Italy’s Genius Racing has released a titanium Central Solid Shaft for their GTC8E 1:8 Electric GT Chassis.  The reigning European Champion manufacturer, who recently secured the TQ honours at the 1:8 GT Nitro World Championship in Australia, claim the new shaft weights just 9 grams offering a significant weight saving over the standard kit shaft.

Source: Genius [genius-racing.com]