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August 5, 2023

3 in a row as Coelho takes 2023 European Championship

Bruno Coelho is the 2023 1:10 Electric Touring Car European Champion, the Xray driver making it three in a row with his latest victory in Germany today. Securing the overall TQ in the finale round of qualifying after a battle with Mugen’s Ronald Volker and Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski, the Portuguese ace opened final’s day at Türkheim with a 0.25 second win from a closing Volker, the race finishing order remaining unchanged from how all 10-drivers line-up on the grid. A dramatic start to A2 would see Volker spin out in front of the field and get collected, leaving Orlowski to mount the challenge on Coelho and while the Polish driver would set the fastest lap the gap at the end was 1-second. The win secured the title for Coelho with A3 the battle for runner-up spot. Volker would get the win ahead of Orlowski who would complete the overall podium followed by Awesomatix’s Marc Rheinard and Mugen’s Eric Dankel. In Pro Stock it was also a win for the Top Qualifier with Awesomatix’s Simon Lauter securing the title in A3 after runner-up Jan Ratheisky won A2. Outgoing champion Olivier Bultynck completed the podium.

Image: Bruno Coelho [Facebook]

August 4, 2023

Xray X1‘24

Xray has presented its latest 1:10 Formula car, the X1’24. The kit features a revised chassis layout with new side braces for additional flex control as well as forward servo mounting position that increases space for electronics and improves weight balance. It also gets a new front bulkhead that raises the graphite arm mount plate and provides more clearance for steering links and a larger range of bump steer adjustments. Updated rear pod plate improves durability with additional material around the aluminium pod plate pivot holder mount. Graphite rear pod plate integrates with new bulkheads and improves tweak resistance in hard crashes. Stronger graphite rear brace with strengthened wing mounts improves durability in serious crashes. Lightweight and lower CG bulkheads feature 2 centering pins instead of one for more consistent alignment and tweak resistance.

View the full X1’24 presentation here

August 4, 2023

Protoform Venturi GT 1:28 body

Having released the Venturi GT 1:10 body back in June, Protoform has now released a 1:28 version for high-competition 1:28 racing. The Venturi combines scale looks with all-out performance on the track for your Mini-Z or other 1:28 scale 98mm wheelbase on-road car. Venturi GT takes inspiration from a new wave of hypercars, featuring a low-CG, cab-forward design sure to provide exceptional handling characteristics while also looking stunning on the track. The super low-slung hood and raised wheel arches give the Venturi an aggressive GT-style aesthetic, while the deeply sculpted side panels provide superior side bite and overall body rigidity. The body is made in the USA from lightweight, high-quality, super-durable polycarbonate and comes complete with decal sheet including windshield headers and number plates and wing mounting hardware.

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August 3, 2023

PSM TT02S Upper Arm Mounts

German parts & accessories manufacturer PSM has released two Upper Arm Mounts for the Tamiya TT02S 1:10 Touring Car. With these aluminium options, you are now able to manipulate camber angles front and rear independently. PSM’s Deltagrid design takes away unnecessary weight and provides cool factory looks in combination with the laser etched PSM logo. These upper arm mounts work extremely well with the company’s Front and Rear NL (No Link) TT02S shock towers. In addition to the standard version there is also +1mm offset (away from the diff) option for an additional setup alternative. Set includes 4 pieces for one complete car. Necessary mounting hardware included.

View mounts fitted here

August 3, 2023

Capricorn LAB C804 SL E.C. 2023 Radio Plate Kit

Capricorn RC is releasing a new radio plate kit for its LAB C804 1:8 Onroad chassis. The new design allows both servos to be laid down lowering the centre of gravity, improving corner speed and weight balance. Also in this new option set is a new fuel tank that improves engine consistency and was used by all our team drivers at the EFRA European Championships in Portugal last week. The new option set was used by Capricorn team drivers with Toni Gruber taking TQ in qualifying and coming third overall. 2022 1:8 European Champion Dominic Greiner also used the set up in order to mount his title defence as well as Mirko Salemi finishing fourth position overall after competing in Super pole.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

August 3, 2023

Yokomo Rookie Speed RS1.0

As part of its continued efforts to offer cars that can help attract newcomers into the hobby, Yokomo has just released an entry level 1:10 Electric Touring car, the Rookie Speed RS1.0. Having launched its GT1 pan car this time last year, and its Rookie Offroad RO1.0. 2WD buggy kit earlier this year, the World Championship winning manufacturer is now offering this belt driven 4WD touring car as a lower cost stepping stone into the world of competitive electric touring car racing. The car has all of the design features of a modern touring car but has been able to reduce kit costs through the use of plastic parts over carbon fibre.

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August 2, 2023

VP Pro Assassin/Acupuncture Evo 1:10 Front tyres

VP Pro has two new additions to its 1:10 Buggy range of front tyres with the release of the Assassin Evo and Acupuncture Evo. Extensive testing of both threads, the Assassin Evo a block pattern while the Acupuncture Evo features centre pins, produced excellent performance on carpet surface tracks, providing good straight-line stability and cornering speed. Both thread patterns are offered in Medium and Medium Soft compound.

View pattern close ups here

August 2, 2023

Xray 3-Dots & 4-Dots 82mm Rear Springs

Xray has introduced new 82mm Rear shock spring options in 3-Dots & 4-Dots for it 1:8 Offroad chassis that offer a mix of progressive & linear characteristics. The shorter design helps to achieve lower ride height on high traction tracks. The springs are slightly progressive, but under more compression change characteristics to become more linear. This gives excellent feeling and feedback in all different track conditions. Like all Xrsay springs, they are manually measured, selected and matched into pairs to guarantee precisely equal length and damping characteristics.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]