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January 19, 2025

Rheinard opens ’25 touring car season with GP3F win

The 2025 international Electric Touring Car season got underway this weekend with Awesomatix’s Marc Rheinard taking the win at the annual GP3F race in France. Having held the overnight TQ in Longwy, Rheinard would secure the overall TQ for his Team Cayote powered A800R by recording a third TQ run in Sunday morning’s fourth and final qualifier. Behind the reigning European Champion, Mugen Seiki’s Ronald Volker, winner of the race in 2020, claimed P2 on the grid being the only other driver to go fastest in qualifying when he took Q3. Defending Champion Michal Orlowski put his Schumacher 3rd on the grid for the triple A-Main ahead of Awesomatix’s Lucas Urbain with former 1:8 Offroad World Champion David Ronnefalk the top Xray in P5. In the opening A-Main Rheinard entered the final lap leading from Orlowski but they made contact in the middle section of the track handing Urbain the win. In the next two encounters Rheinard would set the fastest lap in each to win A2 from Orlowski by 1.6-seconds and A3 from Volker by 8/10ths to secure the overall win. With his A1 win and P3 in A2 Urbain made it an Awesomatix 1-2 while Orlowski completed the podium ahead of Völker and Erik Dankel. In Stock, Xray’s Adam Izsay secured the TQ and win ahead of Awesomatix’s Lukas Ellerbrock with third going to new RC Maker signing Tim Benson.

Image: MRC Longwy [Facebook]

January 18, 2025

‘Rising Star Program’ reaches Oval Racing at Chili Bowl

The ‘Rising Star Program’ has reached out into Oval Racing with 12-year-old Jordyn Mann the first recipient of the prize at the 2025 RC Chili Bowl where no less than 19 RC brands supported the new initiative. Starting out in 2018 as an initiative at the Canadian National Championships and growing ever since, the latest presentation being made at the U.S Indoor Champs, its spin off into the world of dirt oval racing came about after Ryan Combden of Team Zombie Canada, who has been the main driving force behind the ‘Rising Star Program’, appeared on the RC Underground podcast. They loved the program so much they did a spin off which was present to Jordyn at the massive sell-out RC Chili Bowl which runs alongside the famous Chili Bowl Midget Nationals held annual in Tulsa. Taking up racing 4-years ago, Jordyn has been impressing with her talents and being awarded the ‘Rising Star Program’ is sure to help her rise up the ranks in the world of Dirt Oval RC Racing.

View Dirt Oval ‘Rising Star Program’ supporters here

January 17, 2025

Takashima D-13 Slide-Lubricant Bearing Oil

Takashima D-13 Slide-Lubricant Bearing Oil is a premium lubricant designed for efficient lubrication and long-lasting protection, suitable for shafts, bearings, and ball head systems. Its unique formula and thoughtful design ensure excellent performance and ease of use, making it the perfect choice for high-end machinery maintenance. The Ultra-Low Friction & Wear Reduction formula ensures smooth operation while significantly reducing wear. The Multi-Layer Lubrication System offers both instant and long-term lubrication effects. Also Dust and Dirt Resistant, the oil does not attract dust or dirt, keeping components clean. Featuring a specially designed bearing bottle, the adjustable metal ring on the bottle allows users to control the flow according to their needs. This precise control makes it efficient and economical, suitable for various applications.

Source: Takashima D-13

January 17, 2025

RC-Project Rubber Pit Mat

Italian option parts brand RC-Project has released a new Rubber Pit Mat as a solution designed to enhance the work process for RC car enthusiasts. This high-quality mat offers several practical features, making it an essential tool for assembling or rebuilding RC kits. The mat includes multiple compartments that keep parts, tools, and components organised. This prevents small pieces from rolling off the bench and ensures everything stays in place, reducing the risk of errors during reassembly. Made from soft, durable rubber, the mat provides a non-slip surface, ensuring stability while you work. It also offers protection for your workbench and RC parts from scratches. The mat is washable with soap and water and resistant to solvents and oils, making it easy to maintain and keeping it in top condition for long-term use. It can be easily rolled up for transport, making it ideal for on-the-go work or for storing when not in use. Measuring 800 x 500mm (31.5″x19.7″), it offers a spacious work surface, providing ample room to organise and assemble your RC parts comfortably.

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January 17, 2025

VP-Pro Universal Carbon Fibre 1:8 Wing Button

VP-Pro has added this new Universal Carbon Fibre 1:8 Wing Button. Made from high-quality carbon fibre, not only for easier wing mounting but also gives better wing support and provides more durability. It has elongated holes to allow mounting on a multitude of mounts. Package includes one piece carbon fibre wing button and the mounting hardware.

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January 16, 2025

Apolaro wins Miami RC Grand Prix – Report

Last weekend the annual Miami RC Grand Prix took place at Homestead Speedway where the Infinity of DJ Apolaro took the 1:10 Nitro Touring Car win. With a number of European drivers making the trip across the Atlantic, the Touring Car class had the current World Champion Jilles Groskamp show up with the Dutchman securing the TQ by 2-seconds from DJ Apolaro with the Mugen of Brian Thomas completing the Top 3 in qualifying. With the weather constantly changing from day to day, as well as the track conditions, after some wind and rain the Final got cut from 45-minute to half an hour. For Apolaro his original plan was to do a tyre change, but after some strategy changes and conversations with his mechanic (Ricardo Garri), they decided to take the risk and go with very large tyres, less tyre split and drive a smart race. At the start, Apolaro was able to stay close enough to Groskamp and not let him get a large gap. Keeping his lead under 3 seconds, when the World Champion stopped half way into the race for a tyre change, Apolaro had the lead and with his car running in the window in terms of tyre size he maintained the lead coming home with about a 10 second lead over Groskamp. Making it an all Infinity podium Jerry Guerra secured third position.

Source: DJ Apolaro/Wallace Motorsport [wallacemotorsports.net]

January 16, 2025

1up Racing Lead Product Development role for Cavalieri

1up Racing has announced the promotion of multiple offroad World Champion Ryan Cavalieri to the role of Lead Product Development Driver and Brand Ambassador. A close friend of 1up Racing founder Randy Caster, ‘Cav’ has been a supporter of the growing California based company since it’s beginning in 2017 and was involved in testing what became their very first 1up product, 1up Gold AW Grease, on his cars way back in 2015. This new role will see Cavalieri play a key player in future product development for 1up in addition to his driving duties. Announcing his departure from chassis sponsor Schumacher at the end of 2024, his new 1:10 Buggies and Touring Cars will be equipped with every 1up Racing accessory possible and he will be working closer with Joe Pillars and Caster, a trio that has won multiple IFMAR Worlds and ROAR National Championships as Driver/Team Manager/Mechanic combinations. He will be attending major 1:10 offroad Races along with select onroad races including the full 1up Cup Series and ROAR Paved Nationals.

Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]

January 16, 2025

Power HD servos for Paloschi

1:8 GT World Finalist and European Championship podium finisher Gabriele Paloschi has been announced as a team driver for servo manufacturer Power HD. With 2025 a World Championship year for the growing category, the 21-year-old just recently announced he has joined Italian chassis manufacturer Capricorn after a number of seasons with Serpent. Finishing 7th at the 2023 Worlds in Sydney, Australia, on his deal with Power HD, the Italian posted, ‘I’m happy to announce that I will be part of the Power HD factory team. I was really impressed in the last season by the quality of the products and i’m very proud to be part of the team. I‘ll be using GTS-6 servos for my Capricorn cars! Thank you very much to the entire Power HD family for the opportunity and trust given to me.’

Source: PowerHD [chd.hk]