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January 29, 2024

Klinik RC RC10B7 Titanium Turnbuckles

Who doesn’t like a bit of bling? US racing upgrade parts producer Klinik RC has released a rainbow of different colour finish Titanium Turnbuckles for Team Associated’s new RC10 B7 2WD buggy platform. Machined from titanium, in addition to lowering weight and increasing durability a range of 13 different colours give plenty of scope for a personalised bling look for your buggy. Supplied as a set of set and available in a more traditional silver raw finish, you can also choose between shiny blue, gold, purple, bronze, or a matte finish grey, blue, gold purple as well as a green and rainbow.

Source: Klinik RC [klinikrc.com]

January 29, 2024

Agartha Works IR18 1:10 INDY Car body

New from Japanese company Agartha Works is the release of this modern-looking 1:10 INDY car body known as the IR18. The body is made up of multiple parts to achieve complex modeling and realistic look. It is compatible with F1 chassis with wheelbase 270mm such as the F104 and is exclusively sold at kimihiko-yano.net online shop.

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January 26, 2024

Nova Engines R9R Outlaw .24 Onroad engine

New from Italian engine manufacturer Nova Engines is the R9R Outlaw .24 Onroad engine which has been developed and released with purpose to give racers a powerful and easy to run Onroad engine. As Andrea Rossi explains, which is a widely a common concern expressed by all the engine manufacturers and was a big discuss at the Wiorlds in Japan, today’s 1:8 category is suffering as costs, tuning problems and engines reliability make this category more and more difficult. Nova Engines believe that using a different engine which provide better power, reliability and fuel mileage will allow club racers and hobby people to better enjoy their passion. They are also want to put the attention of Federations on this option and open a discussion to implement the rules to better fit customers needs.

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January 26, 2024

Coelho confirmed for Sunpadow International GP

Sunpadow Batteries has confirmed that back to back Touring Car World Champion Bruno Coelho will return for the return of the SIGP International RC Onroad Grand Prix which takes place from March 20-24. Having established itself as one of the leading annual international RC events in China and attracted many of the sport’s top drivers, the last edition in 2019 saw Coelho take the Touring Car win with his Xray. Catering for both electric and nitro onroad, the 2024 SIGP will see racing for 1:8 GP onroad, 1:8 EP onroad, 1:10 Modified Touring Car and 1:10 Stock Touring Car and will continue to offer one of the biggest prize funds in the sport with total prize money of $20,000 on offer. Having attended previous editions of the SIGP as well as the 2017 IFMAR Electric Offroad Championship which was also hosted at the huge double track venue, Red RC will be travelling to Xiamen to cover the return of international competition on the Sunpadow Circuit.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

January 25, 2024

Fenix G12.2 1:12 Chassis

Fenix Racing has introduced its latest chassis with the release of its new 1:12 G12.2. Replacing the Italian manufacturer’s previous G12 kit, the lighter G12.2 gets revised V-Link rear suspension as well as a revised weight distribution on the rear end. The battery is now recessed to reduce the centre of gravity and can be moved fore/aft by 3mm, altering the weight distribution. With a new front end and revised front track the chassis is ready to accept both, suspended steering servo or “bolt-on” steering servo. The kit includes a big bore main shock.

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January 25, 2024

Ultimate Racing Green Tire Cleaner

Spain’s Modelix Racing has added a new tyre cleaner to its range of Ultimate Racing products. Laboratory tested and certified, Green Tire Cleaner is the quickest and safest method for cleaning tires and wheels before gluing. Supplied in a 100ml spray bottle, the specialised formula contains a mix of different degreasing products that ensures perfect cleaning for a strong and long-lasting bond.

Source: Modelix [modelixracing.com]

January 24, 2024

Capricorn LAB GT2 EP 2024 – Images

Italian onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn is set to release its 2024 kit line-up for 1:8 GT competition the first of which is Patrizio Rossi’s latest creation for the electric category, the LAB GT2 EP 2024. With 1:8 GT racing receiving a massive profile boost following the very successful and competitive 1:8 GT World Championship in Sydney, Australia, in October, the pace of development in the class in recent years has been huge. Full technical details and specs of the LAB GT2 EP 2024, along with the nitro chassis, will be outlined shortly in a video presented by Capricorn team driver team and reigning GTe European Champion Alessio Mazzeo.

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January 24, 2024

Hotrace tyres for McBride

Multiple 1:8 Offroad World Finalist and Australian National Champion Kyle McBride will run Hotrace Tyres as part of his 2024 race program. The Italian brand announced McBride as the latest driver they will be supporting this season as he embarks on a return season with Kyosho. 14-years since his first World Championship Final appearance, when he finished fourth in Pattaya driving for Mugen Seiki, the 27-year-old Brisbane driver brings vast experience to the Hotrace team.

Source: Hotrace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]