December 4, 2023

Wins for Cavalieri & Kothman at USCOC

Following the 43rd running of the U.S. Indoor Champs Presented by Hobbywing onroad event, it was the turn of the offroad racers to race in Cleveland over the weekend where Schumacher’s Ryan Cavalieri and TLR Aaron Kothman took the wins.  The 3rd running of the US Carpet Offroad Champs, in 4WD Buggy it was the Team Associated of Brandon Foote who edged out the field to take the overall TQ spot.  Foote would continue with his journey battling with current IFMAR 2WD World Champion, Tater Sontag in A1 to take the first win by less than a second at the finish line.  In A2, a familiar name would rise to the front of the pack as 4-time World Champ Ryan Cavalieri would claim the A2 win with a flawless 24-lap run.  Cavalieri would do it again in A3 taking the overall win keeping the title for Schumacher which had won the even tlast year with Michal Orlowski.  On a tiebreaker Foote would take second with Sontag completing the podium.  In 2WD, Kothman took the overall TQ before going on to dominate both A1 and A2 for the overall win.  With the win in A3 Cavalieri who claim second with foot also enjoying a podium double in Ohio with 3rd overall.

Source: USCOC [Facebook]


December 2, 2023

Fenix Tyrrell P34 1977 body

Specialist RC Formula car producer Fenix Racing from Italy has made another addition to their F1 nostalgia bodyshell collection with the release of the iconic six wheeler Tyrrell P34 1977 body.   The Tyrrell P34, was the first and only 6 wheel F1 raced and able to win a Grand Prix.  Fenix Racing choose to depict the version raced in the second half of 1977, with the heavy modified nose, sporting oil radiators there and brake cooling NACA openings  Currently the body is made to fit the Tamiya reissue, based on the F103 but Fenix Racing owners says he is pretty sure that, soon or later, someone will walk in his office saying… “Boss, I’ve had an idea. Let’s put 6 wheels in our F1-70”.  Molded from high-quality polycarbonate, the body comes supplied transparent with decals, made in photo realistic level to give a proper rendition of the parts.

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December 1, 2023

Donathen RC Titanium Battery Grips

Donathen RC has announced the addition of Titanium Battery Grips to its product line up.  They are ideal for adding a “handle” to your 5mm bullet connectors to pull them out easier, reducing strain on the wire (preventing frays and ripped silicone), all while adding some bling to your ride!  Weighing just 1.4 grams each, they are extremely light and come in unique colours options.  Fitting over 10, 12, 13, 14 awg wire, they are secured with provided titanium set screw.  Unique 1.5U gold plating means low resistance and longevity which is nearly 3x thicker than industry standard connectors.

Source: Donathen RC [drcproshop.com]


December 1, 2023

Pro-Line Hot Lap 1:10 dirt oval tyre

Pro-Line has introduced their next generation of tyre for 1:10 Sprint Car dirt oval racing with the new Hot Lap 2.2″ Dirt Oval tyre.  The tyre was designed from the ground up for consistency and long-lasting tyre wear and features a deep, geometric grooved tread that provides increased forward bite, a predictable, smooth steering feel, and great tread cleanout.  It is available in either MC (Clay) or M4 (Super Soft) compounds to suit your track’s specific needs and comes complete with Pro-Line’s closed-cell inserts.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


November 30, 2023

Axon TC10/3 Electric Touring Car

Having pre-released some specifications and images of their upcoming TC10/3 earlier this month, Axon has released more images and details of their long-awaited 1:10 Electric Touring car kit which is pencilled for a December 21st release.  An evolution of the TC10/2 which achieved a podium finish at last year’s ISTC World Championship in Italy, both the Japanese manufacturers two factory drivers making the A-Main, the new TC10/3 gets refined handling and an improved chassis balance.  The car features a completely new 2.25mm chassis and top deck design and gets a new drive shaft system.  The car uses a common front and rear aluminium caster block and the settings can be changed by half degree increments between 2.0 and 4.0 by changing inner bushings.

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November 30, 2023

Masami / GForce Hoodie collaboration

One of the greatest drivers of our sport, 14-time World Champion Masami Hirosaka and G-Force Hobby have collaborated for the release of a limited edition ‘Masami’ hoodie which comes with a special sticker set.  Masami has been involved with the Japan’s G-Force Hobby in recent years following a hugely successful and historic 30-year stint with Yokomo that lead to him becoming one of the best known RC racers in the world.  The zip-up light hoodie has a ‘Turn around Masami illustration’ drawn by Team Sealwith and comes with a set of 6 manga style Masami stickers.

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November 30, 2023

RC Maker 3d Pro Hand Sander Sets for body prep

New from RC Maker are their 3d Pro Hand Straight and 3d Pro Hand Wheel Arch Sander Sets for final prep of your racing body shells.  Handy little tools for all racers to keep in their pit bag they features a stylish and durable 3d printed design, with quickly changeable sandpaper bases.  The Straight Sander is ideal for sanding skirts of bodies, to remove any jagged edges from cutting, or simply to remove some material while the Wheel Arch Sander is ideal for cleaning up those jagged wheel arches to prevent cracks.  The arch sander diameter is 64mm, which fits perfectly into all 1:10 Touring Car Wheel Arches with a little breathing room to spare. It can be also used on front and rear 1:8 Onroad Lola & GT Wheel Arches.  With easy sandpaper changing, each includes a strip of 120 and 240 grit sandpaper.  Replacement sandpaper can be bought at your local hardware store, and should be cut to appropriated sized strips.

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November 30, 2023

Avid 1:10 Buggy Shock Parts Box

America’s Avid Racing Concepts has released a second version of its shock parts box which is intended for 1:10 Buggy racers.  Designed and produced by Bryan Badgett, the handy box takes your springs (12/13mm), pistons, rod ends, spring cups, and even your Avid Ringer cartridges and collars and transforms them into an organised wonderland.  Giving you the perfect arrangement and effortless accessibility, the V2 box has an improved latch.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]


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