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December 30, 2023

Brunet joins Yokomo for 2024

Team Yokomo has announced top French touring car racer Antoine Brunet has joined their factory team for 2024. Having represented Xray for the past number of seasons achieving an ETS podium in 2021, numerous French Championship race wins and a podium at the inaugural Mibo International Race this year, on his move to the Japanese manufacturer he said, “I’m very pleased and honored to join an iconic brand like Yokomo. I can’t wait to hit the track with the car. I’m highly motivated for the next races and see what I can achieved with this beast! Thanks to Christopher and Naoya to taking me onboard! I hope we will achieved some great things together. See you soon on track !”

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

December 29, 2023

Dankel joins Awesomatix️

Awesomatix has announced the addition of experienced German racer Eric Dankel to its Factory Team. Previously teammate to Ronald Volker at Mugen Seiki, Dankel brings a wealth of experience to the manufacturer which he will now represent both regionally and at European level. Commenting on the announcement, Dankel said, “First of all I want to thank everybody at Mugen Seiki for their support in the past years. I decided to start a new challenge, and I am more than happy to join the Awesomatix Team for the upcoming season. Thanks everyone for your support.”

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.net]

December 29, 2023

VP Pro Beanie Hat & Fleece Sweatshirts

RC accessories manufacturer VP-Pro has added some new clothing to its range with a branded Beanie Hat and Fleece Sweatshirt. As the weather turns cold the beanie hat ,which is manufactured in a durable material and finished with the VP-Pro etched logo, is perfect to keep warm. The new VP-Pro Black Fleece Sweatshirt is available in two option, hoodie or hoodless, and is made with comfortable feeling fleece fabric to keep you warm at the race track and is available in sizes ranging from S to 3XL.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

December 29, 2023

Moto-Obscura Schumacher Aluminum SACS Pivot Blocks

Moto-Obscura has announced their first of a line of vintage Schumacher parts with their Aluminium SACS front suspension pivot blocks. SACS (Schumacher Active Caster System) was a novel design that was an option on many 2wd buggies and trucks during the 90’s and early 2000’s. Conversions were even available for other brand’s vehicles as well like Team Associated’s RC10 buggy. Machined from durable 6061-T6 Aluminium Alloy, the SACS blocks eliminate the biggest weakness of the system by replacing the original plastic piece. The new aluminium part is beautifully finished with smooth black anodising.

Source: Moto-Obscura [moto-obscura.com]

December 29, 2023

Avid Avant Coated TLR 13mm Shock Bodies

New from Avid Racing Concepts is their new low friction Avant Coating TLR 13mm shock bodies offering 22 and 22X-4 racers the plush feeling of the larger bodies while utilising all your other G3 components with 3mm shafts. When Cecil and his team at Schumacher developed the 13mm shock bodies in 2011 for the Cougar SV, the US market didn’t take notice because our tracks were so different. The benefits were undeniable though when AE released theirs in the US for their B6.4. In 1:10, pack is not something racers strive for like they do in 1:8 scale. The larger 13mm body allows for less volume displacement under compression which allows for a much more predictable feeling on the track. This is why Avid have included (2) 2.0mm thin blank pistons for you to get going. With the piston face being larger at 13mm, this requires more oil to be moved so the standard piston configuration of 2×1.5 in the front and 2×1.6 in the rear does not work the same. It is recommended starting with 2×1.7 in the front and 2×1.8 in the rear. If the track is super bumpy or choppy go up to 2×1.8 in the front and 2×1.9 in the rear. Avid’s new Avant Coating offers the same strength as our mil-spec type III hard anodising but with an even smoother low-friction surface.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

December 29, 2023

WMH Racing V2 540 and 550 Rotor Masters

New from WMH Racing is its V2 540 and 550 rotor masters which are designed to measure the strength (gauss) of your rotor. Measuring the strength of your rotor is important for a number of reasons as the rotor strength changes, so does the performance of the motor. By being able to measure the strength of the rotor you can measure the change and determine when it’s time for a new rotor. New rotors often bring back better performance into used motors. Testing different rotor combinations in your motor by measuring the rotor strength you can determine the difference between 2 otherwise identical rotors. Have a weaker or stronger rotor plays a huge role in the timing and gearing used for that motor. Gearing/timing/rotor strength can be optimised for your track, giving you the performance advantage. You can also compare your power package to your friend-enemies. If you know your friend has the same motor and is much slower/faster with the same gearing/timing, there is likely a difference in rotor strength. By measuring the rotor strength you can determine the reasons why you are slower/faster.

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December 28, 2023

Hobbywing LCD Program Box Pro

Capping off a year in which all four electric World Championship title winners used it products, Hobbywing has released a new LCD Program Box Pro. With multiple functions and easy operation, the new box gets an upgraded 2.8-inch display which support 20 levels brightness adjustment. A new single Roller interface makes navigating a speed controller’s setting easier than ever. As an independent parameter adjustment device, the Program Box Pro allows you to directly use the built-in LCD screen to display, set, and share ESC parameters. Connect the ESC to a computer using a USB adapter and use the USB Link application software on the computer to upgrade the ESC firmware and set parameters. With the OTA Bluetooth module to establish wireless connection with your smartphone, you can use the mobile APP to set ESC parameters, upgrade firmware, and read data. Another feature of the box is it can detect the overall voltage of the lithium battery and the individual voltage of each cell. The scope of application can also be understood by previous ESCs that the old LCD G2 program box and OTA Bluetooth module supported.

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December 27, 2023

Battle to have a go at 1:8 Onroad with Capricorn

Former 1:8 Offroad World Champion Robert Battle is to try his hand at 1:8 Onroad racing in 2024 with the news the Spaniard has done a deal with one of the categories specialist manufacturers Capricorn. While Battle’s focus is still on his 1:8 Offroad programme with Mayako, he will fit in some onroad racing as he gets to take on the sport’s original category which is something that has intrigued him for some time. Commenting on the announcement from the Italian manufacturer, Battle said, “I’m glad to be part of a pure on road brand like Capricorn, I always said 1:8 onroad was a class to drive soon or later so this year all come true. We will do as many races we will be able due to Offroad Calendar, I’m sure I will learn a lot and also have fun like a kid thank you so much to Capricorn for that opportunity, I will let you all know soon all Package!”

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]