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July 3, 2023

Horizon Hobby acquiring Trinity Racing

Horizon Hobby has announced that it is acquiring iconic motor brand Trinity Racing. In the 90’s Trinity and legend of the sport Brian Kinwald were the global face of 1:10 Offroad racing. The deal to acquire Trinity Racing which was founded by the late Ernest Provetti in 1980, is the latest in a series of acquisitions by the RC industry mammoth. In 2020 it took over tyre manufacturer Pro-line followed shortly by body manufacturer Protoform and then added another of America’s top tyre brands AKA to its line-up in 2021. The company behind the Losi brands, of which their star driver Dakotah Phend has been a Trinity backed racer, Horizon Hobby issued a press release on the acquisition in which they state, ‘This acquisition ensures that Team Trinity and its legacy are preserved. We look forward to seeing Team Trinity continue to win at all levels of RC racing.’

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July 2, 2023

Speedzone Evolution 4S LCG LiPo Packs

American brand Speedzone has released two new Evolution 4S LCG lipo packs to the competition series range. The 6000mAh 14.8V 140C pack has 5mm bullet connectors, measures 144x47x37mm and weighs 464g while the 6500mAh LiHV 15.2V 140C pack has a XT90 connector, measures 138x47x36mm and weighs 492g. Both packs were designed to produce the power and durability needed for the latest R/C vehicles.

Source: Speedzone [speedzoneusa.com]

June 30, 2023

Catanzani Top Qualifier at 1:8 GT European C/ship

Andrea Catanzani is the Top Qualifier at the EFRA 1:8 GT European Championships In Croatia. The Serpent/Gimar driver topped 2 of the 5 rounds of qualifying at Mini Autodrom Ayrton Senna circuit in Zagreb, with Xray’s of Martin Bayer his closest rival in the nitro class. Attracting a field of 48 drivers in nitro, qualifying didn’t start well for the Italian as he was only 15th fastest. While Bayer took Q1 from defending champion Bernard-Alain Arnaldi, Capricorn’s Alessio Mazzeo topped Q2 from Catanzani before he found his form in Q3 & 4 to wrap up the overall TQ with one round to go. Behind Bayer in P2, Natanaele Senesi took his Xray to third in the ranking ahead of Alex D’angelo and Arnaldi with Mazzeo 10th behind Buggy World Champion Davide Ongaro. Also the European Championship for 1:8 GT Electric, 36 drivers registering results, Mazzeo is the Top Qualifier with three TQ runs compared to single TQ runs from Arnaldi (P2) and reigning champion Bayer (P3).

Image: Serpent [serpent.com]

June 30, 2023

VP-Pro Car and Transmitter Bags

VP-Pro has expanded its range of bags with the addition of a new car and new transmitter bag to help racers keep their valuable equipment clean and safe. The soft inlay material and the wide handle ensure safe carrying with the 1:8 car bag measuring 46cm x 33cm x13.5mm. The transmitter bag RS-224 measures 175mm x 340mm x 265mm and comes in two different size inlay fits for various models of radio. The RS-224-A fits the Futaba T10PX with an RS-224-B option coming soon.

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June 29, 2023

MR33 Awesomatix Multi Tool V2

MR33, the brand of multiple World Champion and Awesomatix factory driver Marc Rheinard, has released their new Awesomatix Multi Tool V2. A practical tool for all A800R and A800MMX touring car owners you can easily screw and unscrew the differential as well as mount and dismount cardans. Also a tie rod wrench is integrated. The aluminium tool of MR33 consists of two parts and is black anodised.

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June 29, 2023

Oscar Baldo joins Matrix Tires

Matrix Racing Tires has announced that top Spanish offroad racer Oscar Baldo has joined its team. The Xray driver moves from rival Italian tyre manufacturer Hotrace, who together with his brother Bryan he joined in 2018. Switching to Christian Boni’s brand which only entered the offroad market at the beginning of this year, he joins the likes of Davide Ongaro and David Ronnefalk in running their range of tyres. Commenting on the announcement, Baldo said, ‘Super happy to be part of this amazing team!! Thanks for the opportunity!!”

Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]

June 28, 2023

BMT 802 PRO 1:8 Buggy

Better known for their onroad racing heritage, Italy’s BMT has released its new 802 PRO 1:8 competition buggy. Compared to its predecessor, the 801, the 802 PRO gets new differentials, new engine mounts and a new 34mm clutch. The buggy features a new radio plate with adjustable battery position and a new servo saver with ergal plate. Finishing off the main updates is a new bodyshell.

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June 28, 2023

Hong Nor sign Mirko Morgenstern

Following on from the signing of former Large Scale World Champion Russell Grenenger last month, Hong Nor has announced that former front running nitro onroad racer Mirko Morgenstern has joined their team. The German driver will campaign Hong Nor’s electric GTSe ’23 1:8 GT chassis and commenting on his move to the team said, “I’ve been watching Hong nor for a while. The Gruber-Racing team has done a great job over the last 2 years and has consistently placed the chassis further ahead in the races. in addition, the development of the chassis is really great. After a few talks with team manager Pasquale Kögel, who explained the chassis to me in more detail, I made everything clear with team boss Toni Gruber I’m also looking forward to the time with the GTSe ’23 and hope for maximum success.”

Source: Hong Nor [hongnor-racing.com]