Power HD has announced the signing of leading 1:5 scale racer Rick van der Bol to their team. The 3-time Dutch National Champion, IFMAR World Championship and European Championship finalist, will be using Power HD’s high torque servo T70 at forthcoming 1:5 scale national and international race events.
Source: Power HD [chd.hk]
Italian tyre manufacturer Hotrace has just released a new app to help racers choose the best tyres for the conditions they are faced with. Getting so many messages from customers everyday asking for the best tyre and compound for a specific track they have created the HotRace app to support racers, and answer their most difficult questions. Hotrace has focused all their research and work in this single application to help anywhere at anytime, in any single track condition, considering temperature and grip. No need to wait for anything, no need to overthink, but just a single tap. Get the app on your phone, by searching “HotRace” on the App Store or Google Play
Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]
World Champion brand OfficinaRC has released their Billionaire, Bella Vita and Dolce Vita kits for the new Xray X4 ’23. All the pieces of the kits are made in Italy with TiAl6V4 Titanium to ensure the best possible product on the market, making the work on the car much faster and more effective. The highest quality titanium used is practically indestructible ensuring endurance and reliability. The Billionaire kit offers the complete transformation of your X4 ’23 to titanium with the 34 piece Bella Vita kit a middle option and the 14 piece Dolce Vita kit covering the key ball studs.
Source: OfficinaRC [officinarc.com]
It is an iconic brand and one that featured prominently during many A-Main driver introductions over the years, but Lunsford Racing is closing its business with founder Kelly Lunsford retiring. The American company was famed for their Grade 5 titanium turnbuckles that features on the cars of many of the greatest drivers in the sport. Having run news of their many top quality titanium products over the years we would like to wish Kelly and Barb all the best in their retirement.
Source: Lunsford [lunsfordracing.com]
RC Drift specialist manufacturer MST has unveiled the upcoming release of its new generation RMX 2.5RTR 1:10 RWD drift car. The entry-level professional drift car features a new configuration and optimised settings to give enhanced performance and make for easier operation. With the car coming already set-up and ready to drift out of the box, it will be offered in both a brushed and brushless motor option with MST to announce more specific details shortly.
Source: MST [rc-mst.com]
Adding to its line of products to support vintage RC racing, Moto Obscura has released a new shock tower for the venerable Associated RC10. This shock tower is intended for the popular narrow truck front end conversions, to be used with either RPM worlds arms or Dynotech Klein arms. Milled out of beautiful glossy plain weave carbon fibre, this shock tower provides a clean, classic buggy look. This piece was also race proven for performance and durability in the 2022 Vintage Offroad Nationals.
Source: Moto-Obscura [moto-obscura.com]
1up Racing has added to its line of Pro Duty Titanium, with these new Lockdown Head screws. When you’re looking for added security, the Pro Duty Titanium Screws with Lockdown Head are just what you need. Perfect for high-demand areas that typically use a screw and washer such as motors, servos, body accessories and so on. Replace the bulky setup with these extra-sleek Lockdown Head Screws for incredible strength, weight savings and professional look. After years of testing samples, 1up Racing has sourced the best machinists and aerospace grade 6AL4V (Grade 5) titanium available. Each screw is cut by CNC lathe ensuring the best strength and finish possible. All 1up Racing Pro Duty Titanium Hardware is made to strict standards. Available in M3x6mm, M3x8mm, M3x10mm and M3x12mm lengths!
Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]
Axial’s popular Capra has an all-new member of the family that comes in a compact 1:18-scale size but packs a big punch – the UTB18 Capra 4WD Unlimited Trail Buggy. Fully equipped and ready-to-run, it is similar in design to the popular 1/10 scale Capra 1.9 4WD Unlimited Trail Buggy and has a scaled-down Capra tube chassis. Like the larger trail buggy, the UTB18 Capra also has portal axles. They give the UTB18 Capra extra ground clearance for manoeuvring. Add in its axle-mounted, low profile 1/10 scale servo for quick, strong steering and the durable 4-link suspension system, and the UTB18 Capra is ready to prove that size has nothing to do with crawling performance. Officially licensed Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tires mounted to officially licensed Raceline Monster wheels give it the grip to conquer rocky trails, rough dirt tracks, and most other off-road surfaces. Body panels with licensed livery, helmeted driver and passenger figures, LED lights and more combine for realistic scale looks to match its capabilities on the trails. The UTB18 comes with high-quality electronics, a Spektrum SLT2 radio, LiPo battery, and Dynamite USB charger.
