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September 5, 2023

Yokomo MO2.0 1:10 4WD Buggy

Following the release of its SO2.0 2WD Buggy last month, Yokomo has introduced its latest 4WD kit with the release of the Master Off-Road MO2.0. Features of the new kit include a wheelbase that has been extended, a revised Ackermann ratio, and a COL (centre one-way limiter) slipper unit which the Japanese manufacturer says is the highlight of this new kit. This releases excessive traction to the front when landing from a jump or entering a corner, preventing sudden movements.a centre one-way slipper has been adopted to improve stability. It is possible to run high. In particular, the newly developed one-way slipper activates when landing from a jump or entering a corner, eliminating over traction on the front tire and making the bike’s behaviour milder. The front and rear bulkheads have been made lighter but also have been improved in strength by reviewing the rigidity balance. Furthermore, the capacity has been dramatically improved by adopting 13mm big bore shocks, which reliably absorbs shock with the track and improve the feeling of ground contact.

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September 4, 2023

Kurzbuch joins Ielasi Tuned

Ielasi Tuned has announced that former 1:8 World Champion Simon Kurzbuch is to use its engines to power his 1:8 Onroad programme with Mugen. The deal will see the Swiss star join forces with former 1:10 World Champion turned engine tuner Daniele Ielasi for a formidable force with 2023 set to culminate with the World Championships in November. Commenting on the latest driver to use his engines, Toni Gruber having won the 1:10 European title with them in June, Ielasi said, ‘Guys what can I say…..Thank You Simon! Thank you for trusting (in) my work! Sometimes in our world unexpected “market windows” open up and when it comes to champions of Simon’s level they must be closed immediately, and this is what happened with Simon a few days ago. We wish Simon the best of luck for his next races with us and especially for the next world championship in Japan he will use our new GP9R23 Spec2 engine. Reacting to the announcement Kurzbuch added, ‘Here we go! It is with immense pleasure and excitement that I announce my partnership with Ielasi Tuned. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Daniele Ielasi and Sabrina Ielasi for placing their trust in me and for welcoming me into their esteemed team. This collaboration holds even greater significance as it reunites me with my long-time friend Daniele Ielasi where I have great memories of our partnership back to the year 2015 when I became the world champion in Brazil – a defining moment in my racing career. I’m looking forward to an exciting and successful future together, with the first big race soon at the ENS in Leno.’

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

September 4, 2023

Hasi tuned extra light 2 speed shaft

Hasi Tuned has released a new bicompound 2-Speed shaft made up of both steel and Ergal. The new shaft is available for Mugen, ARC and Infinity 1:8 Onroad nitro cars. Being more than 50% lighter, the advantages of the bicompound shaft are more acceleration, more top speed, better fuel economy and the transmission runs more free.

Source: Hasi Tuned [hasituned.eu]

September 4, 2023

Leadfinger Racing A2 Tactic B6.4 Body

US offroad bodyshell producer Leadfinger Racing has introduced their new A2 Tactic body and turf wing for the Team Associated B6.4/B6.4D 1:10 Buggy. The new body is the key component whether racing on carpet, turf or dirt. The A2’s straight-line design and strategically built side pods provide the B6.4 with precise maneuverability. The raised fin positioned down the centre of the body stabilises the B6.4 under full punch and high-speed passing situations. For more level jumping and quicker landings, a perfectly sized swoop at the back of the body assists air flow over the rear tower and helps guide it to the included “Sniper” turf wing. To ensure a safe return home after your victory, the body has been made from light weight and durable polycarbonate. This will also protect your B6.4 for many more battles to come should you be called to serve once again.

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September 4, 2023

MonacoRC Race Of Champions – 2023 Announcement

Monaco RC has announced that the third edition of their Race Of Champions will be held in Italy, in Lucca, at the A.S.D. Minicar Lucca track on September 30/October 1st, 2023. The circuit is located just a short walk from the famous walls that surround the historic centre of Lucca. The recently renovated track and the new fine-grain asphalt ensure optimal grip. Various layouts are available, and for the MonacoRC Race Of Champions, the most technical one has been chosen. The race will take place over two days and will feature Touring Car Mod, Touring Car Stock 13.5 EFRA, Touring Car Stock N22, and FWD categories with the Formula category also being considered. There will be 4 qualifying rounds by round and 3 finals – on Saturday, after two qualifiers, there will be a Sprint Race with a separate award ceremony followed by dinner on the track and our impressive raffle.

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September 4, 2023

Gruber adds German 1:10 Nitro National title

Toni Gruber added the German 1:10 Nitro Onroad title to his 2023 over the weekend, the Capricorn driver making it the perfect season with two titles from the two outings he has had in the class this year having already won the European Championship in June. Racing at the MiniCarClub Rötz track, Gruber secured the TQ ahead of Melvin Diekmann with the fastest 4-minute run in qualifying which was 3.3-second faster than his team-mates best effort. In the 45-minute final, Gruber continued that form setting the fastest lap en route to a 9-second victory over Diekmann with Michael Heinrich completing the podium.

Image: Toni Gruber [Facebook]

September 4, 2023

Canas leads Sworks 1-2 at European Championship

Juan Carlos Canas has finally achieved a major championship title with the rapid Spaniard leading an Sworkz 1-2 at the EFRA 1:8 Offroad European Championship in Redovan, Spain. In qualifying, Canas was Top Qualifier topping 3 of the 5 rounds at the 2022 World Championship venue. Reigning World Champion Davide Ongaro was P2 with the fastest time in Q2 with Bruno Coelho P3 having set the quickest time in the opening qualifier. With Saturday originally scheduled as Finals day, the threat of heavy rain prompted a change of schedule to get the event completed by Friday night. In the Semi Finals Canas took the first 20-minute encounter from Bryan Baldo while a retirement exited Coelho from proceedings. In the other Semi, Ongaro took the win from Burak Kilic and Elliot Boots, but a slower race time it was Canas on pole for the final with defending champion David Ronnefalk lining up 6th. Racing into the night and finishing under the flood lights Canas dominated the 45-minutes adding the fastest lap to his tally on the way to victory by half a lap from his 2-time European Champion team-mate Elliot Boots. Ongaro’s Team Associated would complete the podium 4-second ahead of Mugen’s Burak Kilic with a similar gap back to Infinity’s Riccardo Berton in fifth. Ronnefalk’s year long reign as Champion would end in a retirement with 5-minutes remaining.

Image: Sworkz [Facebook]

August 31, 2023

SMJ Glowplug Magnifiers

New from SMJ are these two Glow Plug Magnifiers for checking the condition of the glow plug filament. With an LED light source, the filament is clearly visible through the magnifier with two types of dedicated housings offered with different focal lengths.

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