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December 23, 2024

SRT Min6 1:12 Pancar Servo

New from SRT is their Min6 servo intended for 1:12 Pancar use. The all-plastic, lighter weight, servo which weighs only 18 grams can be mounted directly, contributing to lower the centre of gravity of the chassis together with greater precision and locking force for smooth cornering control. Internally it uses 25T stainless steel + 7075 aluminium gears to ensure a high level high of strength for racing. Featuring the latest PCBA, it supports SSR, SUR, SXR, SR, SFR multiple ultra-high-speed modes. The Min6 can be programmed with the SRT program box for different tracks characteristics to dial in the steering to help achieving improved lap times.

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December 22, 2024

Schelle 16mm XTR pistons

New from Kurt Wenger’s Schelle Racing Innovations brand are these 16mm XTR pistons with custom valving that utilises the proven MIP Bypass1 platform. The pistons, made in Covina, CA at MIP, are a custom spec design that is not available anywhere else. The new 4 hole rebound valving gives racers a wide range of tuning that is very forgiving, making it harder to take your buggy out of the setup window. The heart of the design is the signature Schelle 5 hole bump valvings, based on tuning a base 5 hole piston (1.4F, 1.5R). In 2024, Wenger and the team expanded the options going up and down in pack a tiny step from the standard baseline, adding 2 new options to fine tune for smooth tracks as well as un-groomed outdoors. Piston O.D. and 2.5mm thickness is based on the “H” Hi-Flow profile. The unique Bypass1 system was the perfect way to add extra tuning to the rebound stroke of the shock and improve jumping, prevent wheel hop, all while keeping the vehicles smooth and predictable in turns. Racers can use MIP’s patented Bypass1 system with coloured valves to fine tune the rebound speed engineered to work in a wide range of conditions and take full advantage over the Xtra Tune-able Rebound (XTR!) of the system.

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December 21, 2024

Bornhorst announces retirement from racing

Just 24-hours after Dustin Evans called time on his professional racing career, fellow US Offroad racer Joe Bornhorst has also announced his retirement from competitive racing. Making the announcement on his Facebook page, Bornhorst came to RC racing via motocross at the age of 17-years-old, and he would soon realise his ‘dream’ of racing professionally turning RC into a job he would do for over a decade. Red RC’s first memories of Joe was this blistering fast guy that drove something called a Tekno. A driver who took the emerging Tekno brand into battles with the established manufacturers, he spent most of his professional career with San Diego based company. At the beginning of 2022 he would join Sworkz, who he has represented for the last 3 seasons.

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December 20, 2024

Paloschi joins Capricorn

1:8 GT World Championship Finalist Gabriele Paloschi has joined Capricorn going into the 2025 season. Finishing 7th at the Worlds in Sydney last year as a Serpent/Gimar driver, the 21-year-old will go into next year’s World Championship year representing both the Italian manufacturer and its ONE line of engines. With Chile set to host only the 3rd running of the 1:8 GT Worlds in 2025, on the move to Capricorn the European 1:8 GT Championship Podium finisher posted, ‘Happy to announce I will be joining the Capricorn factory team! For the next seasons I will also be using ONE engines and ONE Racing Parts. Thank you very much Patrizio Rossi for insisting on offering me this fantastic opportunity, the new project excites me a lot and I can’t wait to get into the game! See you soon guys.’

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

December 20, 2024

Mardave return to Oval racing with new cars

Niche British 1:12 Mini kit manufacturer Mardave has announced their return to Oval racing with a range of four cars, the Mini, 1300, 2ltr and National Hot Rod. Famed for its entry level RC cars, Mardave brings over 50 years of experience into this class and for 2025 has the current World Champion Dan Knight and others driving these new cars. The first of the new kits are available to pre-order and are expected to start shipping mid January.

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December 20, 2024

ARC A10-25 1.5mm Alu Chassis & +1mm Motor Mount

ARC has announced two new 1.5mm Aluminium Chassis and a +1mm Motor Mount for its A10-25 1:10 Electric Touring Car which was released earlier this year. The new 1.5mm aluminium chassis pushes the ARC A10 series touring car into a new generation, the chassis lowers all parts’ height by 0.75mm, and the new chassis plate provides consistent flex without being affected by the air and track temperature. With a milled slot for the motor is removed and it helps to make the flex more evenly. The chassis weight is 84g, which is 12.5g heavier than standard carbon chassis. ARC is also offering a flex version of the chassis with more cut holes to increase flex and reduce the weight. This option is recommended using in the med to low traction outdoor track and compared with carbon chassis is 6g heavier. To use either chassis options ARC has introduced a required new motor mount. This has extended the front lower end to have an extra lower pin that can fit on the chassis. The chassis flex in the middle-front area can be fine-tuned more. Due to the new 1.5mm chassis being lower than the carbon chassis and the motor will touch the ground when cornering so the new motor mount raises the motor height by 1.0mm and the chassis slot for the motor was also removed.

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December 20, 2024

Protoform PTzero1 190mm Touring Car Body

While no longer the dominant racing invested touring car body shell producer it once was, Protoform has just released its latest competition 1:10 Electric Touring Car Racing offering, the PTzero1. The high-downforce, low-profile aerodynamic body shell has been engineered to meet the demands of today’s blisteringly fast 190mm touring cars. Returning on the PTzero1 are PROTOform’s signature Mounting Marks inside the front wheel arches, allowing you to choose your body positions in 2mm increments up to +8mm. In addition, there are markings on the hood and rear bumper to easily line up your body posts. The included decal sheet features protective decals for body posts to enhance durability. This body is designed to meet Global Body Spec rules and is made in the USA from high-quality, super-durable polycarbonate. It’s available in two weights: PRO-Lite (0.5mm), and Light Weight (0.65mm). Included with the PTzero1 are PF’s convenient plastic wing buttons and under-wing “nuts”, with M3 mounting screws. A decal sheet, window masks, and overspray film complete the package.

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December 19, 2024

Prumper announces Yokomo departure

World Championship finalist and multiple ETS race winner Yannic Prumper has announced his departure from Team Yokomo. Making the announcement on his social media, the German posted, ‘After many wonderful years as part of the Yokomo family, it is time for me to bid farewell. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have been part of such an amazing team. My time with Yokomo has been nothing short of extraordinary, and I’ll always cherish the memories and experiences we’ve shared. With Yokomo, I achieved some of my greatest successes, including 3 of my 4 ETS victories. These milestones would not have been possible without the unwavering support of the team, the amazing cars, and the invaluable guidance I received throughout the years. A special thank you goes out to my teammates and especially to Christopher, who has always been a constant source of great competition but also a very good friend beside the track. Your camaraderie and dedication made this journey unforgettable. Although this chapter is coming to an end, I will always carry Yokomo in my heart and wish the team continued success in the future. Thank you for everything.’

Source: Yannic Prumper [Facebook]