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August 20, 2024

Red RC to attend MonTech New York Grand Prix

Following the recent announcement on the 2024 edition of the MonTech New York Grand Prix, Red RC is super excited to announce that we will be making the trip to the host track 360v2 RC in New Rochelle, New York, to cover the October 10-13th event. Slotting nicely into our 3-stop World Championships coverage schedule, the MonTech New York Grand Prix will be the first major US based race we will have covered since the 22nd, and unfortunately last, running of the Touring Car Reedy Race of Champions back in 2019. Reaching its 6th edition in 2024, the NYGP, which is supported by Italian bodyshell producer Montech, has established itself as a high profile race on the annual US onroad racing calendar and has drawn many top international entries stateside. In addition to Red RC reporting on how the race unfolds, our friends at Mod Live Media will be live streaming all the action from the indoor race.

Source: Fordham 360 Hobbies & Raceway [Facebook]

August 20, 2024

Yokomo RS1.0 Short Shock Conversion Kit

Yokomo has released a new Short Shock Conversion Kit to further enhance the performance of their RookieSpeed RS1.0 entry level 1:10 Electric Touring Car to racing specifications. This set of carbon shock towers and aluminium short shocks delivers a precise ride with minimal body roll. The shock length has been shortened by more than 7mm to achieve an impressively low centre of gravity. The hard-coated aluminium cylinders operate smoothly and provide a supple suspension that grips the road surface effectively. The latest competition springs can also be used for the shock springs, allowing for a much wider range of settings. The front and rear shock towers, made of carbon and specially designed for short shocks, reduce weight and increase rigidity for sharper response.

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August 19, 2024

MiniPro Motor Dyno V2

Almost 8-years on from the launch of their first Motor Dyno, MiniPro has released a V2 version of the R/C Car Inertia Motor Dynamometer. The new V2 was designed for the testing all types of R/C motors, brushed or brushless. The load on the motor is produced by the inertia flywheel unit, a high quality 6061 aluminium frame cover around the flywheel to protect from high rpm speeds, and an embedded dyno board to accurately measure the acceleration of the DUT (device under test). The dyno uses a pinion/gear combination to accelerate the inertial mass (flywheel). Its embedded dyno board takes the flywheel’s inertia (resistance of an object to a change in its state of motion), and measures the rate it takes to accelerate it and calculates the output power and torque of the DUT. The dyno repeatedly measures and calculates power in small increments to produce an accurate graph on a PC of the motor’s power characteristics. Precise, otherwise known as “Repeatability” is what you want in a dyno, that means test the same electric motor time after time and get the same results. The V2 dyno is capable of repeatable test results using the built-in Throttle controller sensor (license required).

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August 19, 2024

Hamon completes clean sweep at QLD Champs

Serpent’s Jeff Hamon completed a clean sweep of the Modified Touring Car class at the RC Maker RCRA EP Queensland State Titles over the winning, adding the title to the NSW State Titles he won earlier in the year. With the Bayside Radio Control Car Club hosted event attracting just shy of 100 entries, Hamon would secure the overall TQ after topping 3 of the 5 qualifiers. Making the trip from Singapore, factory Yokomo driver Nicolas Lee would be fastest in the other two qualifiers putting him second in the A-Main ahead of team-mate & defending Champion Simon Nicholson. Setting a new track record in qualifying, Hamon would wrap up the title by taking the first two A-Mains. Lee would win A3 to finish runner-up with Nicholson completing the podium after winning out on the tie breaker with new ARC signing Brayden Stanley. In 13.5T, Awesomatix’s Marcus Askell took the title.

Image: Jeff Hamon [Facebook]

August 19, 2024

Neumann adds 15th German 4WD National title

Sworkz’ Joern Neumann added yet another German National title to his CV over the weekend, the multiple European Champion taking the 1:10 4WD Buggy title for the 15th time at the distinctive blue surface ESV Bischofsheim outdoor track. Winning the title for the first time in 2005, in qualifying Neumann topped all 5 rounds to secure the TQ ahead of the Schumacher of 2021 Champion Marcel Schneider and Xray of Elias Jordan. In the triple finals that order would stay the same for the final podium line-up. Also racing in 2WD Stadium Truck, the results of both qualifying and the final was a repeat of 4WD Buggy, giving Neumann the double. The 2WD Buggy Nationals are held separately with Neumann the reigning Champion.

Image: Joern Neumann [facebook]

August 19, 2024

Yokomo SO2.0 Dirt Edition 2WD Buggy

Yokomo has released a new ‘Dirt Edition’ of its SO2.0 1:10 2WD Buggy. Sharing the same fundamental components as the standard SO2.0 which as launched this time last year, the ‘Dirt Edition’ edition has been optimised for dirt surfaces with several key modifications. The rear suspension arms have been shortened and equipped with dirt-specific springs, allowing the vehicle to better adapt to uneven and loose dirt surfaces. For enhanced rear traction the buggy features a hard graphite-molded gearbox coupled with a ball differential. This setup is specifically designed to increase rear traction, ensuring stability and control even in challenging dirt conditions. The hard graphite gearbox not only boosts rear traction but also contributes to the overall balance of the vehicle. By adjusting the chassis weight distribution, the Dirt Edition achieves a perfect blend of cornering precision and acceleration performance. Other changes over the standard SO2.0 include a ball differential that is now included as standard equipment for improved traction and control. The Dirt Edition comes with newly developed springs specially designed springs tailored for dirt track conditions. Included in the kit is JConcept F2 Body plus a 7-inch Astro High Clearance Wing providing improved downforce and stability. Combined these updates make the SO2.0 Dirt Edition uniquely suited for dirt track racing.

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August 16, 2024

MR33 Horizontal Body Mounting Tool

MR33, in collaboration with BOOM RC, has released this Horizontal Body Mounting Tool to make customising your 1:10 scale touring car body a safe and easy task. The MR33 Horizontal Body Mounting Tool consists of high-quality 3D-printed components and is assembled according to a modular system. This means you can use it with the most important 1:10 touring car bodies and always mark and drill your horizontal holes perfectly. The base part is printed in such a way that it can be placed perfectly on the rear wing brackets of the corresponding body. This means that everything is perfectly centred right from the start. Use the enclosed full-surface plastic washers to set the desired distance between the body holes (measured downwards from the spoiler mount). Most teams already have specifications here that you can use as a guide. The marking plate screwed to the base part indicates the perfect hole positions that you need to mark by means of the exact hole spacing. Then all you have to do is drill the holes and that’s it. Sounds simple – and it is. With the MR33 Horizontal Body Mounting Tool, shaking or marking the holes at an angle is practically no longer possible. Different versions (with different inserts) are available, and MR33 has also prepared the marking plates for different touring car models.

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August 16, 2024

Serpent F190 1:8 EP Formula 1

Serpent has just announced the brand new and innovative F190 1:8 4WD Electric Formula 1 Chassis. With the excitement and growth of Formula 1 as it continues to soar across the globe, Serpent introduces the new kit which was inspired by the legendary Formula 1 cars of the early 2000s. The Serpent F190 embodies the perfect fusion of nostalgia and cutting-edge technology. With its meticulously crafted aerodynamic body, precision-engineered chassis, and high-performance components, the F190 is engineered to dominate the track with unparalleled speed, agility, and style. The F190’s carbon fibre chassis offers the perfect balance of strength and lightweight design, ensuring optimal durability while maintaining agility during high-speed manoeuvres. This advanced material provides the foundation for superior handling and responsiveness, allowing drivers to push the limits with confidence and precision. The F190 has been strategically engineered with a 4WD configuration to conquer every type of racing condition, whether on the track or the street. At the core of the F190 lies a meticulously crafted drive train, where every component is designed to deliver maximum power and responsiveness. The use of high-quality spring steel and 7075-T6 aluminium ensures exceptional strength and resilience, providing a solid foundation for transferring power from the motor to the wheels with minimal loss. With this combination of materials the Serpent F190 offers uncompromising performance and reliability on the track, battery after battery.

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