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July 16, 2024

Giaimo crowned Italian GT Champion at Vallelunga

Schepis Model driver Rosario Giaimo is the new AMSCI Italian 1:8 GT National Champion after taking his second consecutive win at the season finale held at Miniautodromo Vallelunga over the weekend. Winner of Round 2 at the Naxos World track in Sicily in May, Giaimo would qualify second at Round 3, the TQ going to the Genius Racing chassis of defending Champion & World Championship Top Qualifier Alex D’angelo. In the 45-minute final, Giaimo would lay down the fastest lap the race to take the victory from newly crowned European Champion Natanaele Senesi. Having qualified a lowly P8, Senesi was just 4-seconds off Giaimo with D’angelo completing the podium. In the GTE category it was Senesi who wrapped up his 5th consecutive Italian National Championship title.

Image: Genius Racing [Facebook]

July 15, 2024

Shepherd Velox V8.2 M0.8 18T/23T pinion options

Following requests from racers around the world Zen-Racing / Team Shepherd have introduced two new pinions to help compliment the current range on offer for its Velox V8.2 1:8 Onroad Chassis which enjoyed victory at the latest round of the Euro Nitro Series over the weekend in the hands of Lars Hoppe. Machined to the highest standard these two new 18T & 23T options will give racers greater flexibility when setting up the drive train to help maximise performance.

Source: Zen Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]

July 15, 2024

Ultimate Racing 1:8 Buggy Chassis Skid Plates

New from Spanish brand Ultimate Racing is a range of front and rear stainless skid plates intended for use with some of the most popular brands of 1:8 buggies. With options for Mugen, Tekno, Kyosho, Sworkz and Xray, the skid plates are constructed from 0.5mm stainless steel they are built to last and are one of the easiest ways to protect your vehicle. Package includes one silver colour skid with Ultimate Skid Plate laser engraved. In addition to 1:8, they also offer a rear skid plate for the Mugen Seiki MSB1 1:10 2WD Buggy.

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July 15, 2024

Hong Nor ‘World Champion’ commemorative T-shirt

To commemorate their World Championship title victory last October in Australia, Hong Nor has released a special T-shirt to mark the success. Germany’s Toni Gruber gave the Taiwanese manufacturer its first ever IFMAR World Champion title when he won his first World title at the 1:8 GT World Championship with an absolutely dominant and perfectly executed drive in Sydney with his X3GTS ’23 WC Edition.

Source: Hong Nor [hongnor-racing.com]

July 14, 2024

Hoppe wins ENS Round 2 in Austria

Shepherd Micro Racing’s Lars Hoppe took the win at the second round of the Euro Nitro Series, the German winning the final in Aigen, Austria, ahead of reigning Champion Toni Gruber. In qualifying it was the Mugen Seiki of 2024 Championship leader Simon Kurzbuck who took the TQ. Winner of the season opener in Ettlingen, Germany, the former World Champion topped 3 of the 4 qualifiers with Hoppe the only other driver to top a round with the fastest time in Q2 to secure P2 on the grid. In the 45-minute final, Kurzbuch looked to have the race under control leading from Hoppe and the Capricorn of third place qualifier Gruber however the Swiss driver’s engine would stop approaching the 20-minute mark. Taking over the lead, Kurzbuch losing over 4-minutes in the pits, Hoppe would see off the challenge of Gruber eventually winning by 3/4 of a lap from the Gruber with the Infinity of Teemu Leino completing the podium a further 8-seconds back. Kurzbuch would finish P8. In 1:10 it was the Infinity of Jilles Groskamp who took the win from the TQ spot ahead of the Capricorn of reigning Champion & Round 1 winner Melvin Diekmann. Infinity’s Milan Holthuis completed the podium.

Image: Lars Hoppe [Facebook]

July 12, 2024

MonTech SBS (Silent Body Spacers)

Italian bodyshell producer Mon-tech Racing has introduced SBS (Silent Body Spacers) for racers tired of annoying rattles and vibrations in their bodyshell. This new accessory eliminates unwanted noise and vibrations for a smoother, more enjoyable ride. Made from soft neoprene, SBS spacers simply insert into the body posts of your RC car, effectively cushioning your bodyshell and preventing those irritating rattles. They are available in convenient blister packs of 8 pieces.

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July 12, 2024

Revolution Design Race Team Hat

After its recent run of upgrade parts releases for the Team Associated RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy, Germany’s Revolution Design is now offering a driver accessory with the release if its new Race Team Hat. This stylish cap features an elegant black design with the RDRP logo in 3D embroidery on the front. Additionally, the side of the cap is adorned with the RDRP logo, providing a high-quality and professional look. Whether at the racetrack or in everyday life, this cap shows your support for the Revolution Design Race Team while keeping you looking sharp.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

July 12, 2024

EcoPower Tool Sets

New from Amain Hobbies brand EcoPower are this trio of RC tool sets. First of these is 7-Piece ¼” Hex & Nut Driver Set which adds a 0.050 hex driver and a 4mm nut driver to the previous 5-piece set. The new set features lightweight machined aluminium .050mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm Hex Drivers and 4mm, 5.5mm, and 7mm Nut Drivers stored in a compact holding capsule for easy access to use with the quick release chuck. A 5-piece RC Essential Tool Set is brand new to the EcoPower line and includes precision 1.5mm, 2.0mm, and 2.5mm hex drivers along with 5.5mm and 7mm nut drivers. Designed for durability and ease of use, these tools are crafted to withstand rigorous RC building and maintenance with comfortable ergonomic handles. Last of the trio is 4-Piece Metric Hex Nut Driver Tool Set is titanium nitride coded and features lightweight and durable aluminium non-slip grip handles with bold laser etched sizes for easy identification. This set includes 1.5mm, 2.0mm, and 2.5mm Hex Drivers and a 7mm Nut Driver in a beautiful gold finish.

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