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May 5, 2025

Nicholson wins WA Electric Onroad State Titles

Schumacher driver Simon Nicholson has won the Western Australia Electric Onroad State Titles which was hosted by West Coast Model RC over the weekend. The back to back Australian National Champion arrived late to the event after a cancelled flight and missed half a day of practice. In qualifying RC Maker’s Jeff Hamon would take the overall TQ. Topping the opening qualifier Hamon took three of the five rounds with Nicholson taking the other two. In the triple A-Main, Nicholson would take the first one from Jeffrey Mackie as Hamon struggled with tyres and dropped down the order. A better A2 would see Hamon get the win from Nicholson by a big margin setting the stage for an A3 decider. Unfortunately a mistake by Hamon saw him clip Nicholson with Mackie getting the win but overall it was Nicholson who took the title from Hamon with Mackie completing the podium.

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May 2, 2025

Core RC Pace 100RM 1S Mini Competition ESC

Schumacher brand Core RC has introduced a new 1S Mini Brushless Competition Speed Control called the Pace 100RM which is suitable for a wide range of 1S racing classes including LMP12, and GT12. With a huge range of features the PACE 100RM is Mini sized and at just 31.5x25x16mm is ultra small making it perfect for the tight spaces in chassis for these 1:12 classes. Fully programmable with the Core RC Bluetooth Set Up Module and app based technology, the ESC is BRCA ‘Blinky’ Legal.

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May 1, 2025

Schumacher Atom 3 Hex Rear Wheel System

Schumacher has introduced a new Hex Rear Wheel System with spool and Gear Diff Option for their Atom 3 in the GT12 Class. Designed with weight, strength and concentricity in mind, a spool set can offer improved steering in medium and high grip conditions, improved acceleration and a reduction in weight. Combined with the new Contact V2 Hex Wheel, this set up can provide the ultimate GT12 performance on medium to high grip conditions. With this set up you can use the new Contact V2 Hex Wheel for Spool or Gear Diff running, no more need to have different wheels and so trying a diff or a spool is more accessible to everyone. The Hex Wheel Gear Diff Option is best suited for low to medium grip conditions. With the new wheel it allows for a Gear Diff to be used with just one M4 nut fixing. This is a game changer for club racing because it is now easier and quicker to swap tyres. Easy to drive and set up and extremely tuneable with the correctly chosen oil. It has steel axle for strength and reliability.

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April 16, 2025

Schumacher Mi9 Option Parts

British manufacturer Schumacher has released a number of new option parts for its TITC debut winning Mi9 1:10 Electric Touring Car. First up is a new Carbon Fibre lightweight rear shock mount set. Not only does this set reduce the overall weight of the car, it also provides better body support and is a stronger solution to the standard body mount in a heavy rear end shunt. On track it gives the car more rear end stability. Also new is a Carbon Fibre rear top deck brace. A simple solution to brace the rear top deck for a stiffer rear end flex solution. On track it provides the car with a feeling of more rear traction and improved driveability. The final option are Brass LiPo hooks for the Mi8, Mi9 and FT9. Weight a total of 36-grams it keeps a low centre of gravity and aids finding the perfect balance, especially when using Shorty LiPo’s. The Carbon Fibre piece is used to increase the overall height when the LiPo has a recess on the corner.

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April 14, 2025

Schumacher Cougar 2 Works Chassis Stiffening Kit

Schumacher has released this chassis stiffening kit option part for their Cougar 2 Works, the UK manufacturer releasing the ‘classic’ of the legendary 2WD buggy at the end of last year. The chassis stiffener kit braces the centre to rear of the Cougar 2 Works chassis. This improves the consistency, and makes the car less susceptible to fore and aft flexing at the rear of the chassis. The kit can be assembled for forward or rearward LiPo position.

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April 10, 2025

Schumacher Compact RC Jet Blower

Schumacher has released this compact RC Jet Blower as an ideal pit box essential for cleaning off your RC car after a run. With an impressive 130,000 RPM, you can banish the cleaning brushes and the non portable airline for supreme cleaning. Charge the 2500mAh battery via the included USB cable and select one of the 4 power settings via the single button to suit your needs. Also suitable for a wide range of Non-RC uses. Measuring just 78x42x129mm, the Compact RC Jet Blower is designed for portability and convenience, making it easy to carry around.

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April 2, 2025

Schumacher 2WD V4 Ball Diff

Schumacher has released a new V4 ball diff intended for its range of LD3 to Laydown 2WD models. Designed for performance, durability and convenience, with its new optimised steel plates, a new internal spring, a highly stable diff gear, and a large bearing design it gives you a truly professional ball diff for your 2WD buggy. The British manufacturer’s race team has driven the development of this high quality diff with an external adjustment screw which means you can adjust the diff tension without disconnecting a single part of the car. So gone are the days where you cannot adjust the diff quickly just before your run starts. The Ground diff plates made from high quality bearing steel are mounted to our new diff halves which have been especially ground for improved flatness on the crucial surfaces.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

March 26, 2025

Niko Saarinen crowned double Finnish 1:12 Champion

The third & final round of the Finnish National 1:12 Championship was run at the Powerpark track in Härmä, where Schumacher’s Niko Saarinen secure the title double with wins in both Mod and Stock. In Modified qualifying closest battle was between Niko and Teemu Saarinen. Niko made a TQ in Q1. In Q2 Teemu took TQ honours but Niko was able to take rounds Q3 and Q4. In the first two finals Niko took P1 followed by Teemu and Jere Saarinen, but Niko made a flawless drive and secured the win. In the last final we saw a very close drive between Niko, Teemu and Jere as top 3 were within a second, but as Niko made no mistakes, he won also the last final before Jere.

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