January 12, 2024

JConcepts Falcon | Dirt Bite 1:8 buggy tyres

JConcepts has added two new tyre patterns to its range of 1:8 Buggy tyres with the release of the Falcon and Dirt Bite.  After successful tyre designs such as the Reflex, Detox, and Kosmos, the JConcepts team went back to work developing a fresh design, the result being the new Falcon.  A triple row, double spaced concept is unique, and incorporates a new tapered and square shaped pin.  The tight nest of pins works together forming a rubber surface patch that handles the harder surfaces and resists wear due to their proximity.  The landing “Falcon” shape arrived after experimenting and prototyping with different techniques for side bite stability.  For the pins to work together in the center, connecting bars were added to resist pin flex and ultimately provide a solid base down low. Moving to outer rows, more space is generated with clipped corners and a rolled sidewall set of pins.  The new tire is stable at high-speeds and high-bite, but also allows clean-out room for deeper dirt, loam, or sandy conditions.

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January 11, 2024

Exotek Hyper99 1:10 body for low profile touring car

Exotek Racing has released this 194mm 1:10 Hyper Endurance body & wing set for use on modern low profile touring cars.  The realistic 24-hour endurance body that replicates the modern European LMH Hypercar class, comes complete with an extra long splitter for more steering, muscular fenders, extra low slung nose and hood, downforce inducing side skirts, large rear deck and 2 level rear wing for superb downforce or run a single wing for increased steering.  Made from .7mm polycarbonate, the 194mm width allows you to run wider suspension or wheel hex set ups for increased corner speeds and less traction rolls.  Ultra low profile hoods and side panels give maximum corner speed and the original long rear body work is perfect to help prevent body tucks.  A 155-165mm wheelbase is recommended meaning the body may be too short for use on some F1 cars.  It is designed with ample tyre clearance in the wheel wells to mount the body low without rubbing the tyres.

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January 11, 2024

Schumacher confirms Orlowski for MIBO International

Schumacher Racing has confirmed they will be sending their newly crowned 1:12 World Champion Michal Orlowski to the 2nd edition of MIBO International Race in Czech Republic.  Taking place on February 16-18, it will be Orlowski’s first appearance at the event and it is going to be a busy debut for the Polish driver as he is set to contest both offroad and onroad at the event.  One of the unique elements of MIBO International is the two carpet tracks the Mibosport team build side by side at the large indoor sports hall at the Sport V Hotel venue in Hrotovice allowing for offroad and onroad to run simultaneously at the same event.  The vision of former international touring car racer and Mibo founder Michal Bok, the first edition of MIBO International saw Mugen’s Ronald Volker crowned the inaugural Touring Car Champion and Xray’s Bruno Coelho take double buggy honours.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]


January 11, 2024

JConcepts 2024 Apparel and Hats

JConcepts has introduced a new line of apparel and hats for the 2024 season.  A new black hoodie and t-shirt featuring the “2024 Ever” logo makes for a nice front graphic at the track or any lifestyle event.  The vehicles dashing toward the finish line represent racing at the highest level with the JConcepts racing team.  The rear of the garment features the lead graphic for the year used in conjunction with the JConcepts blue used throughout the years.  Strike while the iron is hot, the new logo is bordered with the ghost white trim to allow the authenticity to pop.  In the hat department JConcepts have three new offerings including a flat bill and round bill, each available in black or white/grey and a black beanie to keep you warm-up up.

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January 10, 2024

Schumacher Winter Series Round 4 – Report

The popular Lincolnshire, UK, based Schumacher Winter Series resumed after the Christmas break with Round 4 taking place over the weekend.  In the Contact RC 17.5 class Chris Lovey with his Nosram powered Xray x4 would take TQ at this encounter taking three of the four rounds of qualifying.  1:8 circuit ace Tim Wood would line up second on the grid taking the last round of qualifying with his Mugen, ahead of Alex Brocklebank and his Schumacher.  Alex would tie break with Paul Sleight and his Awesomatix, and Dave Sedgewick also with an Awesomatix.  Daniel Burks would round out the six car a final with his Destiny.  A single legged A-final would see the field away clean.  A bunching of the pack so issues, and as drivers diced for positions mistakes were made.  Lovely would manage to pull a gap, Paul Sleight from 4th on the grid and at the midway point it would seem he was pulling Chris back in.  They would hold station til the end with Chris taking the win.  Daniel Burks would be in a race of his own to this position, with Tim Wood just holding off Dave Sedgewick for 4th and 5th respectably.  Alex Brocklebank would round out the six drivers.

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January 10, 2024

Ronnefalk officially announced at FlySky

Although he has been using their Noble Pro radio for a number of months already, today FlySky has officially announcement former 1:8 Buggy World Champion David Ronnefalk as its newest team driver.  The Swede is the latest in an impressive line-up of drivers who have joined forced with the ambitious Chinese manufacturer including offroad legend Ryan Maifield and onroad World Champions Marc Rheinard and Ronald Volker.  Over the weekend, both Dakotah Phend, who announced he would no longer be sponsored by Spektrum, and newly crowned 2WD Buggy World Champion Tater Sontag used the Noble Pro at the ‘Clash of Champions’ race at the Hoosier RC Hobbyplex event in Indiana where Phend completed the buggy double.  With most drivers running the radio prior to being announced as team drivers, we expect the FlySky line up to be further expanded in the coming weeks.  Commenting on his latest sponsorship announcement, factory Xray driver Ronnefalk “The FlySky Noble Pro has really impressed on me. The feeling on track is just as good as it feels holding it in your hand. With the metal frame the weight is just right to me and overall it really oozes quality. I’ve been using the Noble Pro for a few months already and I’m happy to be a part of FlySky team for 2024 and beyond.”

Source: Flysky [flysky-cn.com]


January 10, 2024

Team EAM power for Bultynck

Two time European Spec Touring Car Champion Olivier Bultynck is to ru Team EAM batteries to power his 2024 season. The Belgian Awesomatix driver joins the brand under the Team EAM Europe which is headed up by recently announced team manager Max Mächler.  2024 will see the EFRA European Championship take place in Bultynck home country with him also set to travel to the IFMAR World Championship later in the season.  To kick off the new partnership his first race will be what has become the traditional European season opener when he competes at the GP3F in France.  Commenting on the announcement Bultynck said, “Proud to be Joining Team EAM.  Thank you Eric Anderson and Max Mächler for giving me the thrust and opportunity.  Looking forward to rocking the batteries on the coming events!”

Source: Team EAM [teameamotorsports.com]


January 9, 2024

Tekno announce Figueiredo for 2024

Tekno RC has announced that top Portuguese 1:8 Offroad driver João Figueiredo will race for them in 2024.  The 5-time European Championship Finalist will drive for the American manufacturer after a decade of representing Kyosho internationally.  Reacting to the announcement the 27-year-old said, “I’m super happy, proud and excited to announce that I’ll be part of the Tekno RC family from 2024 and beyond! Since first time we spoke the team energy has been amazing and the rides have been working amazing in every condition I tested! Can’t wait to start the season and meet everyone!  A big thank you to Daniel Lewis and Ilias Arkoudaris for this opportunity and trust! 2024 will be a big year!”

Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]


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