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February 19, 2025

Michal Orlowski – the TITC Rookie!!

Think Electric Touring Car racing and one name that’s going to come to mind immediately is Michal Orlowski. It is widely acknowledged that the Schumacher driver is one of the, if not the, fastest drivers in the World but as we get ready to officially go into battle tomorrow (Thursday) at one of the most prized race titles after the World Championship, the Polish driver finds himself with the unusual status of being a Rookie at the 21st running of the legendary TITC. Given the unique challenges this race presents to drivers, most giving it the title of the world’s toughest race, with its ever changing track conditions this is one race where experience carries huge weight and so its going to be exciting to see how the ‘Rookie’ rises to the challenge of his TITC debut. Interestingly given the amount of World Championship events the country has also hosted, this year’s TITC appearance also marks Michal’s first time to Thailand so starting our conversation by asking how is finding Bangkok, Michal replied, ‘This is my first time on this part of the globe and it’s an amazing experience so far. The city is crazy, I have never seen as many scooters.’

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February 17, 2025

Branson wins EWS Round 4

Kyle Branson registered his first win of the current EWS season taking victory at the fourth & penultimate round of the established British Winter series. In qualifying it was the Schumacher of reigning Champion Elliott Harper who took the TQ ahead of the Awesomatix of Round 1 & 3 winner Ollie Jefferies with Branson, top qualifier at the previous round, lining up P3. In the one day event’s single 5-minute A-main, that order got reversed at the 1 and a half minute mark with Branson going to the front where he would stay until the finish. 1.6-seconds back Jefferies would finish second with a 1-second advantage over Harper. In Pro Stock, Zak Finlay maintained his perfect record for the season with his fourth win in a row while in the FWD Adam Southgate was the winner.

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February 13, 2025

Blitz RS4 | RS5 1:10 190mm Touring Car Bodies

Body shell producer Blitz has released two new 1:10 190mm competition touring car body shells in the form of the RS4 and RS5. The RS4 (red paint scheme) has one more rear wing tower in the centre which helps to increase the rear stability without losing top speed. Following the latest GBS body rule it is homologated with number EFRA 4097. The RS5 body (blue paint scheme) is designed with 2 rear body tower, and compared with RS4 body the RS5 body is wider and longer making it more stable and more easy to drive especially on the indoor carpet tracks. Each body is offered in 3 different thicknesses of polycarbonate. The lightest is 0.4mm, is recommended for use at a high traction track can make the car chance to traction roll. A 0.5mm version works in all conditions because the body shell is harder so it can transfer more downforce into the chassis and increase overall traction and is recommended for medium to low traction. The 0.7mm option is heavy and strong, and it is recommended for drivers who want a very stable handling and long-lasting body shell.

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February 12, 2025

JConcepts Blue Compound Smoothie 2 1:10 buggy tire

JConcepts is now offering its Smoothie 2 slick 1:10 buggy tire in its blue compound. The Florida company’s blue compound is rated as a soft option and is an all purpose choose that excels in dusty and low bite conditions. Released as a 2.2” bead mounting diameter, the JConcepts Smoothie 2 mount straight to the latest generation wheels for that all important reactive feel. The carefully profiled slightly thickened tire carcass rolls through the turns with efficiency while the maximum smooth surface area grips the specialty surfaces like no other. The Smoothies include Dirt-Tech inserts which have made an immediate presence on the racing scene since their release.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

February 12, 2025

RugRacers Round 4 – Report

The fourth round of British indoor touring car series Rug Racers took place over the weekend where it was Schumacher’s Elliott Harper maintained his perfect score with win number four. With pressure building into the penultimate round of Hertford Radio Car Club organised series, the door to the Stock and Frontie championships is wide open as to where the Rug Racers 24/25 titles will go. In Modified Harper was looking to keep his clean sweep for the series going with Alex Thurston & Harley Eldridge keeping him honest all day as he locked up the TQ spot for the 2 leg finals. Leg 1 started with strong pace from the front 4 cars breaking away before a rare mistake saw Elliott fall down the field and promote Thurston to the point, Elliott set back through the field and managed to make it back to Alex but wasn’t able to pass and Leg 1 went to Thurston ahead with Andy Murray in 3rd. Leg 2 and no mistake and a storming race time, Harper went lights to flag untroubled, Thurston & Eldridge putting on a great battle for the 2nd spot that Thurston held onto by a few 10ths at the line, the pair joining Harper on the podium in that order.

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February 12, 2025

Catalonia PRO10 Championship Rd 1 – Report

Over the weekend, under typical cold conditions for this time of year, the first round of the Catalonia PRO10 Championship took place in Barcelona. The category is open, and all drivers compete in the modified class. Qualifying began before 10am without any track additive, in cold and damp conditions however despite this, times began to improve, and as the morning progressed, lap times steadily dropped. In the first final, just before a promising duel between Alain Biescas and Marc Valero, Biescas had to retire due to a mechanical issue. Marc Valero took the win, followed by Isaac Amorós in second and Sergio Lacuesta in third, just over 4 seconds behind. Valero secured another victory in the second final, while Biescas retired once again due to another mechanical problem. This time, Isaac Amorós showed better pace and pulled away from Lacuesta. In the third and final heat, Valero claimed yet another victory. Biescas couldn’t start due to unresolved issues, and the final battle between Isaac and Sergio was won by Isaac, with a margin of just over one second. New drivers and brands are increasingly investing in this category, which continues to gain followers in Catalonia. The fact that it is free from technical inspections allows for unrestricted driving and development. As an interesting fact, the fastest PRO10 lap was two seconds quicker than the best Touring Stock lap, set by a top Spanish driver, on a small and highly technical track. This year, an important event is being prepared at the Almusafes (Valencia) track, where we expect to gather drivers from all over the national scene, as well as from neighbouring French drivers and future afield.

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February 11, 2025

Hudy Compact Aluminium Parts Tray

Tool manufacturer Hudy has added this compact & lightweight aluminium parts tray to its product range. Featuring a super strong magnetic strip that can be easily installed from bottom of the tray it ensures that the screws in the tray will hold firmly on the magnetic tray, but at the same time the inner part of the tray will remain clear & clean without the typical magnet inside the tray. The attached magnetic strip also works as an anti-slippery surface that will ensure that the tray will not move on the pit table. The tray can also be used without the magnetic strip making it even more compact & lightweight. Black coated, and laser engraved with Hudy graphics, the tray measures 105x87x15mm and weights only 22 grams respectively or 62 grams including magnetic catcher.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

February 11, 2025

Double win for Catanzani at Florida Winternats

Serpent’s Andrea Catanzani scored a double win at the 2025 Florida Winternats at Nuggets Ranch RC Raceway over the weekend winning both the 1:8 Onroad and 1:8 GT titles. The 49th running of the iconic US nitro onroad race, the Italian secured the TQ for the 45-minute 1:8 Onroad final with his opening qualifying run while in GT it was his time from the last of the five rounds that put him on pole. In the 40-minute GT final, the World Championship podium finisher took his Gimar powered SRX8 GT to a 2-lap victory over Carlie Lopez with Massimo Fabiani completing the Top 3. In the 1:8 Pro A-Main, Catanzani took an even more convincing win over former 1:10 Nitro World Champion Ralph Birch with Lazaro Alonso completing the podium. Attracting a total of 117 event entries this year, in 1:10 Sedan it was the Mugen Seiki of Michael Palazzola took the TQ and win.

Source: Andrea Catanzani [Facebook]