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September 25, 2022

Salven wins European C/ship 40+ title in Utrecht

He might have officially announced his retirement from top level competition at the 1:8 Onroad World Championships in the USA in 2019, but Michael Salven showed this weekend that he hasn’t lost any of his competitiveness. Racing at the RACO 2000 track in Utrecht, the Netherlands, the Serpent designer became the EFRA European 40+ Champion for a second time. A multiple 1:10 and 1:8 European Champion over the years, the Dutch based German secured the overall TQ as he took his Serpent 990 to the top of the times in 4 of the 5 rounds of qualifying. Unfortunately turning wet for the finals day, this didn’t effect his pace and despite suffering oneway bearing gearbox issues 10 minutes into the 45-minute final he was able to recover the lost ground and take the win. Joined by from Martin Zevenhoven (2nd) and Felix Reto (3rd), it was to be an all Serpent podium. In 1:10, another stalwart of onroad nitro racing took the title as Switerland’s Traugott Schaer led home Claus Ryeskov and Jurmin Etnel.

Image: Michael Salven [Facebook.com]

September 24, 2022

Yeah Racing Momentum Atsushi Hara Driver Tool Series

Yeah Racing has added to its Momentum series of Pro-Grade racing tools which has been developed in cooperation with multiple IFMAR World Champion Atsushi Hara. All the sizes you would need ranging from 1.5mm to 3mm hex drivers and 5.5mm & 7.0mm nut driver are available. Laser engraved notches and sizes mean you can easily distinguish between the different sizes. The black finish is complimented by the Momentum series’ distinctive purple detailing and finished Atsushi Hara’s signature.

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September 23, 2022

Philippine Masters 2023 – Announcement

The Philippine Masters is back for 2023 with the organisers of this international 1:8 Offroad event announcing April 27-30 as the date for the 11th running of one of Asia’s major RC events. After more than a two year break, the hardworking QCRCCC club are excited to welcome drivers back to the beautiful Circulo Verde track located in the heart of Manila. Over the years the race has brought some of the biggest names in offroad racing to the Philippines. Davide Ongaro, Robert Battle, David Ronnefalk, Adam Drake, Ty Tessmann, Atsushi Hara and Kyle McBride just some of the drivers to enjoy both the racing and hospitality in Manila. Directed by the voice of RC Scotty Ernst, this is a race that is as much about the fun you have away from the track as it is the fun you have racing. Two classes make up PM2023, 1:8 Buggy and 1:8 Truggy, with entries limited to 120 total. With the Philippines one of the most affordable countries in the World to visit and vacation in, PM23 is a bucket list race to attend.

Source: Philippine Masters [philippinemastersrc.com]

September 22, 2022

Factory Team Vertical Ballstud Mount Set

Team Associated’s Factory Team brand has released Vertical Ballstud Mounts for the RC10B74 series cars, including the B74.2 and B74.2D. These vertical ballstud mounts increase the tunability of the rear camber link, allowing for lower ballstud positions to be used as well as a further outward ballstud position. These pieces mount directly to the tower included in the kit. The intent of these mounts is to allow drivers more versatility than what is available on the kit tower, particularly regarding mounting the inner rear ballstud, which affects the roll center and camber gain of the car. The extent of the available adjustment range will depend on multiple factors such as differential height, hub height, link length, and more.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

September 22, 2022

JConcepts RM2 B6.4 precut chassis protective sheet

JConcepts has release this RM2 pre-cut chassis protective sheet for the B6.4. A high-end item used for many years on the performance side of RC racing is the chassis protective sheet. While it’s not easy to re-invent the chassis sheet, JConcepts, along with Ryan Maifield, now offer a newly designed protective sheet for the latest Team Associated vehicle. The heavy-duty and pre-cut item has the latest RM2 graphics incorporated into the scheme with subdued background imagery. The 2-piece design includes 3 extra rear chassis pieces and a selection of pre-cut decals scattered throughout. After a tough race weekend, there will be no excuses and “no apologies” with this design. The “no apologies” tag line is printed full colour to dedicate this item to the racers who wear their heart on their sleeve. With 2 pieces included per package, the durable and resilient material fits each chassis layout like a glove and adds protection and style in one easy package.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

September 21, 2022

Steel City R/C Speedway to close

Sadly it has been announced that Steel City R/C Speedway in Fontana, California, is to close at the end of the 2022 season. Located on the grounds of Auto Club Speedway which has hosted NASCAR annually since 1997, redevelopment of the site means the RC track with its trademark red infield will no longer be. Having just hosted the 1:5 World Championships, in the five years it has operated the track has hosted some of the sport’s biggest races including the 1:8 Onroad World Championship and the last Touring Car Reedy Race of Champions, both in 2019. With Red RC having attending both these events, it was a great pleasure to deal with Kyle Goodwine and his family who were the visionaries behind this amazing track. We are pleased to hear the Goodwine’s are already looking at a new location to keep the SCS name and its red infield alive and we look forward to paying it a visit to report on a major event there.

Read SCS Statement here

September 20, 2022

Team Titan 1:10 Set-Up station

Titan has introduced this new 1:10 Set-Up Station intended for use on all 1:10 electric and nitro cars. The setup station can be used to measure and adjust the all vital set-up changes including camber angle, front and rear toe angle, front and rear caster angle, steering endpoint symmetry and effects of Ackermann changes. The setup station comes complete with wheel thumb nuts for assembling each gauge assembly to the wheel hubs, a clear acrylic toe gauge, and a high quality padded bag for safe storage and easy transportation.

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September 20, 2022

Feldmann crowned IFMAR 1:5 Touring World Champion

Markus Feldmann is the 2022 IFMAR 1:5 Touring Car World Champion, the German becoming the first repeat champion in the category. As the ISTC World Championship was taking place in Italy, across the Atlantic the large scale World Championships was taking place at Steel City R/C Speedway, Fontana, USA, the same venue that hosted the 2019 1:8 Onroad World Championship. In qualifying it was Marius Hetland who secured the TQ with his fastest time from the six rounds of qualifying coming in Round 5. Also setting his best time in Q5, 2013 Champion Feldmann qualified P2 to book his place directly into the 1-hour A-Main. Having qualified 6th, track owner Kyle Goodwine would win the first of the Semi Finals ahead of 2019 Champion Marko Grigic and Martelli Gianmarco. In the 2nd Semi Final, pole sitter Andrea Catalani would retire from the lead with less than 10 minutes to go allowing Edoardo Repetti to take the win ahead of Austin Sarnelle. The 11th running of the championship, in the final Feldmann would go to the front after just a few laps and while Hetland got back to the lead twice, Feldmann stayed at the front for the second half of the race to take the title. Enjoying a strong performance on home soil, Goodwine would finish on the same lap as Feldmann to become Vice-Champion with Martelli Gianmarco third for an all Mecatech podium. Hetland would eventually finish 5th after late issues.

Image: IFMAR [ifmar.org]