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May 24, 2024

Capelli F1-RR 1:10 Formula 1

We love nothing more than a passion product and it is super exciting to see this one, the Capelli F1-RR 1:10 Formula 1, coming Victoria, Australia. A project brought to fruition by Ryan Capel, it was designed and manufactured ‘In a shed, literally’. The origin of this project started with Capel’s passion for 1:12 Pan car racing. He wanted to race 1:10 F1 but lacked enthusiasm towards rubber tyres, so decided to construct a chassis that could race on small diameter foam tyres. (40mm – 52mm). Racing on asphalt in Australia means 5mm minimum ride height, this is not achievable with any chassis on the market today, whilst using 42mm rear foam tyres. Testing thus far has seen lap times on par with 1:12 chassis on asphalt. While currently a very limited range of F1 foam tyres / wheels exist in varying shores and compounds but this is something Capel is working to bring to market.

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May 23, 2024

Sweep Racing ‘Liquid compound’ series Offroad tyres

Sweep Racing has announced their new “Liquid compound” series for its Offroad racing tyres. The new compound will be seen for the first time at the 20th Annual CRC “Rumble in the Rome”, starting June 7th. The tyre will be the official handout tyre in 2 different classes; the 1:8 Electric Buggy ST (Spec Tire) class as well as the Plus 40 Nitro class. The racers will get 1 set of tyres for the weekend. This all new ‘wet feeling’ Liquid Compound from Sweep’s R&D Lab has been proven worldwide by their team drivers. This Liquid compound delivers faster lap times while lasting longer than normal compounds. Available for 1:8 Buggy and Truggy it will also be available in 1:10 buggy from June 2024.

Source: Sweep Racing USA [sweepracingusa.com]

May 22, 2024

Team Associated RC10T Classic Kit

Another old school kit release from Team Associated as the American manufacturer marks its 60th anniversary with the RCT10T Classic Kit. Step back in time to the golden era of RC racing with the RC10T Classic, a faithful recreation of the iconic RC10T from 1991. As a tribute to the glory days of off-road racing, this classic model embodies the essence of its predecessor, capturing the spirit and performance that made the original RC10T a legend on the track. At the heart of the RC10T Classic lies the legendary Stealth transmission, the secret weapon that dominated the racing scene from 1989 to 1991. Renowned for its unparalleled efficiency and seamless power delivery, the Stealth transmission ensures lightning-fast acceleration and precise control, just like its predecessor did decades ago. With its black-anodised aluminium tub chassis, the RC10T Classic pays homage to the original design that captured the hearts of RC enthusiasts worldwide. This timeless chassis provides the perfect balance of strength and agility, allowing drivers to tackle any terrain with confidence and precision. Team Associated is thrilled to celebrate their 60th anniversary alongside the release of the RC10T Classic which its says is more than just a model; it’s a journey back in time to a period when RC racing was at its peak.

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May 22, 2024

T-Works Adj. Body Front End Downtravel Titanium Screws

New from T-Works are these 64 Titanium Body Shell Front End Downtravel Screws. The front body stiffner screws through combined use, can achieve more precise tuning effects with the precision thread design allowing for easy length adjustment ranging from 17mm to 19mm. The top material is POM, and the top area is enlarged to increase the contact area under pressure. The 1.5mm hex design ensures perfect fit between the screw and the tool, making operation simple and preventing slippage.

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May 21, 2024

Smith & Hall winners at British Nationals Round 2

The second round of the BRCA British 1:10 Offroad Nationals was hosted by the Herts Nitro Model Club over the weekend where Schumacher’s Ben Smith and Team Associated’s Tommy Hall took the wins. 2WD qualifying would see Smith secure the TQ with a clean sweep of the four qualifiers. Behind Hall secured P2 ahead of Josh Holdsworth, Lee Martin and Round 1 winner Neil Cragg. The finals would see Smith’s form continue as he wrapped up the overall win in A2. Winning A3 Hall would secure second while Cragg got his Associated ahead of Martin’s Schumacher to complete the podium. Sunday’s 4WD action would see Hall repeat his season opening performance by starting from the TQ and making it two from two. With the Top 5 finishing in the order they qualified, it was Martin who took second ahead of Craig, Smith and Thomas Phipps. It was to be a record making day in Herts as Xray’s Hayley Eldridge became the first female racer to make the A-Main, a feat that was recognised by her receiving “Star of the day” Award.

Image: HNMC 1/10th Electric [Facebook]

May 21, 2024

Hamon is 2024 NSW State Champion

Jeff Hamon is the 2024 NSW State Champion, the factory Serpent driver defending his title with the perfect trio of the TQ, Fastest Lap and Win. Racing at the 2023 IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championship host track in Moorebank near Sydney, this year’s State titles attracted a huge field of entrants making for a great atmosphere. Unfortunately some delays meant qualifying had to be cut short and run under some questionable conditions. Running four rounds, Hamon’s Serpent X20 ‘24 would secure the TQ on tie break from the Infinity of Brayden Stanley, also with two TQ runs, with Yokomo’s Simon Nicholson qualifying P3. A mistake from Hamon in A1 would see Stanley with the win while a number of unfortunate incidents in A2 would see Hamon pull off and save tyres for A3 which he duly lead tone to tone for the overall win. Winner of A2, the Awesomatix of Jeffrey Mackie finished second with Stanley completing the podium ahead of Nicholson.

Image: Jeff Hamon [Facebook]

May 20, 2024

Iris team sweeps Austrian FWD Nationals Round 1

The opening round of the Austrian Nationals was held at the MRC Wr. Neustadt track over the weekend where the Iris Team enjoyed a clean sweep in FWD Touring Car category. Matheo Buchhalt took the TQ with his Iris ONE.05 FWD after setting the fastest qualifier in each of the four rounds. He was followed by Philipp Stadler, who lined up second on the grid. In the finals, Matheo won the first two finals to secure the overall win, marking his first-ever victory at a Nationals event. Philipp Stadler finished in P2, and Loris Buchhalt, another Iris driver, took P3. Markus Buchhalt finished fourth, making it an all-Iris top 4 result.

Source: IRIS [iris-racing.com]

May 20, 2024

BRCA 2WD Onroad Nationals Round 2 Mendip – Report

The first round of the 2024 BRCA British 2WD Onroad Championship kicked off at the Mendip circuit near Weston-super-Mare on what would be their last visit to the circuit as it is being redeveloped. This year the BRCA Championship is back to four rounds of qualifying, best two to count, with two finals for all.  In F1 qualifying it was the Glen Westwood who took the first two rounds of qualifying with his Schumacher which was enough to take pole position. Behind him it was Luke Lee and his Xray edging out brother Michael’s Schumacher by virtue of having the faster time for the tie-break with both having a first and second. Next up was James Greener’s Xray with a second and a third from Rob Chaldecott who had three thirds. The finals saw Luke Lee taking both legs for the overall win, from Westwood with a pair of second places while Michael Lee completed the podium.

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