July 11, 2024

WIRC GT4R-1 1:8 GT Chassis

Italian Onroad and Offroad chassis manufacturer WIRC Racing has released its latest 1:8 GT kit, the GT4R-1.  Teasing the release of the new car over the last few weeks, the key features of the latest kit is a new suspension design that boasts an 11 mm lower front and rear suspension for enhanced stability. The car includes a redesigned radio plate and optimised weight distribution for improve car control. Additionally, the GT4R-1 is equipped with a new braking system which is says ensures reliable stopping power.  Earlier in the year WIRC announced a new larger brake disc for its 1:8 GT Nitro chassis.

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January 29, 2024

Mackie wins TFTR Masters

Attracting over 80 drivers the TFTR Masters took place at Templestowe Flat Track Racers in Melbourne, Australia, where it was Awesomatix’ Jeffrey Mackie who took the big win.   The host circuit for the Australian National Championships later this year,  the always well supported event saw the entry bolstered even further as it was also the official Nationals Warm-up Race.  In qualifying Mackie, who made the switch to Awesomatix from ARC for 2024, would secure the pole topped 2 of the 4 qualifiers to secure the TQ ahead of the Xray of Jordan Isergin.   In Sunday’s four rounds of finals, Mackie would convert his TQ into victory after withstanding some huge pressure from the Yokomo of reigning National Champion Simon Nicholson to win the opening three legs.   Winning the fourth & final A-Main, Isergin would claim second overall with Nicholson completing the podium.

Source: RC Maker [Facebook]

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January 11, 2024

WIRC Racing GT4 Nitro brake disc

Italian manufacturer WIRC Racing has released a new larger brake disc for its 1:8 GT Nitro chassis, the GT4.  This disc provides a wider contact patch with the brake pads thanks to an increase of 3mm to the total diameter, now at 34mm.  This wider contact patch makes braking stronger but also more consistent and modulable.  Wear of the brake pads is also more even and less aggressive so the pads also last for longer.

Source: WIRC Racing [wirc-racing.com]

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