ARC has introduced a new front weight option for its A10MF 1:10 Front wheel drive Electric Touring Car platform. The new brass-made weight comes in at 45 grams compared to the standard front weight of A10MF which 60g providing additional options for weight distribute. Additionally the 10gram R133003 weight can be added bringing the total from weight to 55 grams.
Source: ARC [arc-rc.com.tw]
If you are a fan of retro RC buggies then here is another treat for you with Team Associated releasing the YZ10 Classic Kit as a tribute to the successful partnership between Team Associated and Yokomo back in the 80’s. The partnership between Team Associated and Yokomo goes back as far as 1972. However, it was the relationship in the early 80s with Yokomo’s YZ-10 that represents a significant chapter in the history of RC racing. In the world of remote-controlled car racing, the 1989 IFMAR Worlds in Australia marked a pivotal moment. Team Associated and Yokomo emerged as a dominant force, with drivers Cliff Lett, Masami Hirosaka, Jay Halsey, and Butch Kloeber showcasing their prowess in 4-wheel-drive with the YZ-10 and ruling the course in 2-wheel drive with Team Associated’s RC10s, setting the stage for a great partnership between the two companies.
Italian nitro onroad chassis manufacturer Capricorn has released new 2-Speed Gearbox screws for their 1:8 and 1:10 cars. The new screws guarantee a lighter and durable gearbox system without the need for brass bushing anymore. The screw head features a special design and hard coated steel material for no maintenance. The screws, which are offered in two sizes, are suitable for 1:10 Onroad, 1:8 Onroad and 1:8 GT 2-speed shoes.
Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]
Having announced last month that inaugural Electric Singapore International Challenge Champion Ronald Volker is to return to the RCMC race track to defend the title, the organisers have now confirmed Xpress is to send its factory team to this year’s event. Taking place on 14-15th September, one week before the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, 1:12 World Championship podium finisher Yanagisawa Yoshiyasu and former Snowbirds Champion Yugo Nagashima will attend the event for the first time. Reacting to the teams confirmed entry, co-organiser of the event and Singapore’s top international driver Nicolas Lee said, “We would like to warmly welcome top Japanese drivers, Yugo and Yoshi, to attend this year’s edition of eSIC race later in September. The Japanese duo represent Xpress team and will be aiming to mount a strong challenge for the win with their latest touring car.” The aim of eSIC to bring back racing in style in Singapore with the creation of one big exciting weekend for the onroad racer with the first edition last September successful setting the stage for the annual event to grow.
Source: eSIC [Facebook]
Sydney’s Brayden Stanley was the big winner at the 2024 Winter Champs, hosted by Penrith District Nitro Racing in Greater Western Sydney. Stanley scooped both IC Touring and ISTC Modified Classes in a powerful display. This was the 16th year that PDNR have hosted the Winter Champs, Australia’s premiere non-sanction on-road events. With 12 classes over two days, the Winter Champs hosts both nitro and electric racing in 1/12th, 1/10th and 1/8th categories on PDNR’s temporary car-park layout. Scotty Ernst and Chris Mitchell provided event announcing to heighten the quality of the event.
Young Spanish talent David Todd is the new EFRA 1:8 Buggy European B Champion. A title that counts former World Champion Davd Ronnefalk and 2024 World title favourite Juan Carlos Canas among its past champions, the Mugen driver won the 20th running of the championship which was hosted by the RCSax track in the South East of Spain where it would be an all Spanish podium. In qualifying it was the Tekno of Iker Tellez who on tie break secured the overall TQ from Todd as both drivers end the four rounds on 2-points each. In the Semis, Tellez would drop to third in his encounter as the Team Associated of Manuel Iniesta Hernández took the win while Todd won his Semi to secure pole position for the 45-minute Main final. A good battle between the Top 2 would eventually see Todd deliver the title ahead of Iniesta Hernández with the Xray of third place qualifier Hugo Ibañez completing the podium. France’s Matisse Peyre would be the top visitor taking his Xray to fourth position.
Image: David Todd [Facebook]
An established producer of 1:28 bodyshells, Indonesian based Subrc has released its first 1:10 Electric Touring Car body the ‘Aguila’. Based off their 1:28 JX touring Bodyshell, the Aquila bodyshell is designed to offer good cornering speed and good rear downforce. It comes with pre-marked bodypost for easier setup and 2 line cut for the those who like to run their bodyshell lower. Subrc offer the Aguila in 2 versions, regular and lightweight, and it come with windows masking and decals.
Following the release if the new A12X and A12WC 1:12 kits from Awesomatix, MXLR is offering a new Carbon Electronics Plate for both cars and Fan Holder for the A12X. Made from high quality 1.0mm Carbon, Carbon Electronics Plate is a rather simple design but offers many advantages. It extends the rather small space to mount your electronics in the A12X & A12WC and provides very quick exchange of the whole electronics with just 2 screws. A little notch on the front site helps with centering of the servo when you use a non direct mount servo. The Fan Holder is an updated version of MXLR’s popular worlds winning A12 fan holder. The legs and the mounting position is slightly adjusted to fit with the dimensions of new designed A12X.
