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]
The popular Lincolnshire, UK, based Schumacher Winter Series resumed after the Christmas break with Round 4 taking place over the weekend. In the Contact RC 17.5 class Chris Lovey with his Nosram powered Xray x4 would take TQ at this encounter taking three of the four rounds of qualifying. 1:8 circuit ace Tim Wood would line up second on the grid taking the last round of qualifying with his Mugen, ahead of Alex Brocklebank and his Schumacher. Alex would tie break with Paul Sleight and his Awesomatix, and Dave Sedgewick also with an Awesomatix. Daniel Burks would round out the six car a final with his Destiny. A single legged A-final would see the field away clean. A bunching of the pack so issues, and as drivers diced for positions mistakes were made. Lovely would manage to pull a gap, Paul Sleight from 4th on the grid and at the midway point it would seem he was pulling Chris back in. They would hold station til the end with Chris taking the win. Daniel Burks would be in a race of his own to this position, with Tim Wood just holding off Dave Sedgewick for 4th and 5th respectably. Alex Brocklebank would round out the six drivers.
Two time European Spec Touring Car Champion Olivier Bultynck is to ru Team EAM batteries to power his 2024 season. The Belgian Awesomatix driver joins the brand under the Team EAM Europe which is headed up by recently announced team manager Max Mächler. 2024 will see the EFRA European Championship take place in Bultynck home country with him also set to travel to the IFMAR World Championship later in the season. To kick off the new partnership his first race will be what has become the traditional European season opener when he competes at the GP3F in France. Commenting on the announcement Bultynck said, “Proud to be Joining Team EAM. Thank you Eric Anderson and Max Mächler for giving me the thrust and opportunity. Looking forward to rocking the batteries on the coming events!”
Source: Team EAM [teameamotorsports.com]
New from R1 Wurks for their DC1 Drag car is the Lightweight Titanium/Carbon Fibre Wheelie Bar Turnbuckle which is adjustable from 190mm – 205mm. It is constructed with a rigid carbon tube and lightweight titanium inserts, ensuring minimal weight for improved performance. The threaded rod ends with left and right-hand threads, combined with laser-etched markings, enable precise and easy adjustments. It features impact-resistant nylon rod ends and high-quality Grade 5 titanium inserts, ensuring longevity and resilience during RC drag car races. A direct fit for DC1 wheelie bars, it is universally compatible with most RC drag car wheelie bars, providing flexibility for various setups.
Continuing to expand its offering of LMH 1:10 190mm bodies, MonTech Racing has released the GR-10. Based on the official Toyota Gazoo Racing World Endurance Champion entry and like all the other bodies in the Italian bodyshell producers LMH series, this one is also super detailed and reproduces the appearance of the real car. The GR-10 can be mounted on all the latest generation 1:10 Touring Cars and on the Formula chassis with a 260mm wheelbase. The kit includes all the stickers, the masking along with the fixing screws for the wing.
New from Mini-Z racing specialists PN Racing is the V4 version of its Anima Sensored Brushless Motor. Offered in both 2500kv and 3500kv versions, the design & precision engineering of the motors redefines your Mini-Z racing experience and delivers unparalleled performance on the track. From lightning-fast acceleration to seamless control, every twist and turn becomes an exhilarating adventure with PN Racing’s cutting-edge technology. To distinguish the two motor options, the 2500kv comes with gold detailing while on the 3500kv it is red.
New from Italian large scale and 1:8 GT manufacturer Genius is their FR2.24 high performance 1:5 scale Formula 1 competition car. The latest car is a technological evolution of the previous FR2.EVO 2021 and features a new rear upright system for quick and easy wheelbase and weight balance adjustment. Using the included shims, both rear blocks can be moved rearward to adjust weight balance depending on track condition. The car also gets easy access to the differential for quick setup changes or maintenance. One of the design goals of the FR2.24 was to make the whole chassis have an extremely low centre of gravity, to make the car even easier to drive. The rear suspension has been designed to incorporate the push-rod system with the fully adjustable stabiliser bar and a highly smooth gear transmission. The new central chassis FR2.24 is characterised by the low profile of the radio plate and the brake master cylinders. The new front suspension geometry is a mono-shock with a 100% functional stabiliser bar. Genius have introduced 4 new positions of the lower rear arm allowing the roll centre to be varied to improve the handling and the car is equipped with new low profile shock absorbers at both the front and rear. For this system they have designed a line of progressive springs and a line of linear springs. The new battery support and receiving box have been completely redesigned: more compact, lighter and more functional. The receiver box is designed to house MYLAPS transponder and the power connection and they have introduced a new servo saver with new Akermann geometries which allow better cornering.
1:28 specialist manufacturer RC Atomic is kicking of 2024 with the release of its new MRX pan car series which makes use of “Link-less Rear Pod” design meaning the traditional side links are removed from the car. The design sees a centre pivot and bearing-supported rear guide rail system introduced with the new system allowing driver to brake harder and accelerate earlier. This offers greater stability and consistency when braking/accelerating and steering input overlap as the rear pod movement is independent from chassis roll. This results in car being more consistent and more predictable to drive. Moreover, you do not have to worry about breaking side links during a race. One more benefit of Link-less system is you do not have to worry about the battery wire interfering with the side link and makes the car behave strangely.
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