December 16, 2023

Nagashima tops seeding at FIRC

Xpress factory team driver Yugo Nagashima is the top seed at the inaugural Foshan Invitational Championship in China, the Japanese driver topping the single seeding round ahead of Yokomo’s Simon Nicholson.  The biggest international RC event to be held in China post Covid attracting 129 entries to the newly opened GDC Indoor track, drivers faced tough conditions this morning with Ronald Volker struggling significantly having set the pace in free practice yesterday.  Low traction and brand new hand out Sweep tyres saw most drivers out their drifting skills to the test.  Making it a good start to the event for Xpress, Hong Kong driver Eric Lam completed the Top 3 ahead of newly crowned Chinese National Champion Rocket Zhang as the driver now face into four rounds of qualifying, with two to count.

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December 16, 2023

ProTek ‘MUDBoss’ 2S 50C Low IR LiPo Battery

MUDboss has become one of the fastest growing forms of oval racing in the United States and ProTek RC has introduced their new 2S 50C Low IR LiPo Battery (7.4V/5200mAh) specifically made for this popular form of racing.  There are two versions of the battery now available, PTK-5136-24 with a T-Style connector and PTK-5137-24 with a XT60 connector.  Both versions were developed to comply with the MUDboss racing class rules and bring racers a higher level of performance they can rely on race after race.  The battery has industry-leading advanced technology and weighs only 308g with a flatter discharge curve so the cells maintain higher voltage throughout the run with no significant drop off.  The ProTek RC low IR batteries also operate at lower temperatures while providing all the punch necessary to run strong throughout your main.

Source: ProTek RC [amainhobbies.com]

 


December 15, 2023

Infinity IF15-2 Alu optional parts

Creation Model has introduced a number of new optional parts for its Infinity IF15-2 1:10 Nitro Onroad chassis.  The reigning World Champion of the category, the first of the new optionals are the alu front diff case cover.  This diff cover is machined from high-precision aluminium, which not only makes assembly and maintenance easier, but also reduces differential joint runout for more stable diff performance.  Also new are the low-height alu steering servo horns for easy use on the steering side of the IF15-2.  The high-precision, high-rigidity machined aluminium servo horn greatly improves steering response and are available in both 23T and 25T option.  For the throttle servo they added a side servo horn made of high-precision aluminium for more direct throttle response and stronger braking.

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December 15, 2023

Hong Nor X3GTS Nitro WC Edition

Having announced it would be releasing a limited edition kit to celebrate its World Championship victory with Toni Gruber, Hong Nor has released images of its new X3GTS Nitro WC Edition 1:8 GT Nitro kit.  The kit is based on the car with which Gruber secured the Taiwanese manufacturer’s first ever IFMAR World Championship title in Australia in October.  It features all the optional parts the German ace used at the Worlds and will come in a special colour box design.

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December 15, 2023

RCtarget Tire/Multipurpose travel bag

New from RCtarget is their Tire/Multipurpose travel bag.  Made from high-quality fabric and embroidered with the RCtarget logo, the bag can serve either as a Tire carrier or multi purpose bag.  Designed to carry up to 10 sets of Offroad or GT tires, the bag can also be used as a car travel bag and/or parts carrier.  The movable dividers allow you many configurations depending on your needs.

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December 14, 2023

Xray X4’24 Alu Flex Chassis 1.5mm – Swiss 7075 T6

Xray have released a special 1.5mm thick aluminium chassis with unique flex characteristics generates more overall traction and improves steering on its X4’24 Electric Touring Car.  Suitable for low to medium traction carpet conditions, as well as high traction asphalt tracks.  The narrow chassis is 84mm wide with tapered bottom edge of the chassis to reduce contact between the chassis and the ground during cornering to improve speed.  Specially CNC-machined countersunk screws from HUDY Spring Steel #913305 (M3x5), #913308 (M3x8) and #913312 (M3x12) must be used to make the assembly possible.

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December 14, 2023

XRS Finland – Report

Some 50 drivers lined up at Fullspeed RC in Vantaa, Finland, for the highly anticipated XRS Finland race last weekend.  Organised by EuroRC, this event featured a diverse lineup of racing classes, including Touring Prostock, Touring Modified, CS-12, C12, and Eurotruck. With skilled competitors not only highlighted the exceptional skill level of its participants within the national level but also showcased a European-class proficiency, with drivers such as Joseph Quaqraine, Pekko Iivonen, Juho Levänen, Janne Koivisto, and Oiva Metsola demonstrating a level of racing finesse that placed them among the elite in the European racing community.  Their presence elevated the competition, making each class a true spectacle of high-speed precision and strategic mastery.

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December 14, 2023

Donathen RC 1:10 Car Stands

New from Donathen RC are these two 1:10 cars stands with one for offroad racers and a lower version for onroad use.  The offroad car stand will hold a variety of vehicles like: buggies, stadium trucks, and other 1:10 scale vehicles. Featuring a hexagonal pattern that will hole shocks and diffs while rebuilding them. It also has rubber feat to prevent the stand from moving while on a flat surface, and foam strips on top keep the car in place.  The onroad car stand can hold 1:10 scale cars like touring, F1, and WGT cars as well as 1:12 scale cars.  It featuring the same rubber feet and foam strips as the offroad stand with both available in a choice of colours.

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