New from Yokomo for its flagship MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car is this Front Body Support with Graphite Bumper Integration. This front body support is engineered to work seamlessly with graphite bumper supports, providing critical reinforcement for the body hood. By minimising flex caused by downforce, it efficiently channels aerodynamic forces to boost front-end traction, ensuring better stability and handling at high speeds.
In its latest release under the ‘Legendary Series’, Kyosho has announced the Plazma 2WD MK.3 Limited A2 1:12 Kit which is the 16th instalment in the iconic Japanese manufacturer’s Vintage Series. 1:12 scale was the center of on-road electric R/C car racing in the 1980’s and was dominated by the Kyosho Fantom EP-4WD series. However, the Fantom enjoyed a strong rivalry with the rear drive 2WD Plazma series, also made by Kyosho. The Plazma’s final and ultimate model was the MKIII Limited which was released in 1987. More than 30 years later it lives again as part of the Kyosho Vintage Series! Like other Vintage Series models, the reborn Plazma MKIII Limited is true to the original design but features some modern adaptations for the latest R/C systems and power sources. Now you can relive the glory days of the 1980’s while enjoying the power and performance of modern racing. While sharing some components with the Fantom EP-4WD Ext, the simple structure of the Plazma makes it lighter and faster than the Fantom over circuits with enough grip.
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Michal Orlowski has added the EFRA 1:10 2WD European Championship title to his CV for the first time, the Schumacher/Hobbywing driver taking the win in Sweden where the championships are being hosted indoors for the very first time. The reigning 4WD European Champion would secure the overall TQ in Malmo topping 4 of the 5 rounds of qualifying. Schumacher team-mate Daniel Kobbevik took Q5 to secure P2 on the grid with Team Associated’s defending Champion Marcus Kaerup claiming 3rd ahead of the Xray’s of Bruno Coelho and David Ronnefalk. In the triple finals, Orlowski took A1 by almost 4 seconds over Norwegian Kobbevik as Ben Smith came through for third. A2 would be a much closer finish as Kaerup with the only 18-second lap of the race tried to force the fight to A3 but coming up 9/100ths short it was Orlowski who took A2 and the title. With a number of drivers in contention for the other podium placing in A3, it looked to be Kobbevik who would fill the second step but chased down by Kaerup, a mistake with 30-seconds to go, allowed Kaerup through for the win and runner-up spot. Kobbevik completed the podium ahead of Smith. Orlowski will now try to go for his first Euros double as the rest of the week switches to the 4WD title fight.
Image: Hobbywing Technology [Facebook]
ASD Team La Gang, the club behind the famous annual ‘Charity Race’ in Italy, have announced details of this year’s Schumacher GP Scandiano which will take place on the November 24th. Taking place at the RC Landia indoor carpet track, the latest edition of the GP will see Touring Car racing for Modified, Stock, FWD and GT10 while 1:12 will cater for PanCar and GT12 classes. The Schumacher GP counts Michal Orlowski and Mattia Mattia Collina as previous winners.
Source: Team La Gang [teamlagang.it]
Yokomo has introduced a new Lightweight body for its entry level Rookie Offroad RO1.0 1:10 2WD Buggy along with a new Gokuraku Straight Buggy Rear Wing. The lightweight body is designed for seamless integration with the RO/SO series, offering enhanced performance, particularly on high-grip surfaces. By reducing roll, it significantly improves handling and stability. The Gokuraku Straight Wing is a high-performance, lightweight wing designed to deliver exceptional downforce, enhancing its performance. It ensures optimal performance on surfaces, making it a perfect choice for drivers who demand agility and control at high speeds.
Capricorn has introduced a new radio plate kit for their LAB GT2 GP 2024 1:8 GT Onroad chassis. The new Carbon Fibre Radio Plate EVO Kit has been designed with plastic servo supports in order to eliminate annoying noises and vibrations for the servos, the supports allowing the two servos to be lowered by 5 mm for an improved centre of gravity.
Smart-Workshop has announced its newest product the ‘Shock Mate’ Vacuum pump has just hit the market. Shock Mate is a handy, compact electric-powered vacuum pump for shock absorbers and differential, developed to quickly & easily bleed unwanted air bubbles from oil-filled shock absorbers and differentials. Electrically operated with automatic suction level and timing control, simple operation by build-in battery or DC 5V Type C power cord. May also be used as 1/8,1/10 and1/12 tire additive penetrator to help penetrate additive in the small pores of the foam tire. A well penetrated tire works better and lasts longer. The shock holder plate features 19mm (differentials), 20mm (1:8 Offroad), 15.6mm (1:10 On/Offroad) holes for the shock absorbers and 14.8mm hole for differentials. The three different heights Vacuum Pump Post can be combined into five different support heights for those holder plate. Comes in a soft case and Silicone vacuum tube protector for safe storage & transport.
Source: Smart Workshop [smart-workshop.net]
The first Nuova Games Segrate Trophy race was held recently at the NGS track in Segrate, Italy. Scheduled to be a two days race, the forecast showed heavy rains on Sunday so the timetable was adapted so that everything got done on Saturday, sadly not all drivers were able to make it with the club thankful to all the those that were able to make it for the revised schedule. The race had an important purpose, beyond just keeping racers entertained there was also a charity element. The race was able to raise €800 through entry fees which was donated to “Fraternità di Misericordia Segrate”. On track maybe it the best race of the entire Summer season at the track which has catered for racers from Milan and Lombardy for years now! All classes gave a show of the highest level, fought fairly and with stratospheric times.
