Just in time for the upcoming IFMAR 1:12 World Championship at Beachline Raceway in Cocoa, Florida, next week, Roche has released its new 2024 Pit Mat. Made of high-quality fabric with non-slip rubber layer the pit mat measures 100x60x0.3cm with a colour printing of the World Champion manufacturer’s logo.
Source: Roche [rocherc.com]
Kyosho has released a Front Mass Damper for their V-ONE R4 1:10 Nitro Touring Car chassis which is a device other than the suspension that absorbs vibrations and shocks. A donut-shaped weight is placed between the upper and lower springs around a shaft fixed to the upper and lower bumpers. Tested by Kyosho’s head of RC car development Kazuhiro Miyazaki, who himself admitted he was sure it would work, when fitted it is possible to absorb minute vibrations that cannot be controlled by the suspension. In addition to the sense of stability when accelerating and decelerating, the sense of stability when the car hits bumps in the road surface, curbs, etc. has also been significantly improved. The set includes two 0.2mm thick shims, and by using them to add tension to the spring, the feeling will change slightly.
View Front Mass Damper set parts here
Awesomatix has released an optional ABH Adjustable Battery Holder set as well as longer Upper Arm Holders for its A800R 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Only suitable for use with the a800R the ABH set makes the width for the battery adjustable via sliding the AM280R in and out. The length for battery is adjustable via P68 Battery adjusters (kit parts). The set weighs in a ~6g. The new AM19-LTL Upper Arm Holders provide +1mm longer top link compared to AM19R when in the normal position. Reverse mounting is also possible to get extra long top links which are ~10mm longer than AM19R (requires optional AT25-2 turnbuckles). It also offers an intermediate mounting position which provides ~8mm longer top links. AM19-LTL should be mounted reverse for that. One link mounted on the AM19-LTL and the other link on the Bulkhead (requires optional AT25-2 turnbuckles). +1mm longer top links layout with AM19-LTL is recommended for carpet tracks while +10mm and +8mm extra long top links layout is recommended for asphalt tracks.
With just over a week to go until the start of the IFMAR 1:12 World Championship in the United States, Elite Productions has announced the team that it will use to bring its livestream broadcast of the 21st running of the title that will be decided at Beachline Raceway in Cocoa, Florida. Elite Productions became a reality through the efforts of Lance MacDonald who skilfully assembled individuals from diverse areas of RC Racing, uniting their talents to produce top-tier events. Heading the Worlds broadcast will be Keenan White who is better known as Lefty the Great and the person behind ‘The No Name RC Podcast’. With over 30 years in the sport, commenting on the announcement Lefty said, ‘It is an honor for me to be apart of the upcoming IFMAR 1/12 World Championship coming up in December. It has been a pleasure to be a part of the Elite RC Production crew as we strive to bring RC Raving enthusiasts the best possible coverage we can. I am excited to see some of the best racers in the onroad genre of RC battle each other in the carpet coliseum that is Beachline RC Raceway! Good luck to all the competitors and let’s get ready for some epic racing! Red RC is also excited to be making the trip to Florida next week to cover our fourth & final World Championship event of 2023.
Meet the rest of the team here
As part of its early New Year releases, Tamiya has announced the TA08R 1:10 4WD Electric Touring Car kit. The TA08PRO receives the limited-edition treatment in the form of the TA08R by adding a plethora of key Hop-Up Options right out of the box along with a few parts only available in this edition. The kit gets new a new 2.0mm carbon fibre upper deck thats connects front and rear bulkheads for pitch rigidity and utilises a 630-ball bearing at the rear for roll rigidity. New front and rear aluminium upper arm mounts provide enhanced rigidity. A new aluminium motor mount has two screw-attached, upper deck attachment points. The rear body mount are also new and uses carbon fibre plates and aluminium posts, and limits body wobble and ensures stable rear traction. Body mount extensions allow attachment of bodies of different heights. New additional ribs on the lower deck limit its deformation for superior suspension performance and help limit damage after unexpected crashes. Finally, new aluminium wheel hubs limit wheel deformation and ensure stable tire grip.
Source: Tamiya USA [tamiyausa.com]
Schumacher Racing has introduced a new Aerox Alloy Offset Servo Arm suitable for a wide range of Touring Cars but equally capable in Offroad cars too. Offset by 5.6mm it has holes positioned at 17 and 19mm distance from the centre of the spline. Machined from high quality 7075-T6 alloy and with a black finish it comes with a high tensile steel clamping screw. An M3 nut is captured in the underside for easy fitting with the arm available in popular 23T Sanwa and 25T Futaba options.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Australia’s Large Scale touring car young gun Cooper Harris has won the 2023 RCRA Australian National Championship. This year’s RCRA National title was decided at the Radio Racing Cars S.A. Inc. track in Littlehampton, South Australia and in qualifying it was reigning Champion Andy Bishop who secured the TQ ahead of Harris and Craig Hawkins in 3rd. With a clean and competitive half hour final, the battle for the win lasted the entire race with 17-year-old Harris posting the fastest lap on his way to securing 1st place with his Mecatech Fwo1 SWB powered by Abbate engine and PMT Tires. Joining Harris on the podium was MCD driver Andy Bishop in 2nd with third place going to George Tsakanias driving a Genius chassis. Next year Australia will host the IFMAR Large Scale World Championship from October 20th to 27th in Sydney.
Source: Cooper Harris [Facebook]
Round 2 of the Rug Racers indoor series in the UK took place over the weekend where it was Xray team driver Kyle Branson who took the win from Yokomo’s Alex Thurston. Organised by Hertford Radio Car Club, qualifying for the second of the five races that make up the long running series latest season saw Branson secure the TQ ahead of Thurston and the Xray of Round 1 winner Harley Eldridge. With a double final format, Branson took A1 by 3-seconds from Thurston but that order was reversed in A2 with Thurston getting the win by 1/10th of second. With thanks to his faster A1 winning time it was Branson who took the overall win. Eldridge would complete the podium on tie breaker with the Schumacher of Chris Grainger. With a field of 40 cars, in 17.5 Blinky it Zak Finlay who took his Xray to victory ahead of Ricky Copsey and Billy Fletcher. In FWD, which had 37 entries the win went to Jamie Hickin.
Image: Kyle Branson [Facebook]
