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January 6, 2015

Elliott Harper wins on Schumacher debut

New Schumacher signing Elliott Harper has kicked off his 2015 campaign with a great result at last weekend’s popular Rug Racers event in the UK. Elliott was competing in the 13.5 boosted class and right from the off, his Mi5evo was dialled in as he set the fastest time TQ’ing 3 out of the 4 qualifying rounds. He then completed his impressive performance by winning the A final. Elliott had the following comments after the race finished:

I’m really happy to have started on such a positive note with Schumacher after only having run the Mi5evo a few times previous to this race. I ran the car in virtually box-standard trim, and it performed flawlessly all day. I had great traction and corner speed, even through the changing track conditions round-to-round. I’m looking forward to the upcoming carpet races even more now!

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

January 5, 2015

Samix TRF419 carbon chassis plate

Having recently released their new aluminium chassis for the Tamiya TRF419, Samix have produced a carbon version of the same chassis plate. Featuring different flex characteristics and simply an alternative tuning part to try in place of the kit carbon chassis, this version also includes Samix’s own battery holder.

View more images of the chassis plate here

January 4, 2015

Mibosport Cup 2014/15 Rd3 – Report

The traditional Christmas race of the Mibosport Cup 2014/2015 took place at the Hotel-Sport in Hrotovice on the 3rd of January 2015. 189 participants was new record of series, when 107 drivers attended the on-road classes with 39 drivers in Touring Car Modified, 49 in Stock LRP, 9 in Formula and 10 drivers in the 1/12th scale class. The off-road classes attracted a total of 82 drivers with 47 drivers participating in 2WD Buggy and 35 drivers in 4WD Buggy.

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January 4, 2015

Dominic Greiner joins Arrowmax

Arrowmax RC announced the signing of young German Serpent driver Dominic Greiner to their team. The World Championship top qualifier will be using Arrowmax honeycomb tools, set up tools and accessories. This is what Dominic Greiner had to say about the deal:

I’m very happy to be a part know from the Arrowmax team. The quality is still perfect from the tools and setup parts. Also the silicone liquids are constant and very good. I’m looking forward for the good cooperation in the next years.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

January 4, 2015

Mon-Tech WR series body shells

Italian company Mon-Tech have released two new body shells for the 1/10th rally category. The WR1 and WR2 are part of the company’s new WR series of shells. Made from high quality shock proof polycarbonate the package includes the window masks and decals.

View more images of the bodies here

January 3, 2015

Infinity 1/8th nitro on-road car – Coming soon

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Japanese company Creation Model are aiming to be the latest entrant into the resurgent 1/8th on road market with their newly announced brand called Infinity. Developed by former Japanese National Champion and World Championships podium finisher Masao Tanaka the car is to be made in Japan and targets customers who demand the highest quality with on-track performance to match. More information to be made available very soon.

Source: Creation Model [cm-infinity.com]

January 2, 2015

RS5 Modelsport T15 1/5th scale Touring car

RS5 T15 1/5th scale Touring car

RS5 Modelsport introduce the follow up in their successful line of 1/5th scale touring cars, the T15. With a recent push to use ultra soft compound front tires, this new car has been developed with, among many other things, additional setup options to help tune out front mechanical grip if needed. A weight distribution change to increase the rear end grip of the car they created new wishbones that are offset to the front. With this modification the complete centre part of the car has been offset rearwards creating an more rear heavy car, without adding any extra weight. On the alloy chassis under the rear differential there are now 4 threaded holes to allow the user to mount additional weights to the car in this beneficial position.

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January 1, 2015

Capricorn TE03 EP Touring car

Following input from team drivers Eric Dankel and Kyle Branson Capricorn have update the suspension on their electric touring car and will soon release the results, called the TE03. The suspension mounts are no longer mounted to the chassis plate but instead to the differential mount, while still utilising the same bushing system as in its predecessor. The new system uses shims to adjust the front and rear track width, rear toe and the opening of the arms on the front. This new configuration allows the chassis to flex more freely and works with the new floating steering design that can be adjusted for different flex characteristics. Other new items include new upper front tie rod mounts and lower front bumper and bumper plate.

View more images of the TE03 here