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August 3, 2023

Yokomo Rookie Speed RS1.0

As part of its continued efforts to offer cars that can help attract newcomers into the hobby, Yokomo has just released an entry level 1:10 Electric Touring car, the Rookie Speed RS1.0. Having launched its GT1 pan car this time last year, and its Rookie Offroad RO1.0. 2WD buggy kit earlier this year, the World Championship winning manufacturer is now offering this belt driven 4WD touring car as a lower cost stepping stone into the world of competitive electric touring car racing. The car has all of the design features of a modern touring car but has been able to reduce kit costs through the use of plastic parts over carbon fibre.

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August 2, 2023

Smokem Racing A10-23 RS chassis

Smokem Racing has announced the latest chassis in their RS Series with the release of the RS chassis for the ARC A10-23 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Through their R&D process and thorough testing with team drivers using the ARC A10, they have refined the shape of the chassis to deliver the best combination of flex characteristics while minimising scrub as much as possible. In testing they also found improved lap speed and consistency over a wider range of conditions. As with all the RS Series chassis, the A10-23 RS is CNC cut from 100% premium quality 2.2mm carbon fibre.

Source: Smokem Racing [smokem-racing.com]

August 2, 2023

2024 IFMAR World Championship Provisional Calendar

With just a month until the first of the four World Championships of 2023 get underway with the 1:10 Offroad Worlds at Hobby Action in the USA, IFMAR has released a provisional calendar for the four classes that will have the bi-annual title decided in 2024. The World’s best 1:8 Offroad racers are set to travel to Sao Paulo in Brazil in September. This will be the first time the category has been to Brazil, it’s last trip to South America being Argentina in 2012 where Robert Battle won. In November the Large Scale Touring Car title will be decided in Sydney, Australia, at the same track where this year’s 1:8 GT World Champion will be crowned October. For 1:10 Nitro, Costa Rico is where the 10th Champion of the category will be decided. Also on the calendar next year is 1:10 electric Touring Car (ISTC) which will be hosted by the ROAR Bloc meaning a trip to the United States or Canada with the date also still to be confirmed.

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August 1, 2023

Iris Race Team Hat

German electric touring car manufacturer Iris has brought out a new team hat to allow owners of it One chassis to show off their team spirit. The Iris Race Team Hat is designed in a grey shade and features the Iris icon on the front in red, embroidered in 3D. The stylish Iris logo is also embroidered on the side. The hat is a real statement piece that elevates any outfit and shows off your team affiliation in a stylish way. Thanks to its adjustable size, the hat fits most head circumferences and is ideal for all Iris fans and team members.

Source: IRIS [iris-racing.com]

August 1, 2023

Maker.rc TT02 SRX carbon bottom drop plate

Maker.rc has released a carbon bottom drop plate for Tamiya’s very popular entry level TT02 SRX 1:10 Touring Car. The plate effectively improves the lack of strength of other brands of carbon fibre bottom stop plates, providing solid strength and support without compromising performance. Experience improved handling and control, and the peace of mind of a reliable descent stop. It also provides a more accurate measurement of your vehicle’s height.

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August 1, 2023

BRCA 2WD Onroad Nationals R4 Bedword – Report

The fourth round of this year’s BRCA 2WD Onroad Championship took place at the Bedword circuit near Nuneaton where Ben Moorey took the FWD win on tie break and Michael Lee won F1. In the FWD the first of qualifying was a close affair with half-a-second covering the top three on 21 laps and saw Moorey’s Awesomatix edge out Ben Cosgrove’s Xray and Andy Murray’s Schumacher, with Aaron Rose’s Schumacher in fourth. Round two was a repeat result of the first round but with Dale Burr’s Awesomatix in fourth. Q3 went the way of Ben C, Andy, Ben M and Aaron. This gave the grid of Ben M, Ben C, Andy, Aaron and Dale. The first leg of the final’s saw Ben M take the win on 21 laps from Ben C, Andy and Aaron. The second leg saw a change in conditions and a win for Andy on 17 laps from Ben M, Aaron and Daniel Robins and Ben C was fifth. So, going into the final leg the win was still up for grabs between the two Ben’s and Andy. The third leg saw a win for Ben C on 19 laps from Andy, Dale and Daniel. This left the Top three all on the same points, so it was down to the tie-breaker to decide the overall win and that went to Moorey from Cosgrove and Murray.

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August 1, 2023

T-Works X4/BD12 Easy-Snap Battery Holder Sets

T-works has released a number of new battery holders options for both the Xray X4 and Yokomo BD12 1:10 Electric Touring Cars. Available as a complete battery holder set consisting of carbon and black anodised parts or as a simpler set of 2 Battery Holder posts, drivers can also choose between the standard set or a heavier brass version.

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August 1, 2023

Spower Japan R7GT Factory Modified .21 Race Engine

Reigning 1:8 GT World Champion manufacturer Sworkz has release a new GT specific engine under its new Spower engine line of hand modified engines with it is calling SOUL (魂). The first GT engine is the R7GT factory hand modified racing engine based on the world famous O.S Speed R21GT II. Spower made some modification work and took it to another level. Based on IFMAR regulations it comes standard with 5 scavenging and 3 exhaust ports. The stronger DLC coating on new crankshaft has also 2 tungsten counterweights contributing to consistent idling and quicker RPM response according to the throttle movements. It also comes standard with Spower’s Boost rear cover plate which helps this high RPM engine work more stable from the top speeds to the lower range. The new printing technology not only makes the cooling head colourful but also makes it blend in with your car. The factory combo setup with Conical Exhaust Manifold + EFRA 2165 or 2115 pipes, R7GT will provide a lot of power for your GT racing needs with the best fuel mileage.

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