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April 22, 2024

Balestri leads Infinity 1-2 at Italian Nationals

Dario Balestri led an Infinity 1-2 at the AMSCI 1:8 Onroad Italian National Championship, heading home Thomas Lorenzi by half a lap of the Pista di Leno track. While rain would effect qualifying, it was the World Champion who took his Max Power engined IF18 to the TQ ahead of the Capricorn of Mirko Salemi. With Carmine Raiola and Luca Romagnoli third & fourth, Lorenzi would line up P5. In the 30-minute final, while Balestri lead the entire race, Lorenzi worked his way through to second just before the half way distance. Despite setting the fastest lap of the race, Raiola would miss out on the podium with the 3rd step going to Salemi. In the Sport category, Mattia Perego also made it an Infinity 1-2 winning ahead of Cristian Boni with the Mugen Seiki of Alessio Forgnoli completing the Top 3.

Image: Infinity [Facebook]

April 22, 2024

SuperRad TC SuperWing & carbon end plates

US competition bodyshell manufacturer SuperRad has released its SuperWing series of Touring Car wingsdesigned to fit any brand of 1:10th Touring Car and comiong in 3 variants. With the increased popularity of super lite TC bodies, the included wing can be too flimsy to be effective and offer limited tuning options. The SuperWing series is made from 0.5mm polycarbonate to provide optimal performance with minimal weight. The series is offered in a HX = High Downforce, (blue example), MX = Medium Downforce (orange example) and LX = Low Downforce (grey example). Each wing comes clear, uncut and includes mounting hardware. Also new is their carbon Touring Car Wing End Plates which look choice and weigh next to nothing. They feature an adhesive backing and meet the regulated 40x20mm size for TC. Each pack includes 4 pcs.

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April 20, 2024

MWX Performance R.1 Formula 1 1:28 2WD Chassis Kit

New from Texas based 1:28 specialists MWX Performance is their R.1 Formula 1 1:28 2WD Chassis Kit. The R.1 Formula 1 Chassis Kit is a revolutionary kit designed to dominate micro 2WD class racing. After years of adding innovation to other micro kits, MWX decided it was time to release their own kit incorporating cutting edge technology with high quality components and features. This has been a passion project of MWX for many years and is their second kit release in the first year of operations having introduced its very first full 1:28 2WD Chassis Kit last July. You will appreciate the details designed to maximise adjustability as well as add extra durability and precision that these very unique cars require.

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April 19, 2024

T-Works Aluminium Pit Box

T-Works has released a new aluminium pit box featuring carbon fibre elements. Folding out from a flat compact storage size into a stable triangle structure, it offers multi functional easy access storage for everything you’ll need in pit lane. The aluminium parts are black anodised for durability and resistance against corrosion, high temperature and wear to extend its service life.

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April 18, 2024

eSIC 2024 – Announcement

After the successful inaugural running of the Electric Singapore International Challenge (eSIC) last year, the organisers have confirmed the dates for the 2024 edition of the electric touring car races will be 14-15th September. One week before the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, eSIC, which is headed up by Singapore’s top international touring car driver Nicolas Lee and JK Chhua, is organised by the Marine Parade Radio Control Modellers Club. With the aim of eSIC to bring back racing in style in Singapore with the creation of one big exciting weekend for the onroad racer, last year’s event saw the Mugen Seiki of former World Champion Ronald Volker take the win ahead of Nicholas Lee and multiple World Champion Naoto Matsukura. Following the success of the first eSIC race, with Jilles Groskamp, Viktor Wilck, Simon Nicholson and Gem Chavit among the 100 plus entries in 2023, the 2024 edition is expected to include an even stronger international field.

Source: eSIC [Facebook]

April 18, 2024

Shepherd Velox V8.2 Anti Roll Bars

Shepherd have started to release some new upgrades for its Velox V8.2 with a trio of new Anti Roll Bars options for the 1:8 Onroad Chassis. Developed in conjunction with the factory team drivers, these new additions to the V8.2 Anti Roll Bar range will give racers extra flexibility and greater tuning options. The new roll bars are offered in 2.3mm, 2.7mm, and 2.9mm thicknesses.

Source: Zen Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]

April 17, 2024

Manzo46 Digital Caster Gauge Set

Manzo46 has announced an update to its Digital Caster Gauge Set with the release of the all-new M46-018. Due to long-term production problems at their measuring instrument supplier, their popular sM46-018 gauge was out of stock for a long time. With strong customer demand and an extensive search for a new supplier, Manzor46 took the initiative and developed their own measuring instrument. The all-new M46-018, which comes as 2-units, is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, but still offers the same proven functionality. While it now has a single-axis measurement, you can still measure both camber and caster, albeit in a slightly different way. For caster measurement, the process remains unchanged, with direct mounting of the gauge to the hub using the precision CNC-machined aluminium bracket. An alternative measurement option is provided for the camber with the M46-018 compatible with platforms such as Awesomatix, Xray X4, Mugen Seiki and Schumacher.

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April 16, 2024

O.S. Speed TR03 & MR04 1:8 Onroad Exhaust Set

Japanese engine manufacturer O.S has released a new TR03 (EFRA2196) exhaust for 1:8 Onroad use. It has been designed to give powerful characteristics at the mid-speed range after reviewing the internal shape of the current TR02 (EFRA2165) exhaust. A special coating applied to the surface also plays a part in this improved area of performance. Additionally, the engine sound that can be noticed from the moment the engine starts. Also released is the new MR04 manifold that can also be purchased as a set with the new TR03 exhaust. This manifold has a revised shape from the current product MR03-WC, and has the characteristic of extending smoothly to the high speed range without compromising the medium speed range. Both the exhaust and manifold have a buff finish and are laser engraved for easy identification.

Source: O.S. Engines [os-engines.co.jp]