October 11, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZsPhVLHRL0 An interesting feature by F1 broadcaster Sky Sports on the great work being done by RC Vision who are championing our sport and the need for diversity and inclusion in STEM. RC Vision is a social venture working to engage young people who are underrepresented in motorsports careers and STEM industries using the exciting sport of radio control car racing. Having cut his teeth in racing through RC, it is great to see 7-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton showing support for the work being done. Source: Sky Sports F1…
August 12, 2022
…Glue two pieces of the rod in the “fender/rear bumper”. In best way you create a “triangle” shape” like shown in the pictures below. – use as stiffener for the hood of TC body shells. Glue one rod in longitudinal direction from the inside to the hood. – use as stiffener for the window/roof area of TC shells. Glue one rod in longitudinal direction across the front windshield from the inside of the shell. – use as stiffener for the sidewall of body shells. Depending on the shape of the shell either in across or longitudinal direction. Source: MXLR [www.maexler.com]…
August 2, 2022
…a restriction on ‘stock’ engines – keeping costs down and speeds more manageable! The class already has popularity in Germany and Switzerland, and some drivers are even already choosing to use the ‘stock’ engines in the ENS. At the most recent ENS event in Aigen, Roy Bakker set TQ and finished second overall in the Masters class, using the standard engine. As well as this new class being a part of the full 2023 Season, the organisers have chosen to kick things off early and will add the category to the 2022 Finale in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. Source: ENS [www.eurorcseries.com]…
June 23, 2022
…It includes all the desired factory team option parts and uses common metric hardware for worldwide appeal. Plus, it includes the parts needed to build the vehicle either as Nitro or Electric in a one-box purchase. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO8-yS07hW8 Features – Rear Adjustable Hubs – Square Insert Pills and Narrower Rear Pivots – 7075 3mm Aluminum Chassis – Centre Diff Setup offering more rigidity and is lighter – Brake Setup provide more consistent force and feel – Tuneable Front and Rear Shock Tower – Cab Forward Style Body – Nitro and Electric Ready – Updated Front Spindles – Front and Rear Universals…
June 14, 2022
Xtreme Aerodynamics have shown a first photo of their all new 190mm touring car body, which they are calling the Mach1. The new body sports a much more aggressive front end compared to others on the market with a large front lip and newly shaped wheel arches that allow the airflow to be channeled to the rear of the car which itself has gotten lots of attention with fine details. Bruno Coelho did a video on the new body which best explains the new details and how that translates to on track performance. You can check it out below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55K_xDcumc4…
April 28, 2022
…a ton of traffic and spectators. The race atmosphere was exciting with all of the spectators cheering and rooting for their favourite car to crash. All fun and exciting crew of people. In Super Stock Tc 17.5, Corey Record swung out of the gate an excellent Q1 ahead of the field, but in Q2 the series Director Dave Vera recovered from a bad Q1 to reset the pace even in a hotter overall condition track. Corey was still the fastest car on the track, but just wasn’t able to put a clean run together to hold off Dave’s consistency. At…
November 2, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdXvTu3azwU Nemo Racing in the UK have produced this video outlining their new concept Agama 1/8th Nitro buggy, set to be called the A422. The car sports inboard shock absorbers, removing the need for shock towers, with the aim of lowering the car’s centre of gravity. They have been doing extensive testing with a lot of 3d printed parts and hope to move forward with the project following some addition testing around the UK and completing some final design tweaks. Check it out. Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]…
May 20, 2021
…7075 aluminium and carbon car setup stand for 1/10 touring cars, a aluminium and carbon multi functional parts tray, and a wheel well marking template tool. There is also a number of setup tools like the all in one droop gauge that sports magnetically secured droop blocks inside the gauge for a neat travel solution and less clutter on your pit table. There is also a more conventional droop gauge and droop gauge blocks and finally a ride height gauge. All the items come in black with very nice purple highlights and sport Atsushi’s signature. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK046jW3FBQ Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]…
