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April 15, 2024

Ishikawa joins Yokomo

Yokomo has officially announced that young Japanese talent and reigning Stock Touring Car Japanese National Champion Mahiro Ishikawa has joined its Racing Factory team. A former IRIS driver, the 14-year-old will campaign the Japanese manufacturer’s new MS1.0 that is due for general release at the end of this month. A race winner in TC1 class of the popular & competitive Japanese based Speed King Tour, Ishikawa has stepped up to the top level TC0 class making his debut for Team Yokomo at the recent 2024 season opener held at Super RC Omiya indoor tarmac track in Saitama.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

April 14, 2024

Orlowski takes back European 1:12 title

Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski has taken back his 1:12 EFRA European Championship title in Sicily, Italy. Having lost his 2022 title to 8-time Champion Alexander Hagberg last year in Great Britain, the reigning World Champion put in a pretty dominant performance at the Paradise RC Arena securing the TQ ahead of team-mate Ollie Payne as Hagberg’s Xray lined up third for his title defence. Winning A1 by a convincing margin over former World & European Champion Marc Rheinard, Orlowski wrapped up the title with another win in A2, this time over Hagberg. With A3 a battle for the other two podium placings, it initially looked like Hagberg would finish runner-up ahead of Rheinard as he crossed the line first but an earlier incident in the race with Payne was reviewed with race officials handing Hagerg 5-second penalty that promoted Rheinard to the A3 win and demoted the Swede to third on the overall podium. In 1:12 Spec, Simon Lauter secured the TQ with his Awesomatix from Payne and Jan Ratheisky. In the finals, Ratheisky’s Xray took the first 8-minute encounter. Lauter was able to convert his pole position into a win in A2 but it was then Payne who won the decider. In the end, Lauter got the title on tie break from Payne with Ratheisky completing the podium.

View 1:12 Spec podium here

April 12, 2024

PN Racing Mini-Z V2 Tire Gluer Pro

Mini-Z racing specialists PN Racing has released its all new v2 tyre gluer. Designed to work with Mini-z 2WD & AWD wheels in 8.5mm/11mm/14mm width, the V2 Tire Gluer Pro offers an easy and efficient tyre gluing solution for the 1:28 scale category.

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April 12, 2024

Xray GTX8‘24 1:8 GT

Xray has just presented the latest version of it 1:8 GT competition chassis with the new GTX8’24. The 2024 iteration get a complete aluminium front & rear suspension sets included in the kit in addition to the standard composite suspension parts. These front aluminium c-hubs and steering blocks increase overall steering and improve consistency while the rear alu uprights increase stability on- and off-power. Larger super-lightweight ventilated brake disks significantly improve brake cooling and ensure vibration-free operation while reducing rotating mass without sacrificing strength or durability. A graphite horizontal body backstop set reinforces the rear section of the body and provides additional protection in a crash.

View the full GTX8’24 presentation here

April 12, 2024

ProTek RC 1:10 & 1:8 Onroad Starterbox

ProTek RC has released its brand new “SureStart” Professional 1:10 & 1:8 Onroad Starter Box. The new starter box can also be used to power up 1:10 offroad nitro trucks. The starter box is equipped with a 775 size motor which generates ample power to conquer even the most stubborn engines. Featuring high-quality 16awg silicone shielded wiring, factory pre-installed T-Style connectors, and quick-change connectors, it is easy to maintain and ideal for vehicle start up and to break-in new engines. The wiring and battery tray is compatible with two 7.2V NiMH stick packs, or two 2S LiPo pack in series. A convenient quick access cover release tab unveils the inner workings of the box without requiring tools – just press and lift.

Source: ProTek RC [amainhobbies.com]

April 12, 2024

Xpress Execute XQ11 Hara Edition announced

Xpress has announced that it is to produce a limited run Hara Edition of its Execute XQ11 1:10 Competition Touring Car. Making a return to the TITC this year, legend of the sport Atsushi Hara ran the Hong Kong company’s new Execute XQ11 with his example featuring some custom parts that were anodised in the onroad & offroad World Champion’s trademark purple. The first car we featured from the TITC as part of our Chassis Focus, the car generated huge interest and now Hara & Xpress have teamed up to produce a limited run of 300 kits. Each kit will get have special serialised aluminium bumper plate marking the kit number out of 300. As well as all the aluminium parts in purple, there will be some upgrades over the standard XQ11 including a redesigned chassis plate, lowered shock mounting, new upper bulkhead and graphite suspension arms. Kits are expected to arrive with dealers in July. To view Hara’s TITC Chassis focus click here.

Source: Xpress [rc-xpress.com]

April 12, 2024

1:28 Marka Euro Cup – Report

The inaugural 1:28 Marka Euro Cup took place last weekend in Cluses, France, with 15-year-old Samuel Verdan among the main winners over the five categories. Organised by the MZCS Club with support from Marka Racing, 91 drivers from 15 nationalities created a 180 strong Mini Z entry for the 3-day event that featured National and World Champions for a very high level of competition. The RCP track layout was popular with drivers, a lap covering 77 meters and its 18 meter long straight allowing racers to gain a good top speed. While French teenager Verdan won the Pro-Stock title, it was another French winner in Open 4×4 with Thomas Robin taking victory, while in Open 4×2 top honours went to Portugal’s José Pequito. Austrian Philipp Stadler would do a double with victory in Stock and F1.

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April 11, 2024

Gruber Racing X3GT 1:8 GT Performance Bumper

Gruber Racing, the brand of reigning 1:8 GT World Champion Toni Gruber, has released a new Performance Front Bumper for Hong Nor’s X3GT nitro and electric chassis. The super light bumper weights just 9 grams compared to the kit standard foam bumper which comes in at 29 grams. The main focus of the bumper is to optimise the performance and get more steering. The optional bumper is offered in two versions. The standard version is for cars which come out of the box with a second option for those who have fitted the Hong Nor’s own optional X3GT-78 Carbon Front Bumper set.

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