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February 20, 2024

Dim3nsion by JP Fuel Tank Extension Kit

New from Dim3nsion by JP is their Fuel Tank Extension Kit which is designed to make your refuelling stop much easier, as the new tanks are designed to be extremely flat. They designed the extension kit so that the cover extends exactly over the edge of the roof. To ensure it can withstand tough pit stops, we made this product from the highest quality PA 12 carbon fibre. So that it fits well into the overall look of our cars, they opted to chose their popular carbon look. It is easily attached using an M3 screw that connects the tank cap to the extension from below. In case you need to go faster during a pit stop, they made the underside rough to prevent it from slipping. Suitable for the new tanks from Capricorn, ARC, and a large Japanese manufacturer.

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February 20, 2024

Xray X1 Ball Differential Set

Xray has released a complete ball differential set for their X1 1:10 Formula chassis. It is a direct replacement for the gear differential with no other extra parts needed and no extra adjustments. Using the ball differential makes the car more stable and easier to drive, especially in very low grip conditions such as asphalt or low grip carpet. The ball diff increases on-power steering which is needed on almost all types of tracks.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

February 19, 2024

Infinity IF18-3 Option Parts

Infinity has introduced another batch of new optional parts they have developed for their World Championship winning IF18-3 1:8 Onroad chassis. The chassis gets two new carbon chassis stiffeners. The front stiffener mounts on the front part of the main chassis to improve steering response and increase rigidity. The rear stiffener mounts on the rear portion of the main chassis allows for fine tuning by increasing rigidity. A new longer rear universal swing shaft is for use with widened rear track width or high grip conditions with the shaft 56mm compared to the 54mm version. Also new is a 3x5x14mm Post Set that connects the brake mount L/R to the rear lower bulk increasing the rigidity of the rear area and improving rear grip. Another new part for that area of the car is new carbon main shaft stiffener that increases the rigidity of the rear area by connecting the L/R brake mounts. Finally on the list of option parts, Infinity has a range of new 0.8 module spur 1st gears designed for high precision, high strength, and high durability. Gear specifications have been redesigned to provide uniform backlash for all tooth number combinations. The tooth width of the 2nd gear spur gear has been increased by approximately 12% to achieve even higher strength and durability. These cannot be used in combination with conventional 0.8 module spur gears.

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February 19, 2024

Collina retains Italian Indoor National title

While Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski was busy winning MIBO International in the Czech Republic, in Italy his mechanic Mattia Collina was also adding to the silverware collection of the British manufacturer’s new prototype touring car by being crowned the 2024 Italian National Indoor Champion. Racing at the RC Landia track in Scandiano, Collina got his title defence off to the perfect start securing the TQ honours by topping 2 of the 4 rounds before securing the title with wins in A1 & A2. Winning A3, Awesomatix driver Gabriele Berselli finished runner up with the Xray of Alessio Menicucci completing the podium. In Stock Nico Catelani took the title ahead of Federico Collina while in 1:12 Alessio Tolomelli became the Champion.

Image: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

February 19, 2024

Harper wins EWS Round 4 – Report

The fourth round of the high profile UK based EWS took place over the weekend. In Modified, Elliott Harper (Schumacher) took the TQ, but each time was only a few tenths of a second ahead of the chasing pack. Kyle Branson lined up second ahead of his Xray team mate, and winner of the previous event, Harley Eldridge, with Alex Thurston rounding out the top four for Yokomo. In the A Final, Kyle kept the pressure on Elliott for the entire five minutes, with Harley and Alex looking to pick up any pieces. Elliott withstood the pressure and managed to take the win, with Harley taking second from Kyle on the very final corner.

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February 19, 2024

PIP-Aero FWD, 1:10 200mm & 1:8 GT Bodies

PIP-Aero has been busy in the background putting in hours of design work and are now proud to present three new and EFRA homologated bodies for three different categories. The German brand started by Silvio Piperato which launched its first body shell last year has now added the new “e-TCR24”, an electric FWD Body, which is made for the actual chassis with ETS Tires and is available in 0,5mm & 0,75mm polycarbonate. Starting out in nitro racing, they are now covering 1:10 200mm with the new “TC-200” which is also available in two weight options – 0,5mm & 0,75mm. The third of the releases is for 1:8 GT, with EFRA Homologated”GT3″ available in 0.75mm and 1.0mm options. In other news, PIP-Aero has also revealed they are also busy working on a 1:5 Body project together with Rick Van Der Bol.

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February 18, 2024

Orlowski adds MIBO International to tally

Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski has added the MIBO International race to his 2024 winning tally with victory ahead of 2023 Champion Ronald Volker. The current benchmark in both onroad and offroad carpet racing but unable to do offroad at the unique Czech event due to a lack of mechanic, Orlowski dominated proceedings in Modified Touring Car. Taking TQ honours after 3 round of qualifying, but completing the clean sweep by taking Q4 & 5, in the opening A-Main he checked out early his prototype Schumacher finishing 2.5-second clear of Volker’s Mugen. A2 would start with Volker looking a lot more of a challenger and running close enough to give Orlowski the first bit of pressure of the weekend. A tyre additive driven improvement, unfortunately the advantage faded in the second half of the race and Orlowski again cruised to win and the overall MIBO International from Volker with Xray’s Jan Ratheisky completing the podium in Hrotovice.

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February 17, 2024

Orlowski Top Qualifier at MIBO International

Based on recent form there was never much doubt he’d be a force on his MIBO International debut and in a dominant performance that is exactly what Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski has done securing the overall TQ in Modified Touring Car. Starting the day in the Czech Republic with a TQ run, the Pole continued to make the top of the times sheets his own locking in pole position with a third TQ run in Q3 but not done he would cap off the day with a fourth in the day’s final onroad action. Shadowing the 1:12 World Champion every run but never close enough to mount a challenge, defending inaugural MIBO International Champion Ronald Volker will start 2nd on the grid with one final qualifier on Sunday morning to determine how the rest of the grid will line up behind the World Champions.

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