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August 17, 2023

CEN Racing 1:8 RTR 2023 M-Sport Ford Puma Rally1

After 2 years of work and collaboration with motorsport engineering company M-Sport, CEN Racing has announced its WRC M-Sport Ford Puma Rally1 1:8 4WD RTR. The highly detailed replica of the World Rally Championship contender run by the British team features an 100A ESC from Hobbywing and is waterproof and dustproof for all weather. Running 2-3S Li-po or 6-9 Cell Ni-Mh batteries, a sensorless CEN Racing High Performance 3658 3000KV motor provides drive to the full time 4WD driver train while the steering is operated by 12Kg metal gear servo from Savox. Based on a 3mm alu chassis, the car features front and rear 3mm Aluminium Shock Towers, Aluminium Arm Brace, full precision ball bearing support, front skid plate with durable foam bumper, an injection-molded Rear Diffuser and Easy Access Battery Tray.

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August 17, 2023

PN Racing PNR3.0 Formula One Chassis Conversion Kit

New from Mini-Z racing specialists PN Racing is this PNR3.0 Formula One Chassis Conversion Kit. Durability and simplicity were the main intention during the designing process of PNR3.0 chassis series, and there’s no exception for this Formula 1 chassis. The California company wanted to make sure the chassis still fits within Mini-Z’s ecosystem yet help racers achieve the best performance. Compared to most carbon chassis in the market, PNR3.0 chassis is easier to test & tune as racers can use most MR03 parts that they are familiar with and already have on hand, such as our “Double A Arm” “Disk Damper” “Ball Differential” as well as most of our recently released motor mounts.

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August 16, 2023

Fangzhou “Rocket” Zhang wins China Nationals

Fangzhou Zhang, better known as Rocket Zhang, is the new 1:10 Electric Touring Car Chinese National Champion. After a 3-year absence, the CMAC was finally able to host the China Nationals once again with the FSR International Race Track the location where both the 5 onroad and 5 offroad titles on offer would decided making for a busy 4 day race schedule. Driving his Awesomatix, Rocket would secure the title ahead of the Xray pairing of Ma Hao Ran and Dai Shu Xia. In 1:10 Formula it was another of China’s international racers Stick King who took the title with the Serpent driver taking the victory over Zou Shi Jie and Zhang Yun Kai while in 1:12 Xray’s Dai Shu Xia took top prize. In the nitro onroad classes Alfred Lao won the 1:10 title with Xray’s Ma Hao Ran crowned the 1:8 GT National Champion.

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August 16, 2023

R1 Wurks DC1 Rear Alu Lightweight Hubs

R1 Wurks has introduce new Rear Aluminium Lightweight Hubs for their DC1 Drag car. Precision-crafted in-house at their California headquarters, these hubs embody the pinnacle of engineering excellence, ensuring an unparalleled driving experience and have been meticulously engineered to be 40% lighter than stock plastic parts, without sacrificing the robustness required for demanding RC applications. This significant reduction in weight translates to a remarkable boost in agility and manoeuvrability on the track and leveraging advanced machining technique minimizises any potential play and maximises the transfer of power.

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August 16, 2023

Team Associated Apex2 Sport Datsun 620 RTR

In another officially licensed Datsun release, Team Associated has added the Datsun 620 truck to its highly-detailed and fun-to-drive Ready-to-Run RC car line-up. Like the Datsun 240Z and the A550 Rally Car, the track is built on the budget-friendly Apex2 Sport chassis, the Datsun 620 features some of the latest features in racing. A front and rear independent suspension with coil-over shocks and active rear toe give the Apex2 Sport the ultimate in handling on uneven tarmac. With the Datsun 620 a 1970s Japanese classic truck, this superbly designed single-piece polycarbonate body features a highly detailed decal sheet, injection-molded fender mirrors, windshield wipers, and spoiler. Modelled after wheels from that era, the 1.9 bronze-coloured turbine-style rims are the perfect fit on this realistic-looking Datsun 620. The included LiPo Combo comes with a Reedy Compact Balance Charger and Reedy 7.4V 2S LiPo Battery with T-plug.

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August 16, 2023

Exotek Losi 22S Wheelie Bar Set

New from Exotek Racing is this wheelie bar set for the Losi 22S drag car. Made of heavy duty 3mm carbon fibre with a titanium turnbuckle and nylon ends and mounts to the stock chassis and motor guard, it is extra long adjustable wheelie bar for the Losi 22S Drag car and extends from 9.5″ to 12″ (axle to axle). The longer bar gives you more stability, for straighter and faster passes without needing to let off the throttle as often compared to the stock short bar. And the flat bar designs adds limited upwards flexing which acts like a shock for softer landings on the wheelie wheels. You are able to finely adjust the wheel height via the 4mm turnbuckle or make large adjustments by adding spacers under the wheel (M3 spacers not included).

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August 15, 2023

Quek wins HobbyWing Challenge Malaysia

Xray/Hobbywing team driver Dominic Quek enjoyed victory at the HobbyWing Challenge Malaysia at SACC RC Park – the roof top track situated in Shah Alam city in the state capital of Selangor. Attracting over 100 entries from Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and the Philippines, with no Mod Touring Car class the Singapore driver would contest FWD and secure the TQ with the fastest time from the three rounds of qualifying. Behind Malaysian driver’s Shukri would secure P2 with Esmail Apandi from Singapore third. In the double leg A-Main, Quek would lead from start to finish from the 3 Racing of Shukri with Shaikh Mohd Shahrin coming through from 7th on the grid to complete the podium on a tie-breaker with Apandi. In Pro Stock, the biggest class of the event with 38 entries, Adik Haikal took the win for 3 Racing. 13.5 Stock was won by the Yokomo of Top Qualifier Azhari Azhar while the 17.5 GT victory also went to the Top Qualifier Hafiz Shahrin.

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August 15, 2023

MST MRX-S PRO 1:10 drift car kit

Drift RC specialist Max Speed Technology has announced the release of their latest innovation, the MRX S PRO RWD 1:10 drift kit which implements the Quick Change Differential system concept from the real FD/D1 drift racing. MST will continue the MRX series and release a more affordable version called the MRX S PRO, making it easier for drivers of all levels to own an MRX equipped with the Quick-change differential system. The MRX-S also includes the Quick-change differential system with 19T/21T “steel gears” and a reinforced gear diff as standard equipment. The plastic gears are now crafted from a more robust and impact-resistant material, ensuring heightened durability. All parts and OP parts of the MRX-S PRO can be used with the currently available MRX GT version.

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