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February 4, 2025

LHo Racing PIP Aero APEX carbon body mount

LHo Racing, the brand founded by leading German onroad racer & Shepherd team driver Lars Hoppe, has expanded its line-up of high-performance carbon fibre body mounts. In addition to the already popular and widely used mounts for Blitz and Matrix bodies, LHo now introduces a new range designed specifically for the new unique shape of the PIP Aero APEX body shell. These ultra-lightweight mounts provide a perfect fit, reducing body flex and increasing downforce for improved stability on the track. Available for Shepherd, Capricorn, and ARC chassis, they offer racers a competitive edge with enhanced aerodynamics.

Source: LHo Racing [lho-racing.de]

February 3, 2025

Castellanos & Bruneau win at FORGASS Rd3

On the week before the prestige annual Florida Winternats event, the third round of the long running Florida Onroad Gas State Series (FORGASS) was held at the Nuggets Ranch Raceway in Arcadia, Florida. With many racers using it as practice for the upcoming 49th running of the Winternats, there was a good attendance and in 1:10 Sedan it was the Infinity of Junior Castellanos that dominant all weekend. Topping every qualifier to start the half hour final as Top Qualifier, Castellanos pulled clear of his rivals in the race having a 2-lap advantage over Will Carrera, debuting his new Capricorn LAB C04, at the finish. Despite suffering multiple setbacks in the race, Infinity driver Jerry Guerra was able to recover and steal third place to complete the podium. In 1:8 Open, it was Shepherd driver Alex Esser who set the early qualifying pace but setting the fastest 4-minute time in the 3rd of the four qualifiers Capricorn driver Joachim Bruneau took the TQ ahead of Esser. While Esser would get to the front and lead for the majority of the final, he retired with 5-minutes to go handing the lead and win to Bruneau with the Mugen Seiki of Steve Hernandez finishing second as nitro onroad stalwart Greg Esser’s Shepherd filled the final step on the podium.

View 1:8 podium here

February 3, 2025

O.S. MAX-R21 VER.2 1:8 Onroad engine

Japanese engine manufacturer O.S. Engines has released its latest .21 1:8 Onroad engine, the MAX-R21 VER.2. The blue head Max series, with new laser design, is developed for 1:8 onroad racing to offer excellent cost performance that can be easily used in races for entry level to sports users. The crankshaft and carburettor have been revised from the previous model for more ease of use. Coming complete with an RP7 plug, exhaust seal ring, dust cap set (3mm/16mm/18mm), flywheel collet and 8.5mm reducer (purple), the engine is also offered as a combo with an EFRA2165 pipe set.

View Specs & more images here

February 2, 2025

Hagberg doubles at Snowbird Nationals

Xray’s Alexander Hagberg has doubled at the world famous Snowbird Nationals in Orlando, Florida, the Swede becoming the new Modified 1:12 and Touring Car Champion at the 31st edition of the race. With 2024 1:12 Champion Donny Lia not attending this year’s event, the battle in 1:12 would be between former World Champion Hagberg, World Championship Top Qualifier Kemp Anderson and ROAR Champion Keven Herbert. Over the 4 rounds of qualifying Hagberg set the fastest time in Q3 to secure the TQ ahead of Anderson’s Awesomatix which also had its best run in the penultimate round. Over the single 8-minute A-Main Hagberg led from tone to tone and while Anderson and Hebert swapped position early on, it was the former who finished runner-up almost 1- lap down. In Touring Car, defending Champion Hebert would line up third as Hagberg secured the TQ from MonTech New York Grand Prix Anderson. Over the 5-minute race decider, setting the fastest lap of the race Hagberg would extend his advantage over Anderson by 3.4-seconds, the Top 5 positions on the grid remaining unchanged at the finish.

Image: Alexander Hagberg [Facebook]

January 31, 2025

Infinity IF18-3 Long Life Clutch Spring

Infinity has introduced a new Long Life Clutch Spring for its World Championship winning IF18-3 1:8 Onroad chassis. A special manufacturing process ensures long life and consistent performance. As the overall length is approximately 11mm, Infinity has also created Spring holder for the new long life clutch spring, the surface of which is silver to distinguish it from the R0251-06 (Black) clutch spring holder (black).

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

January 31, 2025

Lee announced as Xray Asia Pacific Team Manager

Continuing to expand his off track racing duties Singapore Electric Touring Car racer Nicolas Lee has been announced as the Asia Pacific Team Manager for Slovakian chassis manufacturer Xray. Lee, who joined Xray for the 2025 season after a long stint with Yokomo, is not stranger to the team manage role having been announced in a similar role with his electronics sponsors Hobbywing at the beginning of the 2024 season. Additionally he is is also one of the organisers of his home country’s annual high profile eSIC International Touring Car race. Announcing his appointment Xray posted, ‘In this vital role, Nicholas will oversee and coordinate with drivers and customers to ensure optimal performance during events. His extensive experience will be instrumental as we continue to pursue excellence in every competition. Nicholas’s passion for racing and dedication to teamwork align seamlessly with our vision for the future. We are excited to have him lead our efforts as we prepare for the upcoming championships and events.’

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 30, 2025

Exotek Pzero R 1:10 USGT Body

New from Exotek Racing is their Pzero R 1:10 USGT approved body. The Italian super car modelled GT body has now been optimised for todays ultra low profile touring car suspensions. It’s 194mm width allows you to run wider suspension or wheel hex set ups which is excellent for high grip tracks to reduce rolling. Like the real car its is based on, the Pzero R has deeply sculpted body lines that sits super low around the suspension for reduced drag, increased air flow to the rear wing and super low centre of gravity. The Pzero R is also molded with an aggressive splitter, flared fenders, low slung hood, downforce inducing side skirts and extra rear spoiler elements for the most aggressive aero package with minimal drag. Exotek Racing’s new wing design also has raised wing pedestals placing the wing higher up into clean air and also is more adjustable- allowing you to mount the wing forward or back or add spacers to raise the wing higher.

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January 30, 2025

Xray X12 Carbon 1-Piece 2.0mm Chassis

Xray has released this 1-Piece 2.0mm Carbon Fibre Chassis for its X12 1:12 pan car. CNC-machined from premium high-grade USA made carbon fibre material, the 1-piece chassis reduces drag and improves cornering speed. The carbon material ensures the chassis is more flexible than the aluminium chassis and generates more tractions making it suitable for low traction carpet & asphalt tracks.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]