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May 9, 2023

Hächler & Fankhauser win Swiss Nationals Round 2

Round 2 of the Swiss Nitro Onroad Nationals took place at Aigle over the weekend with Silvio Hächler with the 1:8 win and Patrick Fankhauser making it 2 from 2 in 1:10. A lack of grip made for a challenging day of practice on the Friday as drivers tried to find a set-up for the conditions. In qualifying it would be Hächler who would take the TQ despite a small problem in Q2 after a mistake and the fourth & final round of qualifying being cancel due to rain. Unfortunately, it rained on Sunday morning and the track was wet. It was therefore decided to reduce the time of the finals from 45min to 30min and to finish the race before 3pm, as there was a threat of rain by then. The semi-finals took place mostly on a damp track, which then gradually dried out.

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May 9, 2023

Rêve D RDX Aluminum Front Post for Magnet Mount

RC Drift specialists ReveD from Japan has new aluminium front posts for magnet mount for their popular RDX 1:10 drift chassis. By attaching it to the body mount base used at the base of the RDX bumper and mounting it on the upper bulkhead mount, the heavy magnet can be installed in the centre of the chassis instead of at the edge of the chassis, it will also contribute for weight reduction at front section. The bottom part of the lightweight aluminium post is SE (shiny edge) processed to create a luxurious appearance.

Source: Rêve D [teamreved.com]

May 8, 2023

GDC Indoor Race Club opening race – Report

Over the Labour Day long weekend, the GDC Onroad Opening Race was held at the brand new GDC Indoor Race Club facility in Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China. Foshan, a city known for its culture, tourism and food, plays the perfect host for events that can be enjoyed by both racers and their families. GDC itself is located in Foshan Hongyu Cultural and Creative Park, which is also home to numerous restaurants, leisure and entertainment spaces, creative exhibition halls and other outlets. Over a hundred drivers from around the country and Southeast Asia took part in this event. This was the largest RC car race in China since the pandemic began 3 years ago, with more big races hopefully to come in the near future. In the premier TC Modified class, Xray Factory Team duo Dominic Quek from Singapore and local hero Gary Huang led the way throughout qualifying and finals. Quek took the TQ and overall victory ahead of Huang who qualified and finished in second place. Alfred Lao from Guangzhou City rounded out the podium in third place. content

May 8, 2023

Clements wins West Coast Onroad Nationals

Brandon Clements took the win at the West Coast Onroad Nationals over the weekend, the event the first major race to be hosted by Finishline RC Raceway. The impressive facility in Bakersfield, CA, which is a joint venture between Track Time Hobbies and Finishline Signs, attracted almost 200 entries with the grids set over 4 rounds of qualifying, with 2 to count. In Modified Touring Car, it was Clements who set the pace taking the first three rounds to secure the overall TQ with 1Up Racing’s Randy Caster hitting the top of the time sheets in the final qualifier for second on the grid in the triple A-Main ahead of David Mayhew, Lex Tyler and Aaron Lewis. From the front Clements was untouchable winning A1 from Jacob Cruz before wrapping things up with victory in A2 over Lewis. Having opened with a P5 and suffered a DNF in A2, Caster would win A3 but overall it was Lewis and Cruz who joined Clements on the podium.

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May 5, 2023

T-Work’s BD12 Titanium Upper Deck Screw

T-Works have produced a new titanium upper deck screw for Yokomo’s newly released BD12 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Machined from high quality titanium and sold as a pair, these lightweight yet extremely durable screws replace the kit standard steel versions and help reduce the cars centre of gravity.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

May 4, 2023

Hasi Tuned 7 & 9 port .21 Onroad engines

Hasi Tuned, the engine tuning brand set-up by top international Swiss onroad racer Silvio Hächler, has released two new .21 Onroad engines. Available in 7 or 9 port variations, the engines are totally new with the key difference over the previous version being new high dissipation and low density aluminium cooling head, to combine functionality and lightweight. Also new is the crankshaft, with revised timing and balancing. There is also new piston and liner with high compression piston. The design of the ports has been revised to combine performance and reliability. A new reinforced conrod completes the updates. Each engine will have its own dedicated sleeve, which will be perfectly honed inside the crankcase, avoiding dangerous vibrations. Like every Hasi engine, they are numbered one by one and accompanied by a certificate of guarantee and authenticity and the useful engine book.

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May 4, 2023

Hudy Tiny Hardware Box

Hudy has added this box for tiny parts storage to its range. The tough, durable, translucent plastic box has 10 compartments, each with a separate latching cover with easy, quick-access storage for small parts. Measuring 130 x 57 x 20mm, it is finished with high-quality HUDY graphics.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

May 4, 2023

Lens Bodies ‘Ghibli’ 1:10 Electric Touring Car Body

Italian body shell producer Lens Bodies has announced the release of the Ghibli body shell for 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Set to be on the market soon, the Ghibli is the first 1:10 body release from Nicola Marrone’s new brand and will be available in 3 different weights – standard, light and ultra light. The body is homologated by EFRA.

Source: Len Bodies [lensbodies.com]