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June 19, 2023

Xpress Arrow AM1 M-Chassis

Hong Kong chassis manufacturer Xpress has released a new M-Chassis, the Arrow AM1. The shaft driven car is an M-Chassis version of the full size Arrow AT1 1:10 electric touring car. Sporting all the designs that made the Arrow AT1 a competitive chassis, they have turned it into a M-Chassis platform. The AM1 features 4WD Shaft Drive Floating Gearbox System with a sealed transmission gearbox with drive via aluminium propeller shafts which providing extra durability and weight saving. It uses the same self-lubricating plastic that is found on Arrow AT1 with suspension plastics the same as the XM1, so Xpress mini fans will have parts already.

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June 17, 2023

Gruber wins second European 1:10 Nitro title

Toni Gruber is the new EFRA 1:10 Nitro Onroad European Champion, the Capricorn driver retaking the title he previously held in 2017 with the win at Naxos World in Italy today. The only driver to better Dario Balestri in qualifying, taking the first of the five rounds after which the Italian topped every round, the German would go on to take Super Pole to lock in his direct No.2 starting position in the final behind the Top Qualifier. Locked in battle with Infinity team-mates Balestri and 3rd place qualifier Jilles Groskamp, as the race entered its final 8-minutes Balestri would suffer a flame out ending his chances of a 3rd European title in the class. While Groskamp would chase Gruber, the Dutch driver ran out of tyres and couldn’t match the leader. At the end of 45-minutes Gruber took his Ielasi Tuned powered C04 to victory by just over 4-seconds. Carmine Raiola would complete the podium, one lap down. Unfortunately Balestri would suffer a DNF, retiring in the final 3-minutes of the race.

Image: EFRA [Facebook]

June 16, 2023

Balestri Top Qualifier at 1:10 European Championship

Infinity’s Dario Balestri is the Top Qualifier at the 1:10 Nitro Onroad European Championships in Sciliy, Italy. The 17th running of the EFRA championships, Thursday presented drivers with some weather issues that stopped the action. Friday they managed to get all 5 rounds of qualifying completed and it was Balestri who reigned at the Naxos World track. Posting four TQ runs, the 2006 & 2007 European Champion secured pole for the final from Toni Gruber, the Capricorn driver fastest in opening round from Carmine Raiola who would end up third ahead of Infinity team-mates Jilles Groskamp and Francesco Tironi. With these four drivers going into Super Pole to try secure a direct starting place in the Main final with Balestri, it was Gruber who posted the fastest lap. The rest of the grid will be decided by the Semi Finals. With back to back reigning 1:10 Champion Dominic Greiner not making the trip to Sciliy, a new champion will decided in tomorrow’s final.

Image: Dario Balestri [Facebook]

June 16, 2023

Serpent 990 Shockmount Flex Sets

Serpent has released new optional front and rear Shockmount Flex sets for their 990 1:8 Onroad Chassis which allow for more flex. The traditional shock bracket is replaced by 2 separate mounts. Due to the use of the shims, the angle of the shocks can also be adjusted in smaller steps, allowing for an even better suited set-up. The two separate mounts can be connected to give more stiffness, especially on high traction tracks.

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June 15, 2023

SMJ .12 Kabuto T12

SMJ has released their latest .12 Kabuto Engine, the T12. The engine has been completely redesigned from the previous model, and features a DLC coated crankshaft with two tungsten weights, which contributes to increased torque at low and mid speeds. The new T12 engine also features an underhead with an O-ring to prevent dust from entering, and a large cooling head finished in a bold blue and black colour to meet the toughest race conditions. The Kabuto T12 is also available pre-broken in by “YURUGIX”, a pioneer of pre-broken-in engines that has earned the trust of top drivers.

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June 14, 2023

Wood makes it BRCA 3 from 3 at Halifax

Tim Wood made it three from three in the British 1:8 Onroad National Championship, the Shepherd driver taking the TQ and win at Halifax last weekend. Already a winner at Cotswold and Wombwell, Wood would set a blistering pace in qualifying setting a new track record as he put his Hasi Tuned powered Velox V8.2 on pole for the A-final. Behind Capricorn’s Andrew Hastings would line up second with the ARC of Niall Cochran 3rd. In the 30-minute final that order would remain unchanged as Wood took a convincing win from the front. With latest BRCA encounter attracting the biggest field thus far of the season with 47 drivers in attendance, there would be position change for fourth with Jason Frost finding a way passed 4th place qualifier Richard Hicklin. Round 4 of the 6 round championship will take racers to the Adur circuit on July 22-23.

Image: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]

June 14, 2023

MXLR SideBite R-2 Outdoor Tire Additive

MXLR has introduced SideBite R-2 Outdoor Tire Additive, an odourless and non-toxic to comply with worldwide racing associations rules. Tested and developed to be used on outdoor tracks with asphalt/tarmac/concrete surface. This tyre additive works well on both rubber and foam tires offering a great amount of grip and overall drive feeling. Developed, produced and filled in Germany, SideBite R-2 comes in a handy 95ml plastic bottle with integrated sponge applicator and sealing cap.

Source: MXLR [maexler.com]

June 13, 2023

Marka Racing Level Setup Board System

Italy’s Marka Racing has released a Level Set-up Board system supporting setup boards up to 18mm thick. Consistenting of a level and four machined adjustable aluminium feet, you fix the feet to the four sides of the setup surface, place the spirit level in the centre and rotate the feet until the bubble is positioned in the centre. This ensures you have the perfect even surface on which to make set-up adjustments to your car.

Source: Marka Racing [minizracing.it]