March 30, 2022

Infinity IF14-2 FWD balancing bumper weight

For the Infinity IF14-2 FWD, Creation Model have introduced this balancing weight for the front bumper with a weight of 45grams. For use on asphalt surfaces in low grip conditions or when you want to increase weight over the front axle and increase driving stability. Can be added to the kit’s standard 85 grams for a total of 130 grams and the weight also includes special new foam bumper to fit this additional weight.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]


March 28, 2022

2022 MonacoRC Race of Champions – Report

This past weekend MonacoRC organised the first ROC (Race Of Champions) organised in at the Monacorc Arena Ciserano in Italy. This first race took place on one of the best indoor asphalt tracks in Italy where the high grip and perfect curbing makes this place fantastic. The target of ROC is not only about racing, MonacoRC also organised customer support, having one representative present from many of the big brands in the RC market such as Xray, LRP, Hudy, Xtreme Aerodynamics, HotRace, Marka and many others, providing the best support to every driver present. The race schedule was made on time having a live stream with 4 different cameras on the track so everyone was able to follow this great race around the world that had 10 different nationalities of drivers present in 5 classes FWD, N22, F1, Stock EFRA and Modified.

Continue reading the report here


March 28, 2022

Awesomatix A12 short steering blocks & alloy block post

Awesomatix have introduced three new front end options for their A12 1/12th scale. The first two are optional steering blocks, standard axle position and a trailing version, with both being 1.4mm shorter in overall height, which provides additional 0,7mm space for droop/ride height settings. The final new item is an 5deg alloy steering block post which is 2,3g lighter each compared to the standard steel versions. Also steering block tubes are no longer needed when using these axles.

View the other new items here


March 24, 2022

Pro-Line Reaction HP Ultra blue compound

Pro-Line’s Reaction HP is now available in the new super soft, Ultra Blue compound to provide even more incredible grip from the legendary Pro-Line Reaction tread design. Tested by some of the nation’s top No Prep racers, this new compound provides relentless traction off the line and stability at the top end with little to no break-in or conditioning needed: so, you can go faster, faster. As always, the Reaction HP Ultra Blue features Pro-Line’s High-Performance herringbone weave pattern Belt, for little-to-no tire ballooning or expansion and is proudly Made in the USA.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]


March 24, 2022

Protoform 2023 Nissan Z clear body

Protoform is proud to bring one of the most highly anticipated sports cars of 2022 to the 1:8 Street Bash scene with the Protoform rendition of the 2023 Nissan Z for Vendetta & Infraction 570 MEGA. The new Z features classic sports car proportions of a long hood and a short rear deck. Combined with iconic Z styling elements, it creates a design that is completely modern, yet immediately identifiable as a Nissan Z. Protoform has captured every essence of the design faithfully recreating and including add-on headlight buckets for a super scale look and an add-on race-inspired rear wing for the style and performance you have come to expect. Formed from durable 1mm thick high-quality polycarbonate with paint-then-peel overspray film, and it also includes a detailed decal sheet and wing mounting hardware.

View more angles of the 2023 Nissan Z here


March 23, 2022

Chris Velez joins Reds Racing EP team

Reds Racing are excited to announce the addition of Chris Velez to their 2022 Electric Onroad Factory Team. Chris is a long time member of the onroad community in California and is the 2021 nitro onroad National Champion.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]


March 22, 2022

Exotek B6.3 heavy duty 7075 alloy diff case

From Exotek comes this heavy duty machined 7075 alloy differential case for the B6.3 & B6.2. Perfect machined roundness makes for a free spinning transmission and a must have for high powered drag racing applications and extra internal machining allows for extra fluid to be added for increased fluid capacity and life. This is much stronger than the stock plastic diff gear but not indestructible so it is important to use black or white grease on the gears and reapply frequently to prolong its life.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]


March 22, 2022

2022 BRCA 1/12th Rd5 & Rd6 report

Rounds 5 and 6 of the BRCA 12th Circuit Nationals were held last weekend in Chesterfield. There were classes for GT12 and LMP12 cars with the LMP12 class running stock 13.5 motors. The Chesterfield club laid a large flowing track with a variety of corners and a few technical challenges. A capacity entry of 90 drivers across the two classes would compete over the two days. The format for the day was a round of open practice, 4 rounds of FTD qualifying and 1 final for all the drivers. Of the three Championships taking place this season only the GT12 championship had been decided at the start of this weekend. In GT12, the current champion, Dan Robins would again line up for the final in pole position ahead of Mark Fitsimmons and Mark Jewitt. It wasn’t to be this time for Dan with Mark Jewitt executing a brilliant pass in the dying laps to take the win. Dan would finish second ahead of James Taylor who had qualified in fourth place.

Continue reading the report here