March 17, 2023

J-Tech High Competition Fuel

The Italian brand J-Tech, owned by the Marchetti Model Service and born in 2008 with onroad tyres, has introduced its new high-competition blend of fuel for model cars following two years of testing.  The product and its packaging complies with all directives concerning flammable products and is available in two formulas.  The Power formula contains a mix of synthetic castor oils with relative specific additives for the high performance and carburation stability required by the onroad engines. The second formula is Team. This contains a mix of very high quality lubricating oils with relative specific additives for offroad engines guaranteeing performance and greater autonomy with tank and piston cleaning.

Source: J-tech Tyres [Facebook]

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March 17, 2023

Hong Nor X3GTS 2023 Nitro GT World Edition

Hong Nor has released a video previewing their upcoming 1:8 GT Nitro release, the X3GTS 2023 Nitro GT World Edition.  With 2023 a big year for the onroad category as Sydney hosts the second IFMAR World Championship in October, the brand will be hoping its latest release can capitalise on the World Championship interest and the growing pockets of GT scenes around the world.  Very active in the Asian GT racing market, their own 2022 Hong Nor Master Championship in Taiwan attracted more than 90 entries with Germany’s Toni Gruber taking the win.  From the video the key features of the new car are adjustable angle C-hubs, improve transmission efficiency, quick release radio box, adjustable aluminium rear hub set and a low profile carbon radio tray.  Watch the video here.

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March 17, 2023

Greiner to race Lens Bodies

Less of an announcement but more confirmation of the expected, new bodyshell start-up Lens Bodies has announced Dominic Greiner will represent the brand on track and race their upcoming releases.  Greiner made the switch to the Hotrace Tyres team back in January and with Nicola Marrone behind both manufacturers we expected he would capitalise on the former World Champion’s services to also use his bodyshells, CAD images of the ‘BORA’ being released earlier this week.

Source: Len Bodies [lensbodies.com]

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March 17, 2023

T-Works 2023 Apparel

Best known for their very extensive range of optional parts, T-works has released a range of 2023 t-shirts so you can now also give yourself a custom look!  Available in 6 sizes from S to 3XL, the fabric gives a comfortable and breathable feel with three designs available.  Two black and one red designs feature a vivid T-Works logo on the front and back.

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March 17, 2023

Bowie Ginting joins Yokomo Factory Team

Yokomo has announced top Indonesian Touring Car racer Bowie Ginting has joined their factory team.  With the Japanese manufacturer’s latest & renamed 1:10 touring car release imminent, the 29-year-old TITC Open Class A-Finalist had the following to say about his move to Yokomo having recently campaigned an Awesomatix,  “I am humbled and honoured to be joining the Yokomo factory team. I cannot wait to represent one of the most iconic brands in the RC world and that is the best thing I could have ever imagined.  I’m looking forward to having a great time with my teammates and the people at the factory and pursue the best result possible. Thank you Yokomo Japan for the opportunity.”

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

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March 17, 2023

LRP WorksTeam Fans & Conveyor Ducts

LRP has introduced a new 40 and 30 mm WorksTeam aluminium high rev motor fan and matching Conveyor Ducts.  Tested by the German electronic brand’s team drivers worldwide, the new high performance aluminium fans are the heart of the LRP fan series.  Developed in Europe, using LRP’s proprietary fan blade design, combined with specially wound motors for extremely high RPM, they offer maximum thrust and a stylish, classy LRP look thanks to their two-colour anodising.  Screws and full black extension wire included.  The matching Conveyor Ducts with integrated Venturi duct direct the airflow directly to the motor to further improve cooling.

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March 16, 2023

‘Download – Print – Race’, Club Race Hero launched

Download and print your next 1:12 chassis!  Last weekend we featured the 3D printed 1:12 chassis of Scott Jakes that he was racing at the ROAR Electric On-Road Carpet Nationals and it generated huge interest.  Now you can download the files to print and race Jakes creation yourself as he has launched a website called Club Race Hero where as they tagline states you can ‘Download – Print – Race’ one of three designs.  Within the first 12 hours of going live with the site over 400 chassis had been downloaded.  An interesting concept which is sure to be watched very carefully by both the industry and racers.

Source: Club Race Hero [clubracehero.com]

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March 16, 2023

PSM Deltagrid TC Car Stand

German parts manufacturer PSM has released this Deltagrid TC car stand for onroad racers.  Based off their unique and versatile Deltagrid off-road car stand, this on-road version features the same premium build quality and serves as the ideal vehicle maintenance platform.  It is compatible with almost all on-road vehicles in the 1:10 to 1:8 range.  Carbon fibre tubes combined with Deltagrid structured aluminium frames provide incredible strength and low weight, industrial rubber o-rings keep your vehicle in place.  Tested with loads up to 30 Kg, the Deltagrid TC car stand can take quite a beating and works well with heavier vehicles.

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