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September 25, 2022

Salven wins European C/ship 40+ title in Utrecht

He might have officially announced his retirement from top level competition at the 1:8 Onroad World Championships in the USA in 2019, but Michael Salven showed this weekend that he hasn’t lost any of his competitiveness. Racing at the RACO 2000 track in Utrecht, the Netherlands, the Serpent designer became the EFRA European 40+ Champion for a second time. A multiple 1:10 and 1:8 European Champion over the years, the Dutch based German secured the overall TQ as he took his Serpent 990 to the top of the times in 4 of the 5 rounds of qualifying. Unfortunately turning wet for the finals day, this didn’t effect his pace and despite suffering oneway bearing gearbox issues 10 minutes into the 45-minute final he was able to recover the lost ground and take the win. Joined by from Martin Zevenhoven (2nd) and Felix Reto (3rd), it was to be an all Serpent podium. In 1:10, another stalwart of onroad nitro racing took the title as Switerland’s Traugott Schaer led home Claus Ryeskov and Jurmin Etnel.

Image: Michael Salven [Facebook.com]

September 25, 2022

MonacoRC Duct Plus

MonacoRC has just released the Duct Plus, a conveyor specially designed to implement cooling on your stock motor to maximise the performance and life of your motor. Duct Plus is equipped with a special duct in the upper part which, due to the Venturi effect, adds an EXTRA air flow to your motor, reducing the temperature by 5/6°C more than normal conveyors. This duct is the result of numerous tests to find the right size / pressure combination to bring a significant improvement in cooling. Duct Plus is made with FDM 3D printing using the best plastic polymers on the market, to guarantee resistance and aesthetic quality, also thanks to its light design it is the lightest on the market.

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September 24, 2022

Yeah Racing Momentum Atsushi Hara Driver Tool Series

Yeah Racing has added to its Momentum series of Pro-Grade racing tools which has been developed in cooperation with multiple IFMAR World Champion Atsushi Hara. All the sizes you would need ranging from 1.5mm to 3mm hex drivers and 5.5mm & 7.0mm nut driver are available. Laser engraved notches and sizes mean you can easily distinguish between the different sizes. The black finish is complimented by the Momentum series’ distinctive purple detailing and finished Atsushi Hara’s signature.

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September 24, 2022

MonacoRC Front Body Stop Xray X4/Awesomatix A800

MonacoRC has released two new Front Body Stops for the Xray X4 and Awesomatix A800 adding another useful bodyshell reinforcement to compliment their line of Body Tuck items. This innovative item can be used to determine the play of the front part of the bodyshell. Different thickness of shim (together with a screw) makes it adjustable between different bodyshells and different setting preferences. The benefit is, improved steering response and a more predictable feel, especially at high speeds.

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September 23, 2022

Xray X12 ‘23

Xray have today unveiled the 2023 edition of their 1:12 platform, the X12. The All-new chassis features extra forward position for centre pivot for improved cornering speed and steering response. It also features extra mounting position for the side braces between the front and centre position for extra fine tuning of the car flex which improves steering response and cornering speed. The ’23 chassis is shortened by 3.5mm in front with extra chamfer, which eliminates chassis dragging and improves cornering speed. It now has 4 positions for the front battery backstop in 2mm steps instead of the groove to prevent the battery stop from moving in hard crashes. The rear POD plate features redesigned area of the alu POD plate pivot holder for improved durability of the POD plate. It features 2 centring holes instead of 1 to eliminate tweak issues in crashes. The bulkheads has been completely redesigned to achieve maximum low CG and weight to improve stability and eliminate tweaking issues in serious crashes and are 5mm lower and 4g lighter compared to the previous version. In total the car features 24 new improvements.

View the X12 ’23 presentation here for complete details

September 22, 2022

Yokomo Racing Performer BL-RPX3 Competition

Yokomo has announced the arrival of its new flagship Racing Performer BL-RPX3 Competition Speed Controller. The RPX3 surpasses the performance of the previous and well established RPX speed controller. While maintaining the power to reach maximum RPM instantly, Yokomo say the throttle feel has been optimised by smoothing out the RPM rise range, adding controllable characteristics that prevent breakdowns even when power is increased. An auto mode that changes boost in accordance with throttle opening is also included, enabling high-boost driving with a linear image. The boost value can now be increased to a maximum of 75, whereas in the past the upper limit was 60, and instantaneous power has reached a realm far beyond the imagination. A system to change the program in conjunction with a smartphone application is also under development and due for release as soon as it is ready.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

September 21, 2022

Steel City R/C Speedway to close

Sadly it has been announced that Steel City R/C Speedway in Fontana, California, is to close at the end of the 2022 season. Located on the grounds of Auto Club Speedway which has hosted NASCAR annually since 1997, redevelopment of the site means the RC track with its trademark red infield will no longer be. Having just hosted the 1:5 World Championships, in the five years it has operated the track has hosted some of the sport’s biggest races including the 1:8 Onroad World Championship and the last Touring Car Reedy Race of Champions, both in 2019. With Red RC having attending both these events, it was a great pleasure to deal with Kyle Goodwine and his family who were the visionaries behind this amazing track. We are pleased to hear the Goodwine’s are already looking at a new location to keep the SCS name and its red infield alive and we look forward to paying it a visit to report on a major event there.

Read SCS Statement here

September 20, 2022

Exotek Racing DR10M 4 Gear Gearbox

Exotek Racing has announced this new aluminium 4 gear gearbox for Team Associated’s DR10M 1:10 2WD drag car. The ‘bullet proof’ heavy duty machined 7075 aluminium gearbox bolts directly on the car with 4 gears and keeps your gears in perfect alignment, even under the heaviest motor rpm loads. The America company has also released a heavy duty alloy rear ballstud mount for the car. Machined down to 6 grams to minimise weight but made with 7075 alloy to increase the strength over the stock part.

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