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January 18, 2023

Schumacher ATOM 3 GT12

Schumacher has introduced their latest new GT12 car, the ATOM 3. GT12 is the perfect racing class for small indoor carpet tracks, and the ATOM 3 is the class leader. It is developed from the British and European championship winning ATOM 2 and includes many new features to make the car easier to drive, easier to maintain, and even faster. The ATOM 3 is available in two specs, the Carbon Fibre ‘CF’ Version and the ‘S2’ Version with both due to be available in February.

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January 18, 2023

JConcepts S2 Body for CAT L1R

JConcepts has introduced the S2 body for Schumacher’s popular CAT L1R 4WD chassis. The new shell has some familiar features but rolled together with a low-profile stance. With 2015 IFMAR Championship credibility backing this design, the S2 includes the Carpet/Turf/Dirt rear wing to help deliver results on any racing circuit. Slammed overall height allows the S2 to whisk through the turns with a low centre of mass while the progressive cab design provides plenty of front-end force for superior balance and steering. A channeled roof directs the flow through the centre of the body while also increasing the rigidity of cockpit. The dual side-window design that has become famous on the JConcepts bodies remains to bring a traditional feel to the layout.

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January 18, 2023

MIBO adds Enrico Jung to race team

Continuing to grow its race team, MIBO has added successful German Team Yokomo Stock Class driver and highly experienced Yokomo Factory Team mechanic Enrico Jung. Jung joins top international touring car ace Christopher Krapp in representing newcomers MIBO and its ever expanding range of products that already includes servos and chargers. One of MIBO’s goals in signing Jung is to use his experience to assist and consult in the development of new products with them stating they believe he is the right person with whom they will be able to bring even more new products in the long term. Commenting on the announcement, Jung said, “I am really happy to join Mibosport/MIBO I will use the new charger, servo’s and some more stuff who is coming really soon… stay tuned. Big thank‘s to Michal, can’t wait to push this amazing brand.”

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

January 18, 2023

T-Works Left Thread Steel B74 CVD Driveshafts

Adding to their extensive offering of aftermarket parts for Team Associated’s B74.2/ B74.1 1:10 4WD Buggy, T-Works has introduced these left thread Steel CVD Driveshafts. The compete driveshaft is made from high-quality steel which has been heat treated for extra hardness and is offered in 74mm front and 66mm rear pairs. The left hand threads mean wheel nut will not accidentally come loose while driving.

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

January 18, 2023

Iris One Open Washer Set

Electric Touring Car newcomer Iris Racing has released the first in a line of upcoming optional parts for its ONE competition car. The Iris Open Washers have been developed to improve adjustability on the Iris ONE, making camber and caster/wheelbase adjustments faster, while still maintaining its crash-proof design. Available in three different thicknesses, 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0mm, they offer all the adjustability you need.

Source: IRIS [iris-racing.com]

January 18, 2023

Hobbywing Stock Spec Nationals – Announcement

PDX RC Underground has announced it will be hosting the inaugural Hobbywing Stock Spec Nationals. The unique event will see all classes use handout Hobbywing Justock fixed timing motors. The brainchild of this event, and the owner of PDX Underground Kevin Focht explains, “We started running 17.5 spec at the track, and I was thinking that there has never been a national event where everyone was running a handout motor. The thought of having everyone going the same speed intrigued me, and I thought it would be a true racers event. I immediately hit up Hobbywing, and they were excitedly on board!” There will only be 4 classes for the event – 17.5 Buggy, 13.5 4wd Buggy, 13.5 Stadium Truck and 13.5 Short Course Truck. All will be using handout Hobbywing Justock motors. Esc’s will be blinky and all other ROAR rules apply. Entries will be limited due to the hand out motors. PDX RC Underground are excited to announce that 4 time World Champion Ryan Cavalieri will be attending and racing the event.

Source: PDX Underground [pdxrcunderground.com]

January 17, 2023

Greiner joins Hotrace Tyres

Italian tyre manufacturer Hotrace Tyres has announced that Dominic Greiner has joined their factory team. Widely regarded as one of nitro onroad racing’s fastest drivers, the former World Champion and reigning double European Champion joins Nicola Marrone’s company after a long stint with rival Italian brand Matrix Racing Tires. The German will contest a number of open tyre events in 2023 to represent Hotrace products and it is expected that he will represent Marrone’s latest venture, Lens Bodies, as they release their first 1:8 and 1:10 Onroad bodyshells into the market.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

January 17, 2023

Yokomo confirm Krapp for inaugural MIBO International

Team Yokomo will be officially represented at the inaugural MIBO International Race in the Czech Republic with the news that their star touring car driver Christopher Krapp is to contest the exciting new international event on March 3-5th. The 2022 ISTC World Championship runner-up, is no stranger to Hrotovice having travelled to the town to contested both Mibosport Cup and ETS races previously held at the popular Sport V Hotel venue. Organised by former international Team Yokomo driver Michal Bok, there has already been a hugely positive reaction to the first MIBO International Race with over 100 entries received within the first 24 hours of registration opening. With the demise of many of the ‘classic’ annual indoor Winter races that were once a staple of the annual racing calendar, Bok hopes the MIBO International Race can recreate that atmosphere & significance of these one off international events. Like its predecessor, the Mibosport Cup, which was a series of races, the one off MIBO International Race weekend will feature two separate tracks to cater for both Onroad and Offroad racing action.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]