June 14, 2021
The second round of the 2021 Italian Championships for 1/10th scale EP classes took place at the outdoor asphalt track of Minicar Fontanellato. A great turnout saw drivers very busy for the 2-day race which catered Touring Car classes and Formula. In TC Modified, Gabriele Berselli (Awesomatix) took the win after a very close battle with Mattia Collina (Schumacher) who finished second ahead of Andrea Ghilotti (Awesomatix). In TC Stock, Andrea Simari (Awesomatix) came out on top of the biggest field of the race ahead of the Xray duo Nico Catelani and Roberto Fabiano. In FWD, some very close racing…
June 14, 2021
…what looked like a reasonably comfortable win in leg one ahead of the Awesomatix driver, a good run from Kyle Branson saw him net third in leg one after a race long dice with Harley Eldridge Modified leg two and one again Jefferies eased a small gap early on, then disaster for Grainger as he crashed making Jefferies job all the more easier, second for Zak Smith was reward for some hard work over the weekend for the Schumacher driver and third for Harley was also well deserved, these three would be the podium on the day with Jefferies making…
May 28, 2021
…represent MonacoRC while running his Serpent cars, and he will now be sponsored by Nosram electronics going forward. Joining as their first offroad team driver, Italian Fabrizio Teghesi is a veteran of the Italian offroad scene and still runs at the sharp end of the field with his Kyosho. He too will run Nosram electronics as well as other MonacoRC products. Finally Swiss driver Michele Manzo will also join as a team driver for MonacoRC, the ETS finalist will continue to use his Awesomatix, Hobbywing, Sunpadow combo but will now also use OfficinaRC products alongside promoting MonacoRC. Source: MonacoRC [monacorc.com]…
May 26, 2021
New from Awesomatix for the A800MMX/MMXA is this 2.0mm 7075 T6 alloy chassis. Featuring a narrower shape in the rear for less chassis rub, the holes for the ‘short’ suspension arms have been removed. Only suitable for C04M1-LA suspension arms, the battery position has also been shifted to the front to achieve a better overall weight distribution. This part replaces the C01B-X-MMA alloy chassis. Source: Awesomatix [facebook.com]…
April 9, 2021
Based upon their class revolutionising A800FX platform and the feedback from racers around the globe, Awesomatix have designed and created the new A800FX Evo FWD Touring Car. The main goal was to further enhance the performance in all conditions and increase the setup range to suit all track conditions. Since weight distribution is the main setup tool for a FWD car, they re-worked the main chassis design and extended the wheelbase. This increase in wheelbase allows for further adjustability in weight bias and creates more forward traction. They also redesigned the rear of the car for better flex distribution. The…
March 31, 2021
Lots of new items for the Awesomatix A800MMX from Deadfly with a new top, full adjustable LiPo holder sets for standard and narrow LiPos and a new bumper plate. The single sided top deck design provides a brilliant option for mid motor layouts providing a well balanced front to rear flex. Installing or removing the three ST019 screws behind the spur gear, you can change the flex point of the car instantly, Alternatively cut one if not all of the rear tabs from the top deck to even further alter the flex characteristics, providing you a lot of option in…
March 29, 2021
OfficinaRC is pleased to come out with the new restyling of the tungsten heavy flat screws, even more reliable and resistant. Made in three sizes 3×5, 3×6 and 3×8 with a countersunk head, these screws allow you to add weight at the lowest possible point as under the chassis. Made in Italy at the highest quality levels, they are available in kits for the Awesomatix A800MMX, Mugen MTC2 and Xray T4 2021. Source: OfficinaRC [officinarc.com]…
March 29, 2021
ACI Sport kicked off the racing season with the 1st round of the Italian Championship (EP) held at the RC Landia indoor track in Scandiano last weekend. There was a good turnout of drivers who were able to compete regularly and in full compliance with federal protocols and current national regulations in the field of Covid emergency. In TC Modified, Gabriele Berselli (Awesomatix) took first blood ahead of Federico Barbieri (WRC) and Mattia Collina (Schumacher). In TC Stock, Denny Giacomelli dominated the class ahead of Luca GIovannoni (Schumacher) and Diego Locatelli (Serpent). In Formula, Bryan Ferrara took the first round…
