January 15, 2023
Running alongside its full size oval racing counterpart, the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals, it was Zachary Freeman who came away with the SC Modified win at the ninth edition of the RC Chili Bowl held in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Attracting over 500 entries, the Scotty Ernst organised event is one of the biggest in the industry with its tented indoor pit area packed with manufacturers involved in the R/C oval racing scene. Concluding the 2023 edition of the RC Chili Bowl was the final of SC Modified presented by HobbyWing. All throughout qualifying it had been Zac Rose and Addison…
January 13, 2023
Famed Swiss wet tyre producer Kiss Rain Tyres has introduced a new soft compound variant of their 1:8 Onroad tyres. The first version if the Evo14 tyre ran at 25 shore with the new ‘soft’ version has a shore of 15. Providing a high amount of water displacement in the wet, the tyres are build using Kiss’ own core material and Pit Shimizu’s proven D01J tyre for the outer tread. Source: Kiss Tyres [kiss-tyres.ch]…
December 27, 2022
With 2023 just around the corner, making a clean start to the season begins with your pit set-up and Kyosho Europe has just released this Kyosho Motorsports pit mat just in time for the New Year. Measuring 600x1200mm, it is made from a high quality yoga mat type material that makes its easy to roll up for transportation between workshop and race track. Source: Kyosho Europe [kyoshoeurope.com]…
December 23, 2022
Thai company TWT has released this new tool stand. The new V.2 TWT Tool Rack, features holes for up to 13 tools and other pit equipment and also features 1 foam padded pockets for small items. It also features a simple system for measuring shims and screws, easy to use, you no longer need a vernier caliper. Made of high-quality acrylic it measures 180 x 85 x 17 mm. Weighing 153 grams it is available in the three colour options – black/grey, black/blue & black/red. Source: TWT [twt-rce.com]…
December 8, 2022
RC Maker has introduced another staple to their line of setup tools with these Aligned Droop Blocks for 1:10 Onroad. Taking everything they didn’t like about conventional droop blocks, they have created the ultimate pair of droop blocks for your pit table! The unique shape of the blocks means that the contact patch of the blocks to your setup board and chassis is minimal, preventing imperfections in each surface from effecting your droop reading. One major feature of these droop blocks is the ability to fix the distance between them, and keep them square to each-other! When you place normal…
December 2, 2022
Team Associated has released this artist render of their new for 2023 pit mat. The colourful, branded 24” x 48” pit mat has a smooth and luxurious feel. This larger size provides a protective surface for countertops and RC pit tables alike. It’s a great way to protect the countertops in your shop or home while creating a factory look. Easy to roll for convenient travel to and from the racetrack. Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]…
November 18, 2022
SMJ has released a new thicker version of their foam car stand. At 20mm, it leaves the car sitting 6mm higher than the previous version to allowing for more versatile use. Measuring 300 x 90 x 20 mm, the stand can be used for both 1:10 and 1:8 onroad cars with the Japanese company highlighting it for 1:10 Nitro pit work and engine adjustment. Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]…
November 17, 2022
…distance of the track, so any parts or tires needed during race weekend can be ordered at AMainHobbies.com and delivered to the retail store for pickup. Covered pit areas will be available to all drivers with table and chairs, electrical power, a community air compressor and washing station as well as free Wi-Fi internet access. AMB RC4 scoring hardware with LiveTime Race Management will be used for timing and scoring, and the Musco lighting system keeps shadows off the track and the track line very bright. Located on the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds in Chico, the Silver Dollar RC Raceway has…
