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July 19, 2024

2024 IFMAR 1:10 IC Touring Worlds – Stage 1 Report

The new Stage 1 Report for the IFMAR 1:10 IC Touring World Championship, which was originally due to take place in Costa Rica but last week got switched to Thailand, has just been published. Great hosts of the 2014 Worlds for the same category, the covered semi indoors Huge RC track in Bangkok which is owned former Electric Touring Car World Champion Surikarn Chaidajsuriya the 10th running of the Worlds for the category will now stage the 10th running of the World Championship from November 15th to 23rd. Costa Rica’s plans to host the race was dealt a blow over local complaints about noise and it was thought they had overcome that issue to build a sound barrier wall but with the permit required still in doubt FAMAR cancelled the event. IFMAR, in accordance with its own General rules, quickly contact FEMCA, host Bloc of the previous 1:10 IC Touring Worlds in 2022, and within 5-days were able to announce Huge RC as the new hosts of the race. While Hotrace Tyres had been confirmed as the control tyre for Costa Rica, the new Stage 1 report highlights that as yet no brand as yet been decided for Thailand. As with 2022, Maxima together with Rapicon with be the official 16% nitro fuel options for drivers.

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July 19, 2024

Team Saxo F1-200 V2

Team Saxo has announced the latest version of their 1:10 Formula kit, the new F1-200 V2. Applying years of R&D experience and manufacturing 1:10 car kits and listening to racers feedback around the world, the V2 is a refined version of their previous kit offering. Featuring a new lightweight carbon fibre that is better adapted to low and high temperature conditions it also has greater vibration resistance providing racers with a top level competition car kit. The new design is also said to give increased stability of its predecessor.

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July 18, 2024

ARC join eSIC grid with new signing Stanley

ARC is the latest manufacturer to confirm it will be on the grid at the Electric Singapore International Challenge (eSIC) on September 14-15th with confirmation that new signing Brayden Stanley will travel to the second running of the event. The talented Australian joins an impressive list of international factory drivers already confirmed for the race which is headed up by Singapore’s top international touring car driver Nicolas Lee and JK Chhua. Hosted by the Marine Parade Radio Control Modellers Club, defending Champions Mugen Seiki together with Yokomo, Infinity, Express and now ARC will support the race which has the goal of bringing back racing in Singapore in style with the creation of one big exciting weekend for the onroad racer.

Source: eSIC [Facebook]

July 18, 2024

HiroFactory ‘PF24’ 1:10 Formula Body

Japan’s HiroFactory has released a new 1:10 Formula body, the PF24. The body comes with a Halo that has been molded into the top of the cockpit so that you can enjoy the look of a modern Formula car. A nose stiffener is also included for attaching to the front nose, which tends to spread out, maintaining a sleek nose shape. Not just about aesthetic, the driving performance of the PF24 is high-performance providing smooth handling and cornering without feeling of stalling. Made of lightweight 0.5mm polycarbonate, the body comes clear with an outer protective film for painting.

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July 18, 2024

Infinity IF15-2W Front Oneway Set

Infinity has released a Front One Way set intended for use in the ‘Wide Spec’ version of its World Championship winning 1:10 Nitro Onroad chassis. The IF15-2W kit gives you a 1:10 235mm category set-up allowing you to easily enjoy high performance and now with the release of the Front One Way Set you can achieve sharper turning and more direct performance on high-grip circuits.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

July 18, 2024

OfficinaRC A800 Titanium Spool and Gear Diff Screw Kits

Titanium screw specialists OfficinaRC has released a new Spool Screw Kit and Gear Diff Screw Kit for Awesomatix A800 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The Titanium AT03R Spool Screw Kit contains five screws and is specifically designed to reduce rotational mass, enhancing the spool’s efficiency and overall performance. With all OfficinaRC kits entirely produced in Italy, ensuring the highest quality and precision, the Titanium Gear Diff Screw Kit for the A800 contains 3 screws with the weigh reduction offered reducing the rotational mass of the differential, improving the model’s agility and responsiveness.

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July 17, 2024

Wong doubles at PN Asia Championship 2024

Indonesia played host to the sixth running of the PN Asia Championship with previous editions of the 1:28 event having been hosted in Singapore and Thailand. Attracting just shy of 100 entries to the city of Surabaya, the event saw drivers from Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, USA, Italy and Finland compete for the Asian title in 4 Classes – 2WD Mod, 4WD Mod, GTLM Superstock, and Pan Mod. In 2WD Mod it was Malaysian driver Jason Wong with his Reflex Racing RX28 who took the win ahead of Top Qualifier Natapong Chansawang from Thailand with Arif Zakaria from Brunei completing the podium. In 4WD Mod, it was local driver Tony Lee who secured the TQ but it was Chansawang driving his RC Atomic BZ5 who was crowned PNAC Champion with Indonesia’s Andre Irawan his closest rival. Making it a double success, Wong would also take the GTLM Superstock class while Pan Mod was won by Roy Chong from Singapore. The PN World Championship will take place in Vélizy Villacoublay, France, from October 31st to November 3rd.

Source: SubRC [surabayarc.com]

July 17, 2024

Serpent Nitro GT Series Hong Kong – Report

The first round of the Serpent Nitro GT Series took place at the Tom Racing Circuit in Hong Kong on July 14th. The weather was perfect for racing, with a sunny day at 34 degrees. The race consisted of two classes: the Sport GT class, which primarily features RTR GT Chassis with stock engines, and the Open class, which has no restrictions on chassis or engine. After three rounds of qualifying, Sam Kwong took the top qualifying spot in the Open class, while Jason Choi took the TQ in the Sport GT class. Following a 45-minute A-Main final, Opel Chiu emerged as the winner in the Open class, followed by Simon Chan in second place and Ricky Yim in third. The Sport GT class race was more thrilling, with the second, third, fourth, and fifth positions all having the same number of laps and a very tight gap. In the end, Tiger Ho emerged as the winner, followed by Ming Wu in second place and Jason Choi in third.

Report: Justin Wan