July 1, 2024

Laseris Setup Stations

Coming from US based Dork Missile Performance is the Laseris setup station which is available in both 1:10 and 1:8 options.  This tool measures both camber and toe at the same time in half degree increments using a class one laser to pin point the setting.  Camber can be measured from -1 degree to -3 degrees in 1/2 degree increments. While toe will measure either toe-in or toe-out from 1/2 to 4 degrees in 1/2 degree increments.  The laser is rechargeable via standard USB connector and last for 16 hours of use.  The target uses a reflective paint to produce a bright red reflection once the desired setting is reached making it undeniably clear when the setting is reached.  The laser is strong enough to be visible in sunlight. The uprights are tall enough to clear most wings without removal for 1:10 cars and they secured against the wheel hex to eliminate additional movement associated with other systems.  Higher traction clay, truff and carpet tracks will benefit from 1/2 degree increments of adjustment for gains in cornering speeds.  The Laseris kit is designed to work with 1:10th offroad and onroad cars while Laseris 8 is for 1:8 onroad and offroad.  Packaging was designed to minimise work space footprint and to avoid taking up too much space in the pit bag for travel to and from the track.  Laseris kits are sold through BeachRC.

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July 1, 2024

Harper wins BRCA Round 3 at Adur

Schumacher’s Elliot Harper has won the third round of the BRCA 1:10 Electric Touring Car British National Championship.   Having lead a Schumacher 1-2 at the previous round last month at West London, Harper this time lead an all Mi9 podium at the Adur track with Andy Murray second and Chris Grainger 3rd.  In qualifying it was Harper who took the TQ ahead of Grainger but a p5 in A1 would allow Murray to demote him one place over the double A-Mains.  In 13.5T it was also victory for Schumacher with top international 1:12 racer Ollie Payne taking the TQ and win ahead of young Charlie Colby and Billy Fletcher.  The penultimate stop of the 5 round British Nationals travels to Stafford on August 3/4.

Image: Schumacher [Facebook]


July 1, 2024

Catanzani wins Italian National Constructor C/ship

Factory Serpent driver Andrea Catanzani took the win at the AMSCI Italian National Constructor Championship which took place in Gubbio over the weekend.  Racing at the always immaculately presented multiple World Championship host Club Automodellistico 5 Colli track, qualifying would see the Xray of Luca Romagnoli secure the TQ on tiebreak with Catanzani, both drivers posting two TQ runs each over the four rounds. Capricorn’s Mirko Salemi would complete the Top 3.  In the 45-minute final, the opening 10-minutes saw good battle as Romagnoli lead the way closely chased by Catanzani and Salemi.  Having got to the front unfortunately Salemi would eventually have to retire from the race leaving Catanzani who set the fastest lap of the race to take the win by 2/3rd of a lap over Romagnoli.  Having qualified P9, the Mugen Seiki of Massimo Aliprandi would come through to complete the podium ahead of the Serpent of Mattia Collavo.  In the Sport Category young Mugen Seiki talent Luca Betti took both the TQ and the win.

Image: Club Automodellistico 5 Colli [Facebook]


July 1, 2024

PIP-Aero Precut GT3 1:8 GT Body

German bodyshell producer PIP-Aero  is now offering its 1:8 GT bodyshell in a pre-cut option.  Looking at GT category, they noticed that there are way more hobby drivers than in 1:10 and 1:8 Nitro Onroad and with bodies more difficult to cut because of the dimension and the weight they made the decision to add a pre-cut option.  This also make sure that they can use a perfect and straight mounted Body.  The Precut version is for all actual brands (Serpent, Hongnor, Xray, Capricorn) and is the same cut for both Nitro and Eletric with Nitro drivers only having to make holes for the fuel and exhaust.

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July 1, 2024

Yokomo Drift Body Releases

With strong links with full size drifting, Japan’s Yokomo has released a number of new 1:10 body options for RC Drifting.  First of these are pre-painted versions of the Pandem GR86 and Pandem GRA90 Supra.  With these bodies the light/window decals are already applied, and wheel arches are pre-cut, so you can mount them by drilling holes for body mounts or using magnetic mounts.  The car can be easily driven without time-consuming painting work.  Yokomo has also re-released the popular Altezza and Z33 bodies for the Drift Package series.  Both are sold as clear bodies with window decals only.

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June 30, 2024

Orlowski wins European C/ship Warm-up Race

The Warm-up Race for this year’s EFRA Electric Touring Car European Championships took place over the weekend with Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski taking the win ahead of reigning Champion Bruno Coelho.  Racing at the Roeselare track in Belgium, which hosts the 23rd running of the European Championships for the category on August 23-25, it was the very much on-form Orlowski who secured the TQ on tiebreaker as he and Coelho had two fastest runs each over the four qualifiers.  Marc Rheinard would complete the Top 3 for Awesomatix ahead of the Mugen Seiki of the championship’s most successful driver 6-time Champion Ronald Volker.  In the finals, Orlowski took the first A-Main from Coelho but in A2 it was the Portuguese Xray driver, who will chase a record breaking four titles in a row,  that took the win from Orlowski who has yet to hold the title.  In A3 however Orlowski got the win for the overall victory ahead of Coelho with the Awesomatix of 5th place qualifier Lucas Urbain completing the Top with Yokomo’s Antoine Brunet missing the podium on tie break.  In Stock, top Belgian driver & 2022 Champion Olivier Bultynck had the perfect weekend taking the TQ and victory for Awesomatix over team-mate Lukas Ellerbrock.

Image: Michal Orlowski [Facebook]


June 28, 2024

Capricorn LAB GT2 GP Option Parts

Italy’s Capricorn RC has released two new option parks for its LAB GT2 GP 1:8 GT Chassis.  Offering greater set-up options, they have release a hard version of the lower rear suspension arms which a cut from 5mm carbon fibre.  Another new part is a front bumper stiffener, machined from aluminium.  With an anodised finish in Capricorn’s distinctive trademark red colouring, the stiffener makes the front end much more resistant to any impacts.

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June 28, 2024

Salemi joins Ielasi Tuned

Engine tuner Ielasi Tuned has announced the addition of 1:8 Onroad Stalwart Mirko Salemi to its team.   The Italian Capricorn driver, who took at win at season finale of the Euro Nitro Series last year and finished on the podium at the ultra competitive Nationals in April, will use Ielai Tuned just released GP9R24 engine as part of his 2024 campaign starting this weekend with the AMSCI National Constructors Championship in Gubbio.  He will also contest the ENS as well as the European Championship in Locorotondo.   After a brief period with Nova Engines, with whom he started the 2024 season, commenting on the Ielasi Tuned announcement Mirko said, “I am very happy with this choice, Ielasi Tuned is now a guarantee of performance and reliability.  Way back in 2007, during my first year of activity, in my first important competition, my Power unit was Daniele’s engine, and I still remember him with pleasure when he lent me that engine.  Today, I thank Ielasi Tuned for their trust and for welcoming me into their team.  I hope to have fun together, and why not, also to get some important satisfaction”

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]