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January 8, 2019

Viktor Wilck teams up with Infinity

Creation Model have announced the signing of Swedish electric on-road ace, Viktor Wilck to their factory team. The former Serpent driver, who claimed back-to-back podium finishes at the most recent Electric Touring Car World Championships in South Africa, joins former team-mate Marc Rheinard, Akio Sobue and Yannic Prumper to further strengthen the Japanese manufacturer’s Touring Car programme. A multiple ETS race winner, Wilck will make his race debut with the team at the second round of the championship in Daun, Germany, next month as they strives to add the Euro Touring Series title to their IF14’s list of achievements. Commenting on his move to the Reedy Race and TITC winning manufacturer, Wilck said:

I am very pleased to be joining the Infinity team. I have seen the dedication and professionalism going into the team and products. I know Infinity will keep improving and give me the best package for the upcoming season. I would like to thank Infinity and especially Kenji Taira for this opportunity and I am looking forward to the next years together.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

January 8, 2019

Randy Caster joins Muchmore Racing

Muchmore have announced the signing of US top driver, Randy Caster to their international racing team. Randy is well known for his 1up Racing brand and recently left long-time sponsors Team Associated and Reedy to race for Yokomo and now also Muchmore. Randy will campaign the company’s Fleta series motors and speed controllers as well as the Impact series batteries and he has the following to say:

I’m very excited for the start of a new chapter with Muchmore Racing. I want to thank Joe Pillars, Kobayashi, Jang for giving me this opportunity.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]

January 8, 2019

O.S. Engines R21 Hasi Tuned on-road engine

Multiple World Championship finalist, Silvio Hächler, is entering the 1/8th nitro on-road market with his own brand and the new O.S. based R21 Hasi Tuned 3.5cc engine. Made to the exact same specifications Silvio utilised in China last November where he TQ’d the SIGP race, the engine is based on the latest O.S. R21 Euro Spec variant and it is available only as combo set including the M2001SC manifold and T-2080SC exhaust pipe. The engine is professionally tuned, offering a differently timed crankshaft, modified case and sleeve. The specifications aim to increase end speed on large tracks, giving extra power over the whole RPM range. The easily recognisable engines come with a modified cooling head and they are pre-run-in in order to offer uncompromised performance on the track. The engine is available world-wide here and in Switzerland it can be ordered directly by contacting Silvio.

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January 8, 2019

Sweep EXP-Mini Pro Compound M-class tyres

Sweep have introduced their new EXP-Mini Pro Compound tyres for the ever growing M-class. Developed in order to offer improved traction and durability, the tyres are perfectly suited for front, rear or all-wheel-driven cars. The compound will offer much longer life on demanding outdoor tracks and consistent lap after lap even when used with the latest generation of high-powered 4WD cars. The tyres come pre-mounted on 5-spoke rims, including pink inserts and in 24, 28, 32 or 36 rated hardness.

Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]

January 7, 2019

Tomas Ramirez wins at 2019 Summer Cup

The 2019 Summer Cup was hosted by the CACH club in Santiago de Chile this past weekend. Run in three nitro on-road classes including 1/8th IC Track, 200mm Touring and 1/8th Nitro GT, it was Alvaro Jr. Jara who took the overall TQ after the Nitro GT qualifiers. In the 30-minutes main final Alvaro had to settle for 2nd though, as Tomas Ramirez took the overall win with a 4-laps margin. Rodrigo Cantergiani rounded out the all-IGT8 podium in 3rd another three laps down.

Source: IGT8 [igt8.com]

January 7, 2019

Team C Racing NSX M-type body shell

Coming soon from Team C Racing is a NSX body shell for210mm wheelbase M-type cars. The body adds to Team C’s growing range of M-class 210mm and 225mm wheelbase shells and it offers some great details. The body will include an add-on rear wing and it will hit stores soon.

Source: Team C Racing [teamcracing.net]

January 7, 2019

Südhoff & Vogel win at MCSS Open

The MCSS Althengstett held the MCSSS Open 2019 this past weekend. The race was held in several electric on-road classes and in the premier Touring Modified category it was Awesomatix’s Freddy Südhoff with the overall TQ from Yokomo’s Ronald Völker and Awesomatix driver, Tim Wahl. The finals also were a done deal for Freddy, who brought home the wins in all three finals for the overall in front of Ronald and Tim. Mugen’s Eric Dankel came as the best of the rest in 4th.

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January 7, 2019

1up Racing TC7.2 wide pivot blocks

Coming from 1up Racing are new wide pivot blocks for the Team Associated TC7.2 down to TC6.2 series touring cars. The new +1.5 dot and +2 dot pivot blocks are wider than standard, offering a new range of fine tuning options and allowing drivers to go all the way to +5 dot wide when paired with standard Team Associated inserts. The suspension mounts also offer a tighter fit than the kit mounts to remove unwanted play from the suspension. Available are 1-piece and split blocks all of which come machined from high-quality aluminium that is finished off with a black surface coating and white markings for easy identification.

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