Montech have introduced their new 308 mini bodyshell for the M-Chassis category. It has a pitch of 210mm and a width of 165mm. Made from premium quality lexan polycarbonate, the kit includes the window masks, headlight & grille stickers and the fixing screws for the rear wing.
Having waited 4-years, Bruno Coelho has successful defended his ISTC World Championship Title with yet another dominant drive in A-Main No.2 in Gubbio, Italy. Topping the time sheets from the first time cars hit the track on Wednesday and right through the event, Coelho again won A2 from Christopher Krapp to become to retain the crown he won in South Africa in 2018. A driver who has faced much allegations regarding his speed advantage on this track, the Portuguese driver took shot at his detractors saying, ‘It is a huge relief not only for the World Title but almost for all “the haters” who are not able to understand the hard work behind this result’. Winning A3 from 9th place starter Marc Rheinard, Christopher Krapp would finally get his much deserved first World Championship podium finish with the Top 3 for the 11th running of the championship being completed by Akio Sobue.
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Bruno Coelho has cruised to victory in the opening A-Main of the ISTC World Championship in Gubbio, Italy. The one delay in proceedings at the 11th running of the championship had no effect on the pace show by the defending Champion in qualifying. Taking all 6 qualifiers, from the pole position Coelho was able to pull clear of his rivals, the closest of those being No.2 Christopher Krapp, Krapp in turn had a big advantage of Akio Sobue who finished third ahead of Ronald Volker, who came through from 8th on the grid.
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JConcepts has released a new front and rear tyre for the Losi Mini-B. The new Hawk front tyre and Animal rear offer one of the best ways to attack the dirt and sand. JConcepts’ narrowed carcass on the Hawk has strategically placed radius ribs in a step-up fashion to give turning traction during different depths of surface conditions while the Animal carcass has strategically placed upper paddles with a scoop shape to thrust into any patch of terrain. One of the most important functions of driving in loose dirt is the ability to track the vehicle in a straight-line. The Hawk is cut to perform during long straight sections of bashing and flat-out high-speed runs across the RC sand dunes. The Animal is cut from the tooth of all JConcepts performance tires and excel during long straight sections of bashing and flat-out high-speed runs across the RC sand dunes. Both tyres are built in the durable and grippy green compound which gives support and traction in mixed conditions and is held with an open cell insert for extra cushion during jump landing.
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JConcepts has released their new F2l 1:8 Buggy/Truck wing. With their drivers routinely searching for the ultimate aero package on the 1:8 off-road scene, JConcepts is directly on top of the latest trends with the release of the F2I rear wing. F2I relates to Finnisher related items morphing into a 2nd generation and this new wing fits the bill perfectly. Adding the “I” relates to it being IFMAR competition legal in terms of its side-dams being large enough to comply with rules and procedure on the world-wide racing scene.
The grid for the 11th running of the IFMAR ISTC World Championship is set with Christopher Krapp securing the No.2 spot on the grid behind defending Champion Bruno Coelho. Despite the heavy rains that played havoc with the timetable, the organisers managed to get all six rounds of qualifying completed just before the arrival of yet more downpours this evening. A grid comprising of seven different manufacturers and 4 World Champions, the big question on everyone’s mind for the finals is what conditions they will face. Currently it is looking like a wet finals day here in Gubbio, Italy, something many of the drivers have never experienced before.
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Alexandre Duchet and Simon Lauter will duel it out to see who becomes the first ever ISTC Spec World Championship Top Qualifier in the sixth & final round of quali in Gubbio, Italy. The duo have taken all five rounds of qualifying so far with Duchet having the advantage of 3 TQ runs compared to Lauter’s two, but the latter has the fastest time. However with one qualifier remaining it is all to play for Lauter if he can TQ on the improving track. The rain that stopped proceedings yesterday faded over night but left a damp track this morning that would cause big delays in the resumption of action. Earlier attempts to get quali back underway looked like the Drifting World Championship Title was up for grabs.
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JConcepts have announced the release of their S15 body shell for the TLR 8ight-X 2.0/XE. When the World Championship arrives, it’s important to be prepared with new items to fine tune the racing package at the largest event in the world. JConcepts arrived with a fresh lid for the TLR 8ight-X 2.0 vehicle used in competition by top pilot Dakotah Phend. The S15 packs a lot of performance into a stylish package consistent with vehicle upgrades and performance aero enhancements recently made on the racing circuit. The S15 blends performance features on the popular Silencer body with new features such as mid-body winglets and rear stabiliser kick-up. The roof of the body remains strong with the upper fin in position for stability and tracking ability. The engine area remains clean, and a deep-rooted position allows the engine head maximum side exposure to air and escape. The front and rear body mount area is cleanly designed and allows for a drop-fit on the TLR 8ight-X 2.0 and XE models. For the precise fit, the design has undergone changes to match the TLR chassis side-guards and body mount positioning. The S15 stance cockpit allows ample fuel tank access, a smoother high-speed windshield transition which tackles even the most high-speed conditions. The hard-edged chamfering provides the classic JConcepts look while also delivering aero benefits and perfect decal positioning. Each S15 body receives window mask, decal sheet and is backed with JConcepts customer support and racing heritage.
