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August 15, 2022

IFMAR ISTC World Championship Stage 2 Report

With the IFMAR ISTC World Championships just one month away, hosts Club Automodellistico 5 Colli has published the Stage 2 report for the event to help drivers with their trip to the medieval town of Gubbio in central Italy. Download the Stage 2 report (pdf file) here. 2022, the 11th running of the World Championships for electric touring car, will see three titles up for grabs with touring car’s premiere category now being joined by Formula and Spec Touring Car in having World Championship status. At the last World Championships in 2018 in South Africa, the Formula category raced alongside the Mod Touring Car event as a World Cup race with Jan Ratheisky taking the win. RedRC will be making the trip to Gubbio, location of the 2016 1:10 Nitro Touring WC, to bring you full coverage of the championships as Bruno Coelho aims to defend his title.

Source: IFMAR [ifmar.org]

August 15, 2022

Ronnefalk takes first ‘Mayako’ Swedish National title

David Ronnefalk winning the Swedish National Championships has become a bit of annual tradition, his record of wins speaks for itself, but his latest national titles mark the first with Mayako. Joining the offroad newcomers last December after a long stint with HB Racing and Kyosho before that, Ronnefalk took both the nitro ad EP titles over the weekend at Hässleholm RC Club situated in the South of the country. With EP Buggy contested over a Reedy Race format, he would win all six encounters to claim the electric title for the 21st time. Securing the TQ in Nitro, the newly crowned European Champion would win the 1 hour final by only less than half a lap from Hampus Berg for title number 20. Victor Gunnarsson would finish third to make it an all Mayako podium.

Source: David Ronnefalk [facebook]

August 14, 2022

Neumann claims German Nationals double

Factory Schumacher driver Joern Neumann completed the double at the German National Championships over the weekend. Racing at the MAC Hütschenhausen astro track in the western part of the country, the event would decide the 1:10 4WD and Truck titles. Securing TQ honours in both classes after fastest times for 3 of the 5 rounds of qualifying, the multiple European Champion took both title victories ahead of fellow Schumacher driver Marcel Schneider. Joining them on the podium on both occasions was Jens Becker, the Xray driver having also qualified third for both triple A-Mains.

Source: Joern Neumann [facebook]

August 13, 2022

JConcepts big bore shock limiter & up-travel kit

JConcepts have released these clip on big bore shock limiters and up travel kits. Up and down travel are huge adjustments, with one taking place outside the shock and another, inside the shock. JConcepts has refined lightweight injection molded spacers in multiple increments to make solid vehicle adjustments. The down travel limiters are precision molded in 1, 2, 3, and 6mm lengths to achieve a wide range of options. The outside limiters, included in the same length, are clip based with a small opening so adjustments can be made on the fly to the outside. The kit is ideal for all 1/10th and 1/8th shock tuning using either 3.0 or 3.5mm shock shafts and is available in red, black, yellow and white.

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August 12, 2022

Xray all new X1‘23 1:10 Formula Chassis

Xray have today unveiled the 2023 edition of their 1:10 EP Formula chassis the X1. The all new X1’23 gets a new front suspension design featuring innovative CFF upper arms with improved flex characteristics and integrated camber adjustments. A new chassis accommodates the CFF front suspension, a redesigned battery backstop and revised wheelbase setting with reinforced chassis areas. A one-piece central front bulkhead integrates the steering arm mount and optimised wheelbase adjustments for simplicity. CFF front upper arms make the X1 extremely responsive & sharp, generate fantastic cornering speed & traction, and simplify the camber adjustment process for easy setup changes. The front upper arm mount allows for easier caster adjustments and top side installation for much easier assembly and maintenance. Also new is a redesigned centre top deck with easier mounting. The battery mounting system secures the pack without O-ring or tape in a tweak-free, floating manner that improves traction and consistency, and features new low profile lightweight bushings for a sleeker look and lower CG. The car features a redesigned independent wing mount system which is machined from harder carbon fibre material for more stable handling and features 2 centering pins for more secure assembly. New side braces are mounted using low profile bushings to eliminate M3 nuts.

View the X1’23 presentation here for complete details.

August 12, 2022

JConcepts RM2 “No Apologies” T-Shirt

JConcepts, long time sponsors of US offroad star Ryan Maifield and the company responsible for the World Champions signature RM2 product line have decided it is time for fans of their driver to be able to display their support with this new “no apologies” t-shirt. In Maifield style, leaving it all on the track, speaking your mind and standing your ground is a mindset, and a belief that what’s best, comes from within so make “no apologies”. The “no apologies” tag line is printed full colour in the rear dedicating this shirt to the racers who wear their heart on their sleeve. The stealth black shirt is 100% cotton and is available in multiple sizes.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

August 12, 2022

MXLR FlexBumper & CBRS

MXLR, the brand of top touring car driver Max Machler, has extended its product line with four new items. The MXLR FlexBumper is 3D printed with thermoplastic polyurethane for the optimal strength and flexibility and is offered in 3 variations to fit Aweomsatix’ A12, A800FX and A800MMX kits. The advantages over foam bumpers are FlexBumper absorbs hits better and doesn’t transfer them as much into the chassis structure. It is more robust and sturdy and it always goes back to original shape and don’t drag on the ground after a crash. The other new release from the German brand is its Carbon Body Reinforcement Set (CBRS) to help prevent your body shell from unwanted deformation and body tucks.

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August 12, 2022

Exotek Racing CB6 Carpet Chassis Conversion Kit for B6.3

Exotek has released this new CB6 Carpet Conversion Kit for Team Associated’s 1:10 2WD Offroad B6.3 7075 Chassis. As indoor tracks transition to high grip carpet you need more specialized equipment to take advantage of the super high grip conditions- this is what John Cravotta at Team Scream Racing has discovered. Co-developed with John, Exotek Racing brings to you the next evolution of carpet chassis that has been secretly dominating a few East Coast tracks. This chassis is optimised for maximum corner speed with the battery forward weight bias and super low centre of gravity design.

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