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September 25, 2023

Cruz wins 3rd annual 1Up Cup at CenCal Speedway

Mugen Seiki driver Jacob Cruz took the win at the 3rd annual 1Up Cup hosted by CenCal Speedway in Fesno, California, over the weekend. An event that attracted almost 100 entries, in Mod Touring Car it was the Awesomatix of Lex Tyler who took the TQ on tie-breaker with Cruz, each driver having a TQ and P2 while a TQ in Q1 put Aaron Lewis third on the grid. In the triple A-Mains, Cruz was able to get by Tyler in the first encounter and again win A2 to wrap up the overall win. With a DNF in A2, victory in A3 kept Tyler ahead of Lewis on the final podium. Cruz would enjoy a double victory at the event securing the win also in Nitro Touring Car having started as the Top Qualifier.

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September 25, 2023

Hong Nor Covered Serrated Wheel Nuts

Hong Nor has released new Covered Serrated Wheel Nuts. The brand which has become heavily involved in the 1:8 GT category is offering the wheel nuts in black or red colour options with the texture design on the bottom of the nut allowing the wheel rims to be locked tightly.

Source: Hong Nor [hongnor-racing.com]

September 22, 2023

Infinity IF14-2 FWD Top Deck

New from Creation Model is this top deck for the Infinity IF14-2 FWD Electric Touring Car. Compared to the kit’s standard two-piece top deck, this one-piece top deck allows for a wider range of chassis flex setups. By adjusting the number of screws that secure the motor mount, the car can be tuned for a wide range of track conditions. Furthermore, the use of M3x5mm titanium screw pins further expands the range of set-ups.

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September 21, 2023

Infinity IF15-2 Carbon centre & rear stiffener sets

Infinity has released optional carbon centre stiffener and rear stiffener sets for their World Championship winning IF15-2 1:10 Nitro Onroad chassis. Parts that were used in prototype form to win the title last September in Thailand, the centre stiffener is designed to increase the IF15-2’s longitudinal rigidity, thus increasing on power traction and adding rear stability. The rear stiffener increases the rigidity of the rear section of the IF15-2, offering further tuning options for all track conditions. By inserting it from the upper side of the main chassis, the additional parts do not protrude in any way from the underside which leaves and neat and clean look.

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September 21, 2023

T-Works A800R Easy-Snap Battery Holder Post

Option parts and accessories manufacturer T-works has released their Easy-Snap Battery holder Posts for the Awesomatix A800R 1:10 Electric Touring Cars. Available as a complete battery holder set consisting of carbon and black anodised parts, they also offer the set complete with two 22g each brass weights.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

September 21, 2023

R1 Wurks DC1 Alu Rear Riser and Steering Knuckle

New from R1 Wurks for their DC1 Drag car are these optional aluminium Rear Risers and Steering Knuckles. The Rear Riser is designed with a lightweight approach with this option offering enhanced clearance for wider tires. A direct replacement for the injection molded Front Steering Knuckle that come standard with in the DC1 kit, the optional knuckle pair are machined from 7075-T6 and black anodised.

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September 19, 2023

ONE 1:8 Onroad Tyres in partnership with Hotrace

Italy’s onroad nitro brand ONE has announced the launch of its brand new line of 1:8 track tyres. This revolutionary product was born form the successful collaboration and expertise of Hotrace, leaders of the sector. After intense months of testing and development, ONE is confident that these tyres bring superior performance to the track. ONE say the results obtained during the test sessions were nothing short of exciting, showing the revolutionary potential of this product.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

September 15, 2023

MonTech 499 LM 1:10 190mm body

Coming from Italian bodyshell producer Mon-Tech Racing is the new 1:10 190mm 499 LM. The latest body new is a copy of the Ferrari 499P that runs in the Hyper Car LMH series and it can be mounted on all the latest generation 1:10 Touring Cars and on the Formula chassis with a 260mm wheelbase. The kit includes all the stickers, the masking along with the fixing screws for the wing.

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