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January 29, 2025

Xray confirms Champions return for MIBO International

Xray has confirmed that two of its MIBO International Champions will return to the third annual running of the Czech indoor onroad/offroad race early next month. Inaugural Pro-Stock Champion Adam Izsay returns and the recent GP3F winner will not only look to retake the Pro-Stock title Xray has won at the previous two editions but he will also step up to compete in the Modified class against the likes of Schumacher’s reigning Champion Michal Orlowski and the Mugen Seiki of inaugural Champion Ronald Volker. In Offroad, defending 4WD Champion Bartek Zalewski, who really made a name for himself at last year’s MIBO International, heads the Slovakian manufacturer’s quest for a third consecutive 4WD title on the offroad track. Bruno Coelho was the winner at the first running of the event that is organised by former top international Czech touring car racer Michal Bok and his well known RC company Mibosport. A sell-out event, the 2025 MIBO International will be very much a family affair for Xray with company founder Juraj Hudy one of 5 of the Hudy family’s three generations who will be racing at the Sport V Hotel based event on February 7-9th.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

January 27, 2025

Lee joins RaceformRC as Ambassador & Team Manager

Singapore RC accessories brand RaceformRC, best known for its tyre gluing and body marking jigs, has announced the signing of top international Singapore racer Nicholas Lee as its brand ambassador and team manager. Lee who is a team driver for Xray and is also one of the organisers of his home country’s annual high profile eSIC International Touring Car race, will leverage his expertise and experience to elevate the RaceformRC brand and to setup a team of racers along side. On the announcement, Terence Low, Founder and Designer of RaceformRC, said “We are very happy to sign Nicholas Lee after working on a couple for successful projects. He brings a wealth of experience to the role, having achieved so many successful races and accomplishments till date. His meticulous attention to detail aligns perfectly with RaceformRC’s commitment to innovation and our instinctive designs.” Lee added, “RaceformRC is an innovative brand coming from Singapore, and I am proud to use their products and represent their brand. Thanks to Terence for the opportunity to represent the brand.”

Source: Raceform RC [raceformrc.com]

January 26, 2025

Orlowski retains ETS title with win No.4 in Daun

Michal Orlowski has retained his ETS title, the Schumacher driver claiming the championship with one round to go after notching up his 4th win of the season at Round 4 in Daun, Germany. Securing the TQ after topping the times in the opening 3 of the four qualifiers, the Pole held off the new Mugen Seiki MTC3 of Ronald Volker to win the first of the A-Mains on Saturday evening. In A2 on Sunday morning again Volker showed great pace setting the fastest lap but Orlowski stayed out front to take the win and with it his second ETS title. Winning A3, former ETS Champion Volker finished 2nd overall to return to the podium for the first time this season. Qualifying P3, recent GP3F winner Marc Rheinard completed the podium ahead of Awesomatix team-mate Simon Lauter and the leading Xray of Adam Iszay. In Pro Stock Mugen Seiki would get the win thanks to Sören Sparbier who claimed his first ETS success securing the TQ and victory ahead of Iszay and Round 1 & 3 winner Lukas Ellebrock. In FWD, Schumacher driver Márk Valent took the TQ and win to give the Hungarian a 5-point championship lead over Yokomo’s Frederik Hovgaard with one round remaining.

Image: ETS [Facebook]

January 22, 2025

Tamiya Championship Series 2025 Schedule

A brand that has started the journey into RC racing for the majority of us, Tamiya’s Championship Series enters into its 30th edition in 2025 with Tamiya USA publishing the schedule of 13 races that take in 10 different states. First established in 1995, 303 races run since then, the latest series keeps off next month with Race No. 304 at J&S RC W/NORA Carpet Racers in Washington State. The TCS will culminate with a 14th & final race, the TCS Race Finals. While the venue and date of the finals are still to be confirmed, last year’s final hosted in August at Cal Raceway in California. Racers can compete over 6 classes, GT Spec Novice, GT-2, GT-1, M-Chassis, F1 Rubber Tire, GT PRO Spec, Euro Semi-Truck GT and GT-E details of which can be found by here. With Tamiya renowned for its body shell details and realistic looks, the winners of “Best of Show”, the award for the best-looking vehicle, will receive an R/C body set plus a TCS Coin of Best of Show Achievement.

View full schedule here

January 22, 2025

Mugen Seiki confirm Volker for MIBO International

Inaugural MIBO International Champions Mugen Seiki has confirmed that their lead driver Ronald Volker will return to the Czech race for a third consecutive year next month. In 2023 Volker won the first edition of MIBO International and last year returned finishing runner up to victor Michal Orlowski, the Polish racer already confirmed for his attempt retain his Touring Car title and add an offroad title at the February 7-9th race. Hosted by Mibosport, which is owned by former top international Czech touring car racer Michal Bok, MIBO International is unique event in that two side by side tracks bring together both onroad and offroad racing. The 3rd edition of the event, which is staged in the Sports V Hotel in Hrotovice, the 250 entries includes factory team drivers from Schumacher, Sworkz, Yokomo, Team Associated, Mugen Seiki and Xray.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

January 22, 2025

Xray X4F’25 Alu Front Fixed/Active Shock Holder

Another new option part release from Xray for its X4F’25 Front Wheel Drive Touring Car is this Aluminium Front Fixed/Active Shock Holder. This versatile active shock holder uses shims for adjusting the shock position in more precise shock angle increments. All shocks are located 3mm lower, improving CG, cornering speed and stability, while also making the car easier to drive and more resistant to traction rolling. The Front shock holders offer active or fixed dampening setting alternatives. The Fixed setting is the traditional shock mounting method, while removing the M3x8 screw allow the Active holder bracket to pivot, softening the front suspension dampening to improve off-power steering and increase rotation in high traction conditions. The shock holders are made from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and black anodised.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 22, 2025

Senesi Motorsport Arena opens in Italy

Italy’s Senesi Motorsport, the brand of reigning EFRA 1:8 GT European Champion Natanaele Senesi, has announced the opening of their own 1:10 Indoor RC Track which they have appropriately named Senesi Motorsport Arena. Great to see Italy getting a new permanent onroad track, it is located in Missaglia (LC) in the north of country which is conveniently located only 30 minutes away from Milan Bergamo Airport or 1-hour from Milan Malpensa Airport. The track is open only to 1:10 Electric classes and it is made with world famous ETS carpet, outlined by white and blue curbs. Senesi Motorsport Arena will officially open to the public on February 1st and it will be open every weekend 09.00 – 18.00 and every Wednesday night 18.00 – 24.00.

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January 21, 2025

Reds Racing engines for Neumann

Italian engine brand Reds Racing has announced that former 1:8 GT World Champion Joern Neumann has joined its team line-up and will use their engines to power his Sworkz cars in both Nitro Buggy and GT. On the announced the German driver said, ‘I am looking forward to join Reds Racing and use their nitro engines for the 2025/26 season. After testing them, I was impressed by the performance and power. Thank you to Federica, Marco and Mario for making it possible to join their team.’

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]