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May 2, 2023

Polito wins Italian National Championship Round 2

Sworkz driver Mattia Polito took the win at the second round of the ultra competitive Italian 1:8 Offroad National Championship over the weekend. With Round 1 Top Qualifier & Winner Davide Ongaro in Manila where he would dominate the Philippine Masters for his third win of Asia’s premiere offroad race, this was an opportunity for his rivals to secure valuable points in his absence. Hosted by the AOL Club in Policoro, a charming town on the Ionian coast, qualifying would see Infinity team driver Riccardo Berton secure the TQ. Strike one for Hotrace Tyres in the big Italian tyre manufacturer rivalry with Polito second for Matrix Tires. Behind, Alex Zanchettin completed the Top 3 ahead of Marco Ravaglia while Marco Baruffollo found himself qualifying down in the B-Main. In the 45-minute final, Polito would get by Berton setting the fastest lap of the race with his Gi-mar powered Sworkz on his way to victory by 19-seconds from the pole sitter. Having bumped up to the A-Main to start 11th, Baruffollo would takes his Tekno through the field to complete the podium by just four seconds over Leonardo Valente with Zanchettin fifth.

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April 30, 2023

Widmaier crowned Philippine Masters Truggy Champ

Sworkz’ Micha Widmaier has been crowned Truggy Champion at the Philippine Masters. Taking the TQ honours having topped all four rounds of qualifying, the German dominated the 30-minute final despite loosing a front wheel. One driver expected to push Widmaier for the win, unfortunately young Australian Jackson Beale’s challenge was over before it had really ever had a chance to happen. The only driver to match Widmaier’s 40-second lap time in the final, the 17-year-old suffered very early troubles, an electrical lead issue eventually leading to his retirement. With fellow Aussie Jordan Van taking over as the leading challenger behind the German, he too would have issues eventually dropping down the order to finish 9th of the 15 starters. In the end, having opened up a comfortable lead, Widmaier cruised home for the title. Behind, local racer Daniel Miranda took his HB Racing Truggy to second with the similar chassis of Kiwi Shane O’Connor completing the podium on the return of the Philippine Masters following a Covid forced hiatus.

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April 29, 2023

Widmaier is Philippine Masters Truggy Top Qualifier

Micha Widmaier is the Truggy Top Qualifier at the Philippine Masters. The factory Sworkz driver dominated qualifying topping all four rounds at the challenging Circulo Verde track in the capital city of Manila. The German will start tomorrow’s half hour A-Main ahead of the Tekno of Jackson Beale, the Australian posting three P2 runs after a difficult opening qualifier on Friday. With the Philippine Masters his first ever race outside of Australia, Jordan Van will line-up third also at the controls of a Tekno chassis having produced Top 3 runs every round. Korean driver Apex Kim will start 4th ahead of Kiwi Shane O’Connor and Philippines diver Daniel Miranda. Set to be a 15 Truggy A-Main starting grid, 12 directly qualifying, the final 3 driver are set to bump up from the B-Main.

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April 28, 2023

Sworkz S12-2C EVO 1:10 2WD Buggy

Sworkz has released their new Carpet Edition S12-2C EVO 1:10 2WD Buggy. An evolution from their successful S12-2C platform, the new geometry of the car provides optimised corner speeds and easy handling on carpet and very high grip tracks. The S12-2C EVO features a new carpet version gear box system on a T7075 hard anodised and lightened aluminium chassis. It has a layout that allows up to 6 different battery positions. The flex of the chassis can be changed by adjusting the sideguards. The EVO comes with Sworkz brand new designed 1:10 Pro-Shock System (Short version). The shocks come with new Emulsion Precision Plastic Shock Caps, Shock Pistons with Seal Parts. The kit comes standard with a 4mm carbon carpet version front shock tower and newly designed front C-Hubs. The Teflon coated shock shafts provides smooth shock reactions. Black Line springs which are newly designed with rotation fixed spring holders comes standard in the kit.

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April 13, 2023

Sworkz 1:8 Offroad Pro Race wing

Sworkz has improved the aerodynamics of their 1:8 rear wing with the introduction of the new Pro Race wing. A popular option for high grip tracks, it has an upper and bigger side wing surface that helps provides more straight line speeds. These side plates were especially designed for Sworkz cars following testing by their factory drivers. There are 6 points available for making aerodynamics holes under the wing gurney and they help reduce the down force of your car during high speeds. The new wing comes in three colours – black, white and fluorescent yellow.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

April 5, 2023

Sworkz S14-4 Series 2.5mm Alu Chassis

Sworkz has released for their S14-4 1:10 Offroad Buggy series this stronger 2.5mm aluminium chassis. Produced from high quality 7075 aluminium with lightened CNC machining, the hard coated surface protects your chassis and creates less friction. It 100% fits on your S14-4 without any modifications. The chassis lowers the Center of gravity and reduces flex. Therefore the steering is more precise and you have less load changes and it is fits perfectly at High Grip conditions.

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April 3, 2023

Sworkz S14-4 Alu Synthesis Rear Hub

New from Sworkz for their S14-4 1:10 4WD Buggy is this new rear wheel hub system for called the Synthesis Rear Hub Set. These alloy option parts are made from high quality aluminium and there are 6 positions provided for the rear upper linkage. You can also adjust to higher linkage ball positions with different washers. With this new stronger option S14-4 rear hubs, the buggy gets more corner speeds from the rear suspension.

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February 28, 2023

Widmaier confirmed for Philippine Masters

Micha Widmaier is the latest factory driver to be confirmed for the return of the annual Philippine Masters, one of Asia’s most high profile 1:8 Offroad international events. The German will travel to the beautiful Circulo Verde track located in the heart of capital city Manila to lead the Sworkz challenge at the 11th running returning of the race. The multiple German National Champion will be joined on the track by Sworkz founder Scott Yang who himself is an accomplished racer. Taking place from April 28-30th, the event returns after more than a two year break and will see the capacity entry lead by Team Associated’s back to back World Champion Davide Ongaro and former World Champion Robert Batlle for the Mayako team.

Source: Philippine Masters [philippinemastersrc.com]