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December 6, 2024

World Champions settle themselves in at FEMCA C/ship

With the FEMCA Championship due to officially get underway tomorrow morning, today’s open practice at the GDC track in Foshan, China, was a day for World Champions Bruno Coelho and Naoto Matsukura to get settled in on this their first visit to the impressively sized indoor facility. Fresh from his World Championship win in the US, Coelho, who is in China as part of a 2-week trip that will also see him race 1:8 Offroad at next weekend’s annual SIGP race in Xiamen, was pleased with the data he has gathered from his time on the track with his Xray. While this evening saw the track and pits get much busier as more local drivers arrived for one of Asia’s most important touring car races, Infinity’s Matsukura felt he has a bit more work to do to get a handle on the differing traction he experience each run over the day.

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December 6, 2024

Xray announce Lee signing

Xray has announced Electric Touring Car racer Nicolas Lee has joined their factory team. Having announced his departure from Yokomo during the week, the Singapore driver joins the Slovakian manufacturer for a race programme that includes the legendary TITC race in Thailand in February, the FEMCA Championship, the Hudy Series in Asia, AOC and the annual SIGP in Xiamen, China. On the announcement the World Championship finalist said, “First of all, I want to thank Xray for welcoming me into the team. I am extremely honoured for this opportunity to represent the Xray factory team and the products. I’m excited to work alongside such a dedicated team, to drive and contribute to the development of the Xray touring car platform, and to assist customers at the tracks. Looking forward to seeing you all soon! “

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 6, 2024

Caretti announced as Yokomo Team Manager

Following the news earlier this week that long time driver Nicolas Lee is no longer with their team, Team Yokomo has announced Antoni Caretti as the new Team Manager for Asia and Australia. A long time Yokomo driver in touring car and buggy, Australian Caretti will oversee the Asian/Australian market and be available for technical support at races and online. On the announcement he said, ‘I am super exited to step up into a team manager position for Team Yokomo! I want to thank Taguchi, Naoya and Christopher for making this happen and I’m already looking forward to 2025 and beyond. When I started racing in 2007 my first race car was a Yokomo BD, so becoming a team driver and now team manager for such a prestigious brand is truly an amazing feeling!’

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

December 6, 2024

Hamon and Serpent part ways

Jeff Hamon has announced he and his chassis sponsor Serpent are parting ways. The 1:8 Onroad World Championship finalist joined the iconic nitro onroad manufacturer during the 2019 season and just recently represented them at the ISTC World Championships in California. Achieving second place for the brand at the 1:8 GT World Championships last year in Sydney, just two weeks ago he finished on the podium at the Australian Electric Touring Car Nationals. In announcing the news, the popular Australian said, ‘It’s with a heavy heart to announce that I will be parting ways Serpent. We have shared some great results and memories over the past 5 years, I have met some fantastic people and had unbelievable experiences that would not have been possible without Serpent. A huge thank you to Mr and Mrs Lau, Joaquin, Michael, Stef, Grace and Felix for everything – Its hard for me to put into words how appreciative I am for all you have done for me.’

Source: Jeff Hamon [Facebook]

December 6, 2024

T-Works Alpha Power Boost Backplate

T-Works has released their Power Boost Backplate for use with engines from Taiwanese engine brand Alpha. Manufactured from high quality materials using precision CNC manufacturing process that ensures accuracy, the modified backplate design effectively increases internal airflow mobility and is designed to increase explosiveness at mid to high speeds, return to idle faster, and improve overall performance. The Power Boost Backplate also optimise airflow helping to keep the engine in top condition for an extended period.

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

December 6, 2024

JConcepts RC10B7 Aero Upper Wing

New from JConcepts is this Aero Upper Wing for the Team Associated RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy platform. Aerodynamics is a key point on any vehicle, and particularly 1:10 offroad vehicles, and JConcepts regularly experiments with aero features throughout the entire product line. Front wings are not a new concept, however, they are new to the latest generation of vehicles with demanding high-speed and grippy circuits. Together with their team drivers, they have developed a new high-performance front wing for the Team Associated RC10B7. Mounted above the front shock tower, the Aero front wing mounts in “clean air” and is quite easy to trim, use and test without sacrificing all important track time. This option is made to fit updated shock guard and tower pieces made available by Team Associated. The Aero wing features a high-attack design with trim-able rear gurney options. A radical, edgy design which functions and compliments the Finnisher, Silencer, and Punisher body design includes elements and features fresh for the latest offroad conditions.

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December 5, 2024

World Champions tour Foshan ahead of FEMCA C/ships

It’s not just all racing duties when you are a World Champion! When you have 2 multiple World Champions in town you want to make the most of the opportunity to help promote RC Racing. Well, that is exactly what happened today with Bruno Coelho and Naoto Matsukura ahead of this weekend’s FEMCA ISTC Championships in Foshan, China. With his GDC Indoor Race Club track hosting this year’s FEMCA race that will crown the Touring Car Champion of Asia, Gavin Kwok took a number of the visiting drivers to the City’s Nanfeng Ancient Kiln which was built during the Ming Dynasty. The oldest existing active ceramic wood-burning dragon kiln in the world it has a history of more than 500 years. Accompanied by a photographer & videographer to capture the visit, there was an interesting and novelty electric bus ride from the track to the city’s major tourist site. With Matsukura sitting up front in the bus beside the driver it was a very entertaining ride and one which highlight that the Japanese racer could have a career as a tourist guide once he decides to hang up his radio!! With a day of free practice ahead of drivers tomorrow (Friday), the FEMCA Championship gets underway in earnest on Saturday morning with seeding followed by qualifying before finals on Sunday decide the new FEMCA Champion. You can follow all the action from GDC here on Red RC over the next 3-days.

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December 5, 2024

Schumacher Cougar 2 Works ‘Classic’

Schumacher has announced it is to launch the Cougar 2 Works ‘Classic’ which they describe as ‘a homage to one of the most beautiful and best performing buggies ever created. The Cougar 2 Works was the ultimate development of the Schumacher aluminium pan chassis 2WD buggies of the late 80’s and early 90’s. The Cougar 2 Works ‘Classic’ is a reproduction of this Iconic buggy, with subtle improvements to durability and battery fitting, for modern vintage racing. It features an eye catching violet anodised chassis and motor plates. It includes high performance period option parts such as roller driveshafts, carbon fibre shock towers, ‘Works’ suspension geometry and low friction ‘Pro’ spec shock absorbers. Dealer pre-orders are being taken with kits due late December 2024.

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