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April 16, 2024

O.S. Speed TR03 & MR04 1:8 Onroad Exhaust Set

Japanese engine manufacturer O.S has released a new TR03 (EFRA2196) exhaust for 1:8 Onroad use. It has been designed to give powerful characteristics at the mid-speed range after reviewing the internal shape of the current TR02 (EFRA2165) exhaust. A special coating applied to the surface also plays a part in this improved area of performance. Additionally, the engine sound that can be noticed from the moment the engine starts. Also released is the new MR04 manifold that can also be purchased as a set with the new TR03 exhaust. This manifold has a revised shape from the current product MR03-WC, and has the characteristic of extending smoothly to the high speed range without compromising the medium speed range. Both the exhaust and manifold have a buff finish and are laser engraved for easy identification.

Source: O.S. Engines [os-engines.co.jp]

April 16, 2024

Hobbywing MAX8 G2S 1:8 Brushless ESC

New from Hobbywing is the EzRun MAX8 G2S ESC intended for 1:8 Onroad, Short Course and Monster truck use. Based on the MAX8 G2 ESC, the brand new G2S ESC is equipped with optimised hardware design application such as intelligent freewheeling technology. The stability and reliability of the ESC has been further improved and the ESC has a built-in Bluetooth module. This allows you to connect to the mobile APP directly without plugging any device. It is simple and convenient to perform parameter settings, data reading, firmware upgrades and other operations.

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April 16, 2024

Thurston wins 1:8 Onroad British Nationals opener

Alex Thurston enjoyed the perfect debut with his new Mugen Seiki MRX6 at the opening round of the BRCA 1:8 Onroad British National Championship taking the TQ and setting a new lap record on the way to victory over reigning Champion Tim Wood. Over the four rounds of qualifying Thurston was the only driver to run 18-laps, securing the overall TQ ahead of the Shepherd of Wood and Vice-Champion Karl Dransfield. In the half hour final an opening lap incident involving hitting a pitman delayed Thurston but worse for Dransfield resulted in the end of his race. This allowed Wood to go to the front but losing 8-seconds with a slow first pitstop, he dropped back to second as Thurston took over a lead. Once out front Thurston held station winning by 11-seconds from Wood with the Shepherd of fourth place qualifier John Carr completing the podium. While a great day for Thurston, unfortunately after 20-years racing at the Cotswolds track this was to be the last race before it is permanently closed down due to the site being developed for commercial use.

Image: Alex Thurston [Facebook]

April 15, 2024

Team Associated RC10 Classic 40th Anniversary Kit

With 2024 marking the 40th anniversary of the RC10, Team Associated are proud to offer this special limited edition 40th Anniversary kit. On December 5, 1984, the All-American-designed Team Associated RC10 was introduced to the RC world. Being the first to take home the gold in both the ROAR National and IFMAR 2WD World Championships, the RC10 secured its place as a legend in RC car history. Staying true to the original, this anniversary kit features the same race car technology introduced in the 80s. It’s that innovation that has kept Team Associated on top of the RC car racing world for the past 40 years.

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April 15, 2024

Moto-Obscura XX4 12mm Aluminium Axle Stubs

New from vintage racing accessories brand Moto-Obscura are these Aluminium 12mm Axle Stubs for the Team Losi XX4 4WD Buggy which won World Championship titles in 1999 and 2002. The 12mm front Axle stubs are the newest addition to Moto-Obscura’s track tested line of accessories for the Losi XX4. They allow you to run modern 12mm hex 4WD wheels with the stock universal joint driveshafts. If you are running MIP CVDs or LCD driveshafts, they also offer 12mm hex adapters. The axle stubs are machined from 7075-T6 aluminium alloy and feature a 10-32 thread just like the stock axles and comes as a set of two axle stubs.

Source: Moto-Obscura [moto-obscura.com]

April 15, 2024

2024 Speed King Tour Rd1 – Report

The opening round of the Speed King Tour 2024 was held recently at Super RC Omiya indoor tarmac track in Saitama prefecture Japan with Infinity driver Jin Sawada taking the main win from Axon’s Hayato Ishioka. The popular and competitive electric touring car series is now in its 11th year sand consisting of six rounds travels to circuits across Japan. Host of Round 1, the Super RC Omiya track is known for its high bite and the Speed King Tour specific rules specify controlled tyres and prohibit the use of tyre warmer, which are highly favoured by racers in Japan. A major boost for the series was the participation of RC legend Atsushi Hara at the controls of soon to be release limiteds edition Xpress Execute XQ11 Hara Edition.

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April 15, 2024

Ishikawa joins Yokomo

Yokomo has officially announced that young Japanese talent and reigning Stock Touring Car Japanese National Champion Mahiro Ishikawa has joined its Racing Factory team. A former IRIS driver, the 14-year-old will campaign the Japanese manufacturer’s new MS1.0 that is due for general release at the end of this month. A race winner in TC1 class of the popular & competitive Japanese based Speed King Tour, Ishikawa has stepped up to the top level TC0 class making his debut for Team Yokomo at the recent 2024 season opener held at Super RC Omiya indoor tarmac track in Saitama.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

April 15, 2024

Cragg & Hall win at British Championship opener

Chasing his 28th British National Championship title, reigning BRCA 1:10 2WD Offoad Champion Neil Cragg made the perfect start to his quest with victory at the season opener held at Robin Hood Raceway. In 4WD it was reigning Champion and Team Associated team-mate Tommy Hall who took the win for the perfect start to the 6 round championship. In 2WD qualifying it was Schumacher’s Josh Holdsworth who secured the TQ from Hall, both drivers topping 2 round each, while behind Cragg secured P3 on the grid ahead of Schumacher’s Lee Martin. While Holdsworth took A1 from Cragg, the rest of his day didn’t fair well and he ended up 5th overall. A2 saw a win for Cragg while Hall led them home in A3 but with a 1st & P2 it was Cragg with the overall win from Martin with a pair of second places while Hall’s win and P4 from A1 saw him complete the podium. Switching to 4WD, it was former European Champion Hall who secured the TQ from Martin, both drivers posting two TQ runs each with Cragg again lining up P3 ahead of Ben Smith. Despite Martin’s best efforts in A1, Hall took the first two encounters to wrap up the win with Martin get the A3 win to finish runner-up ahead of Cragg.

Image: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]