January 11, 2024

Exotek Hyper99 1:10 body for low profile touring car

Exotek Racing has released this 194mm 1:10 Hyper Endurance body & wing set for use on modern low profile touring cars.  The realistic 24-hour endurance body that replicates the modern European LMH Hypercar class, comes complete with an extra long splitter for more steering, muscular fenders, extra low slung nose and hood, downforce inducing side skirts, large rear deck and 2 level rear wing for superb downforce or run a single wing for increased steering.  Made from .7mm polycarbonate, the 194mm width allows you to run wider suspension or wheel hex set ups for increased corner speeds and less traction rolls.  Ultra low profile hoods and side panels give maximum corner speed and the original long rear body work is perfect to help prevent body tucks.  A 155-165mm wheelbase is recommended meaning the body may be too short for use on some F1 cars.  It is designed with ample tyre clearance in the wheel wells to mount the body low without rubbing the tyres.

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January 11, 2024

Onisiki Kodoma micro drift car

Hong Kong based Onisiki has announced its soon to be released Kodama micro sized drifter.  Established in 2015 by a group of radio control drift car enthusiasts, the brand original started out with RC accessories but now with the help of their in-house R&D Team they are offering this full micro car, that with its adjustable lenght chassis, can be adapted to work with both 1:24 and 1:28 bodies.  Made from high quality carbon fibre and aluminium, this mid motor chassis has a battery designed to be mounted over the rear axle for better traction coming out of the corners and it will be limited to a production run of 1000 cars.

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January 11, 2024

Lens Bodies supports Cruz

Italian body shell manufacturer Lens Bodies has announced that it is to support young West Coast onroad star Jacob Cruz.  The American Mugen Seiki team driver is in for a big year in 2024 as the ISTC World Championships travels to California’s Finishline RC Raceway later this year where he has been doing extensive body testing.  Runner-up at the 2023 ROAR Electric Onroad Paved Nationals, the teenager also took the win at the Arizona State Championships during the Summer and will be looking to make his mark on the World stage in 2024.

Source: Len Bodies [lensbodies.com]


January 11, 2024

Schumacher confirms Orlowski for MIBO International

Schumacher Racing has confirmed they will be sending their newly crowned 1:12 World Champion Michal Orlowski to the 2nd edition of MIBO International Race in Czech Republic.  Taking place on February 16-18, it will be Orlowski’s first appearance at the event and it is going to be a busy debut for the Polish driver as he is set to contest both offroad and onroad at the event.  One of the unique elements of MIBO International is the two carpet tracks the Mibosport team build side by side at the large indoor sports hall at the Sport V Hotel venue in Hrotovice allowing for offroad and onroad to run simultaneously at the same event.  The vision of former international touring car racer and Mibo founder Michal Bok, the first edition of MIBO International saw Mugen’s Ronald Volker crowned the inaugural Touring Car Champion and Xray’s Bruno Coelho take double buggy honours.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]


January 11, 2024

Team Powers Radon Pro V5BT ESC

Team Powers has announced the upcoming release if its Radon Pro V5BT (1S, 200A) ESC with Bluetooth.  Improvements based over the previous Radon Pro V4.1(1S) model include a BEC with max ~10A output at 6V instead of ~3A.  They have also changed to 32-bit MCU with ultra-smooth, faster response with precise throttle and braking control and more top end power with the same item function setup.  A new PCB layout and new internal hardware design increases the heat dissipation and should be around 10’C lower working in the same condition.  The speed control cooling fan can be removed when running small to medium track for modify/stock racing.  You can now also connect with external Bluetooth device for advanced programming and firmware update through the Mobile APPS.  APPS will be available on both IOS and Android.  This all allows for Real Time Data Analysis through Mobile APPS (Current Input & Output Throttle, Temperature, RPM, Adv. Timing, Voltage and min. voltage, Max Temperature, RPM & Adv. Timing).  A built-in one touch On/Off switch also supports external On/Off switch.  On the Software side they have newly developed software with more advanced item functions added. Each item have small step to fine tune.

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January 11, 2024

WIRC Racing GT4 Nitro brake disc

Italian manufacturer WIRC Racing has released a new larger brake disc for its 1:8 GT Nitro chassis, the GT4.  This disc provides a wider contact patch with the brake pads thanks to an increase of 3mm to the total diameter, now at 34mm.  This wider contact patch makes braking stronger but also more consistent and modulable.  Wear of the brake pads is also more even and less aggressive so the pads also last for longer.

Source: WIRC Racing [wirc-racing.com]


January 10, 2024

Schumacher Winter Series Round 4 – Report

The popular Lincolnshire, UK, based Schumacher Winter Series resumed after the Christmas break with Round 4 taking place over the weekend.  In the Contact RC 17.5 class Chris Lovey with his Nosram powered Xray x4 would take TQ at this encounter taking three of the four rounds of qualifying.  1:8 circuit ace Tim Wood would line up second on the grid taking the last round of qualifying with his Mugen, ahead of Alex Brocklebank and his Schumacher.  Alex would tie break with Paul Sleight and his Awesomatix, and Dave Sedgewick also with an Awesomatix.  Daniel Burks would round out the six car a final with his Destiny.  A single legged A-final would see the field away clean.  A bunching of the pack so issues, and as drivers diced for positions mistakes were made.  Lovely would manage to pull a gap, Paul Sleight from 4th on the grid and at the midway point it would seem he was pulling Chris back in.  They would hold station til the end with Chris taking the win.  Daniel Burks would be in a race of his own to this position, with Tim Wood just holding off Dave Sedgewick for 4th and 5th respectably.  Alex Brocklebank would round out the six drivers.

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January 10, 2024

Team EAM power for Bultynck

Two time European Spec Touring Car Champion Olivier Bultynck is to ru Team EAM batteries to power his 2024 season. The Belgian Awesomatix driver joins the brand under the Team EAM Europe which is headed up by recently announced team manager Max Mächler.  2024 will see the EFRA European Championship take place in Bultynck home country with him also set to travel to the IFMAR World Championship later in the season.  To kick off the new partnership his first race will be what has become the traditional European season opener when he competes at the GP3F in France.  Commenting on the announcement Bultynck said, “Proud to be Joining Team EAM.  Thank you Eric Anderson and Max Mächler for giving me the thrust and opportunity.  Looking forward to rocking the batteries on the coming events!”

Source: Team EAM [teameamotorsports.com]