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January 17, 2024

Vision Racing SC6.4 Carbon Fibre Chassis

Oregon based performance racing accessories producer Vision Racing has released a new carbon fibre chassis as part of its range for Team Associated cars up with the addition of one for the SC6.4 Short Course truck. The standard length carbon chassis features optional battery configurations so that you can run it traditional or go inline. This chassis reduces the weight of the truck by an impressive 60 grams. The kit includes includes the chassis, side braces, aluminium nose plate, battery braces, aluminium stand offs and mounting hardware.

View inline battery configuration here

January 17, 2024

T-Works S35.4 and F8 diff drive cups

Adding to its extensive range of aftermarket parts, T-Works has produced replacement diff cups for use on both the Sworkz S35.4 and Sparko F8 1:8 Buggy platforms. Made from spring steel and hard coated for extra strength & increased life span, the cups are offered as a set of two for both the front & rear diffs as well as the centre diff of the buggies.

View centre diff cups here

January 16, 2024

JConcepts signs Canas

JConcepts has announced the signing of European 1:8 Buggy Champion Juan Carlos Canas to its 2024 race team. The 21-year-old Spaniard is the current European Champion in both the Nitro and E-Buggy classes and finished on the podium place at the 2022 IFMAR World Championship. Joining JConcepts after his deoarture from Hotrace Tyres, he bolsters the American brands team line-up heading into this IFMAR World Championship year which takes in Sao Paulo City, Brazil, in September. Company founder Jason Rouna said, “I’ve witnessed Juan racing the world circuit for many years and have always marveled at the speed and ability. We are constantly trying to improve our product, with this addition, we want to push our range further than ever before.” Commenting on the announcement Canas stated, “I’m happy to join JConcepts. I’ve been a fan of their products for a long-time. The style of their body shells and aero items is incredible. There are so many different tires and compounds to choose from, I’m excited to get to know the options and work with the team.” The Sworkz driver will make his debut with JConcepts at the up coming 2024 Montpellier GP in France.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 16, 2024

Dankel and Greiner join Hobbywing

In a busy week of driver announcements from Hobbywing, the World Champion ESC and motor manufacturer has added German duo Eric Dankel and Dominic Greiner to its 2024 Modified Touring Car team line-up. Both drivers come from successful nitro onroad backgrounds with Dankel having made a successful transition to electric touring in recent years while 2024 will see former 1:10 Nitro World Champion Greiner start his first competitive season in electric racing. Having used Hobbywing last season in his Mugen Seiki, 2024 sees Dankel move to Awesomatix as well as become an official Hobbywing team driver. Returning to Serpent for his electric debut, having announced he would be using Nosram batteries the Hobbywing deal completes Greiner’s race package for this new chapter in his racing career.

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]

January 16, 2024

Manzo46 ‘Simple Tweak Station’

Manzo46, the brand of top Swiss Touring Car racer Michele Manzo, has released a ‘Simple Tweak Station’ as a very accurate and simple way to tweak your car. There are a lot of systems to do the tweak but Manzo46 has created a very easy way to do it just by reading numbers. You don’t have to estimate the value, you see the numbers on the scales. It also has the advantage that you can use the scales for any other needs in the pits with them able to support the weight of up to 500g in 0.01g readings. The very compact design means you don’t need big space in to store it.

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January 16, 2024

Yokomo returns for MIBO International

Having raced at the inaugural MIBO International, Yokomo has confirmed its return for the 2nd edition of the race where it will once again be represented by ISTC World Championship podium finisher Christopher Krapp along with Enrico Jung who will contest the 17.5T Stock Touring Car class. The Japanese manufacturer’s lead international driver, it was a character building race in the Czech Republic last year for Krapp when he finished fifth behind Eric Dankel and this time round the German will be aiming for a much more competitive showing on Feb 16-18th. A unique event, MIBO International brings together both electric touring car and electric offroad racers on the same weekend with the building of two indoor carpet tracks side by side at the Sports V Hotel in the town of Hrotovice. Last week Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski confirmed he would be taking on both tracks as he prepares to race both touring car and buggy at the two & a half day event.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

January 16, 2024

R1 Wurks PTFE Shock Seal Grease

R1 Wurks has added a PTFE Shock Seal Grease to their range of lubricants. Supplied in a 3gram container, the seal grease is a heavy-duty, multi-purpose synthetic grease with PTFE, specially formulated to reduce stiction between O-rings and moving parts. An additional benefit is the slowing of O-ring swelling over time.

Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]

January 16, 2024

PMT Tyres 1:8 GT Slick

Italian manufacturer and official controlled tyre supplier to the 2023 IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championship in Australia, PMT Tyres has released a new slick for the category. Thanks to their special carcass, the reinforced tyre is designed to withstand the considerable stress to which they are subjected. The construction technology used in the 1:8 GT Slick derives directly from the experience gained in the world of motorsport by PMT. Its innovative carcass is made up of asymmetric radial plies and a soft nylon belt placed at 90°, this allows for incredible handling which translates into unparalleled performance and avoids the increase in tyre diameter due to centrifugal force at to which he is subjected. The 1:8 GT Slick is available in Ultra Soft, Super Soft, Soft, Medium and Hard compounds.

Source: PMT Tyre [pmt-tyres.it]