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March 17, 2025

MOPS TireEditor

Following the release of its ArcCuter last week, German based MOPS has announced its TireEditor. Describing it as ‘a must-have for every touring car driver’, the device was developed in collaboration with the elite of the touring car scene and has proven its worth at various races, such as the ETS. The MOPS Tire Editor breaks down all excess adhesive residue within the tire and also the fabric structure. The insert is virtually massaged and distributed more evenly across the rim. The result is significantly increased true running and improved adhesion.

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March 17, 2025

Orlowski caps off ETS title with 10th consecutive win

Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski completed an impressive unbeaten run in the ETS over the weekend as he notched up win number 10 in as many races. Having already successfully defended his Modified title at the previous round in Germany, at the season finale in Austria the Pole would wrap up the season with the TQ and victory. Making the switch back to carpet for the event following his impressive TITC debut win last month, Orlowski topped all four qualifiers to secure the TQ ahead of Mugen Seiki’s Ronald Volker and Awesomatix Marc Rheinard. While he got the better of Orlowski with his new MTC-3 at the recent MIBO International, in the final Volker could do nothing about the pole sitter and backing up his A1 win another, albeit closer win, in A2 the fifth round was decided. Winning A3 from Rheinard, Volker would finish P2 for the round but in the overall in the championship he finished third behind Rheinard. In Pro Stock Sören Sparbier gave Mugen their second win with the new MTC-3 to finish runner-up in the championship behind Awesomatix’s Lukas Ellerbrock who ccomplete the podium in Vienna behind Xray’s Adam Izsay. In FWD, 4th place was enough for Schumacher’s Márk Valent to secure the title ahead of Yokomo’s Frederik Hovgaard while victory at the fifth round saw Phil Langner complete the Championship Top 3.

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March 14, 2025

Mugen Seiki MTC-3 Touring Car

After months of proving the car’s ability on track with Ronald Volker, Jacob Cruz and Soren Sparbier, Mugen Seiki has finally unveiled its highly anticipated MTC-3 electric touring car kit. The MTC-3 is an evolution of the highly successful MTC-2 and MTC-2R platform with the prototype first raced at the 2024 IFMAR World Championship, where the two MTC-3’s entered in the event both made the A-Main with Volker finishing 4th and Jacob Cruz finishing 10th. The MTC-3 is a complete new design from Robert Pietsch with the only parts transfer over from the MTC-2R being drive shafts, spool, diff, and drive belts. The MTC-3 features a 1.5mm aluminium chassis and a unique top deck design and short shocks round out a new new suspension package.

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March 14, 2025

Team Associated RC8T4 40/9 Gear Set

Team Associated has released a new upgraded 40/9 ring and pinion for its RC8T4 1:8 Truggy platform. Completely re-designed with massive teeth which allow for more tooth engagement and prevent skipping, the new gears must be installed front and rear as a set. Fitting any RC8T4 or RC8T4e as well as older version counterparts (RC8T3.2 and T3.2e), factory driver Spencer Rivkin used the new designed gearing to win the 2024 ROAR Electric Truck National Title with his RC8T4e.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

March 14, 2025

Trinity F45 1:8 Brushless Race Motors

Trinity has announced their new “F45” series of 1:8 Brushless Race Motor line. With 2S-6S LiPo power compatibility, these motors produce high rpm with exceptional efficiency and offer smooth acceleration and predictable low-speed drivability due to their sensored design. A completely enclosed design, this reduces maintenance and gives them protection and durability to excel in demanding offroad environments. Other features include a 4-pole rotor for high torque, CNC-machined aluminium housing, insulated copper windings, steel 5mm output shaft, and smooth precision bearings.

Source: Trinity [teamtrinity.com]

March 14, 2025

Hudy 1:10 Touring Set-up Toolset

Renowned Slovakian RC tool manufacturer Hudy has released this new Set-up Toolset for 1:10 touring car. Pioneers & industry leader of set-up systems, they have combined all their different tool offerings to created this latest set that includes all tools for complete geometry adjustment. All components are made by Hudy in Europe and are are machined from lightweight aircraft aluminium ensuring the highest precision & superior quality.

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March 14, 2025

Xray XT2 1-Piece Chassis Composite Front Body Mount

Xray has introduced a new front body mount for its XT2 1:10 Stadium truck which is molded from softer composite mixture. This new mixture increases the flex of the mount with the softer material increases reliability. The latest mount features integrated anti-roll bar holder and fits the XT2 1-piece chassis.

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March 13, 2025

Hofer joins Xray

Xray has announced that German electric touring car racer Martin Hofer has joined its team line-up for 2025. The former Yokomo and Awesomatix driver is a former ETS Pro Stock Champion, European Championship podium finisher and multiple German National Champion. On the announcement, Hofer, who has been away from the international racing scene in recent years, said, ‘I have always admired the professionals of Xray Team and now I finally get to be a part of it. It’s gonna be an exciting new journey that is just getting started. See you trackside.’

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]