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December 2, 2024

Mikimodel MS1.0 ‘Aereo Downforce’ Bumper

Another new Yokomo specific release from Italian Yokomo distributor Mikimodel is this Aereo Downforce Bumper for the MS1.0 that is also compatible with the BD12, BD11, BD10 and BD9 1:10 Electric Touring Cars from the Japanese manufacturer. The new bumper produces excellent front aerodynamics helping to achieve greater traction and steering. The particular shape and internal structure also allows for great cushioning in the event of a frontal impact, absorbing the impact and protecting your model.

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December 2, 2024

MonTech SC-63 LMH 1:12 body

Following the success of their Hyper Car LMH series based SC-63 1:10 190mm body it launched it launched earlier this year, Mon-Tech Racing has now released the SC-63 LMH for 1:12 pancars. This is the third model in the LMH line in reduced scale with the new 1:12 SC-63 LMH is highly detailed and full of features, offering an even more realistic modelling experience. The Italian body shell producer latest offering will be available in two versions, Standard and “La Leggera”. The body kit includes all the decals, masking materials, and screws for attaching the rear wing.

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December 2, 2024

Batlle move to Sworkz confirmed

Sworkz has confirmed the signing of former World Champion Robert Batlle with the Spaniard filling the role of International Team Manager and Brand Ambassador. Announcing his departure from Mayako last week after a 2-year stint with brand, Sworkz had already teased the move with an image taken from behind a driver signing a contract and on making things official posted, ‘Some of you guys guessed right… Welcome to the Sworkz team Robert Batlle! We are very excited to announce Robert Batlle as our new International Teammanager and Brand Ambassador! Robert has many years of experience in the industry and is a super kind and helpful person. He is the perfect addition to our team to get the best out of our drivers and the brand. We are looking forward to a great time together and wish him a good start with the team!’ On his own social media the 2012 World Champion posted, ‘Everything to RED. Very happy to start this new challenge, let’s go for it and I hope you love many new things we have cooking ALL IN RED. Really happy to join this awesome Brand! New chapter in my life, looking forward to make you all feel like home! Great things coming up.’

Source: Sworkz [sworkz.com]

December 2, 2024

O.S. Speed B2105 Ongaro WC V3

To mark Davide Ongaro’s history making 3 in a row IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship victory in Redovan in this year, his Japanese engine sponsor O.S. has released the O.S. Speed B2105 Ongaro WC V3. Based off the B2105 the Italian used to take his second nitro WC victory with the brand, features of this special release include the outer head being double anodised in black and gold to meet Ongaro’s request. The letters on both sides of the crankcase have special laser engraved for a shiny finish, with the “World Champion” logo also engraved on the front bearing. The reducer is a gold-plated φ6.5 II that was used in the World Championship. The TB02 tuned silencer is also a special edition with Ongaro’s signature and the “World Champion” logo.

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December 1, 2024

Hebert and Lia win at U.S. Indoor Champs

The 44th running of the U.S. Indoor Champs Presented by Hobbywing saw Xray’s Keven Hebert defend his title in Modified Touring Car while Awesomatix’s Donny Lia took the win in 1:12 at the Cleveland, Ohio, classic. In Touring Car Qualifying, it was the fourth & final round of qualifying that proved the fastest round with Hebert 6/10ths of a second faster than Awesomatix’s 2022 Champion Sam Isaacs with team-mate Kemp Anderson securing P3 on the grid. With a single A-Main, Hebert set the fastest lap of the race to win by a 3.3-second margin over Isaacs with Anderson finishing a further 1-second back to complete the podium. In Mod 1:12 qualifying it was defending Champion Isaacs that took the overall TQ, his Awesomatix fastest in Q4 from MonTech NYGP winner Anderson with Lia third fastest, his best time coming in Q3. In the triple finals, Isaacs managed to convert in A1 as Lia got by Anderson for second but in A2 the Top Qualifier caught a corner that allowed Anderson to the front but he then had a mistake 2 and a half minutes in allowing young Stuart Mason to the lead ahead of Lia where he would stay to the finish. Bringing the 2024 edition of the World’s longest running RC race to a close, in A3 Isaacs had the early lead but under intense pressure from Anderson there was contact with the boards for Isaacs that broke his car and put him out of the race. With Anderson leading, as the race came to a close Lia started pushing him hard and on the last lap executed a great pass to take the win and the title. Mason would finish runner-up with final step on the podium going to Isaacs.

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December 1, 2024

Ishioka is new Japanese 1:12 Champion

Factory Roche driver Hayato Ishioka is the new JMRCA Japanese 1:12National Champion. The 2023 IFMAR World Championship finalist, took his P12V to a dominant victory at Tsukuba RC Park in the Ibaraki Prefecture starting the weekend off by topping all 4 rounds of qualifying to secure the TQ ahead of the similar car of Yamashita Kazuki with the Destiny of Yugo Nagashima completing the Top 3. In the triple finals, Ishioka won the first of the 8-minute encounters by over 6-seconds before winning A2 by over 9-seconds to secure the title, which he takes over from his Axon Touring Car team-mate Akio Sobue who didn’t contest this year’s title. Taking the win in A3, Kazuki would secure the runner-up spot with fourth place qualifier Shota Watanabe completing the podium.

Image: Hayato Ishioka [Facebook]

November 30, 2024

Martin ends 1:10 program with Schumacher

Multiple 1:10 Offroad European Champion & World Championship podium finisher Lee Martin has announced his time at Schumacher Racing has come to an end. Joining the British manufacturer at the beginning of 2013 for a 1:10 Offroad program alongside his Agama 1:8 commitments with Nemo Racing, his departure from Schumacher is expected to clear the way for the British driver to race Agama’s new 1:10 offering. In May of this year the manufacturer announced its entry into the 1:0 market with the release of the N110 1:10 2WD Buggy. Announcing he was leaving Schumacher on his social media Martin posted, ‘As November comes to an end, so does my time with Schumacher Racing. I would like to thank everyone at Schumacher for the last 2 years together where we achieved a few National wins to go with many other fantastic results. Thanks to Robin, Muz, Tris and everyone in the factory and my fellow racers from Team Martin. 2025 is loading….’

Source: Lee Martin [Facebook]

November 30, 2024

Battle confirms Mayako departure

A little over a year after David Ronnefalk’s departure, Mayako’s other former World Champion Robert Battle has official confirmed his departure from the manufacturer via his social media. Joining the team for the 2023 season from Mugen Seiki, the 2012 World Champion put his Mayako in the final at this year’s IFMAR World Championship in Redovan. Confirming his departure, the Spaniard expected to be headed to Sworkz, he posted, ‘Thank you Mayako Community for that amazing two years, I learnt so much about RC and life. Experience that I will never forget. Now it is time to take another chapter, I hope you can understand the decision, I’m sure you will. Thank you again for everything you did for me, you will have my help at tracks forever!’

Source: Robert Battle [Facebook]