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February 9, 2024

Lens Bodies Ghibli 2.0 Touring Car Body

Having announced their first ever 1:10 touring car body last May, Lens Bodies has released digital renders of a new evolution of that design, the Ghibli 2.0. Based on the experience of some of the best drivers in the category and after several hours of development and track tests, the Ghibli 2.0 is delivers better cornering due to the more tapered shape of the front wheel arches, and better grip thanks to the stiffening of the rear axle. The body shell contributes to an improvement in lap times, making driving more relaxing leaving you more concentration to improve your speed. The new Ghibli 2.0 will be available by mid February.

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February 8, 2024

Associated confirm Haatanen for MIBO International

Team Associated has confirmed they will be represented at the upcoming MIBO International Race in the Czech Republic with the news that Joona Haatanen will make his debut at the second edition of the event. The Finnish driver is the first team driver from the iconic offroad manufacturer to attend MIBO International and is the latest addition to what is turning into a very competitive field for the offroad side of the unique double track build. A long time Team Associated supported driver, Haatanen had been absent from racing due to serving Finland’s mandatory military service but came back in impressive style with a strong showing at the recent EOS rounds. Running from February 16-18, the event will see Haatanen fly the Associated flag against official team entries from Schumacher, Sworkz and Xray. Having covered last year’s inaugural MIBO International, Red RC is looking forward to covering what is set to be much more intense offroad battle for top honours in Hrotovice.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

February 8, 2024

Hudy Titanium Pivot Balls

Best known for their tools and set-up equipment, Hudy has released a 5mm spacing/4.9mm diameter titanium pivot ball set. Coming as a set of two 3mm hex pivot balls, the in-house produced super lightweight ultra-precision pivot ball is hand ground for high durability and long life. While universal it also fits the front upper arms of its sister company Xray’s XB4 1:10 4WD Buggy.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

February 8, 2024

Shepherd Velox 8.2 Rear Shock Tower Mounting Set

In the first of a series of new option part releases since its take over last by David Spashett’s Zen Racing, onroad nitro chassis manufacturer Shepherd has released a new Rear Shock Tower Vertical Mounting Set for its Velox 8.2. The new rear Shock mount for its flagship 1:8 onroad chassis offers a much more tuneable option for the rear shock angle.

Source: Zen Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]

February 8, 2024

Xray XB2 & XB4 12mm Hex Wheel Aerodisks

Xray has released a range of yellow wheel Aerodisks for its XB 1:10 2WD and 4WD Buggy platforms. The wheels are IFMAR standardised with the wheel hex offset and feature countersunk center area which allows the wheel nut to sit deeper in the wheel. Designed for high-competition racing, they feature internal reinforcement ribs to provide stability and resist deformation. The side of the wheel is aerodynamic for maximum performance with the wheels featuring a 12mm internal hex. The range offers two 2WD front wheel options, a 2WD/4WD rear wheel and a 4WD specific rear wheel.

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February 7, 2024

Miedema joins Fenix Racing

Specialist 1:10 Formula 1 racer Jitse Miedema has joined Italian manufacturer Fenix Racing for 2024 on a multi year deal. The ETS Winner, World Cup finalist, European Championship finalist and Dutch Champion joins Giorgio Favaretto’s passionate F1 RC brand after a long stint with Infinity having played a key role in the development of the Japanese company’s IF11 Formula 1 chassis. Commenting on his new deal, the personable Dutch driver said, ‘Very happy to now be part of Fenix Racing. Also I’m still very grateful for everything Infinity has done for me. Time for a new chapter!!’ Miedema’s first big outing with his new car will be the International Dutch F1 Masters in March of which he is the defending Champion.

Source: Fenix Racing [fenix-racing.com]

February 7, 2024

Schumacher bolster MIBO entry with Kobbevik & livonen

Schumacher Racing has bolstered its entry for the upcoming MIBO International Race in the Czech Republic with the news Daniel Kobbevik and Pekko Iivonen will join Michal Orlowski at the second edition of the event on February 16-18th. Having the British manufacturer previously confirming Orlowski would be taking on the event’s unique double track build, racing for both the onroad and offroad titles, he will be joined by Kobbevik in offroad and Iivonen in Touring Car. A multiple Norwegian National Champion and former European Championship Top Qualifier, Kobbevik will be in the mix for Schumacher against strong opposition led by Sworkz’ Joern Neumann. The 2023 Finnish Modified Touring Car National Champion, Iivonen has had a strong start to the 2024 season making the A-Main at the recent ETS Daun and he will be hoping to build on that as he goes up against the likes of Orlowski, Mugen Seiki’s Ronald Volker and Yokomo’s Christophet Krapp at the Sports V Hotel venue in Hrotovice.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

February 7, 2024

Hobbywing announce Kittipong & Cheng

Hobbywing has announced two prominent Asian driver signings with reigning FEMCA Champion Kittipong Ruangchuamuan and eSIC Open Brushless Champion Ethan Cheng now officially representing the Chinese ESC and motor manufacturer. Thai driver Kittipong was crowned FEMCA Modified Touring Car Champion at the end of November at Huge RC in Bangkok where he beat Yokomo’s Nicolas Lee and Xpress’ Yugo Nagashima. From Singapore and a team driver with Yokomo, last September Cheng won Stock at the inaugural eSIC (Electric Singapore International Challenge) race held at the RCMC race track in Singapore as well as making the internationally load Modified A-main at the event. Cheng was also an A-Main finalist in Modified at the inaugural Foshan Invitational RC Championship in China in December which was won by former World Champion Ronald Volker. As part of the same announcement Hobbywing also added Thai driver Atthakoon to its 2024 team.

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]