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October 30, 2024

Berton to run Matrix Tires

Kyosho bound Riccardo Berton will run Martix tyres as part of his new race program, the Italian manufacturer announcing the 1:8 Offroad World finalist would be joining World Champion Davide Ongaro as one of its team drivers for 2025. Winner of this year’s Montepellier GP, the Italian had been running OGO tyres as part of his program with Infinity in 2024 and commenting on his announcement at Matrix he posted, ‘Really happy to join Matrix Racing Tires for 2025, thank you very much to Cristian and all the team! Looking forward to the start of the season!’

Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]

October 29, 2024

WIRC GT4E-R1 1:8 Electric GT Chassis

Having released their latest 1:8 GT Nitro chassis back in July, Italian Onroad and Offroad chassis manufacturer WIRC Racing has released the electric version of the kit, the GT4E-R1. The new car, which the team’s offroad star Marco Baruffolo spent the weekend testing ahead the brand’s ‘Master Cup’ race event at its own WIRC Arena track, has had the weight distribution optimised and features 11 mm lower front and rear suspension for better stability and responsive handling. The car’s battery mount has been improved getting a new battery stop.

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October 29, 2024

JConcepts S15 bodies for XB2’24 | XB4’24

Continuing the roll out of its S15 1:10 buggy body, JConcepts has released versions to fit the 2WD and 4WD kits offerings from Xray, the XB2’24 and the XB4’24. Debuting at the 2023 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Arizona, JConcepts S15 body is available in both standard and a lightweight option, the body ships with window mask, decal sheet and two of the latest Carpet | Turf | Dirt wings for a quick transition from preparation to racing. The S15 follows the chassis shape like a glove and the tidy arrangement is free of unwanted gaps. The centre line roof fin helps the body stand up to rigorous demands of crashes and off-track excursions and while on the track, provides straight line tracking ability. The top of the side pod rolls into the rear end section helping with the force placed just in front of the rear tires. Just behind the cab, there is a trim-able section dedicated to rear escape of hot air and inner shell build up.

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October 29, 2024

Boda leaves Sworkz

After just clinching the French 1:8 eBuggy National Championship title, top French racer Clément Boda has announced that he is to part ways with his chassis sponsor Sworkz. Joining the Taiwanese manufacturer at the beginning of 2022, Boda represented the brand in both 1:8 and 1:10 offroad, winning four national title in 1:10 with their buggies, but after 3-years has decided to move to ‘new horizons’. On his Facebook page Boda, who just turned 20, said, ‘After 3 years with Sworkz, it’s time for me to move on to new horizons. It’s been an emotional three years, with ups and downs, hard work, travel, good times and lots of racing. I’d especially like to thank Max Sonnleitner, Micha Widmaier, Georg Horninger, Jerome Sartel and Sébastien Mure. You put me in good conditions from the start and throughout our partnership. Thanks to you, these three years have been accompanied by good results and this challenge, which was really a new one for us, was, I think, taken up with great pride. Many thanks again to the Sworkz team, I wish you all the best for the future, and look forward to seeing you on the track.’

Source: Clément Boda [Facebook]

October 29, 2024

Menicucci announces Xray departure

Long time Xray driver and top Italian Electric Touring Car racer Alessio Menicucci has announced his departure from the Slovakian manufacturer. Posting the announcement on Facebook, the reigning Italian National Champion who was a regular on the international tour said, ‘After 13 years I have to announce that from now on I will no longer be part of Team Xray. We have taken away many satisfactions, we have had many disappointments, we have won and we have lost, always giving 100%. I must especially thank all my teammates for sharing beautiful days and many laughs together, Martin Hudy for having trust in me, Francesco Martini for being my mentor, Fabio Domanin for his unconditional support and support. Thank you very much. The friendships created will go beyond the color of the shirt we wear. I’m looking forward to discover what the future brings, but I already know that I will continue to give 100%.’

Source: Alessio Menicucci [Facebook]

October 29, 2024

ONE Clutch Spring Adjustment Tool

Continuing it release of specialist engine tools following its engine maintenance tool kit, ONE, the engine brand of chassis manufacturer Capricorn, has released this Clutch Spring Adjustment Tool. The new tool allows you to adjust the spring preload. Also new from Capricorn is a new 3×2.5 screw set has a special, more pronounced thread, specific for gear shoes. It is compatible with 1:10, 1:8 Onroad and 1:8 GT models with the new screw set now to be included with all their assembly kits.

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October 29, 2024

MR33 1:12 Wheel Arch Cutting Tool

New from Marc Rheinard’s MR33 brand is this Wheel Arch Cutting Tool intended for 1:12 bodies. With the simple and inexpensive template you can quickly and easily mark the wheel cut-outs on your 1:12 Pan Car and 1:12 GT bodies. The template is 3D printed from very robust material and has the well-known MR33 logo in the centre. You can mark the front and rear wheel arches by using the inner or outer edge of the template when marking. The tool is optimised for use of the Edding 404 permanent marker.

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October 29, 2024

Power Star EFRA 2202 1:8 Buggy Exhaust Pipe Set

Power Star, a brand of Vapon which also owns VP Pro and Team Saxo, has released this new EFRA 2202 Exhaust Pipe set intended for 1:8 Buggy use. The surface treated pipe improves performance by providing a precise and linear throttle response in high RPM range with great top-end speed. It also provides excellent fuel consumption as well. Featuring a durable high-strength welded nipple, the pipe set includes the exhaust pipe and manifold, 3 manifold springs, 1 exhaust pipe springs, 4 high temp manifold gaskets and 1 set screw.

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