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January 12, 2024

Serpent Medius X20 RTR 1:10 Electric Touring Car

Serpent has released a Ready-to-Race 1:10 electric touring car based on its competition level X20 190mm kit, the ’24 edition of which was released in November. Factory assembled, the Medius X20 RTR comes as a complete full package to get started racing in the electric touring car category or for those who just want to have fun driving a touring car. Fitted with a Dragon-RC 13.T motor and speedo combo it is all controlled using the DTS-3 2.4ghZ transmitter also from Dragon-RC. Dragon-RC rubber racing tyres with foam inlays on Serpent TC wheels ensure super-grip. The RTR package is completed with a supplied pre-cut and painted EFRA approved Touring Car body shell.

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January 12, 2024

JConcepts Falcon | Dirt Bite 1:8 buggy tyres

JConcepts has added two new tyre patterns to its range of 1:8 Buggy tyres with the release of the Falcon and Dirt Bite. After successful tyre designs such as the Reflex, Detox, and Kosmos, the JConcepts team went back to work developing a fresh design, the result being the new Falcon. A triple row, double spaced concept is unique, and incorporates a new tapered and square shaped pin. The tight nest of pins works together forming a rubber surface patch that handles the harder surfaces and resists wear due to their proximity. The landing “Falcon” shape arrived after experimenting and prototyping with different techniques for side bite stability. For the pins to work together in the center, connecting bars were added to resist pin flex and ultimately provide a solid base down low. Moving to outer rows, more space is generated with clipped corners and a rolled sidewall set of pins. The new tire is stable at high-speeds and high-bite, but also allows clean-out room for deeper dirt, loam, or sandy conditions.

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January 11, 2024

Exotek Hyper99 1:10 body for low profile touring car

Exotek Racing has released this 194mm 1:10 Hyper Endurance body & wing set for use on modern low profile touring cars. The realistic 24-hour endurance body that replicates the modern European LMH Hypercar class, comes complete with an extra long splitter for more steering, muscular fenders, extra low slung nose and hood, downforce inducing side skirts, large rear deck and 2 level rear wing for superb downforce or run a single wing for increased steering. Made from .7mm polycarbonate, the 194mm width allows you to run wider suspension or wheel hex set ups for increased corner speeds and less traction rolls. Ultra low profile hoods and side panels give maximum corner speed and the original long rear body work is perfect to help prevent body tucks. A 155-165mm wheelbase is recommended meaning the body may be too short for use on some F1 cars. It is designed with ample tyre clearance in the wheel wells to mount the body low without rubbing the tyres.

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January 11, 2024

RUDDOG Racing 5200mAh and 5700mAh batteries

RUDDOG Racing has added two new LiPo-HV Battery packs to its range with the release of their 5200mAh 150C/75C 7.6V LCG Short Stick Pack LiPo-HV and 5700mAh 150C/75C 15.2V Short 4S LiPo-HV batteries. The LCG Short Stick Pack is a new 22mm high shorty type battery that combines great run time due to its 5200mAh capacity with a lightweight LCG design. The battery is built using high performance 75C/150C cells, ensuring you’ll experience exceptional performance every time you hit the track. Both EFRA and ROAR approved, its latest Spec Silicon Graphene Lithium Polymer cells provide even better internal resistance, resulting in higher power output so you can push your car to the limit with confidence. The 5700mAh 150C/75C 15.2V Short 4S LiPo-HV battery brings the advantages of the Shorty-Pack batteries to the 1:8 class. The 98mm short housing makes it possible to place the battery further forward or rearward in the vehicle and adapt the weight distribution to the track conditions.

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January 11, 2024

Onisiki Kodoma micro drift car

Hong Kong based Onisiki has announced its soon to be released Kodama micro sized drifter. Established in 2015 by a group of radio control drift car enthusiasts, the brand original started out with RC accessories but now with the help of their in-house R&D Team they are offering this full micro car, that with its adjustable lenght chassis, can be adapted to work with both 1:24 and 1:28 bodies. Made from high quality carbon fibre and aluminium, this mid motor chassis has a battery designed to be mounted over the rear axle for better traction coming out of the corners and it will be limited to a production run of 1000 cars.

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January 11, 2024

Lens Bodies supports Cruz

Italian body shell manufacturer Lens Bodies has announced that it is to support young West Coast onroad star Jacob Cruz. The American Mugen Seiki team driver is in for a big year in 2024 as the ISTC World Championships travels to California’s Finishline RC Raceway later this year where he has been doing extensive body testing. Runner-up at the 2023 ROAR Electric Onroad Paved Nationals, the teenager also took the win at the Arizona State Championships during the Summer and will be looking to make his mark on the World stage in 2024.

Source: Len Bodies [lensbodies.com]

January 11, 2024

Schumacher confirms Orlowski for MIBO International

Schumacher Racing has confirmed they will be sending their newly crowned 1:12 World Champion Michal Orlowski to the 2nd edition of MIBO International Race in Czech Republic. Taking place on February 16-18, it will be Orlowski’s first appearance at the event and it is going to be a busy debut for the Polish driver as he is set to contest both offroad and onroad at the event. One of the unique elements of MIBO International is the two carpet tracks the Mibosport team build side by side at the large indoor sports hall at the Sport V Hotel venue in Hrotovice allowing for offroad and onroad to run simultaneously at the same event. The vision of former international touring car racer and Mibo founder Michal Bok, the first edition of MIBO International saw Mugen’s Ronald Volker crowned the inaugural Touring Car Champion and Xray’s Bruno Coelho take double buggy honours.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

January 11, 2024

Team Powers Radon Pro V5BT ESC

Team Powers has announced the upcoming release if its Radon Pro V5BT (1S, 200A) ESC with Bluetooth. Improvements based over the previous Radon Pro V4.1(1S) model include a BEC with max ~10A output at 6V instead of ~3A. They have also changed to 32-bit MCU with ultra-smooth, faster response with precise throttle and braking control and more top end power with the same item function setup. A new PCB layout and new internal hardware design increases the heat dissipation and should be around 10’C lower working in the same condition. The speed control cooling fan can be removed when running small to medium track for modify/stock racing. You can now also connect with external Bluetooth device for advanced programming and firmware update through the Mobile APPS. APPS will be available on both IOS and Android. This all allows for Real Time Data Analysis through Mobile APPS (Current Input & Output Throttle, Temperature, RPM, Adv. Timing, Voltage and min. voltage, Max Temperature, RPM & Adv. Timing). A built-in one touch On/Off switch also supports external On/Off switch. On the Software side they have newly developed software with more advanced item functions added. Each item have small step to fine tune.

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