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October 22, 2024

2024 Speed King Tour Rd5 – Report

Round 5 of the popular Japanese based Speed King Tour 2024 sponsored by Rakusei Model was held at Twin Ring Honguu in Aichi prefecture. Although the day was cloudy and the conditions were difficult with occasional rain showers, the high level of racing attracted spectators with hotly contested battles in all three classes. In the TC0 class (Modified) A-Final, Infinity driver Ryosuke Yamamoto showed outstanding car control and drove a race that was unmatched by any other competitor to take the win. Xpress’ Masaya Okazaki took second while the Tamiya of Takara Sano got last position of the podium.

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October 22, 2024

Protek RC 2135 1:8 Offroad Tuned Pipe Set

Working in conjunction with legendary offroad racer Ryan Maifield, ProTek RC has released the 2135 Tuned Exhaust Pipe with 80mm Manifold. Featuring a narrow, long body design and mirror chrome like finish, the 1:8 Offroad exhaust also features a durable high-strength welded nipple. Maifield has been testing, racing, and winning with a prototype 2135 over the course of the summer season. On his experience with the new release from the AMain Hobbies owned brand, Maifield said, “I have really enjoyed incorporating this new 2135 pipe into my race program. It provides smoother bottom end power but also more top speed. The fuel economy is greatly enhanced, and the durability of the pipe is improved.” The pipe set includes the tuned pipe and 80mm manifold, 3 manifold springs, 2 tuned pipe springs, 2 high temp manifold gaskets, and 1 set screw.

Source: ProTek RC [amainhobbies.com]

October 22, 2024

OGO Racing Cheste 1:8 Truggy Tyre

OGO Racing, the offroad tyre brand of Spanish company XTR Racing, has released a Truggy version of its Cheste 1:8 Buggy tyre. Adding the Cheste buggy tyre to its range last August, now truggy drivers can benefit from the tyre that was designed for indoor or high traction outdoor tracks. Offering massive forward bite thanks to the connected-bar-and-pins tread, the tire is available in super soft, soft, medium/soft and as well as in clay-specific rubber.

Source: OGO [ogo-racing.com]

October 21, 2024

Amped Up 2s-6s multi-cell balance charge lead

New from charger cable producer Amped Up RC, a brand of Donathen RC, is this 2s-6s multi-cell balance charge lead. This is a ready to ship fully protected 24″ long 2s-6s balance charge lead featuring and array of battery side connectors (Deans, xt60/xt90, Ec3/Ec5, Qs8 to name a few) and JST-XH balance housing on the charger side. It is capable of working with all chargers on the market that use a JST-XH balance housing on the charger side. Made with dual wall adhesive heat shrink, that is molded to the connectors reducing strain, and making it easier to remove from batteries/chargers.

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October 21, 2024

Ongaro retains Italian title with perfect campaign

Continuing his winning form, Davide Ongaro has retained his AMSCI Italian 1:8 Nitro Buggy National Champion title with victory at the third & final round of the championship at the Buggylandia track. On a winning run having won the annual Reds GP the weekend before and Spain’s premiere offroad event Buggyland the weekend before that, the 3-time World Champion would kick off the rain effected season finale by taking his Team Associated to the TQ honours. Winner of the opening two rounds of the National Championship, Ongaro would complete the trio by going on to win the 45-minute final, which ended under floodlights, ahead of the Sworkz of Mattia Polito with WIRC’s Marco Baruffolo completing the race podium ahead of Riccardo Berton.

Image: Davide Ongaro [Facebook]

October 21, 2024

MonTech A-424 LMH 1:10 Bodyshell

Continuing to expand its range of detailed 1:10 190mm LeMans Hypercar bodies, MonTech Racing has announced the upcoming release of the A-424. The body shell, which echoes the lines of the famous French Alpine brand, is super realistic with meticulous attention to detail. The Italian company’s latest bodyshell is designed to fit both Touring Cars (190mm) and Formula 1 chassis with a 260mm wheelbase. Constructed from premium 0.75mm polycarbonate, it comes equipped with everything you need to hit the track immediately. Headlight decals, window masks, rear wing fixing screws are all included. It will be available from early November.

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October 21, 2024

Axxelerate RC Tire Roller Sweep

New Swiss RC accessories brand Axxelerate RC, the same people who are behind the country’s largest indoor RC racing track AX Arena, have released this Tire Roller Sweep. The Tire Roller Sweep is a tool designed to prepare and condition tires for maximum performance on the track. By applying consistent pressure, this tool smooths and flattens the tire surface, ensuring a more even grip and reducing irregularities. This process enhances handling and tire life, which Axxelerate say makes it a must-have for serious competitors. When using new tires, excess tire glue can sometimes form uneven spots, affecting the tire’s overall performance. By rolling the tires with the Tire Roller Sweep, you can “break” the glue and ensure a uniform tire surface.

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October 21, 2024

Serpent Nitro GT Series Hong Kong Rd2 – Report

The second round of the Hong Kong Serpent Nitro GT Series took place over the weekend at the Tom Racing Circuit. The event was held under favourable weather conditions, contributing to a successful race day. In the Open class, while Fei Hung earned the TQ position, it was Sam Kwong who showcased an impressive performance, leading the race from the beginning to the end. The battle for second and third places was intense, especially in the last 10 minutes of the 45-minute final with Ricky Yim managing to secure second place just 10 seconds ahead of Simon Chan. The Sport GT class saw Jason Choi dominated the race, leading from start to finish without any significant challenges. The real excitement was the battle for second with Felix Ling coming out top of with Kin Wai Chan completing the podium.

Report: Justin Wan