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November 19, 2024

Sahashi opens WC title defence as Top Seed in Thailand

Infinity’s Tadahiko Sahashi is the Top Seed at the IFMAR 1:10 Nitro World Championship in Thailand, the reigning World Champion topping the ranking after today’s four rounds of seeding practice at the Huge RC Circuit in Bangkok. With drivers counting the best two points from the four rounds, having posted the fastest time in SP1 Sahashi would top seeding from team-mate Teemu Leino, the Finn setting the fastest 3-consecutive laps of the fourth & final practice. While not topping a round and crashing out of SP4, it is reigning European Champion Dario Balestri who will carry the No.3 on his Infinity in the top qualifying heat tomorrow having posted the second fastest times in SP1 & 3. With a different driver topping each of the seeding rounds, the fastest time in the penultimate round would see Takaaki Shimo fourth ahead of Australian Jesse Davies with Jilles Groskamp completing the Top 6. The other driver to top the time sheets today when he went fastest in SP2, local Gamee Mongkolpan concluded seeding in 7th ahead of Swede Viktor Wilck.

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November 19, 2024

Defending Champion Sahashi leads way in early seeding

With seeding practice underway at the IFMAR 1:10 Nitro World Championship in Bangkok, Thailand, it is defending Champion Tadahiko Sahashi who leads the way with 2 of the 4 rounds completed. The Infinity driver who secured his title 2-years ago on the opposite side of the capital city, set a fastest 3-consecutive laps of 45.540 as driver grapple the Huge RC Circuit’s challenging high grip levels that constantly change over the day. With Sahashi second attempt 3/10ths slower, it would be Thai driver Game L. Mongkolpan who would set the pace of SP2 6/100ths of a second up on Sashasi. With drivers best two points scores to determine the order of tomorrow’s qualifying heats, overall it is free practice pace setter Teemu Leino who holds P2 at the halfway mark ahead of fellow Scandinavian Wilck Viktor with Mongkolpan holding fourth having only managed the 13th fastest time in SP1. While Sahashi comes into the 10th running of these World Championships aiming to become the first driver to defend their title, current 1:8 Onroad World Champion Dario Balestri will chase the record of becoming the first driver to hold both title simultaneously with the Italian completing the Top 5 ranking going into the lunch break.

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November 19, 2024

Team Associated DC10 RTR 1:10 Drift Car

Having released its new competition level DC10 1:10 RWD Drift Car kit back in July, Team Associated has announced it is now offering an RTR version of the car. With an arsenal of suspension and chassis tuning options at your fingertips, you can fine-tune your ride to perfection. From camber and caster adjustments to kingpin inclination (KPI) and the exact placement of your motor, servo and battery, the DC10 1:10 RWD RTR is designed to give you the ultimate drifting experience. Additionally the DC10 RTR comes with a high-performance 3300kV Reedy brushless motor system, set up in a sleek low motor configuration for maximum speed and control. Upgrading and customising your DC10 RTR is a breeze with a full range of optional and Factory Team parts that fit seamlessly onto the car. For those who crave unbeatable control and stability, the DC10 RTR is equipped with Team Associated’s brand-new competition Drift Tires and a precision-tunable gyro to keep you glued to the track and enjoy the fastest-growing categories in RC racing.

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November 18, 2024

Payne returns to British 1:12 Nationals with Round 2 win

The second round of the 2024/25 BRCA British 1:12 Nationals saw Schumacher’s Ollie Payne return to the championship and take the win in Stafford. Having missed the opening round as he was in Belgium racing at the annual Masters of Foam, defending Champion Payne opened his title defence by securing the TQ ahead of the Awesomatix of Mark Stiles with the Schumacher of Round 1 winner Louis Parker qualifying third in the FTQ format. Payne continued his form into the triple finals winning A1 & 2 to collect maximum points for his championship defence with Parker winning A3 to finish second overall and extend his championship lead with Stiles once again completing the podium as he did at the season opener. Drivers will travel to Crewe for the next championship encounter on December 7/8 with the event the first of three double headers events on the calendar.

Image: Schumacher [Facebook]

November 18, 2024

Harper wins EWS Round 2

The second round of the Essex Winter Series took place over the weekend with series champion Elliot Harper take the win ahead of Round 1 winner Olly Jefferies. In qualifying it was the Schumacher of Harper who secured the TQ for the single A-main as he topped the opening 3 of the four qualifiers. Taking ihs Awesomatix to the top of the times in Q4, Jefferies would secure P2 on the grid ahead of Kyle Branson and Xray’s Harley Eldridge. In the final, while Fefferies would set the fastest lap he was unable to get by Harper with the pair separated by 15/100th of a seconds at he end of the 5-minutes. Behind them Branson would complete the podium as he did at the season opener with Eldridge 4th. In Stock and FWD it was repeat wins for the Round 1 victors. Zak Finlay secured the Stock TQ from where he would add win No.2 while Iris driver Adam Southgate did the same in FWD. The 5 round EWS now takes a short break from racing as organiser Oli Meggitt and his crew turn their attentions to the sold out annual 2-day EWS International which takes place on December 7-8.

Image: Kyle Branson

November 18, 2024

Mikimodel MS1.0 ‘Special Parts’ Spring Stabiliser Rings

Mikimodel, the Italian Yokomo distributor, has released these Spring Stabiliser Rings intended for the Japanese manufacturer’s MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Part of the ‘Mikimodel Special Parts’ line, they have developed this new simple but very important accessory to stabilise the spring on the shocks of the MS1.0. The rings that are placed at the base of the shock absorber and preventing small movements and make the spring more stable as the shock works.

Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]

November 15, 2024

Klinik RC Hot Pink Folding RC Car Stand

It might not be to everyone’s taste but US company Klinik RC has announced it is adding Hot Pink to the colour options of its Folding RC Car Stand intended for 1:16-1:10 use. Elevating your car during the build, for maintenance between heats at the track or at home while prepping for the next race their innovative folding car stand is precision CNC laser cut from 4.4mm acrylic and with the attidion of hot Pink is now available in 8 colours to match your livery. With laser engraved Klinik Racing checkers logo on both side panels, Folding RC Car Stand folds to a compact size for easy transportation and the very lightweight stand folds out ready for action in about 2 seconds.

Source: Klinik RC [klinikrc.com]

November 15, 2024

Team Shepherd | Zen-Racing Pit Mats

Nitro onroad manufacturer Shepherd and its new owner Zen Racing has introduced two new pit mat designs to show your allegiance to the respective brands. Measuring 600mm by 1200mm, they are made from hard wearing easy wipe material making it easy to keep your pit working area clean after a day at the track or after preparing your car at home ahead of testing or racing.

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