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August 28, 2023

Apolaro wins Great Lakes Challenge

One of the United States most iconic Onroad nitro races, the Great Lakes Challenge saw DJ Apolaro take the 1:10 Sedan win at the 2023 running of the event held at the TSRCAR track in Lebanon Ohio over the weekend. The Wallace Motorsports driver Apolaro would secure the TQ from Jamie Corrado after setting the fastest time in the 3rd of the 5 rounds of qualifying. In the 40-minute A-Main, Apolaro would have a flame out in the first couple of minutes of the race and had to fight his way back from 6th place. With just two minutes remaining he would find a way by Diatta Collymore for the win. Collymore led for most of the race being able to capitalise on DJ’s flame out, but finished in 2nd place. Jerry Guerra Having qualified 5th Jerry Guerra was able to come from as far back as 9th position to take 3rd place to make it an all Infinity IF15 podium. In the 1:8 Open class Michael Palazzola took the win from Top Qualifier John Dickson with Mike McBride rounding out the Top 3 after 45-minutes of racing.

August 28, 2023

Hönigl joins Elceram RC

Former offroad and 1:12 onroad European Champion Hupo Hönigl has been announced as a new team driver for electronics newcomer Elceram. The Czech start-up’s new NITRIDE Electronic Speed Controller received plenty of interest when details were released alongside the announcement back in February that another former European Champion Martin Bayer would use their products and assist with development. Also Max Götzl, on the signing of Xray driver Hönigl, Elceram said, ‘We are happy to welcome the new ELCERAM Racing Team member – great Austrian driver Hupo Hönigl. We appreciate our partnership very much and we are looking forward to a useful and interesting cooperation with this experienced driver. Stay connected for another exciting information coming soon!

Source: Elceram [Facebook]

August 28, 2023

ProStar RC Tekno 1:10 Alu Bulkheads

American based ProStar RC has released these new Aluminium Bulkheads intended for use on the 1:10 chassis offerings from Tekno. Suitable for the SC410SL, ET410, EB410, & .2 versions, as well as the SC2410T Short Course Conversion by ProStar RC, the are produced from T7 Aluminium and gold anodise finished. Laser engraved with the ProStar RC logo the bulkhead upgrade weights 44 grams and offers much greater durability than the kit standard part.

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August 25, 2023

Infinity IF14-2 composite cooling fan mount

Creation Model has introduced this composite cooling fan mount for its IF14-2 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The fan mount, which is intended to be used with the chassis’ floating electronics plate, is made of composite material that is half the weight of aluminium and super lightweight.

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August 25, 2023

Factory Team Diff Decoder

Factory Team has released a Diff Decoder which is says is an indispensable tool for the hardcore racer. The Diff Decoder displays a consistent, measured value for differential hardness rather than relying on an estimation or feeling. This measurement can be used to build differentials to a specific hardness, fine tune to improve vehicle performance, understand the differences between oil brands and temperature, or to replicate an existing differential. The Diff Decoder’s machined aluminium body is compact and lightweight with a 5-digit LED display suitable for measurement of a wide variety of differentials. Includes three adapters: one 1:10 7mm hex to measure at the wheel, and 1:10 and 1:8 pin adapters to measure at the diff outdrive. A 5V power source is required to operate.

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August 25, 2023

Rêve D Long Type Alum Suspension Mounts

Japanese RC Drift car manufacturer Rêve D is releasing a lightweight and highly rigid aluminium suspension mount series of its already available long type #8 and #9, which are ideal for the new HT rear lower arm (42mm). The lineup includes #8 for 644-676mm and #9 for 680-712mm, plus type TK for each type, totalling 4 types. The lightweight yet highly rigid suspension mount is less likely to cause alignment changes even when a load is applied while driving, and the suspension movement is more precise and stable traction is achieved. The type TK, which allows the rear upper arm to be attached to the suspension mount, creates a direct feeling in the movement of the rear suspension and improves the control performance more effectively.

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August 25, 2023

Takashima 2.4G Wireless Receivers

Hong Kong’s Takashima D-13 has launched two 4-channel 2.4G wireless receivers. The RX-492 receiver supports the Sanwa FH-5 mode, while the RX-482 receiver supports the FH-4 operational mode. Both products weigh only 7g and are 28×20.5×18.5mm in size making them a highly cost-effective alternative choice.

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August 24, 2023

Infinity IF18 Alu FR & RR Alu Wheel Shafts

Creation Model has announced that is to offer the front and the rear wheel shafts for the Infinity IF18 1:8 Onroad chassis as individual items. Previously the Japanese company sold the parts as a front or rear set but now the 7075 aluminium wheel shafts are to be packaged and sold as single pieces.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]