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August 28, 2023

Tommy Hall does double at Scotty Ernst UK Showdown

The Scotty Ernst UK Showdown saw Tommy Hall do the buggy double at the inaugural running of the 1:10 Offroad event. The famed American race announcer brought his Showdown to the UK’s legendary Robin Hood Raceway where the astro turf track played to its advantage with any rain not stopping play at the Schumacher Racing supported event. Capitalising on the British Bank Holiday weekend, the 3-day event saw Sunday’s main action decide the 2WD Champion with the 4WD and Stadium Truck battles fought on Monday. In 2WD Buggy, it was Team Associated’s Tommy Hall who took the TQ before the former European Champion went on to win the final ahead of the Schumacher pairing of Ben Smith and Lee Martin. In 4WD, it was the second of the Hall brother’s Jamie who would TQ ahead of Martin with Tommy P3 after four rounds. In the triple finals however it was Tommy, the newly crowned British National Champion, who took the first two A-Mains to completed the perfect weekend with Jamie securing P2 with the win in A3 as Martin again completed the podium in third. In Stadium Truck the finals produced three different winners with 2WD Buggy runner-up Smith taking the overall victory from Martin for a Schumacher 1-2 ahead of Jamie and Tommy Hall.

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August 28, 2023

JConcepts Spring box double decker w/foam liner

JConcepts has introduced this spring box to assist racer the organisation of their spring selection. The double decker design stores up to 18 pairs of springs plus 2 added compartments on each layer for miscellaneous items. The injection molded box itself has been in the JConcepts line-up for years assisting in motor and battery storage with a nice closure and stealth black colour combination. The box now makes a nice and tidy space with high density foam layered with compartmentalised section and blue floor space to aid in a visual cue to identify springs quickly. The package includes a decal for the inside of the lid for the racer to write in notes, combinations, spring rate and type, to further trackside organisation. The spring box is ideal for 1:10 off-road, and on-road racers looking to tuck away their setup secrets and keep them protected in style.

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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

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

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

SWORKz S35-4 EVO

Sworkz has a new 1:8 Nitro Buggy with the release of the S35-4 EVO. The geometry from the Worlds Edition conversion kit provides optimised cornering speeds with a more easy handling feel and maximum traction. The S35-4 EVO features a T7075 hard anodised and lightened aluminium chassis with a new short wheel base design that was tested for a long time by our factory pilots which guarantee the best speed balance for both front and rear suspensions. HET differentials are included in the kit while the High Density Clutch Bell system are optional. The new S35-4 EVO comes with a brand new steering Lay-Down Type Steering Bell crank servo saver system. This new Ackerman design provides the driver with better control over the S35-4 EVO buggy.

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August 23, 2023

Densford & MacDonald complete ROAR Committee

ROAR, the sanctioning body for RC racing in the United States & Canada, has announced the completion of its Executive Committee with the appointments of Brent Densford as Competition Director and Lance MacDonald as Promotions Director. Under the guidance of new President Clayton Young, ROAR appears to be on a much overdue positive trajectory and the latest appointments should be a boost to national championship racing and the bobby in general. Densford is the owner of Beach RC while MacDonald has vast experience in race organisation and so their combined experience and knowledge should assist ROAR in being more more proactive in the promotion of the hobby as opposed to just being a rule enforcer.

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