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October 28, 2023

ROAR removes Trinity Slot Machine from approved list

ROAR, the sanctioning body for RC racing in the United States & Canada, has removed Trinity Slot Machine motors from its approved motor list. In a statement it said, ‘ROAR and Horizon Hobby have jointly agreed to remove the Trinity Slot Machine motors from ROAR’s list of approved motors. This decision will take effect on November 10, 2023 and applies to all versions of the Slot Machine motors (i.e.,13.5T, 17.5T, 21.5T and 25.5T). ROAR routinely purchases and re-inspects previously approved motors to ensure that the final production version does not differ from those that were originally submitted for certification. Following one such check, ROAR recently discovered that significant changes had been made to the internal design of the Slot Machine motor after they had already been inspected and approved by ROAR’s technical staff.

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October 28, 2023

JConcepts 20th Anniversary grid apparel

JConcepts has released the Grid t-shirt and hoodie as part of their 20^th anniversary season celebration. After a successful 2023 campaign, the team from Groveland, Florida has prepared a new graphic displaying an alternative anniversary logo combined with an updated background to bolster the design. The viewer’s eye carefully locks in on the grid design in blue, while the fresh JConcepts logo pops in bright white printing. On the sleeve, the racing checkerboard design provides the winning fit and finish to the design. The stealth black shirt produced in 100% cotton fabric has a comfortable feel while the stealth black hoodie, pullover sweatshirt is produced in 50/50 fabric, has a comfortable feel, and is available in sizes ranging from small to triple extra-large.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

October 27, 2023

Xray X12 ‘24

With the IFMAR 1:12 World Championship just over a month away Xray has released their latest 1:12 chassis, the X12 ’24. What Alexander Hagberg will use at Beachline Raceway in Florida in his quest for a second World title in the category, the most visual difference on the new car is the all-new 3D printed rubber bumper. This improves body shell support for more aerodynamic efficiency and the 3D printed material doesn’t fold or break, and improves front grip by allowing more airflow under the body. Also new are graphite front lower suspension arms that are 2mm wider each side and improve cornering speed and handling precision. Thinner 2.0mm side braces increase traction for more forgiving handling and new side spring retainers, made from steel instead of composite, produce more precise and more consistent side dampening action. Another improvement on the X12 ’24 is the centre shock gets new geometry with the mounting point moved further back for quicker direction change, as well as improved on-power steering. The shock features a new stiffer spring for improved steering and response.

View the full X12’24 presentation here

October 27, 2023

TITC 2024 – Announcement

Having established itself as one of the biggest international races on the Electric Touring Car calendar outside of the World Championship, the TITC has announced that entries for the Bangkok based event will open on November 20th. Taking place at Infinity RC Addict track on February 29th – March 3rd, the 20th edition of the race will feature 5 classes – Modified Touring Car, Open Brushless, Non Boost, Porsche Thailand Cup (TTo2) and FWD. Mod and Open TC will use Sweep tyres while Non Boost with use Ride. This year saw the return of the Thailand International Touring Car Championship after an absence of two years due to Covid. Making a return to the event, having missed the 2019 edition, back to back World Champion Bruno Coelho took the win to become the legendary race’s second most successful driver behind Atsushi Hara who has won it four times.

Source: TITC [titc.in.th]

October 26, 2023

‘I think Dario was racing European Championships before I was born’ – meet Serpent’s 1:8 Onroad young gun Andrea Catanzani

The last time the 1:8 Onroad World Championship was held in Japan it was Serpent who came away with the title thanks to Japanese driver Tadahiko Sahashi. At the same time almost 10,000km away in Italy an 8-year-old was embarking on his journey into RC Racing. Inspired by his father, one of the country’s top Rally Game drivers (the precursor to what we now know as 1:8 GT), this driver started to master his skills driven by view of his father, ‘for me he was the best and I wanted to be like him’. Now a decade later, that up & coming talent is part of a small select factory Serpent team that will compete for the title at the 23rd running of IFMAR’s original World Championship at the Infinity International RC Speedway in Japan. That driver is recently turned 18-year-old Andrea Catanzani, who earlier this month marked his arrival on the international stage with some stunning displays of outright speed and hunger for success at the 1:8 GT World Championship in Sydney.

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October 26, 2023

British GT12 Nationals RD2 Tamworth – Report

Last Sunday was Round 2 of the BRCA GT12 National Championship held in Tamworth by the TRRAC club. The track was a nice flowing layout, with a couple of technical sections and a high grip level. A big thanks to the TRRAC club for their incredible effort put into hosting this national event. In qualifying, Adam Mackman managed to take the overall TQ with an impressive 11.87 fastest lap in the final round, with Sam Coult in 2nd and Aidan Ripley in 3rd. Mark Jewitt followed closely behind in 4th, whilst there was a total of 4 seconds separating 5th to 8th place completing the A Final. A special mention to 12 year old Chase Mackman for qualifying 6th for his first ever national A Final! In the Mini Supercup class, Matthew Smithson TQ’d with a fast 21 lap qualifying run, followed by Paul Frewin in 2nd and James Kemp in 3rd. As the A Final started the top 3 started to grow a gap from the rest of the drivers, with Adam, Sam and Aidan racing for the number 1 spot. A small error from Aidan allowed Mark Jewitt to catch up and take the 3rd place spot. Chase Mackman managed to gain a position and move into 5th overall. Whilst 3rd and 4th were battling for position, this allowed Adam and Sam to form a 4 second lead. With a full 6 minutes of clean racing between Adam and Sam, Adam managed to hold onto 1st and take the overall win with a gap of 0.2s to Sam in 2nd.

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October 26, 2023

LRP ‘Highflex’ V2 Sensor Wires

LRP has introduced a new range of ‘Highflex’ V2 Sensor Wires. Based on their popular original sensor wires they get further improved specification and the addition of 175mm length which is perfect for 1:10 2WD use. Also available in 70mm, 95mm, 150mm and 200mm, each sensor wire is packaged 3 wire strands next to each other and stacked in 2 rows on top of each other, perfectly positioned with a shrink tube, which is not too tight and not too loose with further improved crimping. This gives a tight fit to the motor and ESC sensor ports.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

October 26, 2023

MXLR ONE/TT01/TT02 FlexBumpers & T-shirt

MXLR has extended its FlexBumper production line with addition of models for the Iris Racing ONE / ONE0.5 / ONE0.5 FWD and Tamiya’s TT01/TT02 1:10 Electric Touring Cars. The ONE FlexBumper matches the original footprint but has a lower overall profile. A direct replacement for the kit foam it lowers overall profile helping to keep the weight in an acceptable range. Featuring two MX logos on the backside to prove the originality the MXLR FlexBumper weighs 8.5grans compared with the original kit bumper at 6grams. The MXLR FlexBumpers are 3D printed with thermoplastic polyurethane for the optimal strength and flexibility and bsorbs hits better and don’t transfer them as much into the chassis structure. For the Tamiya TT01/TT02 they are also a direct replacement with a small and large option available. In addition to new stuff for your car MXLR has something forthe driver with the release of their first ever t-Shirt. Inspired by a famous motorsport design, the MXLR RC Motorsport T-Shirt is made from 100% cotton with a high quality DTF transfer print on the front and back side.

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