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June 27, 2023

Electric Singapore Int. Challenge Announcement

A new international outdoor electric onroad event has been announced for the calendar in 2023 with the inaugural running of the Electric Singapore International Challenge on September 9-10th in Singapore. The RCMC Singapore Club, along with top international racer Nicholas Lee and Chhua Joo kiah are looking to bring back the racing in style with the creation of one big exciting weekend for the on-road racers. A venue that proved hugely popular with racers and multiple World champions having visited and raced in the past. The big flowing outdoor track is located in the East Coast, near to the World famous Changi airport. The story of the inaugural event is set to be shared with the world as it unfolds with Inf1nity sponsoring and supporting the event. The World famous Scotty Ernst is also set to be on the microphone for this race. The E-SIC will see 4 classes in action; 1:10 Modified, 1:10 13.5T Boosted, FWD 17.5T Blinky and 1:5 Superbike. So save the date, September 9-10, 2023, and get ready to be part of this exciting chapter in Singapore’s racing history.

Source: E-SIC

June 27, 2023

Reds Racing 721 Pista Gen2 Onroad engine

Reds Racing has introduced its latest 7 ports onroad engine, the 721 Pista Gen2. The new .21 engine features extreme power, high reliability and tuning stability. Combined with specific technical changes such as new carburetor, new cooling head and front bearing, this 7 port engine features higher power and better fuel efficiency compared to any other engine. The new engine comes with a DLC Coated crankshaft and backplate for improved engine durability and power delivery. New high torque 7 ports sleeve gives great torque and power output. Basically, the new exhaust boost design combined with the inlet ports layout ensures an increase in power on the whole RPM range. The 721 Pista Gen2 also gets a new high speed front bearing for increased durability and idle stability. The cooling head is completely redesigned leading to a lower centre of gravity for better car handling, improved aerodynamics for a lower drag and improved engine cooling, new design and colours. Another big improvement is the brand new carburetor made from pressure die casting. The carburetor has been completely redesigned with a new body mold, new internal fluid dynamics, new mid range needle and new high speed needle position.

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June 27, 2023

Serpent SRX8 GT optional 12/44 ratio

Serpent has released a new optional 12/44 ratio for their SRX8 1:8 GT Chassis. Every year new engines are being developed as engine manufacturers squeeze more power or RPM out of a .21 sized nitro engine. It could also be that more short tracks are running GT than ever before. Either way, Serpent believe it is very important to keep up on what is happening in the market. Their current SRX8 GT car has an internal ratio of 13/44, and it was great for a majority of conditions, however, times have changed and a larger range is needed. Now Serpenr has made an optional ratio 12/44, creating a class specific ratio. Although it seems like a minor change, the on track performance can be quite huge. The outcome would be more acceleration with reduced load on the engine. This will allow you to utilise different ratio splits, or even different fuel mixtures that can result in longer run times.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

June 27, 2023

MIBO Stealth Magnetic Front Body Mount for Drift

MIBO has introduced this adjustable aluminium front body mount for drift cars which features a strong 10mm magnets and hidden structure for clean look of the chassis. The MIBO Stealth Magnetic Front Body Mount offers a unique and innovative solution for attaching the body shell to the chassis, that is now completely invisible. Like other magnetic body mounts, it removes holes and body clips from the bodyshell, but unlike them, it now removes visible parts from the chassis as well. Its aluminium structure is mounted on the inner side of the body, so the chassis keeps a sleek look. Without any posts, or even without front bumper, if you want. Just use a pair of the included magnets as washers under screws in a suitable location. It offers a wide range of adjustments to fit almost any combination of chassis and bodyshell. Featuring variable spacing for magnets, height and angle of the mounting plate, it can be attached by lexan-friendly glue, or double-sided tape. And when tightened properly, it becomes so sturdy, you will never need to worry about it getting loose.

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June 27, 2023

Spanish Nationals wins for Varela, Farias & Molleda

Round 2 of the Spanish 1:10 Electric Onroad National Championship was hosted by Club PICAL in Arroyo de la Encomienda, Valladolid with scorching hot weather greeting drivers who travelled from all over the country. In 13.5 Touring Car David Perez (Xray) claimed TQ by topping the three qualifiers by a close margin over Hugo Varela (Awesomatix). In the opening A-Main with some crashes and DNFs among the main contenders the encounter was eventually won by Gonzo Garcia (Mugen) from Manuel Villa (Mugen). The second final saw a total dominance by Perez, followed closely by Varela who ended up winning the third final to claim his first overall win of a national championship race. The overall champion will be crowned at the remaining event in Madrid in October.

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June 27, 2023

Awesomatix Touring Car & 1:12 parts

Awesomatix has released new option parts for its Touring Car and 1:12 kits. For its A800 Touring Car platform are new P63-R Damper Pistons for use in D3 and D2.2 Dampers (D2.2 requires AT41-2 Damper Vanes). With a new improved design they give even better volume compensation and sealing of the dampers. These Pistons are made of special anti sticking rubber. The result is more smooth and consistent operating of the dampers. For their A12 1:12 chassis, they have added new 6 degree Alloy Steering Block Posts. With the use of these parts, the weight is reduced 2,3g/pcs compared to the std. steel ST1208/ST1207 steering post combination. ST1207 Steering Block Tubes are not needed with ST1208-C6AL use.

Source: Awesomatix [Facebook.com]

June 27, 2023

Boots takes victory at ‘The Italian Race’

After a break of a number of years ‘The Italian Race’ made its return to the international 1:8 Buggy calendar over the weekend with Elliott Boots taking the victory. Organised by Maugrafix, the race was hosted for the first time at the Ospyteam R/C Offroad Circuit in Gussago in Northern Italy and attracted a star entry. In qualifying it was reigning World Champion Davide Ongaro who took the TQ honours for Team Associated. In the Semi Finals however it was Boots’ Sworkz that produced the fastest race time giving the multiple former European Champion pole position for the 45-minute Main from team-mate Mattia Polito. While a few small errors in the opening stages of the race dropped Boots to second but with his Reds Racing engine economy allowing him to run longer between fuel stop he was able to capitalise to take the win ahead of Ongaro and Polito. In eBuggy Ongaro would take the TQ and victory.

Image: Elliot Boots [Facebook]

June 27, 2023

JConcepts pre-cut hook and loop tape

JConcepts is now offering pre-cut hook and loop tape. A beneficial item to have in all RC spare parts, many projects require the use of this versatile product including installing the latest 1:10 offroad bodies on to their chassis assemblies. Various chassis’ have low profile side guards, stacks of carbon fibre or surfaces which are intended to connect the body shell to the chassis. This product has already been slimmed down to the correct width so it has a professional look, fit, and finish without any trimming necessary to the width.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]