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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]

June 26, 2023

Lee wins AOC Korea

Korea played host to the second round of the Asian Onroad Championship over the weekend with Team Yokomo’s Nicolas Lee taking the win. Returning this year after Covid and kicking off in March in Brisbane, Australia, the popular Scotty Ernst organised championship travelled to GRC Raceway near Seoul. In qualifying it was Lee who set the marker for the weekend and with 2 from four round to count Lee’s BD12 topped every round as he secured the overall TQ. Behind it was the Xray of Kim Byung Hwan who secured 2nd on grid from the Yokomo of Jang Dong Uk. In the triple finals Lee secured the overall victory with 2 from 2 in A2. Leaving the others to battle it out in A3, Byung Hwan took that win to secure second overall with Dong Uk completing the podium. In the biggest category of the weekend, 17.5 Touring, it was Kim Kyung Min who took the TQ and win from Kim Siu.

Image: Asian Onroad Championship [aocrc.com]

June 26, 2023

T-Works A800R/MMX Titanium BB Driveshaft Adapters

T-Works has released these titanium BB Driveshaft Adapters for the Awesomatix A800R/MMX 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Machined from 64 grade titanium alloy, they are a direct replacement for the standard unit and on the scales come in at 1.35 grams each. Compared to the kit standard adapter that weigh in at 2.48 grams each that is a 45% weight saving.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

June 26, 2023

Bittydesign AR8-GT3 SWB 325mm 1:8 GT body

Italian body manufacturer Bittydesign has launched their third 1:8 GT bodyshell with the presentation of the all new AR8-GT3 SWB 325mm model. Making reference to the Audi GT3 supercar, they took inspiration to design the lines of the AR8-GT3 body shell adapted to the production needs. The latest body has a lowered front nose that generates excellent steering while the lowered cab and pronounced roof pillars stabilise the air flows that conveyed into the large rear wing that make the model easy to drive.

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June 23, 2023

RC Maker Geocarbon Matte Setup Board V2

RC Maker has release the successor to their popular GeoCarbon Setup Board. The new V2 setup board features gorgeous 5mm Thick 6K Twill Matte Carbon Finish, which looks amazing in your pit are. It’s precision CNC machining with chamfered edges makes it very safe for handling and transport, the design making it less susceptible to being damaged in transit whilst maximising working space to set up your car. It features a precision CNC machined logo, which contrasts great with the setup board, giving it a clear but raw look. A massive feature of this board is the optional levelling with are available separately. The board comes with a recessed shape on the underside for inserting the optional levelling feet. These feet screw straight in, and allow the board to be levelled from above! For those wanting to get their board nice and flat for maximum setup accuracy, this is the ultimate. There’s also no need to disassemble them unless flying, and when the board could be under high stress, in which case it is recommend removing the threaded feet which is only a 1 minute job. They have also increased the size from the previous version, the new V2 features a 320mm width and 395mm length, which allows plenty of room for 1:12 and 1:10 Onroad & Offroad. It comes in a black bubble packaging bag which can be re-used.

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