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June 22, 2023

Protoform Venturi GT 190mm body

Protoform has released the Venturi GT body, a new contender in the popular USGT class. Combining scale looks with performance on the track, the Venturi GT takes inspiration from a new wave of hypercars, featuring a low-CG, cab-forward design sure to provide exceptional handling characteristics while also looking stunning on the track. The super low-slung hood and raised wheel arches give the Venturi an aggressive GT-style aesthetic, while the deeply sculpted side panels provide superior side bite and overall body rigidity. The rear wing features two trim lines: a lower 10mm tall line for USGT-sanctioned racing, and a taller cut line for no-holds-barred club racing where extra rear downforce is needed. Fully approved for competition by USGT rules, Venturi GT is produced in high-quality clear polycarbonate, coming in at around 85-90g race-ready weight. A comprehensive decal sheet including windshield headers and number plates, wing mounting hardware, and paint-then-peel overspray film are all included.

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June 22, 2023

Huge RC to host FEMCA ISTC Championships

Huge RC Circuit, the track owned by former ISTC World Champion Surikarn Chaidajsuriya is to host this year’s FEMCA ISTC Championships. The event will take place at the Indoor asphalt track in Bangkok, Thailand, on November 23rd to 26th. Huge RC Circuit is no stranger to hosting major international events with the track the location of he 2014 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championship which was won by Alexander Hagberg. FEMCA is the governing body of radio-controlled car racing in Asia and Australasia and represents 15 nations. Full details of the 2023 ISTC Championships are published in the first stage report.

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June 22, 2023

Picco P3TX .21 Buggy engine

Picco has introduced its newest .21 1:8 Offroad power unit with the release of the P3TX Buggy engine. The new version of the Italian manufacturers buggy line features a traditional 3+2 port cylinder with an updated CNC machining. Characterised by a Long Stroke layout and strong Swiss made 14mm Ceramic bearing for better reliability it also sports a new cooling head to improve heat dissipation and a head button with silicone seal to prevent dust and vibration. An Optional LCG (low-center-gravity) head to be used only below 10°C/50°F outside temperature is sold separately. Available with a DLC coated crankshaft to prevent any oxidation and any wear of the crankpin or with a Standard Steel crankshaft with a black-coating just to prevent oxidation. The P3TX 3,5cc engine is delivered with a 7,0mm and 7,5mm venturi.

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June 22, 2023

Flash Point RC 1:8 Offroad Lexan 2 piece Rear Wing

New from Flash Point RC is this 1:8 Offroad Lexan 2 piece Rear Wing. The wing is produced from high-quality 1.5mm thick Lexan material and includes a smaller center wing for increased stability and traction. The FP Lexan wing is lightweight and provides great stability for highspeed corning and increased rotation in slower speed corner. The kit includes two complete wing sets in one package. The smaller central wing helps increase downforce while reinforcing the larger main wing. The side dams are both IFMAR and ROAR legal.

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June 22, 2023

Losi Promoto MX 1:4 Motocross RTR

Losi has come out with this pretty cool RTR RC 1:4 Motocross bike, the Promoto-MX. The iconic America brand claim that it is the very first one scale RC motorcycle that accurately reproduces the full experience and pure fun of riding a real motorcycle. Availble in three livery options, the unprecedented realism of the Promoto-MX goes much deeper than its faithfully detailed looks — the narrow frame, rider gear, and officially licensed graphics. Even more impressive is how successfully it captures true dirt bike performance, a breakthrough accomplished through a unique hybrid of mechanical and electronic technology developed specifically for the Promoto-MX. It’s how these technologies work together that makes all the difference.

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June 22, 2023

Ielasi Tuned Dirt R Evo .21 Buggy Engine

New from Italian engine tuner Ielasi Tuned is their Dirt R Evo .21 Buggy engine. Developed on the basis of the consolidated Dirt R, the new Dirt R Evo is a small upgrade compared to the previous model. These upgrade include a new low centre of gravity head (like that of the Dusty RCE) which weights in at 60 grams. Also new is the backplate and different timing of the crankshaft.

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June 21, 2023

OfficinaRC ‘Smart Body Tuck – Click Ball Connect’

OfficinaRC has released their new ‘Smart Body Tuck – Click Ball Connect’ body stiffener solution. In recent years, body stiffeners have become an almost essential accessory for those who want to use lightweight car bodies. These stiffeners, thanks to their reduced weight, allow ultralight bodies to maintain their aerodynamic shape while driving. OfficinaRC chose to call it “Smart” because it solves one of the most common issues associated with bodies featuring a Body Tuck: space. It is often challenging to stack these bodies. With the use of a carbon fibre rod with two aluminium balls at each end, attaching and removing the stiffeners, whether for stacking bodies or observing their performance on the track with or without stiffeners, will be a breeze. The two aluminium ball joints, made from black anodised aluminium, fit perfectly into the appendages. The appendages, 3D-printed using a resin mixture, ensure impeccable details and excellent resistance to removal and insertion. Each stiffener comes with numbered appendages (1 and 2) that allow you to choose which side to leave exposed for detachment. The Smart Body Tuck is incredibly lightweight, weighing only 1.45 grams per pair, and it comes with ultra-thin pre-cut 3M VHB adhesive for maximum adhesion. It fits on all touring cars, both for side stiffeners and rear wheel arches, and it is compatible with FWD bodies.

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June 21, 2023

Yokomo BDFWD Front Wheel Drive Touring Car

Yokomo has announced its new 1:10 Front Wheel Drive Touring Car contender, the Master Speed DBFWD. The car has evolved to the latest specifications, equipped with graphite suspension arms, which are the mainstream today, and a thoroughly lowered centre of gravity. The kit’s standard aluminium main chassis and redesigned front section provide outstanding stability despite the heavy front section. The low centre of gravity shock tower, short shocks, small diameter spur gears and new motor mounts result in a thoroughly low centre of gravity, which, combined with the low-mounted stabiliser in the front, enables high-speed cornering. In the rear, R.T.C. rear toe control is standard equipment, making it easy to obtain turning characteristics suited to the course layout, reducing understeer that is common in FWD machines, and improving time through sharp cornering.

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