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August 9, 2023

Schumacher Storm ST2 2WD Competition Stadium Truck

Having re-entered the competitive stadium truck market with the Storm ST and achieved multiple race victories, including the European EOS series and MK British GP, Schumacher has just announced it successor, the Storm ST2. The new kit takes stadium trucks to the next level with improved suspension geometry, durability and adjustability. The Storm ST2 features a lightweight, low centre of gravity design, for optimum performance on a wide range of track surfaces. Whether you race on high grip carpet, medium grip astro, or low grip dirt, the Storm ST2 can perform. The knowledge and experience from Schumacher’s racing and engineering team has been applied to every detail of the design to make a fast, easy to drive, and user friendly truck that will take you to the top step of the podium.

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August 8, 2023

JConcepts metal car stand in Grey/Yellow

New from JConcepts is their metal car stand in two new colours, grey and yellow. The stand is perfect for the 1:8 or 1:10 racer looking to add a little sturdiness to their racing program. The all-aluminium formed and cut piece, designed by JConcepts, has a unique shape, cut-outs for handles and features laser etched logos for identification. The item stands tall and keeps the wheels off the ground for an array of vehicles. Included in the design, the upper deck has pre-cut holes into the material to act as a shock stand for 1:8 or 1:10 offroad shocks. Included foam for the top deck and legs help cushion and protect the chassis of vehicles, shocks, and table or pit area. The textured metal surface is available in blue, black, gray, and yellow colour options with a luxurious high-end look to finish off any pit area with a JConcepts touch.

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August 8, 2023

MIBO 1:10 Onroad Alu Wing Mounts

MIBO has released new Aluminium Wing Mounts to enhance both the aerodynamics and visual appeal of your 1:10 Onroad race car. With an overall weight of 2 grams, the mounts strike the perfect balance between lightweight design and rugged durability. Keeping the CG of your bodyshell as low as possible, while providing maximum surface area to increase the stability and rigidity of the entire system and keeping your wing sitting flat. The bottom plates are mounted from the inside in the wing mount, allowing for a quick and hassle-free installation, secure fit and adjustment of the wing position. With an outer dimensions of 18 x 8 mm, they offer a wing position adjustment range of 10 mm and come complete with self-locking M3 nuts for a 5.5mm nut driver.

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August 8, 2023

Bowie Ginting wins Xcampus Race 2023

Team Yokomo’s Bowie Ginting took the win at this year’s Xcampus Race at the LC Arena in Indonesia. A highlight of the electric onroad racing calendar in Indonesia, the event attracted almost 100 entries with Ginting adding to his tally of wins at the annual event. In qualifying Ginting secured the overall TQ after topping all three rounds of heats with Infinity driver Muhammad Izzah his closest rival securing P2 on the grid ahead of Ary Aditya and Teddy Syach. In the triple finals, things went to A3. Having won A1, Ginting had a DNF in A2 with Infinity’s Ryan Ignatius taking the win, but the pole sitter was back in business in A3 leading home Izzah to take the overall win. Ignatius’ A2 win would see him completed the overall podium.

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August 8, 2023

Tekno RC 1:8 Offroad option parts

Tekno RC has introduced a number of new performance optional parts for their 1:8 offroad chassis range. A new gearbox lowers the diff height, which improves bump handling and provides a smoother, more consistent driving experience, especially mid-corner. The -2mm gearbox requires the new TKR9017B bulkhead cover. To avoid contact with the chassis, Tekno RC NB48 2.X buggies require a light grind (removing roughly 0.5mm of material) on the chassis below the ring gear. TKR9416B is a direct drop in for the EB/ET/NT48 2.X 1/8th scale vehicles and no modifications are necessary. Tekno recommend utilising TKR9054B +/-2 rear hubs when using this new gearbox with the NB/EB48 buggies. The combination of TKR9416B and TKR9054B improves overall grip, stability, and predictability in the rear end.

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August 8, 2023

Smokem Racing AT1 RS chassis

Continuing to extend its range of RS Series chassis, Smokem Racing has added one for the Xpress AT1 1:10 Electric Touring Car to the line-up. The AT1 RS incorporates a number of design improvements that deliver major benefits over the kit chassis. Smokem has changed the overall width to 84mm, with material added to key areas of the profile and the 1.5mm deep pocket on the battery side removed. These key changes enhance the flex characteristics of the AT1 and improve its drivability over a wider range of track conditions and temperatures. The RS chassis allows shorty LiPo packs to be mounted towards the front of the car, to counteract the stock AT1’s rear-biased weight distribution with three positions providing fine tuning according to the weight of your shorty pack. The RS chassis also features a lengthened motor recess to allow racers to space their motors further forward to improve weight distribution. An additional battery stop can be added on our RS chassis to further improve battery location/retention.

Source: Smokem Racing [smokem-racing.com]

August 8, 2023

Cragg claims 27th British Championship title

Neil Cragg claimed his 27th British National Championship title over the weekend with the Team Associated driver successfully defending his 1:10 2WD Buggy title at the season finale at TORCH. Hosted by Titchfield Off Road Club Hants, the sixth & final round of the BRCA Championship was the 2WD decider after the 4WD title was decided at the previous round in favour of Tommy Hall who would also be Cragg main 2WD title rival. In qualifying it was Schumacher’s Lee Martin who took the TQ from Hall and Cragg. Unfortunately heavy rain would force the meeting to be cancelled on the Saturday and the result declared on qualifying which gave former World Champion Cragg the title by a single point from Hall with Martin completing the 2023 Championship Top 3. In the concluding round of the 4WD Championship, held on the Sunday, Schumacher’s Ben Smith secured his first ever Nationals TQ ahead Cragg and the Hall brothers Tommy & Jamie. In the final Smith would win the opening two legs to secure the win with Tommy Hall and 2WD winner Martin joining him on the Round 6 podium.

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August 7, 2023

LC Racing Tuning Shock Springs

LC Racing has added a new range of tuning shocks springs for use across their offroad and rally chassis offerings. Two new Front Springs are available with a 5 turn or 6 turn 31mm length made from 0.9mm diameter wire while for the rear they have added a 40mm length spring that is offered in 6 or 7 turn options and also made from 0.9mm wire. The springs are suitable for the LC Racing 1:14 2WD BHC-1 and EMB Series 4WD Offroad chassis, their LC12B1 1:12 4WD Buggy and the PTG-2 Series 1:10 4WD Rally car.

Source: LC Racing [lcracing.net]