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May 22, 2023

Electric to run as ‘World Cup’ at IFMAR 1:8 GT Worlds

The organisers of the IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championship in Sydney, Australia, have announced they will have a 1:8 Electric GT class as a supporting ‘World Cup’ race during the event from October 8-14th. Having also run as a ‘World Cup’ race at the inaugural 1:8 GT Worlds in Homestead in 2020, the electric class will continue as a support race given the low numbers achieved last time. While expect slightly higher numbers at John Grant International Raceway than the 18 that was achieved three years ago in the US, IFMAR says this is not enough to warrant a true IFMAR World title. While the official Warm-up Race run by the hosts New South Wales Radio Control Racing Car Club was effected by rain, several drivers have tested on the Monday after that event to check tyre wear for the 1 hour main final and it was confirmed that the Q3 tire from PMT, which is the controlled tyre for this event, can make the 60 minutes without any problems. More news on the Sydney event will be available in the 2nd Stage report which should be available end of June.

Source: IFMAR [imfar.org]

May 22, 2023

Hamon lifts Mod Touring Car NSW State Title

Jeff Hamon lifted the Australian NSW State Titles in electric Touring Car over the weekend at the Newcastle On Road R/C Car Club. Better known for his nitro onroad exploits, the Serpent team driver took the Modified title with victory over the Xray of Top Qualifier Ari Bakla with multiple champion Simon Nicholson completing the podium for Yokomo. Racing on the tight track, Hamon, winner of the recent 1:8 GT Worlds Warm-up race, qualified third behind Nicholson with John Puse fourth. Opening with the win in A1 of the triple A-Mains A2 would see a DNF as Bakla took the win. All to play for in A3, Hamon got to the front early and despite Bakla having the fastest car on track, he kept him at bay to win and secure the title.

Image: Jeff Hamon [Facebook]

May 22, 2023

Oliver Mack joins Serpent

Serpent has announced that Oliver Mack will represent the brand in 1:8 Onroad racing. The signing of the popular German racer is a major signing for the brand who have suffered some key driver departures and have been very quite on the driver market. Interrupted by a stint with Infinity, Mack was a long time driver for Team Shepherd, who unfortunately will close their doors next month, and his move to Serpent is a positive boost for the pioneering 1:8 Onroad manufacturer with whom his racing career started out. Commenting on the news the 2015 European Champion said, ‘I am happy being back after such a long time, the brand where it all began, back to the roots. I am absolutely motivated to show good results and to give my best for Serpent. I am really looking forward to that journey together.’

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

May 22, 2023

SMJ Low Viscosity CA glue

Japan’s SMJ has a new Low Viscosity CA glue intended gluing rubber tyres with low viscosity and good fluidity for easy work and excellent adhesive strength. Packaged in moisture-proof aluminium pack with zipper, it comes with two types of nozzles: an ultra-fine needle nozzle and a micro nozzle to facilitate tire gluing work.

Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]

May 22, 2023

Donathen RC Sheathed Sensor Wires

American RC wiring and cables specialists Donathen RC has introduced two new sheathed sensor wires. Available in 2 different variations, tube or flat style, either style has their choice of one of 24 sheathing colours, and one of 6 heat shrink colours. In total the customer has the choice of length from 50mm-610mm. These sensor wires differ from our “Fully Protected” version in that the sheathed sensor wires only have mesh sheathing covering most of the sensor wire, leaving the ends exposed. With the ends exposed it offers the most amount of flexibility.

Source: Donathen RC [drcproshop.com]

May 22, 2023

LC Racing BHC-1 Alu Option Parts

LC Racing has released a number of optional aluminium parts for their BHC-1 1:14 2WD Buggy. Direct replacements for the standard plastic parts included with the kit, the new offering of option parts include the Front Bulkhead Hinge pin mount, Rear Chamber link mount, RF Hinge Mount, RR Hinge Pin Mount. All parts have an anodised finish in LC Racing’s traditional red colour.

Source: LC Racing [lcracing.net]

May 22, 2023

Rêve D RDX Graphite Composite Molded Parts

RC Drift car manufacturer Reve D has released a new Graphite composite molded Bell Crank and Front Knuckle for its for RDX chassis. The bell crank and knuckle, which contains graphite in resin, promotes weight reduction and rigidity improvement at the front, which is important for RWD drift, and greatly improves steering sharpness and responsiveness. In addition, by increasing the rigidity of the material itself, the precision of the parts has been further improved, and the change in shape when a load is applied is suppressed. By reducing deflection and backlash, highly accurate steering work and suppression of hunting are possible. The shape of the bell crank and knuckle are both the same shape as the genuine parts, so it is easy to install and there is no need to change settings.

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May 19, 2023

Raceform Bling Series Colorway Lazer Car Stand

Singapore’s Raceform has added a new Bling Series Colorway Lazer Stand to its range of racing accessories. Made from the most premium plexiglass in the industry, the latest Bling Colorway with the highest Hologram Glitter count in the market will definitely attract attention on your pit table. The carefully designed futuristic Lazer Car Stand now features detachable sides for ease of space to fit into your race luggage. EVA foams padding on the top and bottom of car stands to prevent slippage and also protects scratches from sandy under-chassis. Flip the stand up for shock building – one side for 1:10 scale and the other side for 1:8 scale for medium and large car stand. The Stand is design to fit even the longest shock length in the market and is available in 3 sizes – Small (190mm x 115mm x 33mm(H)) for 1:12 and 1:10 On Road, Medium (190mm x 115mm x 48mm(H)) for 1:10 Off Road and Large (190mm x 115mm x 90mm(H)) for 1:8 Offroad.

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