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April 24, 2023

Balestri wins EFRA GP

Dario Balestri took the 1:8 win at the EFRA GP race in Leno, Italy, over the weekend, the Infinity driver leading home the ARC of Silvio Hächler and Capricorn of Mirko Salemi. In qualifying, it was Balestri who took the TQ ahead of fellow World Champion Simon Kurzbuch with Francesco Tironi, Hächler and Toni Gruber making up the Top 5 places on the grid. In the 45-minute final it was Balestri who control the race taking victory from Hächler, a late mistake from team-mate Tironi ending the potential for an Infinity 1-2 finish. Having come through from the last chance final to secure P11 on the grid, Salemi came through to complete the podium.

Image: Dario Balestri [Facebook]

April 24, 2023

Phend & Rivkin take ROAR Carpet Offroad National titles

Dakotah Phend and Spencer Rivkin took the three main titles at this year’s ROAR Electric Carpet Off-Road Nationals over the weekend. Hosted by Beachline Raceway in Florida, in qualifying it would be Phend who would take the TQ for both buggy classes, the 2WD pole position decided on tie breaker with Rivkin who would claim the TQ in Mod truck. In 2WD Finals, reigning World Champion Rivkin would get by his rival in A1 and repeat that in A2 to clinch the title early. Behind Phend in second Schumacher’s Broc Champlin would complete the overall podium. In 4WD, Phend, having taken the TQ ahead of Xray’s Ty Tessmann, was untouchable in A1 and 2 securing the title ahead of 4th place qualifier Champlin and Rivkin with Tessmann ending up 4th. In Mod Truck, Phend got the better of pole sitter Rivkin while Champlin made it a trio of podiums in Florida.

Image: ROAR [Facebook]

April 24, 2023

TQ & Win for Kobbevik at Oslo Open Round 1

Schumacher’s Daniel Kobbevik took the TQ and win at the Oslo Open first round over the weekend with the same track set the host the opening round of the National Championship next weekend. After an insane job from the club to clear the track of snow and ice, it was ready for the first round and the first outside race of the season. The event also attracted National TV who attended to make an episode about youngsters and RC racing and how RC racing is connected more and more to motorsport. Attracting drivers from across Norway, the schedule allowed for just 4WD action. With three qualifier rounds and it started up with where it ended last year, with it possible to make 16 laps during a 5 minute run. The opening qualifier was close, and LRP/Schumacher driver Kobbevik was just 4.3 sec away from making the 16 laps. In round two he would get the 16 laps on 5.20.146, and Q3 was even better with a time if 5.19.072. With Kobbevik the Top Qualifier, behind the Yokomo’s of Victor Asak and Albin Ingholm completed the Top 3. In the finals Kobbevik wrapped up the win in A2 while the big battle was for the rest of the podium with Asak taking second ahead of the Team Associated of Peter Stein.

Source: Magne Kobbevik

April 24, 2023

Team Saxo F1 Front Nose Wing

Following the release of their latest Formula chassis last week, Team Saxo has introduced a new F1 front nose wing. Made from durable nylon, the retro styling wing is offered in black or white variants.

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April 22, 2023

Destiny RX-10SR 3.0 option parts

Destiny has released two new optional parts for its RX-10SR 3.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The Japanese brand has introduced new front spring steel metal bushing double joint drive shafts with lightweight spring steel spool cups. The length of driveshaft is 0.5mm longer with the kit plastic spool cup or option metal spool cup with plastic drive shaft cap now replaced by metal bushing. This results in less friction on driveshaft movement and more durable giving improved stability and cornering speed. Another new parts is the carbon fibre upper bumper brace for the RX-10SR/F 3.0. Made from 2mm carbon, it is installed with two micro o-ring between brace and aluminium lower bulkheads to avoid damage to the bulkheads and chassis in crashes.

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April 22, 2023

Xray XT8 ’24 Truggy

While the 2023 outdoor is still only getting starting for many racers, Xray has released details of their XT8 ’24 1:8 Truggy. All new features of the 2024 model include front & rear semi-split bulkhead with quick differential access without disassembling suspension. Out also gets reinforced V2 bulkheads featuring Labyrinth Dust Covers to avoid debris inside the bulkhead assemblies. New front & rear diff height adjustment is possible through eccentric bushings while they have also improved central drivetrain angle and height adjustment. The XT8 ’24 has a redesigned chassis for semi-split bulkheads and redesigned front & rear aluminium shock tower match the new semi-split bulkheads. Also catering for the new bulkheads is a redesigned wing holder. Wickerbill rear wing allows quick downforce adjustments and pre-marked airflow holes to reduce downforce. New centering brake slide screws provide smoother brake pad operation. The XT8 ’24 is supplied with mounts for both truck and bruggy style bodies.

View the full XT8 ’24 presentation here

April 22, 2023

MonTech RS01 GT12 Body & 1:12 Bag

Following the successful release of its 1:10 RS01 body last month, Italian body producer Mon-Tech Racing has now released the same design for GT12. Molded from high quality polycarbonate, the shell can be mounted on all 1:12 models and is available in two versions, ‘Standard’ and ‘La Leggera’. It comes with the decals for the headlights and grilles, the masking for the windows and the fixing screws for the rear wing. Also new for 1:12, Montech has a new branded carrier bag. Measuring 21cm x 38cm x 10cm, the bag carrier two cars without bodies or one full complete car with body.

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April 21, 2023

Ronnefalk joins ARC for 1:8 Onroad campaign

ARC has announced that Offroad star David Ronnefalk is to represent its brand in 1:8 Onroad and have a go at the sport’s longest established category. Having achieved the top prize in Offroad when he became the IFMAR 1:8 Buggy World Champion in Las Vegas in 2016, the Swede has had a number of electric onroad outings but now will take on nitro. Having been mentored in his professional racing career by Adrien Bertin, Ronnefalk will be able to capitalise on the Frenchman’s vast onroad racing experience having up until last year been the only driver to have won both the 1:8 and 1:10 Onroad World titles. Commenting on the announcement, the reigning European 1:8 Buggy Champion said, ‘I would like to thank Jones Chu of ARC for giving me the chance to enjoy some 1:8 OnRoad when time allows from my MAYAKO Off-Road program. Always thought that 1:8 On-Road is the F1 class of RC and I appreciate ARC supporting me with the equipment needed to go race. I have a great mentor in Adrien Bertin when it comes to this class and it will be fun to go “play” a bit when we will have some CT engines ready to test for this category. Together with Matrix Tires and Xtreme Aerodynamics I think I have a good program also for this class. Looking forward to try the new R8.4 out on the track once they have opened for the season in my area.

Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]