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July 9, 2023

Volker adds another German National title

A nation that has been a major force in the world of international 1:10 electric touring car racing, Germany hosted its National Championships over the weekend with Ronald Volker adding another DMC title to his CV. Hosted by the MC Munster at the club’s Hollmoorring track in the western part of the country, qualifying would see Volker take his Mugen to the overall TQ. A dominant performance, the former World Champion’s LRP powered MTC2R was fastest in 4 of the 5 qualifiers. The only other driver to top a round, Q4, Yokomo’s Christopher Krapp would would secure P2 on the grid followed by team-mate Yannic Prümper. Winner of the title at his home track of Andernach, last year Awesomatix’s Marc Rheinard would start P4 with the Xray of Jan Ratheisky completing the top half of the grid. In the triple finals, A1 would see Volker crash out early and DNF with Krapp taking the win from Rheinard. A2 would see a perfect run from the pole sitter to give him the win just ahead of Krapp meaning it was a head to head battle in A3. Battling for the lead, on the penultimate lap Krapp would roll allowing Volker to win from Rheinard and lift the DMC title. Finishing A3 in 5th, Krapp would finish runner-up with Rheinard completing the podium. In the Stock class Top Qualifier Simon Lauter took the title while in Formula it was Ratheisky who took the win.

Image: Marc Rheinard

July 8, 2023

Bermudez Top Qualifier at Euro B Championships

Rémy Bermudez is the Top Qualifier at the EFRA 1:8 Offroad European B Championship in France. The Xray driver, who is supported by multiple European Champion Yannick Aigoin’s Aigoin Racing, topped qualifying from the similar XB8 of fellow countryman Mathis Peyre, the HB Racing of Kévin Michaudet and Agama of Hugo Tavernon. With each driver managing to go fastest in one of the four rounds of qualifying, the Top 3 would be decided on tie break with Bermudez’s Q2 time the fastest to give him the overall TQ. Racing on the large Alc Longvic Mini Racing Car track, best non French racer was Spain’s Adrian Pariente Torrijos who took his Sworkz to 6th in the final qualification ranking. All drivers will have to progress from Semi Finals to the Main Final which will decide the 18th edition of the European B Championships, a title that has been a stepping stone to greater things for many drivers.

Image: Xray [Facebook]

July 8, 2023

PN Racing enclosed Gear Differential Conversion Kit

Mini-Z option parts manufacturer PN Racing has introduced their brand new enclosed Gear Differential Conversion Kit. Available in 51T 52T 53T 54T, the 53T coming in yellow, the PN Racing precision gear diff has gained popularity in the last year especially in some of the higher traction circuits leading them to the brand new diff kit as they wanted to make it even better. With its innovative enclosed cover, the gear differential allows you to fine-tune the diff action by adding diff grease, giving you ultimate control over your Mini-Z’s performance. Say goodbye to dust and debris wreaking havoc on your differential! The enclosed cover keeps unwanted particles out, resulting in less maintenance and more time on the track.

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July 7, 2023

Xray X4F’24 Graphite Upper Deck 2.0mm

Xray has released a new optional 2.0 Graphite Upper Deck 2.0mm for its X4F’24 FWD Touring Car. The one piece Multi-Flex top deck has a narrow shape for easier installation, improved handling characteristics and features 8 different flex options. The one piece top deck offers increased flex which makes the car softer. Suggested especially for low traction conditions where it removes a bit of initial steering but generates more traction. The top deck can be cut to provide more different flex set-up options. The machined ultra-precise top deck screws ensure the top deck is mounted completely tweak-free to improve the flex characteristics. Machined from 2.0mm graphite material, the shape of the top deck has been specifically designed to achieve maximum traction and great steering characteristics at the same time.

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July 7, 2023

Schumacher Cougar LD2 S2 Wide Rear Link Mount

Schumacher has released this new optional S2 Wide Rear Link Mount for their popular Cougar LD2 1:10 Buggy. During testing the LD2 in high grip conditions, it has benefited with this wider plate supporting the rear of the car. This helps the car drive flatter through the fast bends. It is also very good for a more aggressive turn in and excellent drive out of the bend. The team have been using these so far in medium and high grip conditions.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

July 7, 2023

Reedy Sonic 540-SP5 Spec Motors

Reedy has released its all-new Sonic SP5 stock motor range. Featuring an all-new and unique design, the performance of the SP5 starts with the stator. Designed in-house, the stator’s profile is intended to achieve maximum torque and power output without sacrificing RPM. High-quality copper magnet wire, sized to the maximum that the rules allow and wound with care to keep resistance near the legal minimum, is treated with heat transfer epoxy to dissipate heat and reduce internal temperatures resulting in less fade over the course of the race. An oversized collector ring not only dissipates heat, but in conjunction with thick solder tabs, reduces resistance and power loss. A balanced rotor features a high-strength magnet that takes full advantage of dimensional rules to produce fade-free power with maximum effectiveness. The rotor is supported by precision stainless steel ball bearings to accommodate high RPM loads with exceptional efficiency and reliability. Like all Reedy Sonic motors, a high-quality sensor board rounds out the motor’s interior. Externally, the SP5 utilises a lightweight two-piece CNC machined aluminium housing with an aluminium endcap and timing adjustability to accommodate fine-tuning for specific applications.

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July 7, 2023

Volker confirmed for Electric Singapore Int. Challenge

Having only announced the inaugural running of the event last week, the Electric Singapore International Challenge is quickly gaining international interest with former World Champion Ronald Volker the latest driver to be confirmed for the September 9-10th race. Organised by the RCMC Singapore Club together with top international racer Nicholas Lee and Chhua Joo kiah, the aim of ESIC is to bring back racing in style in Singapore with the creation of one big exciting weekend for the on-road racers. With over 100 entries already received, the ESIC is already well on its way to achieving this. With famed race announcer and organiser Scotty Ernst as Race Director, other international entries include Infinity’s trio of Electric Touring Car World Champions – Naoto Matsukura, Jilles Groskamp and Andy Moore.

Source: E-SIC

July 6, 2023

SMJ Stealth Line Lefty Spring RL6.3 & Oval Body Patch

Two new items from Masayuki Miura’s SMJ are the addition of an RL6.3 Lefty Spring to its Stealth Line and an oval hole tin type body mount patch. The SMJ Stealth Line Lefty Spring RL Series, which has been well-received, is now available in the hardest 6.3 version. With three different types now available, it can be used in a wider range of conditions. With an overall length of 27mm the wire diameter is 1.7mm. The oval hole type body patch is suitable for horizontal type rear body mount for electric touring cars with the new thin type just 0.3mm thick for use with lightweight bodies.

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