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April 19, 2023

Ielasi Tuned GP5GTR’23 .21 GT Engine

Ielasi Tuned has released a new 1:8 GT engine, the GP5GTR’23. An O.S. based engine, Daniele Ielasi has extensively worked the engine components for GT making it totally different from the OS version. The key features are a new carburettor (21J), new underhead with OR, on-road crankshaft with tungsten weights, new engine backplate, new coupling and new LCG head with 2023 graphics, make the new GP5GTR’23 no longer a tuned version of the basic version OS, but rather an Ielasi Tuned exclusive engine for the cardan GT category.

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April 19, 2023

Moto-Obscura XX4 Alu Front Bulkhead

Specialists in parts for vintage RC racing, Moto-Obscura has released a brand new aluminium front bulkhead for the iconic Losi XX4 4wd buggy. Adding to their collection of other vintage racing parts, this piece provides a much more rigid attachment to the chassis than the stock plastic part, and ties the front of the buggy together to form a solid platform for the front suspension. It also does away with the flimsy plastic bumper, while adding some much needed weight to the front of the vehicle. The bulkhead is machined from super sturdy 7075-T6 Aluminium alloy, and finished in a beautiful matte black anodising.

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April 18, 2023

Factory Team Enduro SE machined Ring and Pinion Set

New from Team Associated’s optional parts brand Factory Team is this new Ring and Pinion Set for the Element RC Enduro SE 1:10 Crawler. The set provides machined ring and pinion gears for precise mesh fit, and both are made of steel for increased durability. The six mounting screw holes add another level of durability, and the included Golden Grease ensures smooth performance.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

April 18, 2023

Pesenti & Fankhauser win at Swiss Nationals opener

The opening round of the Swiss Nitro Onroad Nationals took place at Lostallo with Mattia Pesenti and Patrick Fankhauser coming away with the wins. In 1:8 it would be the ARC of Silvio Hächler who would top qualifying ahead of the Mugens of former World Champion Simon and Remy Hasler with Pesenti’s Xray fourth. In 1:10, Fankhauser’s Infinity was the Top Qualifier ahead of the Xray’s of Philipp Bühler and Traugott Schär. With a 2023 rule change meaning no direct qualifiers for the Main, the semi finals would see the demise of Kurzbuch. In the 45-minute final, Hächler would experience gearbox issues allowing Pesenti to take the win ahead of the pole sitter with the Infinity of Luca Martinelli completing the podium. In 1:10, it was a dominant performance from Fankhauser who secured the Round 1 victory ahead of Schär and the Xray of Stefan Wütrich. Round 2 of the National Championship will take place in Aigle on May 5-6.

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April 18, 2023

Lemieux wins US Buggy Championships

The 6th running of the US Buggy Championships took place at Trackside Hobbies in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, over the weekend with Chase Lemieux completing the buggy double. A track famed for once being owned by the ‘Voice of RC’ Scotty Ernst, this year’s event attracted 220 entries. In qualifying Lemieux, the son of former international onroad ace Paul, would take the TQ honours with Tyler Whitt his closest rival in both 2WD and 4WD. Decided over single A-Mains, the Xray driver would fully capitalise on pole position winning 2WD by 2-seconds from the Xray of Whitt with Casey Blasczyk completing the podium. In 4WD, again Lemieux led home Whitt over the 8-minute main with Matt Sunderlage finishing third.

Image: Trackside Hobbies [Facebook]

April 18, 2023

Charlee P back to Team Yokomo

Yokomo has announced that top Asian racer Charlee Phutiyotin is back as part of its international touring car team. The Thai driver joins fellow countryman Meen Vejrak at the Japanese manufacturer after the pair both briefly raced for Serpent before returning to Yokomo. Commenting on the announcement Phutiyotin said, “It feels good to be coming back “home”. I’m thankful for the opportunity and more motivated than ever. See you guys at the track.”

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

April 17, 2023

Cragg & Hall win British 1:10 Offroad Nationals Opener

The BRCA British 1:10 Offroad National Championships kicked off at Robin Hood Raceway over the weekend with a double victory for Team Associated in the hands of Neil Cragg in 2WD and Tommy Hall in 4WD. The first date on the 6 round National calendar, Saturday’s action would decide 2WD with qualifying seeing former World Champion Cragg taking the overall TQ from Jamie Hall, Josh Holsworth and Tommy Hall. In the finals on the astro surface track, Cragg failed to capitalise on his pole position starting position as Jamie Hall took the win ahead him but the reigning Champion made amends in A2 and A3 winning both to open his 2023 season on maximum points ahead of Jamie and Tommy Hall. In 4WD, it was Tommy Hall who was Top Qualifier after 6 rounds of heats ahead of Cragg and Schumacher’s Lee Martin. Hall took all three A-Mains with Martin able to get the better of Cragg to secure second overall.

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April 17, 2023

Roche Rapide P12 / F1 Steel Rear Solid Axle

World Champion 1:12 manufacturer Roche has released a new Steel Rear Solid Axle for their Rapide P12 1:12 chassis and Rapide F1 1:10 chassis. The hollow steel axle improves drivability and offer more durability than the kit’s carbon axle.

Source: Roche [rocherc.com]