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January 31, 2023

Factory Team B74.2 molded Ring & Pinion Gear Set

New from Factory Team is this molded Ring & Pinion Gear Set for the Team Associated RC10B74.2. These gears reduce the rotational and overall weight of the 1:10 4WD buggy. Each set equates to a weight savings of 13.5g. Made from high strength plastic with added durability through the use of a G10 strengthening ring and an aluminium pinion shaft, these gears have withheld a substantial amount of abuse in testing. This set is intended for use with a centre differential and a 13.5T motor, however, these have proven to hold up to modified power at the highest level of competition for those looking to save weight.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

January 30, 2023

Neumann joins Nova Engines

In more changes to his race programme for 2023, Joern Neumann has announced he will be using Nova Engines. Founded last year by former top Italian onroad racer Stefano Colombini, as the name suggests there is a connection with the iconic Novarossi brand which ceased trading in 2021. Commenting in the announcement that he will represent Nova Engines, the reigning IFMAR GT World Champion said, ‘For nitro engines I will be using Nova Engines to power my Sworkz cars. Thanks to Franco and everyone at Nova Engines for the possibility.

Source: Nova Engines [nova-engines.com]

January 30, 2023

Motiv RC Quick Connect motor chamber

The Motiv RC, the brand set-up by former international onroad ace Paul Lemieux, has released this quick connect motor chamber for use with the Hobbywing or Motorlyser motor analyser. The unit comes pre-wired with an extended 2Ft wire for easy use in connecting your motor to the analyser. It also includes an extended 2ft sensor wire.

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January 30, 2023

Sweep Racing Nanobite 1:8 Buggy tyre

New from Sweep Racing is the Nanobite 1:8 Buggy tyre designed for hard pack and blue groove, oiled dirt track conditions. The Nanobite has the smallest lug Sweep has ever produced in their 1:8 Buggy tyres range. The lugs are staying diagonal on their latest V6 carcass that is designed to reduce ballooning at high speed and helps generate smooth feeling for consistent lap times. The Nanobite is available in both normal and long life compounds.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

January 29, 2023

Orlowski claims first ETS victory

Michal Orlowski has claimed his first Euro Touring Series victory, the Schumacher driver winning the season finale today from Ronald Volker in a battle that went to A3. Having secured his first ever overall TQ in the Modified class, the Pole wrapped up a very successful Saturday in Daun, Germany, by winning the opening A-Main from the front. With Sunday’s action kicking off with the second round of Mains, it wasn’t a good start for the 21-year-old as a mistake on the opening lap dropped him to the back of the pack. Up front, Volker took his Mugen to an easy win ahead of the Awesomatix of Marc Rheinard while Orlowski recovered to finish fourth behind the Yokomo of Christopher Krapp. Laying down the fastest lap of A3, Orlowski resisted the pressure from one of the ETS’ most successful drivers, finishing 3/10ths of a second up on Volker to land his first ever ETS win. Volker who would celebrate yet another overall ETS title finishing 2 points ahead of Rheinard who completed the podium in Daun. In the ETS’ largest class, Pro-Stock, Simon Lauter took his fourth win of the season to secure the overall title for Awesomatix.

January 28, 2023

Orlowski Top Qualifier at ETS Finale

Schumacher Racing’s Michal Orlowski has claimed the overall TQ at the season finale of the Euro Touring Series in Daun, Germany. The Polish driver claimed his first ever ETS pole position when he topped the fourth & final round of qualifying beating multiple champion Ronald Volker on tie break for the top spot. Second fastest in seeding practice behind Mugen’s Volker, Orlowski opened qualifying with a TQ run ahead of the German and Awesomatix’s David Ronnefalk, the Swedish Offroad star showing great form on the flat carpet surface. In Q2 & 3 it was Volker who set the pace but in the decider as the duo swapped times Volker hit trouble and Orlowski got the vital TQ which thanks to his fastest Q1 time secured the overall TQ. Behind Volker, Marc Rheinard took third ahead of team-mate Ronnefalk with the Yokomo duo of Christopher Krapp and Yannic Prumper completing the Top 6. With the opening round of finals completing Saturday’s track action, Orlowski took full advantage of his TQ to move one step closer to his first ETS victory as he took A1 by almost 3/10th of a second from Volker with 3rd place going to Krapp, a distant 5-seconds back.

Source: Michal Orlowski [Facebook]

January 27, 2023

Bittydesign ‘A45’ 190mm FWD body shell

Bittydesign has unveiled its all new ‘A45’ 190mm FWD body shell. This project was born from the desire to create a new body that could gather the experience accumulated with our previous FWD bodies but with different aerodynamic solutions in order to obtain the maximum possible performance for this category. The body shell is universal and mounts on all 1:10 190mm models, both those specially developed by the manufacturers for the front-wheel drive (FWD) category and also those with traditional 4WD chassis (touring). Thanks to the aerodynamics fine-tuned to obtain excellent entry and smoothness when cornering, the driver will immediately feel a very positive driving feeling that will allow to push the pace and maintain it for the entire 5 minutes. If the main intent was that of performance alone at the expense of aesthetics, the finished project resulted in a body with a breathtaking look, with TCR-style widened wheel arches and a harmony of shapes and proportions that make the CA45 both beautiful and fast.

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January 27, 2023

Exotek Slash V2 wheelie bar

US RC Drag Racing Specialists Exotek Racing has introduced a new Version 2 hinged design of their popular single wheelie bar concepts for Traxxas Slash based drag chassis. Extra long 13.5″ from wheel axle to axle with 3mm thick carbon fibre wheelie bar that includes their heavy duty machined titanium turnbuckle that controls the height and angle of the bar and a new heavy duty alloy mounting base. The wheelie bar is now hinged for easier height adjustments and has limitless adjustability through the turnbuckle system. New updated double bearing alloy wheel holds in the new wider and stronger foam tire. The new caged mounting plate protects the tire and wheel and insures straight line performance.

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