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January 25, 2023

BRCA LMP12 Nationals Rd 1 & 2 – Report

Rounds 1 and 2 of the BRCA LMP12 Nationals were held last weekend in Eastbourne. The start of the new season was eagerly anticipated and a capacity entry of 80 drivers attended the event. This year’s championship offers 13.5 Stock and Modified classes and consists of six rounds with four counting rounds. The Eastbourne club laid out a large track at their Robertsbridge facility. The track design was a tale of two halves with a faster flowing section on the drivers right with a tricky technical section with a challenging entry to the main straight on the left. The layout certainly gave the drivers a challenge and an error free run was essential for a fast time.

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January 25, 2023

STRC TRX-4M Machined Alu Steering Link Set

ST Racing Concepts has released this Steering Link Set for the Traxxas TRX-4M 1:18 Crawler. The new CNC machined Aluminium link reduces the flex and improves the power of your steering. A lot of the steering power from the servo on the TRX-4M is lost due to the flexing of the stock plastic steering link and our Aluminium Steering Link help eliminate flex completely while not adding too much extra weight like with brass link that the steering servo would have to work against. Available in anodised Red, Silver, Orange and also available for scale enthusiasts in anodised Black and Gun Metal.

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January 24, 2023

Corsatec CTX-10RS 1:10 Racing ESC

Corsatec has released its first 1:10 racing Electronic Speed Control, the CTX-10RS. Developed with best performance, consistency and reliability in mind, it features a light-weight CNC alloy fan and case to achieve the lowest centre of gravity possible. The new ultra lightweight super-cool fan-case combo design maintains operating temperatures at lowest levels, while our XSS-HDT grants immaculate control to the Racer in on-road and off-road applications. Combined with Corsatec’s Intelligent Data Electronic Algorithm Logging (IDEAL) and the wireless remote programming options via our own Corsatec APP, racers can fine tune each setting to perfection and optimise their drive feeling. Lower operating temperatures, low centre of gravity, easy installation and software settings updates to share from their World Championship winning Team drivers will let you experience the ultimate drive feeling.
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January 24, 2023

Max Mächler V2 Brushed Motor Collection

We are big fans of all things retro and our good friend Max Mächler, both an accomplished touring car racer and Team Manager for Awesomatix, has been busy gathered together a really cool collection of V2 brushed motors. Also a collector of painted bodyshells, he is looking for a little help to complete the motor collection and you might be able to assist him. We’ll let Max explains the story, “During the pandemic, I started collecting and restoring some of the cool “old” RC stuff from back in the days. Always liked the optics of the V2 motors and with all the driver editions it was a cool project. Was able to collect a good bunch, also some very rare ones like the “Custom Edition”, but still miss a few to have the V2 collection complete. If anyone may has something laying around, let me know”.

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January 24, 2023

Iris ONE 2.0mm Aluminium Solid Chassis

Continuing its release of option parts for its ONE electric touring car, German brand Iris has added a 2.0mm Aluminium Solid Chassis. Developed specifically for high-grip tracks like ETS or CRC black carpet, the chassis stiffens up the front of the car, while also lowering the centre of gravity of the car, which makes it more predictable and easier to drive in such high-grip conditions.

Source: IRIS [iris-racing.com]

January 24, 2023

SMJ Stealth Line Lefty Spring TS Series

SMJ has added to its Stealth Line Lefty Spring range with the newly developed TS Series. The materials and manufacturing process of the conventional SMJ Stealth Line spring have been revised to achieve a smooth initial movement at the beginning of the roll. The TS Series provides excellent traction and stable grip on all surfaces. With am overall length of 20mm and wire diameter of 1.4mm, 7 spring rates are available.

Source: SMJ [smj-rc.com]

January 24, 2023

Matrix Tires Universal Tyre Balancer

Italian tyre manufacturer Matrix has updated its Automatic Tyre Balancer to now be available only as a universal unit covering all your Onroad, Offroad and GT needs with the appropriate adapters. Originally launched in two models last August, one for offroad and one for onroad, now both categories are covered by a universal unit. The balancer is full automatic and using software indicates where the users needs to add balancing weigh to the wheel for the perfectly balanced tyre. For 1:8 Onroad, Matrix also offers its own weights that screw directly into their own ‘Five’ rims. The introduction of holes around the outer edge allows the insertion of tungsten headless screw with calibrated weight for perfect balancing.

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January 23, 2023

Rivkin wins TNR Fuels A-Main Challenge

With the majority of America’s Pro Offroad team drivers in action at the TNR Fuels A-Main Challenge at Thunder Alley RC Raceway over the weekend, it was Spencer Rivkin who the big win. In 1:8 Nitro Buggy Qualifying it was HB Racing’s Cole Ogden who claimed the TQ on a tie breaker with Rivkin, each counting a TQ and 2nd fastest run from the three qualifiers. Tekno’s Ryan Maifield also managed a TQ run opening quaifying with the fastest time and together with a 3 from Q2, secured him 3rd on the grid for the 25-minute A-Main. Ogden lead away the field but would drop to P3 allowing Rivkin to go to the front where he would stay til the finish. While Ogden got back up to second he would lose the position back to Maifield in the closing laps. Behind them Mayako’s Jared Tebo would finish 4th from 6th on the grid. Rivkin would make it a double Buggy victory securing the eBuggy win from Top Qualifier Maifield with the podium again completed by Ogden. In Truggy, Maifield took both the TQ and the win followed home by young gun Phi-Long Nguyen, Ryan Pavidis and Ryan Cavalieri.

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