October 29, 2024

Boda leaves Sworkz

After just clinching the French 1:8 eBuggy National Championship title, top French racer Clément Boda has announced that he is to part ways with his chassis sponsor Sworkz.  Joining the Taiwanese manufacturer at the beginning of 2022, Boda represented the brand in both 1:8 and 1:10 offroad, winning four national title in 1:10 with their buggies, but after 3-years has decided to move to ‘new horizons’.  On his Facebook page Boda, who just turned 20, said, ‘After 3 years with Sworkz, it’s time for me to move on to new horizons.  It’s been an emotional three years, with ups and downs, hard work, travel, good times and lots of racing. I’d especially like to thank Max Sonnleitner, Micha Widmaier, Georg Horninger, Jerome Sartel and Sébastien Mure.  You put me in good conditions from the start and throughout our partnership.  Thanks to you, these three years have been accompanied by good results and this challenge, which was really a new one for us, was, I think, taken up with great pride.  Many thanks again to the Sworkz team, I wish you all the best for the future, and look forward to seeing you on the track.’

Source: Clément Boda [Facebook]


October 29, 2024

Menicucci announces Xray departure

Long time Xray driver and top Italian Electric Touring Car racer Alessio Menicucci has announced his departure from the Slovakian manufacturer.  Posting the announcement on Facebook, the reigning Italian National Champion who was a regular on the international tour said, ‘After 13 years I have to announce that from now on I will no longer be part of Team Xray. We have taken away many satisfactions, we have had many disappointments, we have won and we have lost, always giving 100%. I must especially thank all my teammates for sharing beautiful days and many laughs together, Martin Hudy for having trust in me, Francesco Martini for being my mentor, Fabio Domanin for his unconditional support and support. Thank you very much. The friendships created will go beyond the color of the shirt we wear. I’m looking forward to discover what the future brings, but I already know that I will continue to give 100%.’

Source: Alessio Menicucci [Facebook]


October 29, 2024

ONE Clutch Spring Adjustment Tool

Continuing it release of specialist engine tools following its engine maintenance tool kit, ONE, the engine brand of chassis manufacturer Capricorn, has released this Clutch Spring Adjustment Tool.  The new tool allows you to adjust the spring preload.   Also new from Capricorn is a new 3×2.5 screw set has a special, more pronounced thread, specific for gear shoes. It is compatible with 1:10, 1:8 Onroad and 1:8 GT models with the new screw set now to be included with all their assembly kits.

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October 29, 2024

MR33 1:12 Wheel Arch Cutting Tool

New from Marc Rheinard’s MR33 brand is this Wheel Arch Cutting Tool intended for 1:12 bodies.  With the simple and inexpensive template you can quickly and easily mark the wheel cut-outs on your 1:12 Pan Car and 1:12 GT bodies.  The template is 3D printed from very robust material and has the well-known MR33 logo in the centre.  You can mark the front and rear wheel arches by using the inner or outer edge of the template when marking.  The tool is optimised for use of the Edding 404 permanent marker.

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October 29, 2024

Power Star EFRA 2202 1:8 Buggy Exhaust Pipe Set

Power Star, a brand of Vapon which also owns VP Pro and Team Saxo, has released this new EFRA 2202 Exhaust Pipe set intended for 1:8 Buggy use.  The surface treated pipe improves performance by providing a precise and linear throttle response in high RPM range with great top-end speed.  It also provides excellent fuel consumption as well.  Featuring a durable high-strength welded nipple, the pipe set includes the exhaust pipe and manifold, 3 manifold springs, 1 exhaust pipe springs, 4 high temp manifold gaskets and 1 set screw.

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October 29, 2024

T-Works Aluminium Screw Tray

T-works has given the humble screw/parts tray a few new features with the released of its latest Aluminium Screw Tray.  Produced from high quality aluminium and finished it features a Magnetic Placement Area, a Length Measure Function and a Diameter Measure Function.  Located in the upper right corner of the tray, strong magnetism ensures screws and other small parts are kept in place.  The lower right corner of the tray is equipped with a precise length measurement scale.  Whether it’s the length of a screw or the size of other parts, it can be measured quickly and accurately.  The lower left corner of the tray is designed with a diameter measure function.  Suitable for measuring the diameter of various screws and parts, ensuring every part meets the standard.

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October 28, 2024

Parker wins BRCA 1:12 Nationals opener

The 2024/25 BRCA 1:12 National Championship kicked off over the weekend with Schumacher’s Louis Parker taking the win.  While defending champion Ollie Payne was absent due to the clashing Masters of Foam race in Belgium, the first race of the 9-round British championship attracted 44 drivers to the West Bridgford Model Car Club hosted event.  In the FTD format qualifying it was Sam Coult who secured the TQ after four rounds with his Schumacher ahead of Parker with Awesomatix’s Mark Stiles completing the Top 3.  With a single A-Main, Parker would get passed Coult to win the 8-minute encounter by 6/10th of a second with Stiles maintaining third a further 2-seconds back.

Image: Schumacher [Facebook]


October 28, 2024

OGO Racing Blizzard 1:8 Truggy Tyre

Following the release of a Truggy version of its Cheste 1:8 tyre last week, Spanish offroad tyre brand OGO Racing has now added their Blizzard tyre pattern to its 1:8 Truggy line-up.  The Blizzerd tyre was designed for indoor or outdoor tracks with bumpy and sometimes wet and dry areas that make this form of racing the most difficult to tame with the Blizzard having all the ingredients to handle this.  The Blizzard is available in super soft, soft, medium/soft and as well as in clay-specific rubber.

Source: OGO [ogo-racing.com]