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March 2, 2023

Iris ONE V2 Suspension Arm Shock Mount Set

Iris has released a V2 Suspension Arm Shock Mount Set for their ONE 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The upgrade is engineered for high-grip tracks to reduce car roll and improve damping characteristics. There are two variants for mounting the carbon plates. The Standard-Version, the turnbuckle mounting hole on the outside position on the arm. This can be used with the standard turnbuckle and ballcup. On the alternative-Version, the turnbuckle mounting hole on the inside position on the arm. Ballcup and turnbuckle have to be shortened in length. This variant is more progressive than the standard variant and even better for high-grip tracks.

Source: IRIS [iris-racing.com]

March 2, 2023

Tamiya Championship Series opens with record entry

The 2023 Tamiya Championship Series kicked off last weekend at 180 Raceway in Baltimore, Maryland, with the first of 10 regional races attracting a record entry. The 26th year that track owner Casey Young has been involved in the TCS, which this year will culminate with the annual Final at Hobbytown USA in Omaha on September 23-24, the opening race attracted 147 entries over all of the popular Tamiya classes. Euro Truck attracted the biggest grid with the win going the way of Jamie Hanson from Mark Tiamson and Casey Young.

Source: 180 Raceway [Facebook]

March 2, 2023

Mugen Seiki MBX8TR Truggy

Mugen Seiki has announced its new MBX8TR Nitro and Electric Truggy. The MBX8TR has several new parts to increase stability, rear traction, improved jumping/landing, and to have more tuning options. In the area of suspension, new “C” and “D” suspension mounts now use square pills for increased tuning of toe-in and anti-squat. and geometry. The front and rear arms use an impact resistant material for increased durability. Stiffer LW front and rear arms will be available as option parts for the MBX8TR. The rear uprights are also new for the MBX8TR. The molded uprights have CFRP plates to adjust the rear roll centre. A new front shock tower and upper front arm mount uses new pivot inserts for increased tuneability. The MBX8TR comes with a complete new 4 shoe clutch from Mugen Seiki. This clutch was designed to be easy to work on and more tuneable than other 4 shoe clutches on the market and features a 34mm aluminium 4 shoe flywheel with removable steel pins. It has a unique way of adjusting spring tension to tune the engagement to suit your engine, track conditions and personal preferences to optimise fuel consumption and performance. The new vented 13T clutch bell, two carbon shoes, and two aluminium shoes are included in the MBX8TR kit.

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March 2, 2023

Blitz Speed 1:8 Onroad Bodyshell

Blitz has released it’s latest 1:8 Onroad competition bodyshell which they have simply named ‘Speed’. Available in both standard 1.0mm and light 0.7mm lexan options it comes with body stiffener set, window mask, and sticker included. The two key features of the body are it liner steering and top speed. With EFRA homologation (EFRA31558), the Speed is designed to fit most different track layouts and traction, with the liner steering design the body can adjust the steering by mounting distance. The initial setup matches the front wheel, when needs more steering mounting the body forward, if need more stability mount the body backward, with all different mount location the body never loses the balance of the handling. As more down-force applied on the body shell the more drag force, however the Speed is designed to minimise the drag force without losing the down-force and handling. The top speed of the Speed will remain as good as the Blitz TS040 body which was created in 2015.

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March 1, 2023

Mibo International Race – Preview

This weekend the small town of Hrotovice in the Czech Republic will play host to the inaugural MIBO International Race, a race that is a long time dream of international touring car racer Michal Bok. While the venue has been visited by some of the best drivers in the world as Bok hosted rounds of both the ETS and EOS in years passed, this weekend he brings both classes together as a follow on to his hugely successful pre pandemic Mibo Cup Series. Two tracks under one roof with onroad and offroad action taking place side by side, the first edition of what is planned to be a major annual event on the European race calendar kicks off on Friday evening with practice. In touring car Mugen’s Ronald Volker and Yokomo’s Christopher Krapp lead the entry while Offroad is headed by Xray’s Bruno Coelho. The World Champion makes the switch to buggy after a very successful start to 2023 in Touring Car that includes victory at the legendary TITC in Bangkok last weekend. With 240 entries reflecting the competence racers have in Bok’s Mibosport race organisation’s ability to put on quality events, there is set to be plenty of exciting race action right across the classes.

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March 1, 2023

Payne crowned BRCA 1:12 National Champion

Ollie Payne is the new 2023 British 1:12 National Champion after making it four wins from as many races over the weekend in Tamworth. Securing the TQ for both the third and fourth rounds of the six round BRCA National Championship, the Schumacher driver took victory over young Daniel Robbins on the Saturday and Louis Parker on Sunday, his perfect weekend securing the overall Modified title. In 13.5, the weekend produced two first time winners. On Saturday Sam Coult secured the TQ before going on to take his maiden National win from Andy Smith and 1:12 veteran Mark Stiles. Day 2’s action was lead by Michael Bolt who topped qualifying before securing his first win leading home 3rd place qualifier Andy Murray with Andrew Smith completing the podium.

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March 1, 2023

Milansport Bodyshell Sanders

Milansport has released two sanders to put the finishing touches to your race bodyshells. The Bodyshell Sander is a 3d printed handle with high quality ceramic 240 sand paper that provides the best option to sand down the lexan edges. The sand paper is glued with 2 sided acryl tape to provide the possibility to change the paper in the future as needed. It is only 26g weight in honeycomb design with Milansport logo on the upper part. The Sanding Drums is the perfect tool for everyone who is trying to get their bodyshells to the best shape possible. Sanding round areas is always an issue and thanks to this tool it will make your work easier. The Sanding Drums are a 3d printed wheel that hold sand paper rolls. The wheels are easily mounted to a Dremel using a special 3,1mm thick holder that fits most Dremel style tools on the market. In the set you got 2 different sizes, 31mm & 47mm drums, for better bodyshell preparation along with the Dremel adapter/holder.

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March 1, 2023

SkyRC 1:10 Buggy Set Up System

Sky RC has released this new 1:10 Buggy Set Up System. Having previously offered the system for touring car, they are now offering offroad racers the opportunity to precisely measure and set the cars camber, toe, steering lock and has caster markings. Available in anodised Blue or Black options it comes supplied in a nice carry case.

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