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February 28, 2023

JConcepts Losi LMT 17mm hex axle kit

New from JConcepts is this upgrade 17mm hex axle kit for the Losi LMT Monster Truck. Through extensive track time with team racers, JConcepts has designed a new heavy-duty item for a vehicle that makes it’s living in the air and in hardcore bash sessions. The new item allows a user to move away from the standard 6mm axle and wheel nut combination and beef up to a 12mm hex axle which adds great strength but also an easier to use design featuring a 17mm hex wheel nut. The set comes complete with four hex axle stubs, four 17mm serrated wheel nuts with 4mm screw pins to secure the assembly. The all-aluminium components are precision machined, black anodised and designed to be direct replacement for the Losi LMT. For an easy-to-use wrench, JConcepts offers separately an injection molded 17mm long-snout wrench for a long reach into deep offset wheels like JConcepts #3414 developed for the Losi LMT.

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February 28, 2023

Ultimate Racing Alu Steering Ball Link Protector

Spanish company Modelix Racing, through its Ultimate Racing brand, has released this Aluminium Steering Ball Link Protector. Machined from T6-7075 aluminium and anodised in dark grey if you are tired of having to change steering ball links frequently this is for you. Designed to fit the ball link to prevent the rims from rubbing when turning the wheels and weakening the ball link. In terms of mounting no glue is required. Place the protectors as far as possible inside the ball joints and thread the tie rod. As the tie rod is threaded, the plastic of the ball joint expands, locking the protector in place.

Source: Modelix [modelixracing.com]

February 28, 2023

Penguin Slayer CAT L1R Bodyshell

British custom modern and vintage bodyshell producer Penguin Custom Bodyshells has released its ‘Slayer’ for the Schumacher CAT L1R buggy. Describing the ‘Slayer’ as an unfussy design, the body ensures a smooth unhindered airflow which helps the rear downforce. With a wide stable cab at 40 degrees the body is available in both standard weight and lightweight with window masks, trim lines and made from high grade lexan window masks included. Pictures of the mounted body also show the ‘Royal’ wing also available from Penguin.

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February 28, 2023

Widmaier confirmed for Philippine Masters

Micha Widmaier is the latest factory driver to be confirmed for the return of the annual Philippine Masters, one of Asia’s most high profile 1:8 Offroad international events. The German will travel to the beautiful Circulo Verde track located in the heart of capital city Manila to lead the Sworkz challenge at the 11th running returning of the race. The multiple German National Champion will be joined on the track by Sworkz founder Scott Yang who himself is an accomplished racer. Taking place from April 28-30th, the event returns after more than a two year break and will see the capacity entry lead by Team Associated’s back to back World Champion Davide Ongaro and former World Champion Robert Batlle for the Mayako team.

Source: Philippine Masters [philippinemastersrc.com]

February 27, 2023

Iris Race Team Merchandise

Electric Touring Car manufacturer newcomer Iris Racing has introduced signature Iris Race Team merchandise that consists of a T-shirt and hoodie. The Iris Race Team T-Shirt is made from 100% cotton, making it comfortable and perfect for everyday wear as well as at the track. The shirt features the Iris logo on the front and rear, making it a must-have for racers of the German brands ONE chassis. The Iris Race Team Hoodie is made from a blend of 80% cotton and 20% polyester, making it a great choice for cooler weather. The hoodie also features the Iris logo on both, the front and the rear with a sown on Iris label on the front a nice finishing touch on both garments.

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February 27, 2023

Wahl wins Open Brushless at TITC

He has been more involved in the background lately acting as mechanic for multiple World Champion Marc Rheinard, but over the weekend Tim Wahl added a significant title to his own CV with victory of Open Brushless class at the TITC in Bangkok. The biggest category at the legendary Touring Car race with 118 entries, the German took his ORCA OE1 WLE powered Awesomatix A800R to a dominant victory. Securing the TQ early on his way to topping all four qualifier at the Infinity RC Addict track, Wahl won the opening two A-Mains comfortably from fourth place qualifier Natthawat Rungcharat. With Wahl sitting out A3 that went to no.2 qualifier Kriengsak Suttiprawat to give them second place on the podium ahead of Rungcharat.

Image: ORCA [orcarc.com]

February 27, 2023

RC Vision announce two STEM milestones

RC Vision, a leading organisation promoting STEM education and diversity and inclusion through radio control car racing, has announced two major milestones in its development. The first is the start of RC Vision’s first grant-funded STEM engagement program, beginning in March and funded by the Great Western Railways Community Fund. The program will engage 80 young people from Hillingdon in RC workshop days involving an introduction to race engineering. Working alongside young professional engineers from the rail industry, the young people, referred to RC Vision by the local authorities’ youth development team, will learn about vehicle dynamics and race car set-up and the similarity between the skills required and jobs in engineering. “This program represents a significant milestone for RC Vision,” said Andy Hyde, founder of RC Vision. “We’re excited to work with the Great Western Railways Community Fund to provide valuable STEM education and career opportunities to young people and to promote the critical importance of diversity and inclusion in the engineering and motorsports industries.”

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February 27, 2023

Maifield defends Dirt Nitro Challenge Buggy title

Ryan Maifield has taken the big win at the Dirt Nitro Challenge, the Tekno driver winning a thrilling 1:8 Nitro Buggy final to defend his title from TLR’s Dakotah Phend. The 24th running of World renowned track builder Joey Christensen’s signature event, the race in Perris California started on one track but switched to a hastily prepared smaller covered track as rain arrived replacing the SoCal sunshine. In qualifying it was Phend who had the pace topping both qualifiers, his opening round the faster time. Second fastest in Q1 it was HB Racing’s Cole Ogden who would line-up directly behind Phend for the 45-minute final followed by Xray’s Ty Tessmann and Maifield, his best run being a P3 in the second qualifier. With the running order Phend from Maifield for most of the race, things turned just inside 10-minutes to go with a bad lap from Phend allowing Maifield to the front. Despite Phend’s best efforts, it was going to be yet another DNC title for Maifield as they took the finish separated by just 1.6-seconds. Tessmann would complete the Buggy podium having won the previous day’s Nitro Truggy Final from Phend and Maifield. Phend would a the win in eBuggy with victory over Juan Carlos Canas and Mason Fuller.

Image: Ty Tessmann [Facebook]