Thai company TWT has released this new tool stand. The new V.2 TWT Tool Rack, features holes for up to 13 tools and other pit equipment and also features 1 foam padded pockets for small items. It also features a simple system for measuring shims and screws, easy to use, you no longer need a vernier caliper. Made of high-quality acrylic it measures 180 x 85 x 17 mm. Weighing 153 grams it is available in the three colour options – black/grey, black/blue & black/red.
Long time Team Associated team driver Cole Tollard has announced he will not be re-signing for iconic brand and their electronics division Reedy Power. The American was picked up by Associated at a young age and has represented them for an impressive 11-year stint. During that time he added to the company’s silverware collection including the ROAR Mod Truck National title. In his announcement on Facebook, Tollard said the ‘decision was it was not easy’ and he thanked everyone at AE ‘for the opportunity to represent such a great company’. A great ambassador for the sport with his friendly and helpful personality, we await news of his future plans.
Read Tollard’s announcement here
Back to back 1:8 Buggy World Champion Davide Ongaro is set for another change to his 2023 racing package with the announcement he will no longer be using RunnerTime Fuel. Having announced his departure from tyre sponsor AKA earlier this month, the Italian has enjoyed a similar 5-year stint with the RunnerTime netting the 2018 and 2023 World titles in that time. On his Facebook page Ongaro said, ‘It has been 5 amazing years, We have achieved a lot of amazing results together and goals, we have had a lot of fun and you are part that helped me to be what I am. I hope you are happy about what we have done together, races, dinners, good and bad results because they are part of racing. I can only say a big thank you for all the help you have to use during these years, was a pleasure for us to work with you. It’s time now to take different roads, I wish you the best in your future. Thanks a lot for everything. Thanks Matteo Passerini and Runnertime.’
Source: Davide Ongaro [Facebook]
With the news earlier in the week that his stint with Tekno RC was over, Jared Tebo has today announced that he will also not be continuing with long time tyre sponsor AKA in 2023. The American started with the brand in 2009 and has been running their products every year since with the exception of the 2016. Making the announcement on social media, in thanking everyone at AKA, he attributed their Three Rib front tyre as being a major part of his 2013 1:10 2WD Offroad World Championship victory. Also switching engine for the new season, it will be interesting to see what new package Tebo hits the track with in 2023. Read Tebo’s announcement here
Protoform has just introduced its latest body for high-competition 1:10 Front Wheel Drive Electric Touring Car Racing, the Speed3. The striking new body takes styling cues from popular Japanese hot hatches competing in full-scale TCR classes around the globe, featuring aggressive fender flares and a slammed hatchback roofline. The Speed3 also features the easiest mounting of any Protoform body yet. Returning are their signature mounting marks inside the front wheel arches, allowing you to choose your body positions in 2mm increments up to +8mm. In addition, are sets of markings on the hood and rear bumper to easily line up your body posts no matter what you prefer. This body is designed to meet the new FWD Global Body Spec rules and is fully approved for EFRA competition (#5004). It’s made in the USA from high-quality, super-durable 0.7mm polycarbonate and is supplied complete with convenient plastic wing buttons and under-wing “nuts”, with M3 mounting screws. A stylish decal sheet, window masks, and overspray film complete the package.
Following on from the recent announcement of the new MIBO International Race that will take place in the Czech Republic on March 3-5, details of the race weekend schedule and the classes have been published. The international indoor event will bring together both offroad and onroad as it presents two separate tracks at the Sport V Hotel in Hrotovice. A venue that always proved hugely popular with racers for the sheer convenience of being able to race, eat and sleep all under one roof. the Mibo International Race is also node to the past when individual international race weekends were once common and made up the indoor season. Onroad, the racing action will cater for Modified, 13.5 Stock & FWD Touring cars plus Formula. Offroad will cater for 2WD and 4WD Buggy as well an open class of ‘Offroad Kids’ that will give the future stars of racing an opportunity to be a part of this international event.
View Race Weekend schedule and classes here
Surpass Hobby has launched a new drag racing specific sensored brushless motor, the Rocket RC 550 Drag. Designed specially for Associated DR10, Losi 22S, Traxxas Drag 1:10 linear acceleration models, key characteristics of the new motor are its light weight and small volume. Matched with the Rocket RC 220A ESC, the 6500kv brushless motor provide high torque but can also be paired with other top brands of ESC. To ensure the motor’s rotor runs smoothly at high speed it is fitted with original NMB Japanese bearings.
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Wallace Motorsports in conjunction with SMJ and O.S. Speed have developed a limited edition, Wallace Motorsports Hall of Fame R21 to commemorate Ben Wallace, as the first undrafted player to be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame. This engine is based off of the new Speed R21 Euro II which is intended for 1:8 on-road cars. The Euro Spec engine is known for its power and ease of tuning and the Euro Spec II has improved this. The new R21 Euro Spec II crankshaft has been revised with tungsten weights increasing the overall power and efficiency. The newly designed crankshaft has created a smoother powerband from mid to high RPM. The new cooling head can withstand high temperatures allowing for increased performance.
Source: Wallace Motorsports [wallacemotorsports.net]
