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December 12, 2022

BEAT1LAB Moto EP1

Japanese company Beat1Lab has released this 1:5 RC bike. The Moto EP1 is based on the 2007 version of Anderson’s RC bike with Beat1Lab creating a bike that combines the design philosophy of real world GP race bikes and RC models. The innovative bike features a narrow chassis which is lightweight without compromising strength and offers a superior and centralise low centre of gravity. All of these features make the bike balanced and stable when cornering. Experts and beginners alike will be able to immediately take control of the motorcycle and drive it with confidence.

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December 12, 2022

Xray X4 Hard Composite Hub

Xray has added a hard composite precision molded hub for their X4 1:10 Electric Touring Car platform. Hard composite is softer than Graphite material and thus generates more mechanical grip on the car and improves side traction. Recommended for low-medium traction asphalt tracks and very-low grip carpet tracks. The hubs allow full adjustability of the axle height to adapt the car to every condition. The aluminium front steering plates and rear ARS plates are easily mounted depending on the hub’s location. The design of the hub is universal with the same part used at all four corners with corresponding extensions.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

December 12, 2022

Corsatec CTN7 1:8 Buggy nitro engine

Corsatec has just published details of its first product, the top of the line CTN7 1:8 Buggy nitro engine. Built with a high precision die cast pressure injected black coated aluminium crank case and combined with long stroke precision balanced DLC black coated crankshaft with silicon insert it produces a smooth powerband making it very ease to drive while giving instant crisp throttle response. The carburetor features a single bottom needle for easy tuning while providing excellent fuel efficiency giving the racer a strategic advantage during the long finals. The lightweight aluminium machined piston is hand selected to perfectly match the 7 port sleeve. Finally high quality ball bearings both front and rear, with double seals at the front end for better protection and ceramic at the rear supporting the crank shaft, longer life and smoother operation is achieved. Designed, developed and produced in Europe from the expert World Champions Adrien Bertin and David Ronnefalk we are excited to supply the racers around the world with a product reaching the highest performance standards.

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December 12, 2022

Branson wins second round of Essex Winter Series

Round 2 of the Essex Winter Series presented by Infinity took place over the weekend with Kyle Branson taking the win. In qualifying Branson topped the first three qualifiers before having issues in Q4 which was topped by Alex Thurston securing the Capricorn driver 2nd on the grid. A string of P2 times would give the Xray of Harley Eldridge 3rd on the grid ahead of Schumacher’s Andy Murray. While Thurston and Eldridge pushed Branson in the single leg final they were not able to pass the British National Champion and they finished as they qualified. In Stock it was Zak Finlay who took the TQ and win with Billy Fletcher second and Tony Broad third. Starting from pole Shane Chipolina won Front Wheel Drive with his Schumacher while in the Junior E class James Snashall took the victory having also started from the front of the grid.

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December 12, 2022

1Up Racing UltraLite 30mm High-Speed Alu Fan

1Up Racing has introduced their new UltraLite 30mm High-Speed Aluminium Fan with integrated guard and optional Brass Chassis Mount. The fan sports a short 30mm cable with basic 2-pin connector that works with many speed controls and they also include a 200mm extension cable with JR connector should you want to plug it into your receiver or hard-wire the fan. They have cover nearly mounting solutions with included 2.5x6mm and 3x6mm screws. The perfect compliment to the new high-speed fan, is a Brass Chassis Mount allows you to easily mount the fan to nearly any car and keeps the weight as low as possible for improved centre of gravity helping to increase stability and improve corner speed on any surface. A channel runs under the fan to keep your wiring neat and again, as low as possible. Simply use servo tape to mount this to your chassis and use the two included button head screws to mount the fan. Rather than rigid mounts that screw to the chassis, the use of servo tape helps dampen vibrations improving the life of the fan as well.

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December 12, 2022

PowerStar PM-1805A/M/X touring car servos

Following the release of its PM-1805W digital servo last year. PowerStar has added three new options of the waterproof low profile servo that are specific to different models of touring cars. Each option, covering Awesomatix A800, Mugen MTC 2 & Xray X4, features a CNC machined housing case with heat sink for the fit of each of the 1:10 electric touring car offerings. Protected by a IP65 waterproof design inside the high performance servo is a brushless motor that offers up to 18kg of torque at 8.4V. Weighing 58g, the servo gears are made from high precision stainless steel teeth.

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December 11, 2022

Greiner wins Miami Nitro Grand Prix

Dominic Greiner has capped off an impressive 1:8 nitro onroad season with victory at the Miami Nitro Grand Prix. Qualifying second at Homestead RC Raceway, the factory Capricorn driver took the win ahead of Top Qualifier Filippo Domanin. The Xray driver led the race for more than 100 laps before European Champion Greiner took control to win with 161 laps completed at the end of the 45-minute final. Behind Domanin, Infinity’s Carmine Riola completed the podium in Florida followed by the ARC of Dutch veteran John Ermen and Hotrace Tyres’ Nicola Marrone. In 1:10, Top Qualifier Teemu Leino took the win for Infinity with Capricorn’s Thilo Diekmann only 1.5-seconds back. Having qualified fourth, Chris Tosolini found his way passed third place starter Bobby Horan to secure the final step on the podium. In 1:8 GT, it was victory for Serpent thanks to Italy’s Gabriele Paloschi. Behind the pole sitter Joaquin Desoto Junior and Martin Bayer completed the Top 3.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

December 10, 2022

Domanin & Leino TQ at Miami Nitro Grand Prix

Young Italian talent Filippo Domanin and veteran Finn Teemu Leino are the Top Qualifiers at the Miami Nitro Grand Prix. In 1:8, Xray driver Domanin set the fastest qualifying time around Homestead RC Raceway in the 2nd of the three qualifiers, failing to finish Q1 & Q3. Behind him, Capricorn’s Dominic Greiner set the second fastest time also in Q2 with Infinity’s Carmine Riola completing the Top 3. In 1:10, Leino also only managed to complete only 1 of the three qualifiers but it was all he need to put his Infinity in pole position for the final. Thilo Diekmann would set the second fastest time as his Capricorn top the time sheets for the third & final qualifier. Florida racer Bobby Horan posted the third fastest time ahead of former Miami Nitro Grand Prix Chris Tosolini. In 1:8 GT, Serpent’s Gabriele Paloschi claimed the overall TQ ahead of Xray’s Martin Bayer and the Capricorn of Natanaele Senesi.

Image: Filippo Domanin [Facebook]