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January 21, 2023

Hagberg holds overnight TQ at GP3F

Alexander Hagberg is the overnight TQ holder at the annual GP3F in France. The first major international touring car race of the new season, the Swede heads the qualification ranking having TQ’d 2 of the 3 rounds on the opening day’s schedule in Longwy. Xray team-mate Bruno Coelho set the early pace taking the first of the four rounds of qualifying from Awesomatix’s Marc Rheinard. In Q2, Hagberg found his form topping the times ahead of Mugen’s Ronald Volker who was top seed having set the fastest 3-consecutive laps in practice. Round 3 was a repeat performance with Hagberg posting the fastest time of the day from Volker while Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski posted a Top 3 run. With the overall Modified TQ still to be decided in the fourth & final qualifier Sunday morning, in Pro Stock its already confirmed that Tim Benson will start from pole position, the German having completed a clean sweep of all three qualifiers topping each round ahead of Adam Izsay.

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January 20, 2023

Kyosho Ultima SB Dirt Master

Kyosho has introduced the new Ultima SB Dirt Master 1:10 2WD Buggy. Developed as a ‘neo-retro’ model, the “Dirtmaster” combines modern chassis design with traditional features. The resin main chassis offers moderate flex characteristics and enhances grip for controlled stability and provides plenty of room for easy installation of electric components. Grip and drive power is increased with the rear overhang motor mount that achieves superior traction and driving stability. A motor guard is also fitted to protect the motor from impact after landing jumps. The Dirt Masters features proven double-wishbone suspension system incorporating turnbuckle rods to allow adjustment for set up changes. Resin oil-filled shocks have dial-adjustable spring tension with chassis height easily changed, and the shocks are compatible with competition-level springs. Made in Japan, the kit includes body, wing, wheels, and tires.

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January 20, 2023

Mugen’s Volker confirmed for MIBO International

Factory Mugen Seiki touring car ace Ronald Volker will contest the inaugural MIBO International Race. The former World Champion will represent the Japanese manufacturer at the Czech Republic event on March 3-5 marking a return to the venue where the German has enjoyed much previous success. The multiple ETS Champion has clocked up numerous championship race wins at the Sport V Hotel including kicking of his long run of title defences with victory in Hrotovice. The MIBO International Race will see separate onroad and offroad tracks provide two stages for a full weekend of racing action and with drivers like Volker and Yokomo’s Christopher Krapp already confirmed, it is sure to witness some of the great touring car battles of the past relived in this exciting new chapter in Hrotovice’s racing history.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

January 20, 2023

Willspeed Low Drag Rear Wing

British electric 1:10 offroad specialist manufacturer Willspeed has released its new Low Drag Rear Wing. Vaccum formed from 1mm polycarbonate it is intended as a durable, stylish and affordable 1:10 Buggy Wing. With a different rear profile and less rake angle than the standard version, the design features the Willspeed logo formed into back face. Available singularly or in a discounted Multipack (3 pieces).

Source: Willspeed [willspeed.co.uk]

January 20, 2023

MIBO Aluminium Adjustable Servo Horn

MIBO has added these super rigid 25T aluminium adjustable servo horns, a logical addition to its growing product offering given their already extensive range of servos. This reliable and universal servo horn is for everyone who wants to use their servo to the max and achieve quick and precise steering on any off-road, on-road, or drift machine. Thanks to the clamp-lock for servo spline fitting and rigid design, this servo horn transfers the servo movement to the steering mechanism without any backlash or flex. In addition, thanks to the easy wide-range length adjustment, it allows for steering response tuning. Whether you need to shorten the lever ratio in order to get a maximum servo travel and precise control, or lengthen it for maximum possible speed, you can do it in few seconds. Just loosen the ball end, move it in the groove and tighten it back. Thanks to the embedded self-locking nut, you don’t need to worry about it ever going loose.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

January 20, 2023

Awesomatix A800R touring car

Awesomatix has released details of its latest 1:10 Electric Touring Car offering, the new A800R. The first feature of the new car is it compact shorter lower deck with an all new shape. The new shape of the lower deck allows the car to dive and roll more without excessive rubbing on the track. Combined with the new carbon lower arms the wheelbase remains same as previous kits. New dampers have an even lower centre of gravity and provide independent adjustment of the damping level and the suspension spring rate with 2 build-in modes for progressive damping and for linear damping. Smoother operation at low-speed damping and improved characteristics at high-speed damping are the key improvements of our new dampers. The added ball bearing in the damper-suspension linkage provides noticeable reduction of the adverse initial friction during the suspension operation.

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January 20, 2023

Iris One titanium ballstuds

Iris has added these titanium ballstuds as an optional upgrade for its ONE 1:10 electric touring car. They lower the overall weight and improve the centre-of-gravity of your ONE. Made from high-grade Ti6Al4V Grade 5 titanium, they shave off a whopping 43% in weight compared to the standard steel ballstuds. The titanium options come as 2 pieces and are available in 6x6mm, 6.5×3.5mm & 5.5x10mm Suspension Ballstuds, 5x4mm & 5×2.5mm Ballstuds and a 5mm Ball Connector.

Source: IRIS [iris-racing.com]

January 20, 2023

Milansport Pan-Car Oil Set

Another new 1:12 targeted release from Milansport is this set of oils. The 10k, 15k, 20k and 30k oil used in this set is Hudy Premium Oil. This range of oil thickness is mostly used in Pan Cars & F1 cars in front king pins and side tubes and so the 10ml bottles are equipped with a pump for easy application of oil on parts. The set comes with a 3d printed stand to keep the oils in one place and make your pit area more organised.

Source: Milansport [milansportrc.pl]