June 6, 2024
…was held at the MRC Wr. Neustadt track last month, the Iris Team enjoyed further success in FWD Touring Car category at Round 2. Racing at the MACG Steiermark track, this time it was Iris driver Philipp Stadler who went one better than Round 1 to take the TQ and the win. Loris Buchhalt and Round 1 winner Matheo Buchhalt would make it another podium clean podium sweep for the Iris ONE.05 FWD. In Modified, Patrick Gollner took his Xray to the win having start from the TQ with Tobias Sutrich and Daniel Tomaschko completing the podium. Source: IRIS [iris-racing.com]…
June 6, 2024
Renowned US tool manufacturer MIP has released of their Super Ball Diff Outdrive Set as an upgrade for the Team Associated RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy. The innovative Super Ball Diff technology ensures silky smooth gear meshing for a longer-lasting differential. This upgrade minimises power loss, maximising acceleration, top speed, and overall control. Built to withstand the punishment of competitive racing, the MIP Super Ball Diff Outdrive Set utilises high-strength materials for exceptional resilience. It also provides a tighter fit and optimised power transfer throughout the drivetrain which translates to sharper handling and a more responsive driving experience. Source: MIP [miponline.com]…
June 5, 2024
…F1 stalwart Jitse Miedema. With 12 different brands of car represented at the event in the finals it was Ehrbar who completed a clean sweep to win ahead of Fenix Racing’s Miedema with Lee coming through from P6 on the grid to complete the traditional format finals. To complete the weekend in Riccione, drivers had the opportunity to try something different with a single 20-minute that include two mandatory pit stops. Drivers had a pit stop window with the first stop needing to take place between 2nd and 9th minute and the second between the 12th and 18th minute. Ehrbar…
June 5, 2024
…German Veseli. With the Top 2 locked into the half hour final, reigning European Champion Veseli would win his Semi final to secure P3 on the grid while World Championship Top Qualifier Marius Hetland won the other putting the Norwegian fourth on the grid for the main event. In a rain effected final, the rain arriving as the race enter the second half, a decision to switch the wet tyres would pay dividend for Veseli allowing him to take the win by almost a lap from D’Amico with Hetland getting passed Feldmann to complete the podium. Image: MCD Racing [Facebook]…
June 5, 2024
One of 1:5 scale racing’s most successful manufacturers, MCD Racing has announced plans to enter the 1:8 GT Onroad market with its own electric car. The Turkish based manufacturer who are the reigning European Large Scale Touring Car Champions with Dario Veseli posted the announcement on their social media. Together with an image of sketches of an 1:8 GT Onroad chassis they wrote, ‘Exciting news! Over the past few months, we have been working on a new project: developing a new 1:8 scale GT-E 4WD car. Keep an eye for further updates!’. Source: MCD Racing [mcdracing.com]…
June 5, 2024
Team Brood Racing has announced this Carbon Fibre Transmission Brace Kit designed specifically for the Team Associated B7 2WD Buggy. The new kit addresses the increased flex on the left side of the transmission case caused by the thickening of the motor plate from 3mm to 5mm on the right side, which has led to a higher incidence of idler gear failures compared to the B6 series of buggies. The kit is a straightforward, bolt-on performance upgrade that requires no permanent modifications to your buggy. Made from high-grade 1.5mm thick carbon fibre and precision CNC cut, the brace is engineered…
June 5, 2024
…has added a -1° Aluminium HD Suspension Mount C to its expanding line-up of premium option for the Team Associated RC10B7 and RC10B7D buggy. Compared to the standard suspension mount, this mount is slightly wider and reduces the rear axle toe-in by 1° per side, allowing for 0° toe-in configuration. Unlike the B6.4 version, where a similar suspension mount was offered from RDRP as a D Suspension mount, this is now a C suspension mount. This change does not reduce the vehicle width, and so helps especially on astroturf and carpet tracks to free up the car. Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]…
June 4, 2024
Factory Sworkz star Juan Carlos Canas has wrapped up the Spanish 1:8 Nitro Buggy National title early with his third win of the season in as many races. The reigning European Champion, who this year has the potential to consecutively hold a National, European and World title, secured the TQ and win at the third round which was hosted at the Circuito de Alhaurin de la Torre over the weekend. Winner of the Silver State Indoor Championships in the US last month, starting from pole after winning his Semi Final in the fastest time, Canas was chased home over the…
