Famed Swiss wet tyre producer Kiss Rain Tyres has introduced a new soft compound variant of their 1:8 Onroad tyres. The first version if the Evo14 tyre ran at 25 shore with the new ‘soft’ version has a shore of 15. Providing a high amount of water displacement in the wet, the tyres are build using Kiss’ own core material and Pit Shimizu’s proven D01J tyre for the outer tread.
Source: Kiss Tyres [kiss-tyres.ch]
American racer Zeke Ballinger has joined Schumacher Racing as the British manufacturer continues to increase its profile in the US Offroad racing scene. The former TLR driver has enjoyed some strong results in the last number of years including the 13.5 4WD class win at the 2021 Desert Classic and 2nd in Stadium Truck. Also a JConcepts Indoor National Series triple podium finisher, and TQ & winner at the 2022 Rumble in the Rockies, on the announcement Ballinger said, “I am so excited about joining the #SchumacherFamily in 2023 onwards. For me personally, a fresh start and a new challenge is something I am really looking forward to. I can’t wait to continue working with Cav and the rest of my new team mates as well. Thank you Muz, Robin, Tris and everyone at Schumacher for welcoming me with open arms.”
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
Top international touring car driver Viktor Wilck has announced he will no longer be representing Arrowmax and Dash RC in 2023. The multiple World Championship podium finisher has worked with both companies since his days as a factory Serpent driver, both brands being part of the same company that took over the, originally Dutch, pioneering RC manufacturer. Now racing as part of the factory Infinity team, the Swede said, “I would like to say thank you to everybody at Arrowmax and Dash for this last 7-years. We had many success together, highlights as the two times IFMAR world championship podium and numerous wins on international and national races. Special thanks to Mr. Lau and Wing Lau. Always giving me the best quality products to compete and also sharing many good memories together at races. I wish everybody at Arrowmax and Dash good luck for the future.”
Source: Viktor Wilck [Facebook]
MR33, the brand of multiple World Champion Marc Rheinard, has released this Carbon Flex T-Brace for Awesomatix’s A800FX and Evo kits. Due to the pressed-in threaded sleeves, you can mount the brace very easily on the rear of the chassis. Depending on the orientation, the strut can be mounted completely on the chassis, or slightly raised above the chassis. The different mounting points give you several flex options and an additional adjustment possibility for your A800FX. Additional nuts are not needed for mounting.
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Following the announced of their new RF3 conversion kit for the TLR 22 5.0, Willspeed has given more details on the newly designed body shell for its latest buggy creation. The ‘Raven’ exclusively designed for the RF3, features a super low profile, reduced screen angle and altered cab position compared to the RF2. The new body in both a standard and lightweight version.
Contact RC Tyres has announced top 1:12 racer Ollie Payne as a new international team driver. The British driver previously ran with Japanese brand Ulti but following his recent move to new chassis sponsor Schumacher the signing is a logical one given Contact is one of the brands in their portfolio.
Source: Contact RC Tyres [Facebook]
Japanese RC Drift manufacturer ReveD has introduced a new aluminium spur gear holder that can be attached to RDX and MC-1. It can be used when changing the spur gear from the RDX kit standard configuration. The spur gear is sandwiched between a lightweight aluminium separate type holder with SE (Shining Edge) processing, and it uses a centre lock method that secures it with a single aluminium nylon nut. The 4-point positioning method eliminates the need to worry about centering the spur gear, allowing for quick spur gear replacement.
Klinik RC, through its Racetec brand, has released its 3P .21 3 Port Race Spec Offroad engine. Over 12 months in development their first engine release is proudly designed and developed in the USA! Power and mileage has been optimised for todays demanding off-road conditions. Starting this project, their number one goal was to provide a great engine at a forgotten price point. This price point shouldn’t require corners to be cut. The Racetec 3P has a 3+2 port design in a die-cast crankcase. High quality bearings ensure long life and smooth RPMs. Reliable and durable. The Racetec 3P features an alloy/composite 2 needle carburettor. A long low speed needle ensures solid idling, smooth transition to high rpms and solid return to idle. While maximising mileage along the way. A built in heat isolator ensures consistent needle settings and no heat soak. 6.5mm venturi is included. The combustion chamber has been optimised for 20%-30% race fuel. By producing big power with lower nitro content, mileage can increase dramatically. The billet cooling head is lighter and more thermal efficient than cast counterparts and is available in black, blue, red or pink.
