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October 30, 2022

Axial UTB18 Capra 1:18 4WD Unlimited Trail Buggy

Axial’s popular Capra has an all-new member of the family that comes in a compact 1:18-scale size but packs a big punch – the UTB18 Capra 4WD Unlimited Trail Buggy. Fully equipped and ready-to-run, it is similar in design to the popular 1/10 scale Capra 1.9 4WD Unlimited Trail Buggy and has a scaled-down Capra tube chassis. Like the larger trail buggy, the UTB18 Capra also has portal axles. They give the UTB18 Capra extra ground clearance for manoeuvring. Add in its axle-mounted, low profile 1/10 scale servo for quick, strong steering and the durable 4-link suspension system, and the UTB18 Capra is ready to prove that size has nothing to do with crawling performance. Officially licensed Nitto Trail Grappler M/T tires mounted to officially licensed Raceline Monster wheels give it the grip to conquer rocky trails, rough dirt tracks, and most other off-road surfaces. Body panels with licensed livery, helmeted driver and passenger figures, LED lights and more combine for realistic scale looks to match its capabilities on the trails. The UTB18 comes with high-quality electronics, a Spektrum SLT2 radio, LiPo battery, and Dynamite USB charger.

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October 29, 2022

Orlowski TQ at Swedish Nationals!

The Swedish Indoor National Championship has a very international entry this year with factory Schumacher driver Michal Orlowski securing the overall TQ. Taking place at DR Racing Arena, the track of 1:8 Offroad World Champion David Ronnefalk, the Swede invited a few international friends to join the race. As well as Orklowski, who took 3 of the 4 qualifiers, Ronnefalk’s Awesomatix Touring Car team-mate Marc Rheinard has made the trip to Kallinge where he will start P2 after topping Q3. Best of the Swedes after qualifying is factory Infinity driver Viktor Wilck in third with another of Sweden’s World Champions, Xray’s Alexander Hagberg claiming P4. Finland’s Pekko Iivonen is set to line up fifth ahead of the UK’s Andy Murray with Ronnefalk himself qualifying 7th. With 1:12 also running at the event, it is Hagberg with the TQ from Ronnefalk and Alexander Andersson.

Image: Michal Orlowski [Facebook]

October 29, 2022

2023 Mile High Indoor Championships – Announcement

The organisers of the annual Mile High Indoor Championships held at 5280 Raceway in Lakewood, Colorado, have announced the date for the 2023 event. Set to take place April 14 to 16th, the long running electric onroad event has not only been attended by America’s top drivers but also a number of international factory drivers. Alex Hagberg, Drew Ellis, Paul Lemieux, Sam Issacs, Max Machler, Kevin Hebert, Eric Anderson, Brian Wynn, Mike Hanulec, Craig Xavier, Scott Jakes, Ralph Burch, Kemp Anderson and even international voice of RC Scotty Ernst have contested the race. The 13th running of the MHIC, the previous three years have seen the event sell out in under 5-hours so watch out for the opening of registration in late December.

Source: MHIC [milehighindoorchamps.com]

October 28, 2022

Bittydesign ‘VPR’ 1:7 GT body for ARRMA Felony

Italian company Bittydesign has released another new bodyshell for the ARRMA on-road models cars. After the big success of the previous model launched during this year they have just launch of another body engineered for the Felony 1:7 scale chassis made by Arrma RC. Made with 1.5mm thick high quality polycarbonate Lexan, the body makes reference to one of the most iconic supercar of the USA motorsport history and will give your Felony with a supercar look. The body is supplied complete with lexan wing + plastic supports and the hardware (screw, nuts and large plastic washers) to fix properly these parts.

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October 28, 2022

SMJ 200mm Gurney flap rear wing

Just ahead of the 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championships in Thailand next week, SMJ has released this rear wing with incorporated Gurney Flap for the Xtreme CZ1 200mm bodyshell. The wing produces the strongest downforce in the class offering excellent rear grip and stability. Downforce can be adjusted by trimming the amount of gurney flap.

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October 28, 2022

Schumacher ProCat Classic 4wd buggy

Having given us the Cougar Classic back in June, Schumacher have introduced the latest in their line of re-release cars, the ProCat. The legendary Schumacher ProCat dominated 4WD off road racing in the early 90’s, winning multiple championships including the 1990 Euros with the late great Phil Davies. Now you can relive the glory days with the ProCat Classic. It is an authentic re-release using much of the original tooling, but with a few subtle improvements such as fittings for modern lipo batteries. The ProCat Classic will be a top contender at historic RC races, or will make a fabulous addition to any collection, as one of the most iconic RC cars of all time.

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October 27, 2022

Destiny RX-10 CVD Joint case & Diff cross pins

Following the release of their all new RX-10SR 3.0 touring car during the Summer, Team Destiny have released some new optionals for the RX-10 Series. A new 7075 Aluminium lightweight hardened double joint case for the CVD helps to decrease the wheel and joint vibration while also increasing steering efficient and corner speed. Another new option part for RX-10 series is 7075 Aluminium hardened gear diff cross pin set. This increases the smoothness of internal bevel gears movement and improve gear diff efficient.

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October 27, 2022

Ultimate ‘Dirt-Off’ Cleaner

Understanding how important the cleaning and maintenance of RC vehicles is, Ultimate Racing have added this new Dirt-Off car cleaner to their range. Dirt-Off is a multipurpose cleaner that can be used with all types of RC vehicles. With its specific formula, it is capable of penetrating and descaling any adhering dirt particle such as mud, grease, dirt and general grime. Dirt-Off is very effective on metals and plastics, cleaning any part while lubricating and protecting against corrosion. Thanks to its adjustable spray, it disperses and spreads easily, leaving a protective film that prevents the accumulation of dirt.

Source: Ultimate [modelixracing.com]