Vision Racing have introduced this Carbon Chassis Standoff Brace Set for TLR’s 22 series of 2WD Buggy, Truck and Short Course kits. Machined from aluminium, which is finished in black anodising & engraved with VR logo, these duel mounting standoffs strengthen and reduce frontend tweak for users of Vision Racing’s TLR 22 series carbon fibre chassis.
Adding to its line of products to support vintage RC racing, Moto Obscura has released a new shock tower for the venerable Associated RC10. This shock tower is intended for the popular narrow truck front end conversions, to be used with either RPM worlds arms or Dynotech Klein arms. Milled out of beautiful glossy plain weave carbon fibre, this shock tower provides a clean, classic buggy look. This piece was also race proven for performance and durability in the 2022 Vintage Offroad Nationals.
Source: Moto-Obscura [moto-obscura.com]
1up Racing has added to its line of Pro Duty Titanium, with these new Lockdown Head screws. When you’re looking for added security, the Pro Duty Titanium Screws with Lockdown Head are just what you need. Perfect for high-demand areas that typically use a screw and washer such as motors, servos, body accessories and so on. Replace the bulky setup with these extra-sleek Lockdown Head Screws for incredible strength, weight savings and professional look. After years of testing samples, 1up Racing has sourced the best machinists and aerospace grade 6AL4V (Grade 5) titanium available. Each screw is cut by CNC lathe ensuring the best strength and finish possible. All 1up Racing Pro Duty Titanium Hardware is made to strict standards. Available in M3x6mm, M3x8mm, M3x10mm and M3x12mm lengths!
Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]
It is great to see RC Racing being recognised as a great platform for the promotion of STEM education with DieHard RC announcing their 2022/23 all girls team. They will use the indoor season to focus on teaching the girls to set/achieve goals, have fun and encourage each other. Ranging in age from 9 to 16 years-old, it is great to see the girls being so excited about being part of this growing team. Based Snohomish, Washington, DieHard RC strives to create a fun and educational learning environment that is inclusive, promotes teamwork and allows the community to come together. Integrity, hard work and community involvement through STEM focused racing and educational programs are the cornerstones of their business. They strive to have a place where families can come together in a strong community and a healthy environment. Well done to everyone involved and to all the RC companies who are supporting the girls racing efforts.
Source: DieHard RC [diehardrc.com]
Adding to its range of storage solutions, T-works’ latest hard case offering is configured to house the RSTW PRO tyre warmers from SkyRC as wells as the G0350 Professional V3 tyre warmer from Geforce. Measuring 27cm by 21cm and 9cm deep, externally the case features a carbon look outer shell with the T-Works logo, red accented high quality zipper and black rubber carrying handle. Inside, the foam insert has been made to fit and securely store the tyre warmers, with a mesh zip compartment inside the lid for extra storage.
California based Offroad manufacturer Tekno RC have some new additions to its apparel line-up. With the team having been sporting the new apparel this year it, the newest additions to the collection of combines the multi-colour star “T” logo on the back with a stacked multi-colour TEKNO logo on the front. These cozy zip-up and pullover hoodies, produced by Independent Clothing, are an 80% cotton, 20% polyester blend and have one large pocket on the front. We used the same breathable, soft-to-the-touch fade-resistant ink that feels like part of the fabric. The hoodies come in sizes S to XXXL and have a heather grey coloyr.
Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]
Having taken the TQ, topping 4 of the 5 qualifiers, Michal Orlowski completed the perfect weekend at the Swedish Indoor National Championships to take the overall Touring Car victory. However, given Orlowki’s Polish nationality the honour of being crowned 2023 Champion would go to second place finisher Viktor Wilck. Hosted at David Ronnefalk’s DR Racing Arena, this year’s event attracted an international field with Marc Rheinard another star of touring cars to make the trip north to Sweden. With two wins from the triple A-Mains, Orlowski may have been ineligible for the Swedish title but his victory is the perfect start to the indoor carpet racing season for the Schumacher driver. Behind the Infinity of Swede Wilck, who heads to Thailand for the Nitro Touring Car World Championship this coming week, Rheinard completed the race podium for Awesomatix. Finishing 4th, Xray’s Alexander Hagberg and 6th place finisher David Ronnefalk complete the Swedish TC title podium. In 1:12 it was Hagberg who took victory to be crowned Swedish Champion from Ronnefalk and Alex Andresson.
View TC & 1:12 title podiums here
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.
