T-works is the latest company to add storage/transport solutions to its product offering with this compact hard case. Measuring 14cm square and 8cm deep, the case can be used as a parts or engine bag but is also offered with a specific insert for housing the M6D and M9 chargers from ToolkitRC. A mesh pocket in the top of the bag can store small accessories and charging cables.
AGFRC has released a series of 8mm MOD 1 Pinion gears from 18T to 46T. Four different designs divide these gears, 18t-27T without through-hole design, 28-32T with one hole design, 33-39T with two through-hole design, 40-46T with three through-hole design which is to reduce the weight as much as possible. Unique lip design to reduce friction for free spinning. Upgrade to use 2pcs M5 set screw for extra secure tight fitting. High Precision processing tooth profile, extremely strong and durable steel for long time performance in RC models with different condition. Perfect for High Speed Runs and Drag Racing Application, such as Traxxas / Arrma /Hobao /Losi /HPI /OFNA /Mugen/ Serpent /XLX /XL2 1:8 Buggy and Truggy conversions.
JConcepts continues its release of new officially licensed bodies for the iconic BIGFOOT monster truck with the addition of the ‘Racer’ and the ‘Nation’. One of the more famous schemes produced in the early 2000’s is BIGFOOT Nation, and it featured a radical departure in design from those in the past. The all-one-color design appeared in many shows around the country and always performed well in front of spectators. The key part of the design, less is more, a simple colour palette combined with decals give fans a BIGFOOT that would thrive in popular motorcycle culture. With BIGFOOT Racer, most fans recognise the Racer Stripe scheme as the moment BIGFOOT upped the ante in design, safety, and competition handling. The addition of the yellow and red stripes said it all back in 1990, and it seems, every incarnation of The Original Monster Truck is compared to the Racer Stripe. During the 2015 racing season, top driver Dan Runte was topped off with the Racer scheme for one of the largest events of the year at Charlotte Motor Speedway at the Back-to-School Monster Truck Bash.
EssexCarpetClash returned the first weekend of October for their fifth year championship in the southern region of England. This year, there were a couple of changes compared to previous years, the main being a limit to the number of rear sets of tyres used for the day. A maximum of 2 sets, but the second set (if you chose to use them) could only be used in the finals. Eleven car heats and finals were the other addition, but this was accompanied by a larger track and in turn a longer lap time giving everyone space on the track. As in the past, it was the best 2 qualifying runs from 4 (round by round qualifying) to count for the final grid positions. Ed Kerry, (now running a Serpent) edged the pole position slot from Harley Eldridge (Xray) who were both joint on points, only separated on countback by less than 2 tenths of a second. 3rd on the grid would be last year’s champion Klye Moon (Willspeed).
Alex Thurston was crowned British 1:8 Onroad National Champion for a third time in a row over the weekend, the Capricorn driver being presented with his trophies at the 7th & final round of the championship at Halifax. Having already locked in the championship with 5 TQs, 4 wins, a 2nd and a 3rd, Thurston attended the season closer to support fellow Capricorn and Ielasi Tuned drivers as well as giving newly crowned 1:10 Champion Stefan Chodzynski the opportunity to try 1:8 for the very first time and drive his championship winning car. The season finale was won by Team Shepherd’s Tim Wood who finishes as Vice-Champion with Capricorn’s Andy Hasting third. Thurston will now focus his attentions on 1:10 Nitro Onroad in preparation for next month’s World Championship in Thailand.
Image: Alex Thurston [Facebook]
German company Kaemtech Racing Products has released an extensive line of RC bags to help racers keep their valuable equipment clean and safe! The soft inlay material and the wide handle ensure safe carrying. The back 2 back Velcro system is a new way to connect multiple bags, making it easier to transport the most essential equipment. The RC car bags have an internal mesh pocket for accessories and small parts. Offering 5 different sizes of bag they cover everything from tools & accessories, 1:12 scale car, 1:10 Touring Car and 1:10 Offroad buggy.
Source: Kaemtech Racing [kamtechracing.de]
An interesting feature by F1 broadcaster Sky Sports on the great work being done by RC Vision who are championing our sport and the need for diversity and inclusion in STEM. RC Vision is a social venture working to engage young people who are underrepresented in motorsports careers and STEM industries using the exciting sport of radio control car racing. Having cut his teeth in racing through RC, it is great to see 7-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton showing support for the work being done.
Source: Sky Sports F1
The first round of the 2022-2023 Schumacher Winter Series presented by the Louth Radio Control Car Club took place over the weekend. A new year, new faces offered some close and intense racing. The Core RC 17.5 class was the class for this season and was heavily entered, the class would have national drivers and regional drivers alike attend for this first round. In the end it was last season’s 13.5 champion Chris Lovely who would pilot his Xray X4 to the top of the time sheets. Chris would top all 4 of the qualifying rounds, the race for second was strongly contested by the Schumachers of Alex Brocklebank, Daniel Burks and Joseph Cocking each of them staking a claim. Lisa Keen would have an ever improving day with the new Xpress chassis ahead of Gareth Jaine and his 1up Racing x4.
