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November 4, 2022

Greiner “very confident” ahead of World Championship despite no previous RC Addict experience.

It is hard to believe that this will be only the fourth 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championship appearance for Dominic Greiner. Think about 1:10 Nitro Touring Car and the German is going to be one of the first drivers to come to mind. If ever a driver was branded a class specialist it is Greiner. Making his World’s debut in 2014 he took the TQ and finished on the podium despite a damaged car following a roll during the race. In 2016 he switched that order qualifying third but achieving what mattered most, finishing first to endorse his outright raw speed and put his name in the history book of World Champions. A driver who wears his emotions on his sleeve, we love the passionate energy Dominic brings to big races. Never afraid to speak his mind, Dominic goes to RC Addict for his very first time as one of just three drivers vying to become a double World Champion of the only IFMAR class that up to now hasn’t had a repeat winner.

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November 4, 2022

Power HD sign leading 1:5 driver Rick van der Bol

Power HD has announced the signing of leading 1:5 scale racer Rick van der Bol to their team. The 3-time Dutch National Champion, IFMAR World Championship and European Championship finalist, will be using Power HD’s high torque servo T70 at forthcoming 1:5 scale national and international race events.

Source: Power HD [chd.hk]

November 4, 2022

T-Works B74.2 Graphite Electronics Mounting Plate

Adding to its offering of parts for Team Associated’s B74.2 1:10 4WD Buggy platform, T-Works has release a Graphite Electronics Mounting Plate. A direct replacement for the standard ESC mounting plate, the carbon fibre plate offers a weight saving and comes complete with mounting screws and nuts.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

November 4, 2022

Voting for new ROAR President open

ROAR (Remotely Operated Auto Racers), the sanctioning body for RC racing in North America, has opened voting for the election of a new President along with even numbered Region Directors. With current President Chuck Kleinhagen stepping down this year, two candidates, Clayton Young and David Larry, are in the running to lead the organisation. Voting, via the ROAR website, is open to current members with voting closing at midnight on November 30th. It is widely recognised that ROAR is in need of change to better serve the sport in what is one of the largest and most important RC racing markets in the World.

Source: ROAR [roarracing.com]

November 3, 2022

JConcepts/RM2 B74.2 precut chassis protective sheet

JConcepts continues its tradition of making tape since 2008 with the newest release of the B74.2 chassis protective sheets in both a JConcepts and a RM2 No Apologies option. Pre-cut to perfection, lining up to the popular B74.2 and B74.2D, the abstract designs catches the eye and carries on a legacy of high-end chassis protectors. The chassis protective sheet is produced in a highly durable material making it ideal for carpet, turf, and dirt off-road racing. The profile lines the chassis shape and tucks into the front kick-up of the chassis and rests underneath the bumper to limit forward edge access. With 2 complete sheets included per package, the durable and resilient material fits each chassis layout like a glove and adds protection and style in one easy package.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

November 3, 2022

Vejrak “just excited to race again” as WC returns to scene of his 2012 World title.

This week drivers from around the world are setting off on their travels to Asia and more specifically Bangkok, Thailand after a longer than usual 4-year wait between World Championships. The 2022 IFMAR World Championship for 1:10 Nitro Touring Car is returning to RC Addict in the capital city exactly a decade after hosting the event when it had a fairytale finish. Not really featuring on anyone’s radar when he made his World’s debut in the USA 2 years earlier, in 2012, Bangkok born & bred racer Meen Vejrak took the title. Winning a World title is a thing of dreams but winning it on home soil surrounded by those who supported you from your very first days of racing takes it to an even higher emotional level. It turned out 2012 was a special year for ‘local boy done good’ as a few months earlier we witnessed Jilles Groskamp become ISTC World Champion at the very track on which he honed his skills as a kid. With the Worlds returning to his home track and his name coming up as one that is expected to be in the mix, Meen isn’t phased by the pressure but instead is relishing the opportunity saying, ‘I’m just excited to race again’.

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November 2, 2022

Hotrace Tyre selection App

Italian tyre manufacturer Hotrace has just released a new app to help racers choose the best tyres for the conditions they are faced with. Getting so many messages from customers everyday asking for the best tyre and compound for a specific track they have created the HotRace app to support racers, and answer their most difficult questions. Hotrace has focused all their research and work in this single application to help anywhere at anytime, in any single track condition, considering temperature and grip. No need to wait for anything, no need to overthink, but just a single tap. Get the app on your phone, by searching “HotRace” on the App Store or Google Play

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

November 2, 2022

JConcepts 8ight-X 2.0 | XE Fin Titanium turnbuckle set

JConcepts has introduced a new Fin titanium turnbuckle set for the TLR 8ight-X 2.0 and XE. Since the introduction of the Fin turnbuckle sets designed specifically for style, durability, and performance, a new standard is set. The base of the turnbuckle design is centred on a beefy 5mm square titanium (camber and steering links) which gradually tapers down into a thread base design which accepts the rod ends featured in the kit. The focus of the styling surrounds the lengthened adjustment area and the “finned” cuts that rotate about the centre. The set also includes the 3mm Fin Titanium steering drag link for a complete look and to finish the kit. The Fin turnbuckles are lightweight, and the original design brings out the glamour and quality that makes titanium one of the most sought-after exotic materials in the world. The turnbuckles are produced with left and right-hand threads with the left conveniently marked for easy orientation.

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