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January 5, 2022

Akio Sobue joins Axon

Axon have announced that Akio Sobue ha signed a multi-year contract starting in 2022. The main purpose of the contract is for him to work as an Axon driver, participating in races including big events, and at the same time he will be involved in Axon’s product development. Akio will be using the Axon TC10 in the main category of EP touring cars and will attend races both in Japan and overseas. This exclusive contract will accelerate the development of the TC10 and other Axon products, and will lead to further improvement of the brand.

Source: Axon [team-axon.com]

January 5, 2022

MonacoRC JP ball-bearing kit for X4

MonacoRC have introduced their new JP ball-bearing kit for the Xray X4. These Japanese premium quality ball bearing ZZ kit comprises of a total of 12 ball bearings with metal shield on both sides (ZZ). There are four 10x15x4mm and eight 6x10x3mm bearings, all lubricated with oil instead of grease in order to have immediate high speed and best performance.

Source: MonacoRC [monacorc.com]

January 5, 2022

T-Works 1/12 rear wheel hub screws

T-Works have introduced a new pair of 1/12 pan car rear wheel hub screws. Available in M3x6mm for Yokomo and M3x8mm for Xray X12, Serpent S120, they are finished in black and are sold in sets of 6 pieces.

View the M3x8mm screws here

January 4, 2022

Ryan Lutz joins Kyosho for 2022 & beyond

Kyosho is pleased to announce the signing of Ryan Lutz for 2022 & beyond. Ryan will be showcasing their Inferno series at the highest level at every major event. RL will make his debut at the Southern Indoor Championship (SIC) in few weeks. Ryan Lutz:

‘It’s been 16 years since I signed my first professional R/C deal with Kyosho and now I’m back with the storied company that gave me my start. I’m so excited to race the legendary Inferno lineup of 1/8th Offroad Kyosho vehicles again! So many of the same people work at Kyosho America and have welcomed me back like family! I can’t wait to get started!’

Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]

January 4, 2022

Jessica Pålsson joins HB World Racing Team

HB Racing welcomes a new member of the HB World Racing Team, Jessica Pålsson from Sweden. Jessica is 19 years old and already 2 time Swedish Champion and a 3 time Swedish Cup Champion. Speaking about here new HB Racing signing, Jessica said, ‘I’m super excited to start 2022 with the HB Racing Team with so many great drivers and mechanics all over the world! Thank you so much Philippe for giving me this amazing opportunity to join the HB Racing Team! I’m really charged and ready to fight with my new HB Racing buggies!’

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]

January 4, 2022

Maclan Racing DRK 160+ TSR Edition ESC

Maclan Racing have introduced the DRK 160+ TSR Edition, the only speed control designed and built by drag racers for drag racers. Featuring a proprietary all-new 7-Stage launch power control software (Version T19.01), all new 70 degrees over boost turbo timing for more power and factory pre-soldered 10AWG wires. There is also an upgraded control board that offers a more durable control circuit and there is also a new high capacity DRK super capacitor and improved data logging with higher resolution and crop function.

Source: Maclan [maclan-racing.com]

January 4, 2022

Sunpadow Batteries sign Ryan Cavalieri

Sunpadow have announced that they have signed a contract with 4-time World Champion Ryan Cavalieri. The US driver is also a 29 times National Champion and winner of many other international prizes and in the new season, Ryan will use Sunpadow LiPo batteries to participate in all races.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

January 4, 2022

SWorkz high density gear ratio system

SWorkz continues to design new parts to improve the speed of your car, the latest result of which is the high density gear ratio system. Compared to the original 1.0 pitch spur gears, the 0.8 pitch gear ratio gives you more feedback and feeling. The acceleration change is significantly quicker, yet smoother and more range is given from lower torque to higher speeds. 2 clutch bell sizes (16/17T) are available as well as different centre spur gears (57/58/59/60). Your original S35-4 nitro kit comes with 47/13T, so you can start by trying the new 58/16T gears, while with truggy you should use 59/16T or 60/16T.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]