Xray has introduced a new Aluminium 1-piece 2.0mm chassis for its X1 1:10 Formula platform. CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium, black anodized and laser engraved with Xray branding. The new chassis gives increases traction, steering & stability on carpet. Xray recommends its use at high & very high traction carpet tracks.
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With new touring car body shell releases always a hot topic of discussion and how they no longer look like the real thing, ZooRacing has announced the release of the new Panterra. German company RC-KleinKram, who own ZooRacing, say their latest body sets a new benchmark in body shell design and has never-seen-before features combined with visually appealing designs. The result of which is high performance competition body shells that offer the best possible combination of unparalleled performance, creative ideas, cool looks and practical detail solutions, all of which will make prepping and using the bodies a lot easier, more convenient and fun. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of competitive modified racing, the Panterra offers a combination of cutting-edge aerodynamics and advanced material technology that enhances track performance. Utilising their latest insights, the Panterra delivers significant improvements in speed, stability, and overall handling. Increased contact pressure enhances cornering stability and produces greater rotation.
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The well-known Essex Winter Series concluded it’s 2024/25 season over the weekend at its venue in the South-East of the UK. In the LRP Modified class, Olly Jefferies and Elliott Harper were tied on points going into the race, with Kyle Branson just two points behind, setting up a great showdown to round out the series. In qualifying, Olly was on form, taking his factory Awesomatix to the fastest time in every round, putting a firm grip on the overall title. Kyle Branson lined up second on the grid with his Tonisport-backed Awesomatix, with Alex Thurston taking the new Mugen MTC-3 to third. Elliott Harper essentially saw his chances of another EWS title disappearing with a fourth place grid spot for Schumacher, and Stefan Chodzynski rounded out the top five with another Tonisport-supported Awesomatix. In the final, Olly stamped his authority on the season with a commanding win. Kyle took second place, about 1.5-seconds back on Olly, whilst Elliott and Alex battled hard for third. Elliott took third, whilst side-by-side racing over the last few laps allowed Bailey Graves to come through to fourth and Jack Collins take fifth. In the overall points, Olly Jefferies took the title, with Elliott finishing in the runner-up position. Kyle was third overall with Alex fourth in the standings. Harley Eldridge, missing this race to be at the ETS in Vienna, was fifth overall.
Following the release of its ArcCuter last week, German based MOPS has announced its TireEditor. Describing it as ‘a must-have for every touring car driver’, the device was developed in collaboration with the elite of the touring car scene and has proven its worth at various races, such as the ETS. The MOPS Tire Editor breaks down all excess adhesive residue within the tire and also the fabric structure. The insert is virtually massaged and distributed more evenly across the rim. The result is significantly increased true running and improved adhesion.
Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski completed an impressive unbeaten run in the ETS over the weekend as he notched up win number 10 in as many races. Having already successfully defended his Modified title at the previous round in Germany, at the season finale in Austria the Pole would wrap up the season with the TQ and victory. Making the switch back to carpet for the event following his impressive TITC debut win last month, Orlowski topped all four qualifiers to secure the TQ ahead of Mugen Seiki’s Ronald Volker and Awesomatix Marc Rheinard. While he got the better of Orlowski with his new MTC-3 at the recent MIBO International, in the final Volker could do nothing about the pole sitter and backing up his A1 win another, albeit closer win, in A2 the fifth round was decided. Winning A3 from Rheinard, Volker would finish P2 for the round but in the overall in the championship he finished third behind Rheinard. In Pro Stock Sören Sparbier gave Mugen their second win with the new MTC-3 to finish runner-up in the championship behind Awesomatix’s Lukas Ellerbrock who ccomplete the podium in Vienna behind Xray’s Adam Izsay. In FWD, 4th place was enough for Schumacher’s Márk Valent to secure the title ahead of Yokomo’s Frederik Hovgaard while victory at the fifth round saw Phil Langner complete the Championship Top 3.
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After months of proving the car’s ability on track with Ronald Volker, Jacob Cruz and Soren Sparbier, Mugen Seiki has finally unveiled its highly anticipated MTC-3 electric touring car kit. The MTC-3 is an evolution of the highly successful MTC-2 and MTC-2R platform with the prototype first raced at the 2024 IFMAR World Championship, where the two MTC-3’s entered in the event both made the A-Main with Volker finishing 4th and Jacob Cruz finishing 10th. The MTC-3 is a complete new design from Robert Pietsch with the only parts transfer over from the MTC-2R being drive shafts, spool, diff, and drive belts. The MTC-3 features a 1.5mm aluminium chassis and a unique top deck design and short shocks round out a new new suspension package.
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Renowned Slovakian RC tool manufacturer Hudy has released this new Set-up Toolset for 1:10 touring car. Pioneers & industry leader of set-up systems, they have combined all their different tool offerings to created this latest set that includes all tools for complete geometry adjustment. All components are made by Hudy in Europe and are are machined from lightweight aircraft aluminium ensuring the highest precision & superior quality.
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Xray has announced that German electric touring car racer Martin Hofer has joined its team line-up for 2025. The former Yokomo and Awesomatix driver is a former ETS Pro Stock Champion, European Championship podium finisher and multiple German National Champion. On the announcement, Hofer, who has been away from the international racing scene in recent years, said, ‘I have always admired the professionals of Xray Team and now I finally get to be a part of it. It’s gonna be an exciting new journey that is just getting started. See you trackside.’
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