January 26, 2022

Fenix Mistral 3.3 alloy chassis & motor pod

With the carpet season still ongoing, Fenix Racing is proud to present this chassis for the Mistral 3.3. Made from 2mm 7075 aluminium with medium wheelbase dimensions, it means that it could cover 260-265-270mm range to suit the various conditions and track design. Perfectly coupled with their other new release, a 2mm 7075 aluminium motor pod.

View the motor pod here


January 26, 2022

Xpress tool stand

Xpress have produced this specially designed tool stand for use with their lightweight driver series. It features notches on the stand base that fit the hole on the drivers perfectly for a tidy pit space. A magnetised side tray section is great for keeping screws and body clips in place while various holes allow for holding an additive bottle as well as diffs etc.

View more images of the tool stand here


January 26, 2022

Yokomo FWD Type-A touring car body

This new clear lexan FWD Type-A touring car body from Yokomo meets the regulations of the 1/10 size FWD touring car category held around the world. Wide body fenders create an aggressive appearance, and the short wheelbase and front nose make for a light and nimble feeling. A large rear wing is also included to ensure maximum rear traction and prevent the car from losing cornering speed, resulting in better lap times.

View more angles of the body here


January 26, 2022

Vision Racing B6.3 carbon fibre chassis

Vision Racing have introduced the first 3mm carbon chassis for the Team Associated B6.3 and older versions. This chassis takes an incredible 50 grams of weight off. The set includes chassis, side braces, aluminium nose plate, battery braces, aluminium stand offs and mounting hardware.

Source: Vision Racing [visionracing.net]


January 26, 2022

Exotek Racing XB2 7075 alloy idler gears

Exotek Racing have introduced these hard anodised 7075 alloy idler gears for the complete Xray XB2 series of gear boxes. Available in 38T, 36T and 25T, they are a must have for high powered racing applications. This is much stronger than the stock plastic idler gear but not indestructible so it is important to use black or white grease on the gears and reapply frequently to prolong its life along with proper slipper adjustments.

View the other idler gears here


January 26, 2022

Pirani RC MRX-6 belt tensioner

Italian brand Pirani RC have produced this belt tensioner for Mugen MRX-6R and MRX-6X. It replaces the two original side belt tensioner of the car (one front and one rear) into only one new type in the middle of the car helping to improve the free movement of the drivetrain and increase the life of the side belt. The plate is made of high quality aluminium 7075-T6 and hard anodised in black colour and the kit includes screws and nut to fix it following instruction in the package.

View the complete set here


January 25, 2022

2022 Charity Race – Report

The 2022 edition of the iconic Charity Race took place last weekend at the RC Landia indoor track in Scandiano (Italy). As always, the proceeds from entry fees as well as the traditional end-of-race lottery with prizes offered by numerous sponsors will be used to purchase medical material for the paediatric ward of the nearby Reggio Emilia hospital. The race saw a solid entry which confirms that the event is now a great classic on the international calendar and the smooth running was guaranteed by the federal ACI Sport protocols for RC Racing and the approval of relevant local authorities. In Touring Modified, Bruno Coelho (Xray) dominated the race with TQ and final victory ahead of Gabriele Berselli (Awesomatix) and Michele Romagnoli (Mugen).

Continue reading the report here


January 25, 2022

Matt Chambers joins Schumacher Racing

Schumacher Racing are very pleased to announce the signing of extremely experienced and professional US racer Matt Chambers. He has made multiple ROAR Nationals Mains and is a great guy to add to the USA team. His focus will now be on 1/10th Off Road with his Schumacher rides. Matt had the following to say, ‘I have wanted to race for Schumacher Racing for more than a decade, I have always felt that they make superior cars with no compromises. This year it has all finally lined up for me to do so. I can’t wait to race the Schumacher cars and work with the US and the European team drivers. Needless to say I’m very excited for 2022 & 2023. Many thanks to Muz, Robin and the guys at Schumacher for making this happen.’

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]