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July 19, 2024

2024 IFMAR 1:10 IC Touring Worlds – Stage 1 Report

The new Stage 1 Report for the IFMAR 1:10 IC Touring World Championship, which was originally due to take place in Costa Rica but last week got switched to Thailand, has just been published. Great hosts of the 2014 Worlds for the same category, the covered semi indoors Huge RC track in Bangkok which is owned former Electric Touring Car World Champion Surikarn Chaidajsuriya the 10th running of the Worlds for the category will now stage the 10th running of the World Championship from November 15th to 23rd. Costa Rica’s plans to host the race was dealt a blow over local complaints about noise and it was thought they had overcome that issue to build a sound barrier wall but with the permit required still in doubt FAMAR cancelled the event. IFMAR, in accordance with its own General rules, quickly contact FEMCA, host Bloc of the previous 1:10 IC Touring Worlds in 2022, and within 5-days were able to announce Huge RC as the new hosts of the race. While Hotrace Tyres had been confirmed as the control tyre for Costa Rica, the new Stage 1 report highlights that as yet no brand as yet been decided for Thailand. As with 2022, Maxima together with Rapicon with be the official 16% nitro fuel options for drivers.

View Stage 1 Report here

July 19, 2024

Xray XT4’25 1:10 Electric Truggy

Xray has unveiled its latest 1:10 4WD Electric Truggy kit, the XT4 ’25. Originally based on the Slovakian manufacturer’s successful XB4 Buggy platform, key features of the newest XT4 iteration include a redesigned chassis that offers short and long configurations to adjust wheelbase and weight balance to match any track conditions. The Steering Blocks & C-hubs are also moulded from new medium composite hardness for extra reliability and crash resistance. New rear uprights feature lowered roll centre positions to improve stability and reduce suspension collapse in high speed corners. New significantly reinforced front & rear suspension arms are much stronger and more reliable, reducing the chances of failure during a crash. Other improvements include a redesigned lower front shock tower, big bore 13.2mm shocks that use a new X-ring design for improved seal without excess friction for improved shock operation. Visually the XT4 ’25 get a new ‘Lush’ rear wing with significantly increased lifespan improves airflow and maintains chassis attitude over large jumps while improving traction in all conditions.

View the full XT’25 presentation here

July 19, 2024

Revolution Design XB2’24 Slipper Eliminator Set

Revolution Design Racing Products (RDRP) has released a Slipper Eliminator Set for the XB2 2WD Buggy from Xray. The set is the the perfect solution for stock racers aiming for low rotating mass and an efficient drive train. This set helps you shed weight where it counts most! The spur gear hub is made from black anodised aluminium with silver detailing, matching the popular style of many aftermarket parts. Fully compatible with the kit top shaft and a variety of spur gears, including RDRP’s lightweight Ultra Spur Gear series and Xray models, converting your Xray XB2 ’24 to direct drive has never been easier.

View kit fitted here

July 19, 2024

Team Saxo F1-200 V2

Team Saxo has announced the latest version of their 1:10 Formula kit, the new F1-200 V2. Applying years of R&D experience and manufacturing 1:10 car kits and listening to racers feedback around the world, the V2 is a refined version of their previous kit offering. Featuring a new lightweight carbon fibre that is better adapted to low and high temperature conditions it also has greater vibration resistance providing racers with a top level competition car kit. The new design is also said to give increased stability of its predecessor.

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July 18, 2024

ARC join eSIC grid with new signing Stanley

ARC is the latest manufacturer to confirm it will be on the grid at the Electric Singapore International Challenge (eSIC) on September 14-15th with confirmation that new signing Brayden Stanley will travel to the second running of the event. The talented Australian joins an impressive list of international factory drivers already confirmed for the race which is headed up by Singapore’s top international touring car driver Nicolas Lee and JK Chhua. Hosted by the Marine Parade Radio Control Modellers Club, defending Champions Mugen Seiki together with Yokomo, Infinity, Express and now ARC will support the race which has the goal of bringing back racing in Singapore in style with the creation of one big exciting weekend for the onroad racer.

Source: eSIC [Facebook]

July 18, 2024

HiroFactory ‘PF24’ 1:10 Formula Body

Japan’s HiroFactory has released a new 1:10 Formula body, the PF24. The body comes with a Halo that has been molded into the top of the cockpit so that you can enjoy the look of a modern Formula car. A nose stiffener is also included for attaching to the front nose, which tends to spread out, maintaining a sleek nose shape. Not just about aesthetic, the driving performance of the PF24 is high-performance providing smooth handling and cornering without feeling of stalling. Made of lightweight 0.5mm polycarbonate, the body comes clear with an outer protective film for painting.

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July 18, 2024

Infinity IF15-2W Front Oneway Set

Infinity has released a Front One Way set intended for use in the ‘Wide Spec’ version of its World Championship winning 1:10 Nitro Onroad chassis. The IF15-2W kit gives you a 1:10 235mm category set-up allowing you to easily enjoy high performance and now with the release of the Front One Way Set you can achieve sharper turning and more direct performance on high-grip circuits.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

July 18, 2024

Hobbywing QuicRun WP 10BL60 G2 Speedo

Hobbywing has introduced a new version of its entry level QuicRun ESC with the release of the new smaller WP 10BL60 G2. More compact than its predecessor, it is shorter in length by 2.5mm with the width reduced by 1.5mm. In terms of features of the 1:10 speedo include Intelligent Freewheeling Technology that enables the ESC to be able to achieve higher driving efficiency at a lower operating temperature. It further improves on the stability and reliability of the ESC. The mesh design of the heat sink is used for efficient cooling of the ESC. Each of the phases adapt a copper thermal bar for better cooling and the heat sink designed with the fan ensures the ESC is always in the best operating temperatures. The ESC is achieves IP67 waterproofing so is able to easily cope with various competition environments such as rain, dust, and sand.

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