Italian Yokomo distributor Mikimodel has released this Body Stopper V3 for the MS1 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Also compatible with the previous BD12/BD11/BD10 kits, this 3rd version is adjustable with an upper screw so that the front part of the body does not crush due to the aerodynamic load, giving great front stability to the model.
Source: Mikimodel [mikimodel.net]
Round 2 of the 2025 1up Cup Series was held at BWS Raceway in Perris, California, a unique, high-grip covered asphalt track on the grounds of world-famous “The Dirt” nitro offroad track. In the premiere Mod TC class, Round 1 Winner Jacob Cruz (Mugen) ran into some bad luck in both Q1 and Q2, relegating him to the B-Main. Serpent’s Bryce Butterfield took advantage to grab the TQ Spot, which he converted into the overall win after some great battles with Ryan Cavalieri (1up) and Lex Tyler (Awesomatix). Spec Touring Car was the Lex Tyler (Awesomatix) show all weekend long. He dominated all rounds of qualifying and swept the mains ahead of the Schumacher’s of Erik Steenhoven and Charlie Albrecht. In USGT, Oliver Clipper made some sweet passes to take the overall win over Ken Gerberding (ARC) and Carlos Duarte (Tamiya). FWD saw Gary Tsai (Xray) take a popular win at his home track, ahead of Joey Abbica (Frankencar) and Ken Gerberding (ARC). F1 was an entertaining display by Mike Rydwell (Exotek, duh), who missed most of qualifying but put on a driving clinic from the back of the pack to take the overall win. Kevin “Panda” Cole (Roche) and Round 1 winner Dave Constant (Exotex rounded out the podium. Nick “Candyman” Pantana took the win in with his Awesomatix ride in VTA ahead of Chris Krein (Yokomo) and Peter Carris (ARC). The “Candyman” doubled up with a 2nd win in SuperGT (Tamiya Tub Chassis Only), with 3 different winners in 3 mains! Jonah Gallant and Jose Navarro took 2nd and 3rd. Round 3 of the 1up Cup Series rolls off May 16-18 at CenCal Speedway in Fresno, CA
Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]
US RC accessories brand Avid Racing Concepts has released a black hat featuring an “AV” rubber patch to commemorate being in business 22-years and their 11 IFMAR World Championship successes in that time. The One size fits all Yupoong Snap Back cap is offered in both a flat and a curved bill.
Not a regular RC10 kit you’d expect, Team Associated has introduced the RC10 American Custom Semitruck 6×6 Kit. Describing it as a groundbreaking addition to their lineup that combines innovation with high-performance design, the kit boasts a range of features including durable white plastic parts, a striking new 6×6 body set, and a robust 6×6 plastic gearbox set. It also includes a 6×6 diffuser set with body accessories, a gold aluminium chassis plate, and high-quality FT ball end set. The kit also features aluminium turnbuckles, gold shock bodies, and a gold motor plate. Completing the package are satin chrome wheels.
T-Works has released a new range of 11 different coloured skins for the Futaba T6PV transmitter. Offered in both 3D carbon fibre texture and metallic series, they are precision cut ensuring a snug fit and leaving no residual adhesive they facilitate easy replacement. The extensive range of colours allows you to customise the look of your radio and each skin also includes a dedicated high-definition screen protector.
Having recently announced its new range of Ai-TECH 1:8 Buggy tyres, Italian manufacturer GRP has begun full production of the four different tyre patterns on offer. A completely new concept, all elements of the tyres have been redesigned with new tread design, internal profile, insert, wheel and compounds, to improve performance in every track condition from traditional low-grip to modern high-grip. The internal profile has a new circular texture and lateral reinforced edge, calculated with Ai performing tools, which improves the deformation in traction and lateral grip. With each new Pixel, Block, Triky and Flexy thread designs produced using new moulds that have been made with chromed special steel using new laser technology, this ensures the tyres are perfectly balanced and do not require balancing before use. Each Ai-TECH thread pattern is offered in 5 options, 2 different polymers formulation, synthetic rubber and natural rubber, each in Soft and Supersoft, and a mixed compound in Soft.
Source: GRP [grpgandini.it]
PN Racing has announced that the annual PNWC will take place in United Stated in 2025 with 5280 Raceway in Denver, Colorado, hosting the World Cup for 1:28 from November 6-9. The 2024 PNWC took place in France attracting 270 entries made up of 130 drivers from 19 counties where RC Atomic driver Jose Pequito from Portugal completed a title double to be crowned World Champion of 2WD Mod and Pan Open classes.
Source: PN Racing [pnracing.com]
Keven Hebert completed the double at the Canadian Nationals retaining the Mod Touring Car title for yet another year and taking the 1:12 Mod title which was last year won by his Xray team-mate Alexander Hagberg. Once again Rose City Speedway in Ontario hosted the event which attracted over 300 entries. In qualifying Hebert secured the Touring Car TQ with his time from the last of the four qualifiers ahead of Bryce Frechette and Barrett Morrow. In 1:12, Canada’s best known onroad racer also secured the TQ with his Q4 time ahead of Leonard Schinzano and Josh Cyrul. In the finals, single mains deciding the winners, Hebert took the win the podium order remaining unchanged as to how the line-up on the grid.
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