Following the release of their Moto EP1 1:5 RC bike in December, Japanese company Beat1Lab has announced details of an upcoming release of an actual leather race suit for their Proto Hang on rider. It is a genuine leather specification, and is aimed at those in pursuit of more realism towards replicating a real MOTOGP rider. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SW4EsmhyF4A Source: BEAT1LAB [beat1-lab.com]…
…in the heat of battle. Most notable of these are his 2009 European winning Protoform Speed 6 and his 2012 World Championship winning Protoform LTC-R. Interestingly, the factory Infinity driver concludes the video on the topic of how the so called ‘Touring Car bodyshell’ no longer has any resemblance to an actual touring car and adds he hopes the rules will be adapted to try bring them back to resembling the real thing in the future. Another interesting point is how the bodyshell is now almost half the weight of that of two decades ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqN6yRltOS0 Source: Jilles Groskamp [Youtube]…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZsPhVLHRL0 An interesting feature by F1 broadcaster Sky Sports on the great work being done by RC Vision who are championing our sport and the need for diversity and inclusion in STEM. RC Vision is a social venture working to engage young people who are underrepresented in motorsports careers and STEM industries using the exciting sport of radio control car racing. Having cut his teeth in racing through RC, it is great to see 7-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton showing support for the work being done. Source: Sky Sports F1…
…overall profile helps to keep the weight in an acceptable range. There are two MX logos on the backside to proof the originality. Also suitable for all A700 models, as well as A800, A800X, A800X Evo, A800MMCX! Weight comparison: MXLR FlexBumper = ~12g. Original Kit Bumper = ~6g. MAX-05-005 – CBRS – Carbon Body Reinforcement set This set is the best option to prevent your body shell from unwanted deformation and body tucks! The carbon rods with 1.0mm diameter are very sturdy and ultra light! They come in 100mm length to be as multi functional as possible! You easily can…
…a restriction on ‘stock’ engines – keeping costs down and speeds more manageable! The class already has popularity in Germany and Switzerland, and some drivers are even already choosing to use the ‘stock’ engines in the ENS. At the most recent ENS event in Aigen, Roy Bakker set TQ and finished second overall in the Masters class, using the standard engine. As well as this new class being a part of the full 2023 Season, the organisers have chosen to kick things off early and will add the category to the 2022 Finale in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. Source: ENS [www.eurorcseries.com]…
…It includes all the desired factory team option parts and uses common metric hardware for worldwide appeal. Plus, it includes the parts needed to build the vehicle either as Nitro or Electric in a one-box purchase. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO8-yS07hW8 Features – Rear Adjustable Hubs – Square Insert Pills and Narrower Rear Pivots – 7075 3mm Aluminum Chassis – Centre Diff Setup offering more rigidity and is lighter – Brake Setup provide more consistent force and feel – Tuneable Front and Rear Shock Tower – Cab Forward Style Body – Nitro and Electric Ready – Updated Front Spindles – Front and Rear Universals…
Xtreme Aerodynamics have shown a first photo of their all new 190mm touring car body, which they are calling the Mach1. The new body sports a much more aggressive front end compared to others on the market with a large front lip and newly shaped wheel arches that allow the airflow to be channeled to the rear of the car which itself has gotten lots of attention with fine details. Bruno Coelho did a video on the new body which best explains the new details and how that translates to on track performance. You can check it out below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55K_xDcumc4…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdXvTu3azwU Nemo Racing in the UK have produced this video outlining their new concept Agama 1/8th Nitro buggy, set to be called the A422. The car sports inboard shock absorbers, removing the need for shock towers, with the aim of lowering the car’s centre of gravity. They have been doing extensive testing with a lot of 3d printed parts and hope to move forward with the project following some addition testing around the UK and completing some final design tweaks. Check it out. Source: Nemo Racing [nemoracing.com]…
