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July 30, 2024

Menicucci crowned Italian National Champion

Long time Xray driver Alessio Menicucci is the 2024 Italian National Champion for 1:10 Modified Electric Touring Car. A regular on the international racing scene, Menicucci won the AMSCI National Championship title race at the Miniautodromo Arezzo in Tuscany. Securing the TQ after the 4 rounds of qualifying, he would go on to win the finals ahead of the Yokomo of onroad racing stalwart Michele Romagnoli with the Xray of Simone D’Ottavio completing the podium. In 13.5 Stock, it would be a dominant performance from Orlando Fenili who took his Xray to the TQ, Win and Fastest Lap ahead of his brother Riccardo with the Awesomatix of Salvatore Raciti joining them on the podium. In FWD the National Champion title was secured by Ferrara Bryan while in the PRO10 category (Pancar 235mm) Gianluca Maldini driving a Roche Rapide took the crown ahead of the similar car of Pierangelo Benedetti with Alex Camminati completing the Top 3. In F1, the foam tyre category was taken by Daniele Casini while the rubber tyre title was dominated by Alessandro Manciocchi.

Image: Xray [Facebook]

July 30, 2024

Urbain joins quality eSIC entry

This year’s Electric Singapore International Challenge (eSIC) continues to attract an impressive line-up of top international touring car drivers with Lucas Urbain the latest to be confirmed for the September 14-15th event. The French driver, who turned full time professional with Awesomatix just ahead of the TITC earlier this year, brings the number of factory team’s represented at the 2nd running of the event to 6. As the reigning champions with Ronald Volker, Mugen Seiki will face challenges for the title from official factory entries from Yokomo, Express, ARC and now Awesomatix. Hosted by the Marine Parade Radio Control Modellers Club, the first running of eSIC in 2023 had the goal of bringing back high profile racing in Singapore with the creation of one big exciting weekend for the onroad racer and 2024 looks set take that goal to a new level.

Source: eSIC [Facebook]

July 30, 2024

Xray X12 3D Rubber GT Bumper

New for its X12 1:12 chassis, Xray has introduced this 3D printed Rubber GT Bumper designed specially for GT12 bodies. Exceptionally light and durable, the 3D printed material doesn’t fold or break in crashes, and allows more airflow under the body, improving front traction. The shape of the bumper improves front support of the body and ensures high aerodynamic efficiency. Xray suggest the use of its touring car body posts with the new bumper.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

July 30, 2024

Capricorn LAB GT2 2024 Gearbox Support Kit Evo

Capricorn has introduced a new gearbox support kit for their LAB GT2 GP 2024 1:8 GT Onroad chassis. Switching to the new kits improves smoothness thanks to the single piece in the lower part as well as creating a very convenient and quick disassembly just by unscrewing four screws. The new position of the brake/pads group also lowers the centre of gravity.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

July 29, 2024

Ruddog RC230 Dual Channel LiPo Battery DC Charger

Germany’s Ruddog has introduced a new Dual Channel LiPo Battery DC Charger it is calling the RC230. The powerful and versatile charger allows you to charge up to two battery packs simultaneously with up to 30A of charge current. In the combined SYNC mode, a maximum charge current of 50A is possible. The DC charger can be used with 1S to 8S LiHV/LiPo, 1 to 20 cell NiMH, or 1 to 15 cell Pb batteries and operates with an input voltage of 10VDC to 49VDC. A powerful discharge function allows for up to 30A of discharge current in Recycle mode or 10A in Normal mode. The capacitive touchscreen display offers intuitive operation and allows monitoring of the charger’s and batteries’ vital signs. With its compact dimensions, it is easy to store and transport the charger, making it ideal for weekly racing or traveling.

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July 29, 2024

Orlowski wins at Belgian Nationals Rd 4

The fourth round of the Belgian Nationals drew some extra high profile entries over the weekend with Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski taking the win at the Racing Club Roeselare track. With the track set to host the EFRA 1:10 Electric Touring Car European Championships next month, a number of manufacturers used the National Championship round as final preparations for the Euros with the podium being completed by Awesomatix’s Lucas Urbain and Xray’s Alexander Hagberg. Last month the Roeselare track hosted the official Warm-up Race where Orlowski also took the win on that occasion ahead of triple back to back reigning Champion Bruno Coelho. In the fourth round of Stock, it was British driver Ollie Payne who took the win for Schumacher ahead of Belgium’s own Olivier Bultynck who will be aiming for a third European title having won previously in 2019 and 2022.

Image: Michal Orlowski [Facebook]

July 29, 2024

Capricorn LAB C04 W.C. 2024 Chassis Kit

With the IFMAR World Championship for 1:10 Nitro Touring Car coming later this year at the Huge RC Circuit in Thailand, Italian manufacturer Capricorn has released a new W.C. 2024 Chassis Kit for its LAB C04. A car that was originally launched in 2020 and which won the 2022 and 2023 European Championship titles, the first win coming with Dominic Greiner and the most recent with current factory driver Toni Gruber, the new Chassis will be stiffer at the front end guaranteeing much more steering. The updated chassis will be sold as a whole kit (see image).

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

July 29, 2024

Blitz Type S GT Wing

Bodyshell producer Blitz has released a new Type S GT Wing designed for use with its GT5 Zonda and GT6 Pista 1:8 GT Onroad bodies. Compared with the original GT5/GT6 wings, the new Type S option provides more rear traction and better top speed, especially on the GT6 Pista body. The standard Type S Wing is made from 1.0mm polycarbonate material with a lightweight option offered in 0.7mm thickness.

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