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January 11, 2024

Lens Bodies supports Cruz

Italian body shell manufacturer Lens Bodies has announced that it is to support young West Coast onroad star Jacob Cruz. The American Mugen Seiki team driver is in for a big year in 2024 as the ISTC World Championships travels to California’s Finishline RC Raceway later this year where he has been doing extensive body testing. Runner-up at the 2023 ROAR Electric Onroad Paved Nationals, the teenager also took the win at the Arizona State Championships during the Summer and will be looking to make his mark on the World stage in 2024.

Source: Len Bodies [lensbodies.com]

January 11, 2024

Schumacher confirms Orlowski for MIBO International

Schumacher Racing has confirmed they will be sending their newly crowned 1:12 World Champion Michal Orlowski to the 2nd edition of MIBO International Race in Czech Republic. Taking place on February 16-18, it will be Orlowski’s first appearance at the event and it is going to be a busy debut for the Polish driver as he is set to contest both offroad and onroad at the event. One of the unique elements of MIBO International is the two carpet tracks the Mibosport team build side by side at the large indoor sports hall at the Sport V Hotel venue in Hrotovice allowing for offroad and onroad to run simultaneously at the same event. The vision of former international touring car racer and Mibo founder Michal Bok, the first edition of MIBO International saw Mugen’s Ronald Volker crowned the inaugural Touring Car Champion and Xray’s Bruno Coelho take double buggy honours.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

January 11, 2024

Team Powers Radon Pro V5BT ESC

Team Powers has announced the upcoming release if its Radon Pro V5BT (1S, 200A) ESC with Bluetooth. Improvements based over the previous Radon Pro V4.1(1S) model include a BEC with max ~10A output at 6V instead of ~3A. They have also changed to 32-bit MCU with ultra-smooth, faster response with precise throttle and braking control and more top end power with the same item function setup. A new PCB layout and new internal hardware design increases the heat dissipation and should be around 10’C lower working in the same condition. The speed control cooling fan can be removed when running small to medium track for modify/stock racing. You can now also connect with external Bluetooth device for advanced programming and firmware update through the Mobile APPS. APPS will be available on both IOS and Android. This all allows for Real Time Data Analysis through Mobile APPS (Current Input & Output Throttle, Temperature, RPM, Adv. Timing, Voltage and min. voltage, Max Temperature, RPM & Adv. Timing). A built-in one touch On/Off switch also supports external On/Off switch. On the Software side they have newly developed software with more advanced item functions added. Each item have small step to fine tune.

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January 11, 2024

WIRC Racing GT4 Nitro brake disc

Italian manufacturer WIRC Racing has released a new larger brake disc for its 1:8 GT Nitro chassis, the GT4. This disc provides a wider contact patch with the brake pads thanks to an increase of 3mm to the total diameter, now at 34mm. This wider contact patch makes braking stronger but also more consistent and modulable. Wear of the brake pads is also more even and less aggressive so the pads also last for longer.

Source: WIRC Racing [wirc-racing.com]

January 11, 2024

Mayako MX8-24 Nitro Buggy

Mayako has released its latest challenger for the ultra competitive 1:8 Nitro Buggy market with the new MX8-24. Building on the success of the European Championship winning MX8-22, the MX8-24 is the next step in Mayako’s journey to providing the best car in the industry. Working with the Mayako Community, the configuration of the MX8-24 has been tailored to suit most conditions and drivers with a High KPI front end (KPI1/Caster1) to give drivers the confidence to drive the car how it is designed to be driven. Soft arms give increased durability while Front and rear upper links produce a more forgiving car. The buggy has height adjustable rear differential commonly used by drivers of all levels to adjust the handling for track conditions. The use of CVDs front and rear makes for an easy to drive car with maximum traction. Optional UJ’s available for more rear support on higher traction tracks. The MX8-24 shares the same design with the MX8-24MPC (for Mayako Community members only), with many spares and option parts shared. The MX8 is designed to be easy to drive and adjust out of the box. With an extensive information base available to all Mayako drivers, no one can get lost with the MX8.

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January 11, 2024

JConcepts 2024 Apparel and Hats

JConcepts has introduced a new line of apparel and hats for the 2024 season. A new black hoodie and t-shirt featuring the “2024 Ever” logo makes for a nice front graphic at the track or any lifestyle event. The vehicles dashing toward the finish line represent racing at the highest level with the JConcepts racing team. The rear of the garment features the lead graphic for the year used in conjunction with the JConcepts blue used throughout the years. Strike while the iron is hot, the new logo is bordered with the ghost white trim to allow the authenticity to pop. In the hat department JConcepts have three new offerings including a flat bill and round bill, each available in black or white/grey and a black beanie to keep you warm-up up.

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January 10, 2024

Mayako MX8E 1:8 Electric Buggy

Mayako has released its first 1:8 eBuggy with the announcement of the MX8E. Sharing the design philosophy of their simultaneously announced MX8-24 nitro car, the electric variant is the product of years of prototype testing from the Mayako Performance Community, with input gathered through much discussion and meetings. With the front and rear ends interchangeable between nitro and electric models, the centre section of the MX8E features the option to run either shorty or standard brick pack LiPo’s along with adjustable weight distribution by moving the battery.

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January 10, 2024

Pavidis announced for Sparko Racing line-up

Sparko Racing has announced the addition of Ryan Pavidis to its race team line-up for 2024. The new 1:8 Offroad buggy manufacturer kicked off off the New Year with the announcement Ryan Cavalieri would lead their charge and now adding a second Ryan has a formidable team line-up in the important US market. After departing HB Racing towards the end of the 2023 season, Pavadis, son of former World Champion Mark, raced the F8 recently in two events securing podium finishes on both occasions including the U.S. Open Fuel Championships.

Source: Sparko Racing [Facebook]