Infinity has released a new Aluminium Centre Diff Mount for their IFB8 1:8 Offroad platform. This part is machined from 7075-T6 alloy, significantly enhancing the stiffness of the central diff mounting. Additionally, it improves heat dissipation and facilitates a smoother transmission, resulting in enhanced performance.
Mugen Seiki is offering new Electronic Gel Double-sided Tape intended for secure mounting of car electrics. The strong adhesive power double-sided gel tapes offer protection for the receiver, ESC, etc. from vehicle vibrations. Available in two sizes, the 1.5mm thickness is suitable for offroad cars that produce a lot of vibration, while 0.8mm thickness is suitable for on-road cars. The 1.5mm is 30mm wide while the 0.8mm is 20mm wide. Although highly adhesive, the tapes cloth thread reinforcement makes it easy to peel off cleanly and leave no marks compare to the common double-sided tape.
Having released the clear version of their iconic RC10 buggy last year, Team Associated has announced a clear version of their last competition touring car chassis, the TC7.2. No longer an active manufacturer in competition 1:10 EP touring car market, the US brand is commemorating their most successful 4WD touring car platform, which was original launched in 2018, with the announcement of the TC7.2cc Collector’s Clear Edition Kit. This kit offers RC collector’s the ability to build the successful 1:10 scale touring car platform in iconic polycarbonate clear material. This clear car edition includes great features you remember from the RC10TC7.2. The TC7.2cc is designed for optimal build experience, and this clear car edition kit is a true gem for both collectors and racers alike. While clear parts are stronger than SLA and could be driven, it was manufactured as a display piece for your collection. The polycarbonate clear components will only be available in the kit. They will not be sold individually.
T-Works has added two new screw & parts trays to its line-up of RC accessories. Made from high-quality aluminium, the lightweight but sturdy trays are available in two sizes to offer a suitable solution to parts and screws on your pit table. The small measures 50 X 215mm and is divided into 5-compartments while the large is 100 X 215mm with 7 separate sections, with both 11mm in thickness.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Schumacher has released a new Mini Touring Car called the NEON 4WD MTC. The British manufacturers multiple World Championship winning engineering team have applied their knowledge and experience to create the 1:10 NEON MTC, the NEON already a proven winner at British BRCA National races. It features class leading suspension geometry, and transmission efficiency, to make a well balanced car that is easy to drive fast. The NEON will bring out the best in your driving skills, to move you up the rankings in this fun and competitive racing class. The NEON is available in two Specifications, full Carbon Fibre or S2 Kits.
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It was the venue of the first ever ROAR 1:8 Offroad National Championships Red RC would attend and we still have great memories of being blown away on arriving at Thunder Alley RC Raceway in 2011, but unfortunately this well known track has just announced that it is to close permanently at the end of 2024. Reporting on a Jared Tebo TQ and Ryan 1-2 result that year, Cavalieri taking the win ahead of then Associated team-mate Maifield, the world famous track has played host to many great races since with the news a big blown to the hotspot of Offroad racing that is Southern California. On its Facebook page together with images of its latest track build, the track posted, ‘Here is your last and final layout at the world famous Thunder Alley RC Raceway for the 21st annual Proline Nitro Explosion! With a heavy heart Im still not sure if I have the best words for this but unfortunately due to circumstances mostly beyond our control as of January 1st, Thunder Alley Rc Raceway will be permanently closing and the park will be repurposing the facility. With that being said, we still have the rest of the year and a few great events such as our Easy Money Race and our annual Toy Drive as well as a few more club races that we will be scheduling to enjoy the track we love so much! We will need your continued support threw this time as even closing is a costly process. Currently we are looking at another property, but this will be a long process to get things up and going. If anyone has any other leads or connections to any other locations please reach out. We are beyond grateful for the friend and family we have made over the last 20+years and the support from the Rc community world wide.’
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Mini Autodromo Stradivari in Cremona, Northern Italy, played host to the Modeltek Trophy last weekend where Filippo Beretta and Alex D’Angelo took the 1:8 GT wins. In 1:8 Nitro GT, qualifying would see Genius Racing’s Beretta secure the TQ as the Italian topped two of the three rounds. Fastest in Q2 France’s Bernard-Alain Arnaldi made it a Genius 1-2 on the grid. In the half hour final, Beretta would deliver the win posting the fastest lap of the race but having come from P7 on the grid with new Capricorn signing & World Championship Top Qualifier D’Angelo would finish just 1-second back. Newly crowned European Champion Natanaele Senesi took his Senesi Motorsport S21 GT to the final podium step. In 1:8 Electric GT, it was Arnaldi who secured the TQ from Senesi and D’Angelo with the later coming through to win the opening two encounters for the overall victory. Winning A3 Arnaldi took the runner-up spot ahead of Senesi.
Image: Alex D’Angelo [Facebook]
The organisers of the Euro Large Scale Series has announced the two venues for the 2025 ELS with iconic tracks Fiorano in Italy and Mini Circuit “Ville de Luxembourg” in Luxembourg the two new locations for next year. This year the ELS saw Bologna in Italy and Lostallo in Switzerland host the series with Mecatech’s 2024 EFRA European Champion Emanuele D’Amico taking victory at Round 1 and MCD Racing’s Dario Veseli the Round 2 victor. With categories for Open Pro, Open Gentleman, Sport and F1, the dates for both races are still to be finalised with the ELS organisers waiting for the publication of the EFRA race calendar.
