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December 20, 2023

MonacoRC Bag Small V2.1

MonacoRC has extended its line of bags designed for the transportation of materials for the RC racers. The new MonacoRC Bag Small V2.1 stands out for its attention to detail with the interior adorned with an elegant print featuring the MonacoRC logo in tone-on-tone red, enhancing the quality of the finish. In addition to the practical tone-on-tone red mesh inner pocket (for the Black and Red version), the exterior is enriched with a MonacoRC label, maintaining that elegant simplicity that has made the bag so appreciated. The series is available in three sizes, easily distinguishable by the colour of the zippers. Measuring 16 cm x 12 cm x 5 cm and featuring a Blue Zipper, the small bag is ideal for holding Shorty batteries, motors, DiffCheck, and other similar items. MonacoRC Bag S Black is 16 cm x 12 cm x 7 cm in size and gets a Black Zipper and is designed to hold the complete Icharger X6 battery charger, Shorty batteries, motors, DiffCheck, and more. Biggest of the three at 16cm x 12 cm x 9 cm is the Red Zipper bag. With its generous height, this bag can carry larger items compared to the other two models, such as scales, motors, or a battery charger with cables.

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December 19, 2023

Cavalieri departs WIRC after just one season

It was a surprise announcement when it was made this time last year, but after just one season since joining WIRC Racing, Ryan Cavalieri has announced his departure from running for the Italian manufacturer. The multiple electric 1:10 Offroad World Champion, who races for Schumacher in that category, looks set to announce imminently a new 1:8 offroad chassis sponsor having just last week joined Nova Engines. On his social media, Cavalieri stated he was ‘really excited about the next chapter’ implying a new sponsor is already in place. He posted, ‘With 2023 coming to an end so does my time with WRC. I want to thank Matt Kennedy from send it rc, Chris Marrant and Franco for the opportunity they gave me. With that being said Im Really excited for this next chapter to begin and look forward to 2024 racing season.

Source: Ryan Cavalieri [Facebook]

December 19, 2023

Schumacher Winter Series Round 3 – Report

The 2023/24 Schumacher Winter Series presented by the Louth Radio Control Car Club reached its midway point with Round 3 taking place last weekend. Schumacher front runner James Hart joined the series and set the fastest times in the opening qualifier and continued on to take four commanding rounds. Chris Lovely would lead the Xray charge and take 2nd spot in the qualifications with two 2nd places, 3rd would belong to 1:8 nitro ace Tim Wood and his Mugen. In 4th would be Paul Sleight with his Awesomatix mixing it with the front times, 5th was Dave Sedgewick with his Awesomatix showing consistent speed. Daniel Burks would round out the A-final with his Destiny.

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December 19, 2023

Berton to race on OGO Racing tyres

Having announced his departure from racing on tyres from Italian manufacturer Hotrace Tyres at the end of last month, 2019 European 1:8 Nitro Buggy Champion Riccardo Berton has announced he is race with tyres from Spanish brand OGO Racing. Part of Infinity’s ongoing 1:8 Buggy project, the Italian has agreed a 2-year deal that will see him use OGO tyres on his 1:8 Buggy and Truggy vehicles. Thanking OGO for the opportunity, on social media the 24-year-old said, ‘Extremely happy to join OGO Racing tyres for the new season! Thank you.’

Source: OGO Racing [Facebook]

December 19, 2023

T-Works Tire Punch Tool Punch Head Set

T-works has brought out a Punch Head Set for use on tyre punches available from 6Mik and HB Racing. The set offers 3, 3.5, and 4mm punch holes which can be screwed onto the tyre punch as required. Intended for buggy tyre use, each size of the steel punches is also available individually with them utilising a the thread size of M8 x P1.25.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]

December 19, 2023

‘Little Bump’ Nguyen joins Schumacher for 1:10 Offroad

Continuing to build up its US team for the 2024 season, Schumacher Racing has announced up & coming talent Phi-Long Nguyen is to join its 1:10 Offroad team. Commonly known as ‘Little Bump, Nguyen who is just 12-years-old will be running both the CAT L1R and Cougar LD3 in Offroad as well as the Mi8 in Onroad too. Having signed for a 1:8 programme with Kyosho America last month, he is in for busy season as he coming to establish himself at the sharp end of racing. Commenting on the announcement with Schumacher Phi-Long and his dad said, “We are absolutely super excited and honoured to pilot these awesome cars around the track, great times are ahead racing for Schumacher. A big thank you to Muz and all at Schumacher for making this happen, we are ready to go and will hit the tracks soon!” Last week the British manufacturer announced the return of Tyler Jones to its 1:1o Offroad program.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

December 18, 2023

2023 PN World Cup – Report

The 17th running of the PN World Cup was held recently at RCHQ in San Antonio, Texas, USA, with the event selling out in a very rapid 19-minutes. Hosting 114 drivers from 11 countries, they would compete for the honours in Stock, F1, Super Stock, AWD Mod, GT 2WD Mod, and Pan Car 2WD Mod classes. In the modified classes, Michael Maldonado from Pueblo, Colorado, took the victories in Pan Car and GT, and Mathieu De Rocha from France successfully defended his world title from Bangkok 2022 in AWD. Maldonado would also go on to win the Super Stock title, and Ethan Martinez from San Antonio completed the double wins in Stock and F1.

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December 18, 2023

Hobbywing XeRun DRX drag racing motors

Hobbywing has announced a new motor specially designed for 1:10 Drag Racing called the XeRun 3652 / 3662 DRX. Available in 6500, 8500 and 8500 KV, the motor is extremely efficient, resulting in less heat when compared to similar motors. Using a 0.23Nm load test, the 3662 motor coil temperature is approximately 20 degrees lower. The outside temperature is 8 percent cooler also. The motor get a ‘Failure Proof Rotor’. This rotor steel sleeve ensure it will withstand the most extreme demands. The motor adopts a modular structure design, which is convenient for routine cleaning and maintenance, effectively prolonging the service life of the motor and maintaining the working efficiency of the motor.

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