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September 4, 2024

2024 12-hour Italian Endurance Championship – Report

Minicar Fontanellato racetrack, located in the province of Parma, hosted the 2024 Italian Endurance Championship, a 12-hour endurance race featuring teams qualified through the Italian Cups in Northern and Central Italy held last spring. The competition, sanctioned by the Italian motorsport and RC Car Racing Federation ACI Sport, which started at 9:00 PM on Saturday, August 31, and ended at 9:00 AM on Sunday, September 1, provided excitement and spectacle for the enthusiasts present. The cars allowed by the federal regulations in Endurance competitions are based on traditional four-wheel-drive Touring chassis, components, and mechanics. The propulsion is electric and restricted, both in the ESC and motor component, in order to guarantee a balance of performance among all competitors. Bodyshells, regulated by a specific homologation list, are strikingly realistic and referable to the LMH segment of the FIA World Endurance Championship.

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September 4, 2024

SMJ Twister Thin Type Rear Bumper Side Stiffener

Adding to its range of touring car body accessories, Japan’s SMJ has introduced this Thin Type Rear Bumper Side Stiffener for use with the 190mm Twister body from Xtreme Aerodynamics. Adding no noticeable weight even when used on ultra-lightweight bodies, this stiffener is designed to prevent the rear bumper from getting caught inside due to unexpected incidents during races. Pre-cut to fit perfectly on Twister and Twister SPECIALE bodies. Equipped with double-sided tape for easy application directly onto the body.

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September 4, 2024

Revolution Design B7 Hard Coated Idler Shaft

New from Revolution Design is this Hard Coated Idler Shaft for the Team Associated RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy. Compared to the standard idler gear shaft, this premium upgrade is hard-coated and hollowed out, making it not only lighter but also more durable. These features lead to improved performance and longevity of your vehicle, especially under demanding racing conditions. With this set of three idler shafts, you can change all idler gear shafts of your B7 gearbox.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

September 4, 2024

RC Redovan reveals 1:8 Offroad Worlds Track

The track that will determined the 2024 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Champion has just been revealed in a video that shows off the latest track build by the team at RC Redovan. Setting a new benchmark as hosts of the World Championship two years ago, RC Redovan was again thrusted with hosting the event after a late cancellation by Brazil on staging the 19th running of the sport’s biggest prize. Taking on the task of having to rebuild the track for the return of the Worlds to Spain, despite the short lead in time the Baldo family have executed it stating, ‘It gives us enormous pleasure and pride to present the new design of our track, host of the next World Championship. Months of hard work in record time now bear fruits “We are going to give you the best world championship in history.” And we firmly believe we have done everything to achieve that! Welcome to RC Redován, welcome to the World Championship 2024.’ Having supported our coverage of the 2023 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Arizona, we are delighted to be teaming up with Ruddog for the trip to Redovan to attended our sixth 1:8 Offroad World Championship. Our coverage will kick off with news from seeding practice on Tuesday, 10th September. Click here to view track reveal video.

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September 4, 2024

RC Discharger Regenerative Discharger V2 (2S Version)

RC Discharger has unveiled a new 2S version of its Regenerative Discharger V2. This compact and lightweight model is designed for enthusiasts who prefer to travel light. Being smaller and lighter than the 4S version, Weighing only 50oz with AC and 57oz with the iCharger S6, it offers unparalleled performance. Perfect for 1:12 and 1:10 categories, this revolutionary discharger is a game-changer for RC racing. RC Discharger’s Regenerative Discharger is the first-ever battery discharger compatible with all Junsi iCharger models, including the X6, X8, X12, S6, DX6, DX8, and DX12. Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, this compatibility ensures seamless integration with your existing setup. It also has dual Charging Power so you can cycle, discharge, and/or charge two 1S batteries simultaneously up to 32A using both outputs on your iCharger DUO.

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September 3, 2024

EcoPower Electron Mini Intelligent Charger

New from AMain Hobbies brand EcoPower is this Electron Mini Intelligent Charger. Launching together with 10 new EcoPower batteries that are directly compatible with the charger, the EcoPower Electron Mini Intelligent Charger makes charging easier than ever. When combined with an EcoPower Intelligent Battery, the Electron Mini will immediately recognise the battery type, whether 2S, 3S, or 4S, and will automatically begin charging using the ideal settings. The Intelligent symbol lights up when an ECP Intelligent Battery is connected, making it easy to identify auto charging is underway and then the charging progress bar shows how far the battery is from full charge. Charging is made extremely simple with just two buttons to choose from, Charge or Storage, and it can charge LiPo, LiHV, and LiFe battery chemistries, but not NiMh batteries. NiMh charging is not compatible with LiPo batteries, so the ECP-1007 is safer because it eliminates the possibility of charging in the wrong mode and takes the guess work out of charging for those who are new to the RC hobby. The Electron Mini Charger includes a high power 65W USB-C power supply, which is necessary to achieve the maximum 5A output on batteries up to 4S. The brand new EcoPower Intelligent Battery lineup provides a power option for a vast array of RC cars, trucks, and boats from 2S to 4S.

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September 3, 2024

Xray X4F’25 Front Balancing Weights

Xray has added a new front weight option for its X4F’25 1:10 FWD Touring Car. The front left and front right 50g brass weights are moved from the bumper under the front driveshafts into the centre of the front drive train for improved weight transfer on & off power. These weights makes the car better balanced and improves its rotation. CNC-machined from brass material, black colour coated and laser engraved.

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September 3, 2024

T-Works Black Hollow Board Carry Box

RC racers can never have enough storage solutions with T-Works introducing its new Black Hollow Board Carry Box. Measuring 246x146x482mm and made from sturdy and durable high-quality corrugated plastic. Offering resistance to impact and wear-resistant as well as giving a certain degree of thermal insulation, the boxes effectively protect you model car / other accessories from damage while in transport or storage. Available singlely or as a pack of 10, the flat packed carry boxes can be quickly assembled without the need for any tools.

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