January 20, 2023

Iris One titanium ballstuds

Iris has added these titanium ballstuds as an optional upgrade for its ONE 1:10 electric touring car.  They lower the overall weight and improve the centre-of-gravity of your ONE.  Made from high-grade Ti6Al4V Grade 5 titanium, they shave off a whopping 43% in weight compared to the standard steel ballstuds.  The titanium options come as 2 pieces and are available in 6x6mm, 6.5×3.5mm & 5.5x10mm Suspension Ballstuds, 5x4mm & 5×2.5mm Ballstuds and a 5mm Ball Connector.

Source: IRIS [iris-racing.com]


January 20, 2023

Milansport Pan-Car Oil Set

Another new 1:12 targeted release from Milansport is this set of oils.  The 10k, 15k, 20k and 30k oil used in this set is Hudy Premium Oil. This range of oil thickness is mostly used in Pan Cars & F1 cars in front king pins and side tubes and so the 10ml bottles are equipped with a pump for easy application of oil on parts.  The set comes with a 3d printed stand to keep the oils in one place and make your pit area more organised.

Source: Milansport [milansportrc.pl]


January 19, 2023

’23 IFMAR 1:10 Off-Road World C/ships Stage 1 Report

Hobby Action has issued the Stage 1 Report for its hosting of the 2023 IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships.  The best drivers in the World will descend on the indoor track in Arizona from September 9-16th to battle it out for both the 2WD and 4WD title honours of what will be the 19th running of the World Championships.  A 20,000 square feet facility and track that already has its own established major annual event in the Desert Classic (March 1-5), the Stage 1 Report confirms the traditional Worlds Warm-up Race will take place on May 27/28th.

View Stage Report pages here


January 19, 2023

Protoform 1:28/Mini-Z P63 Body

Protoform has released its first aerodynamic solution for high-competition 1:28 scale racing with the release of the pocket sized P63.  A name and body style that 1:10 scale touring car fans will be familiar with, the P63 is now available for your Mini-Z or other 1:28 scale 98mm wheelbase on-road car. This ultra-high downforce, super low-CG aerodynamic body shell was designed with the racer in mind, catering to the Super Stock and Modified 1:28 racing classes. 

View aero features and more images here


January 19, 2023

Yokomo SO1.0/YZ2 HD Motor Mount

Yokomo has released a new aluminium motor mount for use on its SO1.0 or YZ-2 series of 2WD Buggies. It is thicker than the kit’s standard motor mount and is designed for heavy-duty use and withstand from bending during heavy crashes.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]


January 19, 2023

Ruddog Power Tool Wrench Set

New from Ruddog are these two sets of Power Tool Wrench tips.  The standard 1/4″ size drive make them fit basically any power drill or screwdriver and increase your speed of wrenching.  Made from high quality HSS steel they are offered in two different sets, with either 1.5mm, 2.0mm 2.5mm and 3.0mm hex tips or with 1.5mm, 2.0mm hex tips and 5.5mm, 7.0mm nut tips.  Each tip is colour coded for easy size identification.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]


January 19, 2023

Milansport Aero Disc for 1:12 Hotrace Tyres

Poland’s Milansport has created Aero Discs intended for Hotrace Tyres’ 1:12 range of tyres.  After much testing and trying a variety of materials in different thicknesses, the final design for the discs are made out of o.5mm carbon.   Designed to fit the front rims with bearing without play between the spokes of the rim.   The rear discs are mounted with wheels mounting holes, which it should be noted makes the rear 1mm wider.  During extensive testing on different tracks in different classes drivers found the use of the discs to make the car more stable, more on-power steering and less air resistance.

View more images here


January 19, 2023

Ronnefalk to run Matrix Tires

David Ronnefalk is to run Matrix Tires as part of his 2023 campaign, with the Italian tyre manufacturer announcing it has signed the former World Champion.  Joining the new offroad market entrant, the factory Mayako driver and reigning European Champion, who has run previously without a tyre sponsor, said, “I’m very happy to announce that I have joined the Matrix Racing Factory team for 2023 and beyond.  Excited to be a part of another new project and to be able to work and develop the products together with everyone in the Matrix team!  Matrix has been around for a long time and for 2023 they have decided to take the step into the offroad market of tires.  It will be a learning process for everyone involved, but I have no doubt we will reach our goals very quickly with the dedication, experience and knowledge I’ve seen from the group of guys in the development department. Last but not least I would like to thank Cristian and everyone at Matrix for the opportunity to be a part of this journey! Let’s go racing.”

Source: Matrix [matrixtires.it]