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January 9, 2024

Genius FR2.24 1:5 Formula 1

New from Italian large scale and 1:8 GT manufacturer Genius is their FR2.24 high performance 1:5 scale Formula 1 competition car. The latest car is a technological evolution of the previous FR2.EVO 2021 and features a new rear upright system for quick and easy wheelbase and weight balance adjustment. Using the included shims, both rear blocks can be moved rearward to adjust weight balance depending on track condition. The car also gets easy access to the differential for quick setup changes or maintenance. One of the design goals of the FR2.24 was to make the whole chassis have an extremely low centre of gravity, to make the car even easier to drive. The rear suspension has been designed to incorporate the push-rod system with the fully adjustable stabiliser bar and a highly smooth gear transmission. The new central chassis FR2.24 is characterised by the low profile of the radio plate and the brake master cylinders. The new front suspension geometry is a mono-shock with a 100% functional stabiliser bar. Genius have introduced 4 new positions of the lower rear arm allowing the roll centre to be varied to improve the handling and the car is equipped with new low profile shock absorbers at both the front and rear. For this system they have designed a line of progressive springs and a line of linear springs. The new battery support and receiving box have been completely redesigned: more compact, lighter and more functional. The receiver box is designed to house MYLAPS transponder and the power connection and they have introduced a new servo saver with new Akermann geometries which allow better cornering.

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January 8, 2024

RC Atomic MRX 1:28 pan car

1:28 specialist manufacturer RC Atomic is kicking of 2024 with the release of its new MRX pan car series which makes use of “Link-less Rear Pod” design meaning the traditional side links are removed from the car. The design sees a centre pivot and bearing-supported rear guide rail system introduced with the new system allowing driver to brake harder and accelerate earlier. This offers greater stability and consistency when braking/accelerating and steering input overlap as the rear pod movement is independent from chassis roll. This results in car being more consistent and more predictable to drive. Moreover, you do not have to worry about breaking side links during a race. One more benefit of Link-less system is you do not have to worry about the battery wire interfering with the side link and makes the car behave strangely.

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January 8, 2024

Awesomatix A800 narrow profile pulley

Awesomatix has released new revised parts for its A800 1:10 Electric Touring Car. A new 38T Pulley features a more precise and narrow profile. Suitable for use on the A800 / A800X / A800MMX / A800R / A800FX Gear Diff it replaces the previous P138 and P138-1 options with Aweomatix pointing out that it does not fit the AT03B-X Spool. They also have two new screw sets. ST69-00-R is an optional Linear Spring Screw for AT119 Progressive Spring Screw Holder with 0% progression with the ST69-25-R for AT119 Progressive Spring Screw Holder with 25% progression. The “R” versions feature a 0.8mm extended shaft and thread.

Source: Awesomatix [awesomatix.net]

January 7, 2024

Mod double for Hagberg at HUDY Indoor Champs

Alexander Hagberg completed the Mod double at the annual Hudy Indoor Champs at ProLevel RC in Chesterfield, Missouri, claiming both the Touring Car and 1:12 wins. Up on 2023 numbers with this year’s event attracting almost 180 entries, the Xray driver kicked off his 2024 season by securing the TQ in both classes. With 2023 Touring Car winner Keven Hebert absent this time round, Hagberg would go onto take the win ahead of second place qualifier & team-mate Jan Ratheisky with Kemp Anderson’s Awesomatix completing the podium. In 1:12, it was World Championship Top Qualifier Anderson who was the defending champion of the race but having been beaten to the win by the American last year Hagberg, fresh from his Worlds podium finish, was not about to let that happen again. In the 8-minute A-Main he would take the win by almost a lap from the second placed qualifier. Behind Anderson, Ratheisky completed the podium, the German having a busy weekend as he competed in four classes winning both Stock and Super Stock Touring Car finals.

Image: Alexander Hagberg [Facebook]

January 5, 2024

MonacoRC Bag Small Red V2.1 Weight System Tray

Following the recent presentation of its Bag Small V2.1 range, MonacoRC has released the Red Bag option with a new inner tray to carry easily and safety the SkyRC SCWS2000 Corner Weight System. The new Bag Small Red V2.1 are distinguished from the previous version for a greater attention to detail with an interior all printed with the MonacoRC logo in red tone on tone and a superior quality of workmanship. Inside, the practical mesh pocket is also red and a MonacoRC label has been applied to embellish it. The exterior maintains that sobriety that made this bag so loved, but for reasons of ease of use the zippers with the MonacoRC logo are now two instead of one. The Weight System Tray has been designed for transporting and protecting, as well as keeping your workbench organised. Essential and functional in design, it features labels describing the positions of the corresponding weights.

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January 5, 2024

Raptor ‘Gold’ 1:8 GT Chassis

Italian 1:8 Nitro GT National Championship frontrunner and European Championship finalist Loris Luise has shared images of the latest evolution of the chassis from niche manufacturer Raptor, the 2024 ‘Gold’ model. Winner of the second round of the championship but loosing out on the 2023 title to World Championship Top Qualifier Alex D’angelo, Luise describes the chassis as receiving small enhancements thanks to the collaboration with Andrea Contarini, Luigi Baroncini, Luigino Luise and William Galli. With a super aggressive look, he added that many details are invisible from the photos but can be seen them directly on the track.

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January 2, 2024

RUDDOG RR36X Touring Car Asphalt Tyres

RUDDOG Racing has added to its 1:10 Touring Car tyre range with the introduction of RR36X asphalt tyres. Developed in close collaboration with the RUDDOG Racing Team, these premium performance tyres are specially designed for asphalt tracks and guarantee impressive performance that remains consistent over multiple runs. With superior grip and durability, they are sold as a pack of four pre-glued tyres.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

January 2, 2024

2024 EFRA Homologated Motor Lists

EFRA, the governing body for RC racing in Europe, has just published updated Homologated Motor lists for 2024 for all electric racing categories. Competitors looking to compete at Europrean Championship and EFRA GP events in 1:12, 1:10 Touring Cars and 1:10 Offroad classes can only use Brushless Motors that are included on the 2024 EFRA Homologation Lists, a procedure that began in 2016. When a motor (or rotor) has been approved and included on the relative list, the manufacturer must not change the technical specification, visual appearance or description. Any changes require a new part number and the motor (or rotor) will have to be resubmitted for approval. Drivers are also not allowed to make any changes to the motor, something that happened in Pro Stock at the 2022 European Championships when two driver’s motors were ‘found not to comply with the submitted samples to the EFRA Spec Homologation Lists’ promoting Olivier Bultynck to Champion. Homologation has caused a number of manufacturers issues recently with team drivers having to switch motors or batteries at recent World Championships as their sponsors’ where not IFMAR approved. ROAR, the North American governing body, has had a number of high profile cases where motors where randomly purchased and tested and found to not meet the specification of the original submitted motor that was approved for its sanctioned events. A standard many independent races run by, the offending motors had their motors removed from the approved list. View the full EFRA Motor Homologation lists here.

Source: EFRA [efra.ws]