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Mon-Tech M-Truck 2.0 truck body shell

Posted: 04 Jan 2019 09:21 AM PST

Mon-Tech Racing from Italy have introduced their all-new M-Truck 2.0 truck body shell for 190mm touring car chassis. The body utilises only three parts – the base, cabin and rear wing, making it both lightweight and durable and it incorporates details such as a mock-up engine and the ability to fine-tune the wing setting for low and high downforce. The shape ensures it can be mounted on all kinds of touring car chassis without having to cut the front bumper and it is made of high-quality 0.75mm polycarbonate. Included with the body set come window masks, a decal sheet and the needed assembly hardware.

Source: Mon-Tech Racing [mon-techracing.net]

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Protoform sign Yugo Nagashima

Posted: 04 Jan 2019 08:22 AM PST

Protoform have announced the addition of Japanese electric on-road frontrunner, Yugo Nagashima to their race team. The Destiny factory driver went on an absolute tear in 2018, winning National Championships in Japan, Canada and Australia as well as major victories at the Snowbird Nationals, U.S. Indoor Champs, the Speed King Tout and the Asian Onroad Championships. Many of these big wins came with Protoform race bodies but after being a free agent in terms of body shells, Yugo now officially joined the international Protoform team. Yugo had this to say about the deal:

I am really happy to be a part of Team Protoform! Soon I will post some information and tech tips too to help out all customers. See you at the track!

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

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Schumacher GP Series Rd2 – Report

Posted: 04 Jan 2019 07:18 AM PST

The Schumacher GP Series round 2 was held at MB Models last weekend. A full entry of racers to the maximum capacity MB can hold split between GT12 and Touring cars. GT12 would run on Contact green stripe control tyres and Touring on Sorex 28RK’s ensuring a level playing field for all the drivers. In Touring Cars Schumacher’s top man Olly Jefferies was a class above all day, he led the way with a TQ and comfortable victory. Schumacher’s Marcus Askell and Chris Ashton would battle out for the 2nd and 3rd spots. It was Marcus who came out on top in the final by just .184 of a 2nd. A big shout out to youngster Morgan Thompson who had a great run to 4th from 5th on the grid.

Touring Cars final results:
1. Olly Jefferies
2. Marcus Askell
3. Chris Ashton
4. Morgan Thompson
5. Thomas Gill
6. Sam Law
7. Steven Swan
8. Garry Plant
9. Scott Scholey
10.Joe Hawnt

In the GT12 class the racing was super close, helped by all the drivers running the same Contact control tyres. Schumacher’s Andy Murray was the class of the field taking 3 of the 4 qualifying rounds. Not too far behind was Adam Mackman with his Atom with Nathan Goodban lining up third on the grid. The A-final was very close with Andy just heading out Adam by over a second with Ben Elliott making up 1 spot claiming 3rd on the podium and an important Chocolate prize for the ride home.

GT12 final results:
1. Andy Murray
2. Adam Mackman
3. Ben Elliott
4. Nathan Goodban
5. Arran Turner
6. Josh Coult
7. Peter Hastings
8. Mark Barford
9. Kenneth Rogers
10.James Gallagher

The Schumacher GP at MB Models round 3 is on the 20th April, entries available here. www.centralbooking.org

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

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TMG Speed ZX7 low CG front shock tower

Posted: 04 Jan 2019 01:55 AM PST

TMG Speed have announced the release of their new low CG carbon fibre front shock tower for the Kyosho ZX7 1/10th scale off-road buggy. Machined from high-quality carbon fibre the shock stay utilises an updated shock geometry for an overall lower centre of gravity and increased front droop. The part is available at the forthcoming MKGP in Milton Keynes.

Source: TMG Speed [tmgspeeduk.com]

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T-Works 8mm spring steel turnbuckle wrench

Posted: 04 Jan 2019 12:31 AM PST

T-Works have introduced their new 8mm spring steel turnbuckle wrench. Coming with a hardened high-quality tool tip and a black coated handle, the tool offers exceptional durability and a low weight. Laser-etched markings and T-Works logos help with easy identification of the correct size.

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

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Factory Pro RC XM1 series low-friction belts

Posted: 04 Jan 2019 12:17 AM PST

Coming from Factory Pro RC and made for the Xpress XM1 and XM1S M-class 4WD touring cars are low-friction drivetrain belts. The white belts are designed to reduce natural drivetrain drag for improved overall efficiency and thus increased acceleration, top speed and run time. The belts are available separately as 144T/432mm front and 57T/171mm rear variant.

Source: Factory Pro RC [facebook.com]

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Xray sign Jake Mayo

Posted: 04 Jan 2019 12:08 AM PST

Xray have announced the signing of US top driver, Jake Mayo to the RC America and Xray factory team. The former long-time Team Associated pilot will campaign Xray’s 1/10th and 1/8th off-road platforms at high-class events such as the Off-road Reedy Race of Champions, the Dirt Nitro Challenge, Surf City Classic, Top Gun Shootout and the ROAR Nationals. The multi-time Reedy Outdoor Off-road and JBRL Champion had the following to say:

I’m very excited to represent RC America and Xray in 2019. I look forward to working with the whole team and learning the new cars. Huge thanks to Gord Tessmann and everyone at RC America/Xray for the opportunity. Can’t wait to get the cars on the track!

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

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Asia Nitro Championship – Announcement

Posted: 03 Jan 2019 11:56 PM PST

In 2019, Scotty Ernst Productions are aiming to bring the most extreme R/C classes in existence to both racers and fans in a whole new way with the inaugural running of the Asian Nitro Championship (ANC). Three exotic locations. Three world-class facilities. One Championship series. All under the spotlight like you’ve never seen before. Round 1 will take racers to Hong Kong where TRC Raceway will be the home March 7-10. TRC Raceway is very familiar with hosting big events as they recently hosted the FEMCA Championships, Asia On Road Championships as well as other international races. Round 2 will be held April 25-28 and will take the trek to the land down under to England Park Raceway in Brisbane, Australia, only a 50 minute drive to the World famous Gold Coast. Known for hosting two IFMAR World Championship events, the track went through a complete renovation, layout change and resurfacing to give racers and spectators an amazing experience. Round 3 will see the series conclude its opening year at the soon to be constructed Infinity Raceway in Suzuka, Japan in the summer of 2019. The plans for Infinity Raceway will be nothing short of amazing and will make for the perfect location to round out the opening season of the ANC. For more information and the full press release, visit the official event website here or the series’ social media page here.

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Thimo Weissbauer teams up with Protoform

Posted: 03 Jan 2019 11:48 PM PST

Protoform have announced the signing of top German young gun Thimo Weissbauer to their racing team. One of the fastest teenagers on the planet, Thimo has shot through the ranks to challenge the best touring car racers in Europe. After multiple Youth Championship wins, he broke through to make his first Euro Touring Series A-Final in late 2018. He will be representing Protoform in major electric touring races across Europe in 2019, and Thimo had this to say about joining the team:

When I drove my first club race many years ago, I already have used a Protoform body shell. A lot has changed over the time, I am in the Awesomatix team now, but I have been driving Protoform body shells since the beginning. And now I am super happy to be a new part of the famous Protoform team. Many thanks to Eric Epp for this great opportunity!

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

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Max Mächler signs with Sunpadow

Posted: 03 Jan 2019 11:46 PM PST

Sunpadow have announced the signing of Germany’s Max Mächler to their international team. The 2018 EFRA European Touring Stock Champion and multi-time ETS Pro Stock winner will be a great addition to the team, bringing with him valuable knowledge of the very competitive stock class racing. Max, who also just inked a deal with Hobbywing to use their speed controllers and motors, had the following to say:

With the start of 2019 I will join the international Sunpadow Race Team. Pleased to work with their technical consultant Salton Dong and the whole team. I will use the full range of Sunpadow batteries for all my racing activities in the upcoming time.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

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