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October 21, 2024

MonTech A-424 LMH 1:10 Bodyshell

Continuing to expand its range of detailed 1:10 190mm LeMans Hypercar bodies, MonTech Racing has announced the upcoming release of the A-424. The body shell, which echoes the lines of the famous French Alpine brand, is super realistic with meticulous attention to detail. The Italian company’s latest bodyshell is designed to fit both Touring Cars (190mm) and Formula 1 chassis with a 260mm wheelbase. Constructed from premium 0.75mm polycarbonate, it comes equipped with everything you need to hit the track immediately. Headlight decals, window masks, rear wing fixing screws are all included. It will be available from early November.

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October 21, 2024

Axxelerate RC Tire Roller Sweep

New Swiss RC accessories brand Axxelerate RC, the same people who are behind the country’s largest indoor RC racing track AX Arena, have released this Tire Roller Sweep. The Tire Roller Sweep is a tool designed to prepare and condition tires for maximum performance on the track. By applying consistent pressure, this tool smooths and flattens the tire surface, ensuring a more even grip and reducing irregularities. This process enhances handling and tire life, which Axxelerate say makes it a must-have for serious competitors. When using new tires, excess tire glue can sometimes form uneven spots, affecting the tire’s overall performance. By rolling the tires with the Tire Roller Sweep, you can “break” the glue and ensure a uniform tire surface.

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October 21, 2024

Serpent Nitro GT Series Hong Kong Rd2 – Report

The second round of the Hong Kong Serpent Nitro GT Series took place over the weekend at the Tom Racing Circuit. The event was held under favourable weather conditions, contributing to a successful race day. In the Open class, while Fei Hung earned the TQ position, it was Sam Kwong who showcased an impressive performance, leading the race from the beginning to the end. The battle for second and third places was intense, especially in the last 10 minutes of the 45-minute final with Ricky Yim managing to secure second place just 10 seconds ahead of Simon Chan. The Sport GT class saw Jason Choi dominated the race, leading from start to finish without any significant challenges. The real excitement was the battle for second with Felix Ling coming out top of with Kin Wai Chan completing the podium.

Report: Justin Wan

October 20, 2024

Sobue wins Asian Onroad Championship in Korea

Axon star driver Akio Sobue was the winner of this year’s single round Asian Onroad Championship held over the weekend at the impressive newly renovated GRC Raceway in Korea. While defending Champion Nicolas Lee headed the entry for Yokomo, it was to be Sobue, a three time winner of the Korean stop on the multiple race Asian Onroad Championship, who stamped his authority on this year’s race. Securing the TQ by topping the opening two qualifiers he started on pole ahead of the Infinity of Viktor Wilck, who took Q3, with Lee completing the Top 3 ahead of Sobue’s team-mate Hayato Ishioka. In the finals, Sobue made perfect starts in A1 & 2 before quickly gapping his rivals and adding another AOC Korea win to his tally. With Wilck winning A3 to secure P2 overall, Xpress’ Yugo Nagashima would come through from 5th on the grid to finish 2nd in A3 and snatch the final step of the podium on the tie breaker with Lee.

Source: Asian Onroad Championship [aocrc.com]

October 20, 2024

MonTech New York Grand Prix Chassis Focus Index

Last weekend Red RC travelled stateside for the 6th edition of the MonTech New York Grand Prix at the nicely presented 360V2 indoor track in New Rochelle. The first US onroad race we have covered since the final running of the Reedy Race of Champions back in 2019, it was great to catch up again with the country’s leading racers and get to experience the MonTech NYGP first hand – there aren’t too many races you can attended that with just a 20-minute train ride have in you the centre of one of the most iconic city’s in the World. While the big battle of the 2024 edition of the race was 1:12 Modified, Kemp Anderson taking victory for Awesomatix, during our coverage of the race weekend we photographed cars from a number of classes contested. While we were unable to photograph Mod Touring Car winning Keven Hebert’s Xray as it had parts from the upcoming T4 ’25 kit release, we did feature 4 different class winning cars which form part of our last Chassis Focus index.

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October 18, 2024

Coelho to contest FEMCA ISTC Championship

Double World Champion Bruno Coelho is to contest the 2024 FEMCA ISTC Championship. The Xray driver is the first confirmed international entry for this year’s Foshan International Invitational RC Championship (FIRC), which after a successful debut last year, will now host ‘Asian Championship’ title race. Last December the GDC Indoor Race Club in Guangdong, China, hosted the inaugural FIRC where Mugen Seiki’s Ronald Volker took the win and announcing in July the 2nd edition would take place December 5-8 the race has since been award the FEMCA ISTC Championship status. Last year saw the FEMCA Championship return for Electric Touring Car after Covid with Huge RC in Bangkok, Thailand, hosting the race where Awesomatix driver Jack R. Kittipong became 2023 Modified Champion ahead of Yokomo’s Nicolas Lee. One of the four blocs that make up IFMAR, FEMCA represents 15 nations in Asia and Australasia however the FEMCA Championship has been open to drivers from across the globe with entries from the likes of Coelho putting the spot light on the Asian racing scene.

Source: FEMCA [Facebook]

October 18, 2024

Serpent F190 Foam Tyre/Wheel Sets

Serpent has released a range of foam tyre/wheel sets for the unique F190 1:8 4WD Electric Formula 1 Chassis it launched in August. The new Wheel/tyre sets, which require the use different wheel axles available from Serpent, are developed to provide an even a better driving experience with the F190. The 85mm (FR/RR) size of these tyres are similar to the kit rubber tyres and maintain not only the same rollout, but also keep the amazing ‘scale’ look of the F190. Available in 35 and 37 shore, with the foam tyres you will have higher grip on your F190 and achieve faster lap times instantly.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

October 17, 2024

Yokomo MS1.0 Bearing Front/Rear Universal Driveshafts

Yokomo is adding the option of bearing type Front/Rear universal driveshafts for its competition level MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The universal design with bearings is available as a pair with corresponding spool or diff cups or individual items. The bearing type driveshafts reduce drive loss and stabilises suspension operation, thereby increasing cornering speeds.

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