T-Works has released a new aluminium pit box featuring carbon fibre elements. Folding out from a flat compact storage size into a stable triangle structure, it offers multi functional easy access storage for everything you’ll need in pit lane. The aluminium parts are black anodised for durability and resistance against corrosion, high temperature and wear to extend its service life.
After the successful inaugural running of the Electric Singapore International Challenge (eSIC) last year, the organisers have confirmed the dates for the 2024 edition of the electric touring car races will be 14-15th September. One week before the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, eSIC, which is headed up by Singapore’s top international touring car driver Nicolas Lee and JK Chhua, is jointly organised by the Marine Parade Radio Control Modellers Club and chassis manufacturer Infinity. With the aim of eSIC to bring back racing in style in Singapore with the creation of one big exciting weekend for the onroad racer, last year’s event saw the Mugen Seiki of former World Champion Ronald Volker take the win ahead of Nicholas Lee and multiple World Champion Naoto Matsukura. Following the success of the first eSIC race, with with Jilles Groskamp, Viktor Wilck, Simon Nicholson and Gem Chavit among the 100 plus entries in 2023, the 2024 edition is expected to include an even stronger international field.
Source: eSIC [Facebook]
Shepherd have started to release some new upgrades for its Velox V8.2 with a trio of new Anti Roll Bars options for the 1:8 Onroad Chassis. Developed in conjunction with the factory team drivers, these new additions to the V8.2 Anti Roll Bar range will give racers extra flexibility and greater tuning options. The new roll bars are offered in 2.3mm, 2.7mm, and 2.9mm thicknesses.
Source: Zen Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]
Manzo46 has announced an update to its Digital Caster Gauge Set with the release of the all-new M46-018. Due to long-term production problems at their measuring instrument supplier, their popular sM46-018 gauge was out of stock for a long time. With strong customer demand and an extensive search for a new supplier, Manzor46 took the initiative and developed their own measuring instrument. The all-new M46-018, which comes as 2-units, is smaller and lighter than its predecessor, but still offers the same proven functionality. While it now has a single-axis measurement, you can still measure both camber and caster, albeit in a slightly different way. For caster measurement, the process remains unchanged, with direct mounting of the gauge to the hub using the precision CNC-machined aluminium bracket. An alternative measurement option is provided for the camber with the M46-018 compatible with platforms such as Awesomatix, Xray X4, Mugen Seiki and Schumacher.
Japanese engine manufacturer O.S has released a new TR03 (EFRA2196) exhaust for 1:8 Onroad use. It has been designed to give powerful characteristics at the mid-speed range after reviewing the internal shape of the current TR02 (EFRA2165) exhaust. A special coating applied to the surface also plays a part in this improved area of performance. Additionally, the engine sound that can be noticed from the moment the engine starts. Also released is the new MR04 manifold that can also be purchased as a set with the new TR03 exhaust. This manifold has a revised shape from the current product MR03-WC, and has the characteristic of extending smoothly to the high speed range without compromising the medium speed range. Both the exhaust and manifold have a buff finish and are laser engraved for easy identification.
Source: O.S. Engines [os-engines.co.jp]
New from Hobbywing is the EzRun MAX8 G2S ESC intended for 1:8 Onroad, Short Course and Monster truck use. Based on the MAX8 G2 ESC, the brand new G2S ESC is equipped with optimised hardware design application such as intelligent freewheeling technology. The stability and reliability of the ESC has been further improved and the ESC has a built-in Bluetooth module. This allows you to connect to the mobile APP directly without plugging any device. It is simple and convenient to perform parameter settings, data reading, firmware upgrades and other operations.
Alex Thurston enjoyed the perfect debut with his new Mugen Seiki MRX6 at the opening round of the BRCA 1:8 Onroad British National Championship taking the TQ and setting a new lap record on the way to victory over reigning Champion Tim Wood. Over the four rounds of qualifying Thurston was the only driver to run 18-laps, securing the overall TQ ahead of the Shepherd of Wood and Vice-Champion Karl Dransfield. In the half hour final an opening lap incident involving hitting a pitman delayed Thurston but worse for Dransfield resulted in the end of his race. This allowed Wood to go to the front but losing 8-seconds with a slow first pitstop, he dropped back to second as Thurston took over a lead. Once out front Thurston held station winning by 11-seconds from Wood with the Shepherd of fourth place qualifier John Carr completing the podium. While a great day for Thurston, unfortunately after 20-years racing at the Cotswolds track this was to be the last race before it is permanently closed down due to the site being developed for commercial use.
Image: Alex Thurston [Facebook]
The opening round of the Speed King Tour 2024 was held recently at Super RC Omiya indoor tarmac track in Saitama prefecture Japan with Infinity driver Jin Sawada taking the main win from Axon’s Hayato Ishioka. The popular and competitive electric touring car series is now in its 11th year sand consisting of six rounds travels to circuits across Japan. Host of Round 1, the Super RC Omiya track is known for its high bite and the Speed King Tour specific rules specify controlled tyres and prohibit the use of tyre warmer, which are highly favoured by racers in Japan. A major boost for the series was the participation of RC legend Atsushi Hara at the controls of soon to be release limiteds edition Xpress Execute XQ11 Hara Edition.
