Last weekend was the first race of the new-for-2021 GT Series (GTS) at the fantastic Vallelunga RC track in Italy. With a lot of drivers attending the event from mid week to test and learn the track it was building up to be a great race. The Xray team had a strong team present with Bruno Coelho and Martin Bayer heading the entry, and from qualifying onwards Coelho was dominant, taking the TQ spot in both Nitro and Electric with his GTX and GTXE respectively. In the finals it was more of the same as the Portuguese driver took the wins in both classes ahead of team mate Bayer in both, with SWor ..read more

The 2021 edition of the Schumacher GP Italy took place at the beautiful outdoor track of Minicar Fontanellato near Parma and saw solid participation with available places being sold out some time before the race. In Touring Car Modified, Team Schumacher’s Mattia Collina, won a thrilling race from the TQ ahead of Alessio Tolomelli (Awesomatix) and Luca Torreggiani (Xray). In Touring Car Stock, run with EFRA rules, Luca Giovannoni (Team Schumacher) showed a very solid pace and won the race ahead of 8-year old Alberto Rossetti (Mugen) and Edoardo Forte (Xray). In FWD, Michele Piluzza took the ..read more

New from Vision Racing Products for the B6.3, T6.2 and SC6.2 is a carbon fibre motor plate as well as hinge pin brace. Direct replacements for the stock metal parts, they offer a lightweight alternative that also looks slick. VRP also now offer these two new front and rear carbon fibre wing braces for lightweight support of the wing in the event of a crash. Source: VRP [visionracingproducts.com] FacebookTwitter The post VRP B6.3 carbon motor plate, hinge pin & wing brace appeared first on Red RC ..read more

For the first time in 15 years The Dirt Racing is going back to its roots and opening a track again. ‘The Dirt at Perris’ is the new venture for The Dirt Racing and the Grand Opening Race is this weekend, Saturday and Sunday July 31at/Aug 1st. The track will be open for its first day on Friday the 30th for paid practice from Noon – 8pm. “We are so excited to bring to be back in SoCal with our own track and facility. We hope to bring awesome track design mixed with a good vibe and atmosphere to the Socal racing community. Our plan is to be open for practice weekly and race once a month, Calend ..read more

From SWorkz come these new S35-4 series side guards which have an extra stopper to protect the front lower arm hinge pin. They fit all S35-4, S35-GT2, S35-T2 and the E series cars and the stopper helps support the front of your s35-4 series cars and make them more durable during the long finals and hard crashes. Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at] FacebookTwitter The post SWorkz S35-4 series side guards appeared first on Red RC ..read more

New from Mon-tech Racing is there two Stealth Off Road body shells for the Schumacher LD2. Developed in collaboration with Team Schumacher’s top driver Michal Orlowski, it comes in two versions, Stealth Carpet and Stealth Dirt. Both models have been developed to give maximum traction and steering in their respective conditions. Stealth Dirt offers incredible traction on low-grip terrain, while Stealth Carpet has an excellent corner entry, ideal for Carpet races. Both versions come lightweight and are made with top quality polycarbonate. Source: Mon-Tech [mon-techracing.net] Face ..read more

From Minicars in Sweden is their new M-Drive P1 electric powered cordless screwdriver tool that is included in their ned M-Drive assortment of hobby tools. It’s made for wrenching on your radio controlled vehicle or other hobby/model projects and is equipped with a 3.6V Li-ion battery with a capacity of 1.3Ah that will give you hours of wrenching time. There are also four optional sets with Ti-coated bits that are sold separately. Features: – Left/right rotation – Twistable handle – Built in LED light – USB charging (max 5V): charger not included – use your own smartphone USB charger or a U ..read more

Exotek Racing have produced two new items for the Losi 22S drag racer. First up is this precision pro style steering set, designed with a beefier structure and engineered to have the most precision. This is down to the robust 7075 alloy design that incorporates an additional 4 bearings to connect the steering drag link, instead of the nylon cup, which now eliminates all flex and slop. The set also includes crush sleeves that goes between the bearings which help prolong the bearings life and maintains precise fit and operation of the rack. The second new item is their ultra-light direct spur g ..read more

JConcepts have released the new RM2 hard density closed cell inserts. Black in colour, the new inserts are designed in conjunction with insert guru’s Ryan Maifield, Spencer Rivkin, Jason Ruona, and Paul Wynn to bring a firmer touch and feel while providing durability. The 2wd / 4wd rear insert and 4wd front insert has a smooth exterior for a clean and firm touch-off against the inside carcass on an assortment of tires. The inside of the insert has horizontal channels cut in a 360 pattern to soak up the large impacts and help create forward bite and increase acceleration. The JConcepts design ..read more

From Pro-Line comes this Axis Clear Body for the Typhon 6S. Designed with the latest in CAD technology, the Axis features a super low-slung design with sharp lines throughout giving it an unmistakable look on the track or at your favourite bash spot. The Axis is a cab-forward design that provides enhanced steering response while the small side fins balance out the rear of the car with the ideal side-bite. The rear of the Axis body has the right amount of clearance for the motor and electronics and fits the chassis and bulkhead shape of your buggy perfectly. Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.c ..read more