Referring to the announcement made by Tamiya, Inc. in their website : https://www.tamiya.com/english/newstopics/2025/singapore_malaysia_tmac.html regarding the qualification race of Tamiya Mini 4WD Asia Challenge 2025 (TMAC 2025) for Singapore and Malaysia racers, PT Tamindo Plastic Model / TQ R/C and Hobbies, is planning to conduct the qualification race for the racers from Singapore and Malaysia, with the following venue:
Day / Date : Sunday / 08 June 2025
Place : Mall Mangga Dua Square, 1st floor, Hall A
Registration open date: 24 May 2025
Registration closing date: 31 May 2025
Registration google form:
https://forms.gle/ZqUybUaVissSRpbb8
Registration fee: IDR 300,000 per racer, eligible for 20 run
Please kindly note that the organizer reserve full rights to cancel the event should the organizer deem the race participants to be too small and inefficient to conduct the race. We require minimum attendance of 10 racers from each country. For example, if there is only 10 racers from country X and 2 racers from country Y, then we will only conduct the qualifications from country X only.
Regulation:
1. Race system is bracket system 4-2-1
Each Racer will buy 1 card for 20 run for Stage 1
Stage 2, each Racer can only have 4 runs
Stage 3, each Racer can only have 2 runs
Stage 4, each Racer can only have 1 run and after this run car will be quarantined
2. All parts MUST BE Tamiya original parts.
3. Racer can use their own rechargeable batteries
4. Other regulation we will follow TMAC 2025 Stock Class (attached pdf)
5. Other regulations if not yet stated or unclear, will be informed during the race and all decision from the organizer is FINAL.
Other things to note:
1. Please note that all racers should bear their own tickets and accomodation to Jakarta.
2. Winners from the qualifications for position 1-4 from each country, will only be given entry rights. They shall bear their own tickets and accomodations during TMAC 2025 in Taiwan.
RC Racing TV have their video online from a sunny, dry and pivotal round 4 of the British National Electric TC championships from the Aldershot Circuit featuring race action, news, views and interviews.
Serpent have brought out a ball-differential set for the 411. Featuring hard anodized aerospace aluminium diff shafts, this precision made diff pulley sports 14 balls for super smooth action. Soon Serpent will also bring out slipper-plates to turn this ball-diff into a slipper spool. Also for the Serpent 411 are these titanium nitrate coated pivot pins which help make the suspension parts works even smoother. Sold in a set of 2 for they are available in both front or rear versions.
JConcepts have announced some updates to their range of 1/10th scale Bar Codes. The Bar Codes V1 front and rear tires are now available in Super soft green compound, while the rear Bar Codes V2 are now also available in orange compound for outdoor groove.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
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Reedy have added two new battery packs to their range of LiPo Wolfpacks. Available in 6500mAh 7.4V 25C and 3900mAh 11.1V 35C each battery features Reedy’s molded hard case for maximum crash protection. High quality cell manufacturing and construction techniques result in reliable operation and maximum cycle-life. Unlike some brands that utilize power-robbing ‘universal’ plugs, Reedy’s WolfPack LiPo batteries come equipped with beefy silicone wires and a low-resistance Deans Ultra Plug connector. An integrated balancing harness with a JST-XH connector is also included.
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Having previously released some teaser shots of their new Mini-Z Optima buggy last month, Kyosho have today released full information on these palm sized buggies as well as introduced a Lazer ZX-5 FS version. Both cars are shaft driven mid motored 4wds and sport independent double wishbone suspension, 4 oil filled shocks, 2 gear diffs and a slipper clutch with the chassis having a 10 degree kick up on the front. A standard Mini-Z motor powers the buggy and the ESC can be adjusted by connecting it to a PC. The car also sports a chassis mounted gyro to make the car easier to drive by helping to correct the steering and throttle. It also comes with the awesome Tiki Tiki mode that allows a preset amount of full power boosts for great battles with your friends. The new Mini-Z buggies will be released in November of this year with or without transmitter.
On-Point racing was founded in 2009 and since then the interest in their products has risen. Their tuning parts for Team Serpent and Team Associated cars have had great racing success in the last 2 years and this was the reason for them to decide to produce their own 1/12 scale conversion kit, the OP12C.
S-Workz have introduced some new accessories to make life easier for when you’re trackside. First up is the Pit Bag, that can be used for bring starter box, fuel gun, fuel bottle and all kinds of RC tools into the pitlane and it folds flat for easy transport. For at your pit bench there is the new style tool bag. With its rectangular shape the tools can be more easy to put in and the handle and zip makes it easy to transport. Finally the new red pit pad has been made with Dening cloth to keep your works surface neat and tidy and protect the table from the dirt of your car.
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