Technical

With the new Formula 1 season approaching, all the teams have released pix and info on their new 2019 cars. And, seeing as the UF1 is bringing back the Constructor’s Championship next year, it’s only fitting that we check out some of the new liveries! So, we’ve gathered up some …

The VBC Racing FX18 Lightning has hit the F1 market with some steam, mainly because of it’s interesting take on the F1 platform. Highly tunable front end, new side link setup, optimal rear pod pivot design and lots of carbon fiber all add to the beauty and desire this car …

While we’ve never posted a full build of the Team Associated Factory Team F6 Formula 1, there is one available online at CompetitionX. So, instead of just re-hashing that build, we thought we’d just post a link to it so you can head over there to see it. Link: Team …

The Mistral “2017” is Fenix Racing’s newest Formula 1 onroad car. It comes loaded with all the go-fast features including a 1/4″ Grade 5 titanium rear axle, titanium turnbuckles, unique, long titanium kingpins that accept a wide range of aftermarket springs, dual-side damper setup, special Fenix center shock and CNC-cut …

One of the cool features we use in the UF1 to simulate real Formula 1 is the pit stop. The pit stop not only allows you a little break during your 15-minute main (or 10-minute main if you are a F2 driver), it also allows you to change your position …

Bob Stellflue, designer of the Team Associated Factory F6 sent over his setup that he used for the 2017 Points Series at TQ Raceway. He said this setup is semi-aggressive but, for the most part, easy to drive, making it a perfect starting spot for new drivers of this F1 …

The UF1 utilizes a unique Pit Stop system to further emulate real F1. This system not only looks cool, it also helps drivers use pit strategy to get out of traffic. Tim Ruwe, one of the founding members of the UF1, has come up with a stellar Pit Timer Box that helps both the drivers and the Pit Boss during the pit stops. He's written a How-To so other UF1 affiliates can make their own Pit Timer Box for their series.

A couple weeks ago, Team Repsol sent over a copy of the setup they are using at TQ Raceway during the 2013 Winter Series. That setup was a good starting point for anyone running the V2, but now Fred Medel (Tamiya’s main Marketing dood and Team Repsol Driver) has just …

Since everyone is loading up their setups, I thought it would be cool to upload the starting setup used by some of the Tamiya F104X1 drivers. This is a starting setup and might need to be tweaked depending on your driving style. You can adjust the amount of steering you …

The Rapid Roche has been one of the surprising chassis to hit the UF1. In the 2012 Summer Series, Tony Tam piloted his Roche to quite a few Top 10 finishes, and now Benetton-Ford team driver Kevin Cole (AKA Panda) has wowed the crowd with some stellar performances (and his …