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July 3, 2025

Roche Rapide P12V2 Graphite Main Chassis Set

Roche has released a new optional Graphite Main Chassis Set for their Rapide P12V2 1:12 race kit that includes a matching carbon fibre chassis and aluminium battery tray. The new chassis is designed to work with a new 2.5mm aluminium battery tray with Roche recommending it for low to medium traction outdoor asphalt tracks, or low traction carpet tracks. The chassis is produced from high grade graphite with a CNC machined chamfer edge on rear side to reduce chassis scrubbing in high speed corners. Also new for the P12V2 is +2 Graphite Rear Pod Link Brace. Increasing toe-in angle of the side link, it provides more in-corner steering and speed.

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July 3, 2025

Xray X8 ‘Short’ Carbon Electronics Plate

Xray has introduced for its X8 electric powered 1:8 4WD pan car this Short Carbon Electronics Plate intended to holds all electronics in one place and be part of the uniform flex system. The electronics plate is used to control rear end chassis flex by adding or removing O-rings on the preinstalled steel bushings and can be adjusted from soft up to stiff. The short version is for a smaller speedo and electronics and it allows you to move electronics & batteries more rearwards. The Electronics Plate is CNC-machined from premium high-grade made in the USA carbon fibre.

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July 3, 2025

2025 IFMAR 1:10 Offroad Worlds – Stage 2 Report

The Stage 2 report for the 1:10 Offroad World Championships which take place in Sydney, Australia, later this year has been published by IFMAR. The report outlines a more comprehensive time schedule for the Hills Off Road RC track hosted event that takes place in the North West of Sydney, Australia, from the 29 September with 2WD Registration day and opening ceremony and runs until October 6th when the 4WD World Champion will be decided. October 7 & 8th are designated rain days with the Banquet Dinner also listed for the 8th October. Another notable update is the list of officials which now lists two Race Directors with American Tim Caporal joining Australian Clive Silva in the role. Greg Cribbin fills the role of Technical Director, Gerard Elias is head Time Keeper, while the Race Referees will be Dan Maher, IFMAR President Eric Anderson, and FEMCA President Leonard Kee. The 20th running of the World title race, RC Race Media will broadcast the official live stream around the world. View the Stage 2 report here.

Source: IFMAR [Facebook]

July 3, 2025

FlySky FS-G7P+ Transmitter

New from radio manufacturer FlySky comes their latest medium tier surface transmitter, the FS-G7P+. The new gets some hardcore upgrades and a redefining control experience. Increasing from 7 to 10 channels to unlock advanced effortless playability with more complex models. In terms of performance it gets a boost in the form of doubling the memory from 256KB to 512KB with this expanded storage capacity supporting future upgrades and extended functionality. The radio set gets upgraded from FS-R7P to Standard FS-R11P 11-channel receiver, enabling full PWM channel usage without external expanders. Another upgrade is the now standard High-Density Foam competition grade Steering grip for superior comfort and precision. A redesigned interface delivers intelligent control elements that appear precisely when required.

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July 3, 2025

Capricorn LAB GT2 Ball Pivot L Kits

Capricorn has added two new options of ball pivots for their LAB GT2 1:8 GT chassis. Available in 4mm and 5mm, the new ball pivots are 2mm higher than the standard ones and the Italian manufacturer has introduced them so that there is no longer a need to use a lot of shims under the ball pivots.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

July 2, 2025

LRP Flow X Weight Options

German electronics brand LRP has introduced new weight case options for its Flow X ESC. Allowing you to fine tune your Flow X for maximum traction, ultra-lightweight setup or the lowest possible centre of gravity, there are three weight options in the form of a Brass Bottom Case, Plastic Bottom Case, and LCG Lightweight Aluminium Top Case. With the Brass Bottom Case you can increase the weight in a smart and integrated way. With the LCG Lightweight Aluminium Top Case you can reduce the weight of your Flow X and get the Lowest Center of Gravity, as a fan is often not needed with the Flow X. With a combination of the LCG Lightweight Aluminium Top Case and the Plastic Bottom Case you can minimise the weight of your Flow X.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

July 2, 2025

Jones set for international debut at Asian Buggy Champs

US Sparko team driver Tyler Jones will make his international race debut when he travels to Round 3 of the the Cayote backed Asian Buggy Championships in Brisbane, Australia, later this month. With wins under his belt in some of the biggest US races including Wicked Weekend, Silverstate, and Pyscho Nitro Blast, Jones raises the competitive level even further at what promises to be a spectacular weekend of racing as Scotty Ernst’s high profile 1:8 Offroad championship returns to the Pine Hills Dirt Racing track for another year. On the announcement Jones said, ‘I’m pumped to be heading to Australia for the 3rd round of the Asian Buggy Champs! It’ll be my first time out of the US, and I’m stoked to race at Pine Hills!’

Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]

July 2, 2025

Repetti wins Euro Large Scale Series Round 2

The second round of the Euro Large Scale Series (ELS) took place in Luxembourg over the weekend where Edoardo Repetti took the win for Mecatech. With the race attracting 74 entries, qualifying at Mini Circuit “Ville de Luxembourg” would see the former European Champion Repetti secure the TQ honours ahead of fellow Mecatech driver Rick Van der Bol, the Italian setting the fastest time on his Q3 run while his Dutch rival’s best run came in the second round. Cedric Prevot from France completed the Top 3 at the end of the four rounds of qualifying. After Super Pole it was Norway’s Sindre Undheim who lined up P2 for the half hour final but setting the fastest lap of the race Repetti kept Undheim at bay to win by 1-lap with Prevot making it an all Mecatech podium.

Image: GRP [grpgandini.it]