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April 4, 2023

Reds Racing Rotary Backplate

Reds Racing has finally released its RTX Rotary Backplate which the Italian engine brand claim is an engineering masterpiece that will revolutionise the world of RC Model Nitro Engines. Developed by Marco and Mario Rossi in collaboration with some of the best RC drivers in the world, the backplate aims to increase engine power and improve stability at idle speed thanks to a drastic reduction in friction between the connecting rod and backplate. Reds Racing was one of the first companies in the world to work on reducing the friction between the backplate connecting rod with the introduction of DLC coating on the backplate. This time their engineers have invented something unique in the RC model market, destined to be considered one of the most innovative solutions of the last 30 years. Contrary to what happens for traditional RC engines, where the connecting rod slides on the backplate producing sliding friction, in the RTX Backplate the connecting rod is in contact with a special steel plate that can rotate together with the conrod thanks to the fact that it is mounted on two special high speeds ball bearings. The backplate is designed, made and tested in Italy respecting the best quality standards. It is currently only available as an optional part and suitable only for Reds Racing engines on road and off road.

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March 8, 2023

Reds Racing 1:8 Motor 40mm Fan Holder

Reds Racing has produced this new aluminium 40mm fan holder for use on 1:8 electric motors. Clamping around the motor this help with heat dissipation which is fundamental to keeping your motor working perfectly. The two piece mounts are black anodise and finished with machined silver edges.

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February 17, 2023

Reds Racing 723 Scuderia PRO Gen 3 .23 Truggy Engine

Reds Racing has released the 723 Scuderia PRO Gen 3 .23 Engine that is specifically designed for 1:8 Truggy. The new engine comes with a completely redesigned sleeve hand tuned by Mario Rossi to generate more power than the previous versions. In some applications, Truggy requires more power and the 723 Scuderia is designed around that. Based on our popular 721 Scuderia Pro, our 723 Scuderia piston and sleeve are specifically designed for use in Truggy and are optimised for this application. Furthermore, 723 Truggy engine comes with a new rear bearing for increased durability and reliability. The PRO engine features an extremely performing 3 needle carburetor which allows better and easier tuning in all conditions. Furthermore, thanks to its mid range needle, this carburetor guarantees more linear power delivery and greater power. The new engine also comes with DLC Coated crankshaft and backplate for improved engine durability. The crankshaft can last approximately 3 times more than a conventional steel crankshaft thanks to the extreme hardness of the diamond coating. Even the conrod life is lengthened by about 50%.

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January 4, 2023

Reds Racing Rotating Back Plate

Having teased first details just after Christmas of ‘a revolutionary backplate’ they are describing as ‘a true masterpiece of engineering’, Italy’s Reds Racing has released an exploded CAD image of their Rotating Back Plate. While no benefits are outlined, they said, ‘We will release in the next months a revolutionary backplate that will be sold separately only as an optional part for Reds Racing engines. The new Rotating Backplate is a true masterpiece of engineering. The only thing that you cannot expect from Reds is to experience ordinary emotions. More info to come soon….’. It will be interesting to find out the theory and benefits of this new concept.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

January 1, 2023

Red Racing to power Rivkin’s 1:8 programme

Italian engine brand Reds Racing has announced that US Offroad Road star Spencer Rivkin is to use their engines to power his 1:8 programme for the next two years. The factory Team Associated driver, who had been running Drake engines in 2022, will debut his new power units at the Southern Indoor Championship in Alabama in two weeks time. Posting on his own social media, Rivkin said, ‘So excited to announce I’ll be with Reds Racing for 2023 and 2024! Thank you to everyone at the Reds Factory welcoming to the family and giving me an opportunity to perform at a high level. My first event SIC. #letsgo.” The 1:10 Offroad World Champion also acknowledged the support of Drake adding, “I’d also like to reflect on the Drake family for all the help and support for 2022. Lots of fun memories good results that won’t be forgotten. The relationships you build in this hobby are priceless and I can’t thank them enough for everything they did for me.”

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

December 9, 2022

Reds Racing 721 Superveloce Pro Gen3

Reds Racing has announced a new 3rd generation of 721 Superveloce 3.5cc off-road engine. The Pro Gen3 features a completely redesigned cooling head for lower centre of gravity for better car handling, improved aerodynamics for a lower drag and improved engine cooling. Also new is the rear bearing for increased durability and reliability. The engine is suitable for tracks where a more powerful engine will give you an advantage. It was used at the 2022 Worlds by Reds Team drivers when Juan Carlos Canas made 3rd place in the main final. The Superveloce is a classic 3.5cc 7 ports engine, a feature that has now become REDS Racing trademark, it can be used for both 1:8 buggy and truggy.

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December 7, 2022

Reds Racing 2113 X-One Pro pipe

Reds Racing has released a new Pro version of their off-road 2113 X-ONE Torque Pipe. Combining REDS 2113 Pipe and M Manifold to create this one-piece ‘High Power’ exhaust, the new X-ONE PRO exhaust has been produced with a dark grey hard coated treatment to increase its strength. The new exhaust guarantees smoother power output at low RPM and higher mid range power and top speed. Reds Racing was the first company to bring this innovative and unique X-ONE system to the market and thanks to the experience of their engineers and team, they are taking it to levels never seen before. The system is an innovative and unique all-in-one pipe-manifold system. The pipe has been welded to the manifold to improve performance and fuel consumption. With this X-ONE configuration there is no need for springs or gaskets, and the one piece design creates increased reliability and improved tuning stability.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

October 18, 2022

Reds Racing G4 PRO 1:8 Brushless Motors

Reds Racing has introduced their new Gen4 Pro Brushless Motor range for 1:8 categories. Gen4 Motor efficiency has been heavily improved, effectively reducing temperature increase. Their main objective was to optimise motor structure in order to reduce motor temperature of about 20% and we achieved it. Thanks to new design and materials the Reds Gen4 Brushless motors are simply more reliable and efficient compared to the older versions. Another important feature is the new dustproof design, specifically developed for off-road applications when dust and dirt could affect motor performance and duration. Featuring an extremely high level of accuracy and quality, every motor is hand-tested and hand-inspected to achieve the best product standards. Capable of both sensored and sensorless operations, the new line is ideal for 1:8 Buggy, Truggy, GT and On-Road categories and is available in three KV options of 1900KV, 2100KV and 2500KV.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]