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April 10, 2025

RUDDOG Racing RP543 Competition Motor

In the latest addition to its competition product line Germany’s RUDDOG Racing has released the new RP543 motor series. Building on the successful RP542 platform, the RP543 has been further developed to deliver maximum performance, efficiency, and control on the track. A newly designed stator improves the power delivery and response, while the high-precision sensor unit ensures accurate throttle control and smooth operation. Special attention was given to reducing operating temperatures. Large cooling openings and an updated collector ring with additional cooling fins improve airflow and heat dissipation while reducing overall weight. Specially adapted rotors are used depending on the intended use. While the 3.5T to 5.5T are equipped with a 12.3mm rotor, the windings from 6.0T to 8.5T have a 12.1mm magnet for optimum driveability.

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April 10, 2025

Mikimodel MS1.0 ‘ZZ’ Front Stiffener

Another new Yokomo specific release from Italian Yokomo distributor Mikimodel comes this ‘ZZ’ front stiffener for the MS1.0 Electric Touring Car. Also compatible with the previous BD12/BD11/BD10 models, this particular carbon fibre stiffener allows the model to increase driveability when cornering, making steering smoother and more progressive.

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April 10, 2025

Schumacher Compact RC Jet Blower

Schumacher has released this compact RC Jet Blower as an ideal pit box essential for cleaning off your RC car after a run. With an impressive 130,000 RPM, you can banish the cleaning brushes and the non portable airline for supreme cleaning. Charge the 2500mAh battery via the included USB cable and select one of the 4 power settings via the single button to suit your needs. Also suitable for a wide range of Non-RC uses. Measuring just 78x42x129mm, the Compact RC Jet Blower is designed for portability and convenience, making it easy to carry around.

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April 10, 2025

RC-Project RC8B4.1 30g Rear Chassis Weight

New from Italian option parts brand RC-Project comes this 30-gram Rear Chassis Weight for the Team Associated RC8B4.1 1:8 Buggy. The latest weight features a redesigned structure that centralises mass distribution compared to the previous version. This update provides improved stability in high-speed corners and better responsiveness during direction changes. Unlike the previous model with a fixed position, the new version allows for forward weight adjustment, enabling fine-tuning of the mass distribution according to the driver’s specific needs. Additionally, the lower geometry has been revised to ensure a mount that minimises contact surface with the chassis, significantly enhancing the chassis torsion.

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April 10, 2025

T-Works FlySky FS-G11P Transmitter Skins

T-Works has released a new range of 11 different coloured skins for the recently released FlySky FS-G11P transmitter. Offered in both 3D carbon fibre texture and metallic series, they are precision cut ensuring a snug fit and leaving no residual adhesive they facilitate easy replacement. The extensive range of colours allows you to customise the look of your radio and each skin also includes a dedicated high-definition screen protector.

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April 10, 2025

Sweep Racing GT8 D-SPEC Tyres

Sweep Racing has released a new tyre for the 1:8 GT market offering the category its new D-SPEC Rubber treatment. After many months of testing in the US and around the globe, the improved D-SPEC rubbers are specially formulated for heavier GT8 cars. Long lasting with easy to drive characteristics, they are just like the smaller touring car D-SPEC TC Tires used as the spec tyre at last year’s IFMAR ISTC World Championship in California. Available only Pre-glued with dual stage inserts, they will be available in 32 36 40 and 44 shores.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

April 10, 2025

Ongaro heads 2025 Philippine Masters entry

World Champion Davide Ongaro will once again head the entry at the Philippine Masters, which takes place later this month in Manila. The Team Associated star driver has become a regular of the event which has grown into Asia’s biggest annual 1:8 Offroad race meeting. With 2025 marking the biggest edition yet of the Philippine Masters, it is the second stop of the four round Asian Buggy Championships which kicked off in New Zealand last month. With a new title sponsor in Cayote, Round 1 of the Scotty Ernst promoted championship saw Mayako Youth Mentoring Program driver Jayden Edmunds take the win and the Australian will be aiming to build on that performance at the Circulo Verde Race Track from April 30 -May 4th. A huge fan of the Philippine Masters, this the 13th running of the event, asked about the race reigning Champion Ongaro said, ‘I like to come to the PM Masters because the atmosphere is incredible, the joy of the people is something that I’ve never seen, the track is amazing and the effort that the guys put on for this race is something special.’ The Philippine Masters is one of Red RC’s favourite annual events to attend and report on as it combines both top level racing and a social atmosphere around the racing that lives up to the host country’s tagline ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines’.

Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]

April 9, 2025

Tyre compound change for EFRA 1:8 GT European C/ships

EFRA, the governing body for RC racing in Europe, has announced a change of control tyre compound for the upcoming 1:8 GT & GTE European Championships. The fourth running of the Euros for nitro and third edition for electric, MRC Leipzig host the event at their track in central Germany from June 18-21 with Italy’s PMT the official tyre supplier. Initially selecting the Q5 compound as part the new for 2025 rule that drivers must use one single compound for both axles, after testing it was discovered the the cars, especially electric, were difficult to drive due to the rear being to hard a compound. As a result, the race will now switch to the softer Q3 compound. Drivers are now also allowed to change tyres in the Main Final due to the softer compound. In Nitro it will be Natanaele Senesi who will be looking to defend his title while another Italian, Rosario Giaimo, will be looking to retain the title he won at the Naxos World track in Sicily, Italy, last year. Later this year 1:8 GT drivers will also compete for the World Championship title in Chile.

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