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August 15, 2023

Kobbevik takes 16th National title with 1:8 Offroad win

Sworkz’ Daniel Kobbevik claimed his 16th National title over the weekend with victory at the 2023 Norwegian 1:8 Nitro Offroad Championship at 3starRaceway in Nedenes. Open 2-years, while track is small in size it is fast and features many cool elements. Having won the title back in 2021 but forced to miss the race in 2022 due to a clash with the 1:10 Offroad European Championships, Kobbevik’s limited 1:8 racing didn’t hamper his efforts as he topped 3 of the 5 rounds of qualifying to become the Top Qualifier. Mugen’s Vincent Rüger would TQ Q1 & 3 to take pole for the other Semi Final. With ever changing weather conditions, the Semi Finals proved challenging but Kobbevik won his in the faster time to secure pole for the 45-minute final ahead of Rüger and the Kyosho of Mathias Fink. Switching to a softer compound tyre for the final, Kobbevik would quickly run out of tyres causing the battle for the lead to heat up with Rüger. With both drivers adjusting their fuel strategy as the pushed each other unfortunately Rüger would come up short and run out fuel. This gave Kobbevik breathing space he would hold to finish over half a lap up on Kruger. With Fink retiring after just 8-minutes of racing, 11th place starter Danny Kwiatkowski would come through to complete the podium with his Kyosho.

Image: Magne Kobbevik

August 14, 2023

VP-Pro M17 | T7XC | NB4 Transmitter Bags

Following on from their recent release of the Futaba 10PX transmitter bag, VP-Pro has now added three more models to the range. The new transmitter bags now ensure owners of the Sanwa M17, Futaba T7XC and Flysky NB4 can safely travel with and store their radios thanks to the inside being equipped with a pre-cut foam. All the bags include a shoulder strap for easy carrying.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

August 14, 2023

Sparko Racing T-shirt

1:8 Offroad chassis manufacturer Sparko Racing has released a short sleeve t-shirt to allow owners to sport the market newcomer. Made from 100% Polyester and offering an excellent fit, the front design features styling with unique appliqued patterns of the Sparko and F8 logo. Further logos are carried on the sleeves and upper back of the t-shirt.

Source: Sparko Racing [sparkoracing.com]

August 13, 2023

Phend & Rivkin defend ROAR National titles

Team Losi Racing’s Dakotah Phend and Team Associated’s Spencer Rivkin have successfully defended their ROAR 1:10 Buggy National titles. The 2023 championships took place at HobbyTown Columbus in Georgia where 2WD Champion Phend would line up second on the grid behind Top Qualifier Broc Champlin as he attempted to keep his run of title going. A P9 in A1 after contact with Rivkin put Phend on the back foot as the World Champion took the win ahead of Ryan Cavalieri. In A2 & A3, Phend, having already retained his Mod Truck title earlier in the event, would win both encounters from Rivkin and the Schumacher of Champlin and that was how they would like up on the final podium. In 4WD, starting from the TQ, Rivkin would retain the title he took from Phend last year at SDRC Raceway in San Diego with wins in A1 & 2. While Champlin would win A3, he would again have to settle for the final step on the podium as Xray’s Chase Lemieux took second overall with P2 finishes in A1 & 3.

Image: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

August 12, 2023

Champlin & Rivkin Top Qualifiers at ROAR Nationals

Schumacher’s Broc Champlin and Team Associated’s Spencer Rivkin are the buggy Top Qualifiers at the 2023 ROAR 1:10 Offroad Nationals which are being hosted by HobbyTown Columbus in Georgia. In 2WD, Champlin dominated Friday’s opening day of qualifying topping the two rounds on the schedule with his LRP powered LD2. The first of Saturday’s qualifiers would go to World Champion Spencer Rivkin as Champlin ended up P5. With two from four to count it was all to play for for Rivkin but TLR’s defending ROAR 2WD Champion Dakotah Phend would lay down the fastest run of the four in the final round just ahead of Champlin to secure second on the grid. Only P6 for the round, Rivkin will line-up third on the grid. In 4WD, it would also be Champlin who kicked off qualifying at the top of the time sheets. Q2 would see the Xray of Chase Lemieux put in a TQ run before defending 4WD Champion Rivkin became the third different driver to hit the top spot. It all came down to Q4 with Champlin looking on target for the double but over the final 2 laps Rivkin edged in front to take the round by 3/10ths of a second and the overall TQ for tomorrow. Champlin starts 2nd followed by Lemieux, Tater Sontag, Dustin Evans and Phend.

Image: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

August 11, 2023

JConcepts JCI Tuck 1989 Ford F-150 cab only

JConcepts has released its latest ‘tucked’ body intended for 1:10 RC crawlers, the 1989 Ford F-150 “cab only” for the Traxxas TRX-4 Sport, Enduro, Axial, Vanquish 12.3″ wheelbase. Officially licensed by Ford to JConcepts, when called upon, the Florida company’s design team steps up to the plate with licensed designs, clever takes, and innovative approaches to the Golden era of pick-up trucks. This 1989 Ford F-150 “cab only” for scale RC trucks is a bit new but carries a tradition of classic looks while maintaining performance. The body is intended for 12.3” wheelbase builds and fits a large assortment of vehicles on the market to satisfy a genre.

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August 10, 2023

Donathen RC Glowplug Ignitor charge lead

American RC wiring and cables specialists Donathen RC has introduced a new Glowplug Ignitor charge lead. Available in a choice of colours the lead is designed to charge your NICD/NIMH glow plug ignitor. Handcrafted to order in the USA, the leads have a variety of unique features including choice of length, choice of charger connector and are made with dual wall adhesive heat shrink for durability.

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August 10, 2023

Yokomo Multi Stand

New from Yokomo is this multi-stand that makes effective use of pit space and can be used for machine storage, charger installation, etc. This simple assembled stand made of resin can be compactly stored when transporting, quickly assembled when setting up in the pit, and is an item that allows systematic use of the table top. The assembled structure and high-strength resin make it robust enough to hold a machine weighing about 2 kg without shaking. The panel is printed with the Yokomo logo, making it stand out even more as a machine display stand.

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