New from T-Works is a range of steel, aluminium and carbon weights for the Team Associated RC10 B7 1:10 2WD Offroad Buggy. Intended for fine tuning the balance of the chassis, the range includes a single option steel 10gram Servo chassis weight. For mounting under the ESC they offer three material types for differing weighs with a 6 gram carbon, a 10 gram aluminium and a 30 gram steel option. Each weigh comes complete with mounting screws.
Futaba has introduced a new accessory for its flagship T10PX transmitter with the release of an optional Aluminium Brake Trigger. A radio which World Champion Bruno Coelho switched to recently, complimenting the physical feel and range of the brake, the high-rigidity aluminium brake trigger was previously limited to one of the upgrades on the T10PX Limited Edition launched earlier this year. Now the Japanese manufacturer is offering it an option upgrade for the standard T10PX model.
The latest release from RC Drift specialists Max Speed Technology (MST) is the RMX EX S PRO Competition 1:10 kit. The RMX EX S PRO is conceived with a racing-grade concept, giving the RMX a completely new control experience. With newly designed front/rear suspensions and newly developed short spring sets, it significantly enhances speed and allows for more stable control during large-angle drifting. Whether entering or exiting corners, it delivers a more comfortable and relaxed handling performance. The all-new redesigned RMX EX S PRO allows players to enjoy racing-grade performance at an entry-level price. With a selection of carefully chosen optional performance-enhancing kits, you can achieve an even more precise control feel.
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Elliot Harper is the new Essex Winter Series Champion, the Schumacher driver taking the title in fashion with TQ & victory at the fifth and final round. Going into the season finale with two wins to his credit, Harper would open the title decider by taking the overall TQ with two TQ runs. Behind him on the grid having topped the other two qualifiers would be Alex Thurston, winner of last season’s final round, who since Round 4 has made the switch from Yokomo to Mugen. The Xray of defending Champion Kyle Branson completed the Top 3 for the single main. Setting the fastest lap of the race, Harper would edge out a 4-second gap on Thurston who was busy keeping winner of the season opener Branson behind. In the championship that 3rd was enough for Branson to finish runner-up ahead of Thurston with the season’s 3rd different winner over the popular 5 round series Harley Eldridge ending the season 4th.
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Alessio Mazzeo put in a dominant start to the Italian 1:8 GT National Championship, the Capricorn driver completing a double victory at the season opener at Mini Autodromo Stradivari in Cremona in Northern Italy. Securing the TQ for both nitro and electric, in the triple main electric finals defending Champion Mazzeo would secure the win ahead of Genius Racing’s Alex D’angelo and Schepis Model’s Rosario Giaimo. In the 45-minute Nitro final, the former European 1:10 Nitro Onroad Champion and World Championship podium finisher would set a new track record enroute to winning by almost a full lap from Giaimo with Serpent’s Andrea Catanzani completing the podium from 6th on the grid. Qualifying 5th for the final, that was where defending Champion D’angelo would finish the race.
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New from Bittydesign is the Ekanus 1:10 Drag racing body that is available in two options. The body shell was designed on Team Associated DR10 chassis but can also be mounted on Losi 22S chassis No Prep Drag, Traxxas Slash 2wd Drag Car & Traxxas Drag Slash 1:10. The single body designed in such a way that it can be used both in ‘No Prep Street Street’ configuration with GT-style wing and also in a more extreme version with maxi rear wing for the ‘No Prep Street Outlaw’ category. The body is made with 1mm thick genuine polycarbonate Lexan and includes the upper rear wing to give the bodywork aesthetic realism and increased aerodynamic load along with the Front splitter for an even more aggressive racing look and greater steering directionality. For the No Prep Outlaw’ version you can buy an optional huge wing specifically designed and engineered to transform the body from a ‘Street’ to an ‘Outlaw’ category in which aerodynamics can be extreme to maximise the performance.
A landmark year for World renowned track builder Joey Christensen’s signature event, it was Sworkz Elliott Boots who took the big win at the 25th anniversary of the legendary Dirt Nitro Challenge. In Nitro Buggy qualifying it was the British driver who secured the TQ in Perris, California, despite not topping a round with a second and a third fastest times enough to top the ranking after the three rounds from Team Associated’s Spencer Rivkin. Having topped the opening qualifier Frankie Contreras Jr. completed the Top 3 for Mugen. The other two qualifying rounds would go to Kyosho’s Ryan Lutz and Tekno’s Ryan Maifield who was chasing his fourth consecutive DNC title having won in 2023, 2022 and 2021. From the front of the 15-car grid, Boots would take control of the 45-minute encounter eventually winning by 10-seconds from the Xray of 2020 Champion David Ronnefalk with TLR’s Dakotah Phend completing the podium. For Sworkz there was double celebrations at the event with Juan Carlo Canas taking the eBuggy win from Rivkin after Top Qualifier Ronnefalk retired. While Maifield’s run of buggy wins came to an end, finishing the final in 10th, the American didn’t leave the DNC empty handed as he crowned Truggy Champion ahead of Phend and Boots.
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German carbon parts producer RC Carbon Cavalieri has introduced a new 1:8 Offroad rim grinding tool to its range. With this simple tool, grinding rims is child’s play as simply clamp the tool into a cordless screwdriver and off you go. Thanks to the elastic structure, the machine adapts perfectly to the rim to achieve a perfect sanding result. The sand paper sheets are also interchangeable and can be changed very quickly making it a “must have” for all those who glue tyres themselves. The Starter Kit includes 3x Sanding Paper sheets.
