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January 19, 2024

Kaerup joins Hotrace Tyres

Hotrace Tyres has announced the signing of 1:10 Offroad star Marcus Kaerup, as the 16-year-old is set for an increased 1:8 Buggy programme in 2024. The reigning 1:10 2WD European Champion, the Dane was a double finalist at September’s IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Arizona with it the turn of the World Championship for 1:8 Buggy this year. The Team Associated driver will be looking to build on his finish in the 1/8 Final at the 2022 Worlds in Redovan, Spain, which was won by his AE team-mate Davide Ongaro.

Source: Hotrace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

January 18, 2024

MIBO Champions Volker & Mugen back to defend title

With the electric touring car season about to kick off in France this weekend with GP3F, Mugen Seiki has confirmed their lead driver Ronald Volker is to defend his MIBO International title next month. Taking place this year on February 16-18, the former World Champion won the inaugural running of the new international event in 2023 and will return to the popular Sports V Hotel race location in Hrotovice aiming for 2 from 2. The German faces strong opposition with newly crowned 1:12 World Champion Michal Orlowski confirmed to head Schumacher’s official team debut in the event with Yokomo’s Christopher Krapp returning after a tough 2023 encounter. Organised by former international touring car racer Michal Bok, the race brings together both electric onroad and offroad racing on two tracks build side by side by the team from Mibosport. With everything from the track, restaurant, bowling alley and hotel rooms all under one roof, the venue was a hit with racers who travelled from 13 different countries last year. With a capped entry limit the relaxed schedule also means plenty of time in the evening to wind down and socialise over dinner after each day’s racing. With the onroad track catering for Modified, Stock & FWD Touring cars plus Formula, the Offroad track will see action for 2WD and 4WD Buggy as well an open class of ‘Offroad Kids’ that gives the future stars of racing an opportunity to be a part of this international event. Red RC is looking forward to making the return trip to Czech to kick off our 2024 season of race coverage.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

January 18, 2024

Historic Crystal Palace track needs your help

Having been around since the 1970 and witnessed decades of racing to become one of the UK’s most historic RC track, the Crystal Palace Model Car track in South London is now in need of the RC Communities help to ensure its future existence. Proposed regeneration plans threaten to replace the track with a football pitch but the BRCA, the British Governing body for radio control car racing, are looking for your support in signing a petition to try and have the track saved within the regeneration plans. European body EFRA has also got behind supporting the petition in the knowledge that local tracks at a vital future lifeline for RC Racing. Our own journey here at Red RC into RC racing came about when with our father we accidentally came across an RC track and immediately told him ‘we want one of the them’. One less track is one less opportunity for people to go racing so show your support for the track by signing the petition here.

Source: BRCA [brca.org]

January 18, 2024

Raceform Touring & M-Chassis ‘Lazer’ tyre gluing jig

Raceform has released the latest racing racing accessory in its ‘Lazer’ range with its new Lazer Jig, which it is describing as a game-changer for your 1:10 touring and mini racing. The innovative jig tackles the toughest gluing challenges with ease, making it a must-have for serious racers. The Lazer Jig seamlessly adjusts to fit both 1:10 touring and M-Chassis wheels and tyres. With effortless bead openers you can forget about finger fatigue and CA glued fingertips as the new double clincher roller peels tyre beads making the process a breeze. The anti-seesaw fastener keeps your wheel rock-steady, when gluing the inner side meaning no messy spills and uneven gluing. The process is as simple as 1-2, two lever positions (open and close) are all you need to master the Lazer Jig. Two metal nozzle applicators let you apply glue with pinpoint accuracy with thin viscosity CA glue recommended for use.

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January 17, 2024

Associated RC10B6.4CC Collector’s Clear Edition Kit

To commemorate one of the most successful 2WD buggy platforms in history, Team Associated has announced the B6.4CC Collector’s Clear Edition Kit. This kit offers RC collectors the ability to build the world’s most successful 1:10 scale buggy platform in iconic polycarbonate clear material. This clear car edition includes +3mm chassis layout, 11mm Octalock LCF slipper clutch, steel ESC weights, servo weights, front and rear anti-roll bars, and other great features you remember from the RC10B6.4. The B6.4CC is designed for optimal build experience, and this clear car edition kit is a true gem for both collectors and racers alike. Team Associated have pointed out that while clear parts are stronger than SLA and could be driven, it was manufactured as a display piece for your collection. The polycarbonate clear components will only be available in the kit and will not be sold individually.

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January 17, 2024

MonacoRC Xray X4 2024 Swaybar Box

New from Monaco RC is the “Swaybar Box” which is the ideal solution for organising and transporting the anti-roll bars of the Xray X4 2024. Compact in size, it divides into two assignable levels that allow for the separation of used bars from new ones. The levels are equipped with dividers to separate the front bars from the rear ones. To make things even simpler, a colour-contrasting infographic is included.

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January 17, 2024

JConcepts adds Orlowski to team line-up

Further bolstering its team with European drivers, American brand JConcepts Inc. has added top Offroad and Onroad star Michal Orlowski to its 2024 race team. The 22-year-old Polish racer has one of the busiest travel schedules of a Pro Racer flying the world racing one of the largest assortment of classes in the business. The current European 1:10 4WD Buggy Champion and 4WD podium finisher at the recent IFMAR Worlds Arizona, Orlowski has used JConcepts body shells and aero products on his Schumacher Racing cars over the years and with the brand now looking forward to his input as they will look to optimise their products for the latest vehicles. JConcepts boss Jason Ruona said, “We are excited for this opportunity to bring on Michal Orlowski to our world-wide racing team. I’ve followed his racing since the beginning of his career and watched as he’s become one of the most versatile drivers in the world. One of the first orders of business, to bring more selection of items to market for the Schumacher off-road vehicles to further enhance options for some of the top performing vehicles in the market.” Orlowski added, “I am thrilled to announce my partnership with JConcepts. Back in 2015, I got a message from Jason noticing my skills. I am extremely excited to work together on growing the JConcepts brand and their product line. It is a dream come true. I would like to thank Jason, and everyone involved for this fantastic opportunity. Roll on 2024!”

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 17, 2024

MST RMX EX GT Competition Drift Car Kit

Max Speed Technology (MST) have introduced their latest 1:10 Competition Drift Car Kit with the release of the RMX EX GT. It is conceptualised with a competition-level focus, endowing the RMX with an entirely new and enhanced control experience. It features a newly designed front/rear suspension and a newly developed stiff spring set, significantly enhancing speed and providing more stable control for big-angle drifting. With comfortable and effortless handling in both entry and exit turns, the RMX EX GT is optimised for performance with a selection of premium optional parts to achieve a more precise driving experience. The newly designed ATK V2 Front steering block is used with a new Ackermann setting that provides aggressive and flexible steering at the beginning of the turn and can handle larger drifting angles in the later stages of the turn capable of stable driving during high-angle drifting.

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