T-works has released a quick change engine mount for Team Associated’s RC8 1:8 Offroad platform covering the B4/B3.2/B3.1 and the T4/T3.2/T3.1 models. Machined from 7075-T6 Aluminium, it comes as a complete kit with the option to buy individual base mounts and top blocks.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
ST Racing Concepts has released a range of brass option parts for the new Traxxas TRX-4M. These brass components helps with the performance of your TRX-4M by adding weight strategically at the lower portion of the vehicle, while increasing the durability of your TRX-4M as well. The brass Caster Blocks and Steering Knuckles features the stock geometry with bearing holes drilled after black coating for the most accurate and precise tolerance for the stock bronze bushing or if you upgrade to ball bearings. The Brass Hex Adapters features an +1mm off-set for a slightly wider stance on your TRX-4M and an increase in weight with disc weight behind the hex. The Brass Diff Cover not only adds more weight to the axle for stability, but also helps strength and align the internal gears inside the axle.
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]
As widely predicted following his departure from Schumacher earlier in the week, Joern Neumann has been announced as a driver for Sworkz’ 1:10 Offroad programme. Already representing the brand in 1:8, the German will now use their entire range of offroad kits in his 2023 race campaign. In the press release revealing the news, Sworkz stated, ‘It’s a real pleasure to announce that multiple champion Jörn Neumann is joining SWORKz 1:10 Factory team’. Team boss Max Sonnleitner added it was, “Amazing that Jörn is now also using our products in 1:10. His knowledge and experience will help the whole team for sure!” The multiple 1:10 European Champion said, “After being with SWORKz in 1:8 for many years, I decided to join also in 1:10. Sworkz is already doing a great job there and I am sure we will achieve top results in the future.”
Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]
ORCA has announced the signing of top off-road racer Jorn Neumann as a factory driver for 2023. The multiple European Champion will use the company’s electronics and motors in his new cars, announced on his new brand iminent following the announced of his Schumacher departure. Announcing the signing of the German, ORCA said, “ORCA RC is proud to announce our new factory Team Driver Jorn Neumann. Starting January 2023 Jorn would be using ORCA’s electronics and motors that would see him further develop and provide feed back and advice when on track. With Jorn’s involvement mainly in the off-road scene, ORCA hopes to be pushing more boundaries and more success in the off-road categories. See you all on track.” Neumann added, “I am very happy to join the Orca team. From 2023 I will be using Orca ESC and motors in my cars. I would like to thank Frankie and Michael from Orca. My first race will be the Köngener Indoor Masters next weekend.”
Source: ORCA [orcarc.com]
The newly opened RC Indoor Arena in Wädenswil, Switzerland, is to host the opening round of the Swiss 1:10 Offroad National Championships. The 600m2 offroad track which is equipped with new EOS carpet, will host the event over the weekend of January 21-23 with Saturday’s programme made up of 1:10 2WD Buggy while Sunday will see 4WD Buggy and 2WD truck action. While a round of the Swiss National Championship, the race is open to drivers who do not hold a Swiss Federation licence. Race registration is via myrcm.ch .
Source: RC Indoor Arena [rc-indoor-arena.ch]
Avid Racing has released carbon arm inserts for HB Racing’s D2 Evo2 1:10 Buggy and D8T/E8T Evo3 1:8 Truggy. The 1.5mm inserts offer another great tuning feature by reducing the flex and twist in the arm. A common setting is to run them just in the front or just the rear to dial in the feel of your buggy or truggy. The left and right inserts are interchangeable and come complete with stainless-steel installation screws.
In a month that has been filled with driver announcements, the biggest surprise of them all has come in the form of Offroad superstar Ryan Cavalieri being announced as a factory driver with WRC Racing. The Italian brand, who have the SBX-2 1:8 Buggy platform, simply posted an image of the multiple World Champion on their Facebook page with the simple text ‘Ryan Cavalieri welcome to the WRC factory team!’. Recently the company announced a number of Team Managers across the US, with Cavalieri now the icing on the cake in terms of brand expansion in this key offroad market.
Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]
