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October 29, 2024

Power Star EFRA 2202 1:8 Buggy Exhaust Pipe Set

Power Star, a brand of Vapon which also owns VP Pro and Team Saxo, has released this new EFRA 2202 Exhaust Pipe set intended for 1:8 Buggy use. The surface treated pipe improves performance by providing a precise and linear throttle response in high RPM range with great top-end speed. It also provides excellent fuel consumption as well. Featuring a durable high-strength welded nipple, the pipe set includes the exhaust pipe and manifold, 3 manifold springs, 1 exhaust pipe springs, 4 high temp manifold gaskets and 1 set screw.

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October 29, 2024

T-Works Aluminium Screw Tray

T-works has given the humble screw/parts tray a few new features with the released of its latest Aluminium Screw Tray. Produced from high quality aluminium and finished it features a Magnetic Placement Area, a Length Measure Function and a Diameter Measure Function. Located in the upper right corner of the tray, strong magnetism ensures screws and other small parts are kept in place. The lower right corner of the tray is equipped with a precise length measurement scale. Whether it’s the length of a screw or the size of other parts, it can be measured quickly and accurately. The lower left corner of the tray is designed with a diameter measure function. Suitable for measuring the diameter of various screws and parts, ensuring every part meets the standard.

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October 28, 2024

Parker wins BRCA 1:12 Nationals opener

The 2024/25 BRCA 1:12 National Championship kicked off over the weekend with Schumacher’s Louis Parker taking the win. While defending champion Ollie Payne was absent due to the clashing Masters of Foam race in Belgium, the first race of the 9-round British championship attracted 44 drivers to the West Bridgford Model Car Club hosted event. In the FTD format qualifying it was Sam Coult who secured the TQ after four rounds with his Schumacher ahead of Parker with Awesomatix’s Mark Stiles completing the Top 3. With a single A-Main, Parker would get passed Coult to win the 8-minute encounter by 6/10th of a second with Stiles maintaining third a further 2-seconds back.

Image: Schumacher [Facebook]

October 28, 2024

OGO Racing Blizzard 1:8 Truggy Tyre

Following the release of a Truggy version of its Cheste 1:8 tyre last week, Spanish offroad tyre brand OGO Racing has now added their Blizzard tyre pattern to its 1:8 Truggy line-up. The Blizzerd tyre was designed for indoor or outdoor tracks with bumpy and sometimes wet and dry areas that make this form of racing the most difficult to tame with the Blizzard having all the ingredients to handle this. The Blizzard is available in super soft, soft, medium/soft and as well as in clay-specific rubber.

Source: OGO [ogo-racing.com]

October 28, 2024

Ruddog Racing ‘Prostock’ LiPo Batteries

Germany’s Ruddog Racing has introduced a new ‘Prostock’ battery line specifically developed for stock class racing. Featuring LiPo cells with the lowest possible internal resistance, these batteries deliver exceptional performance every time you hit the track. The latest Spec Silicon Graphene Lithium Polymer cells further enhance internal resistance, resulting in higher power output so you can push your car to the limit with confidence. Whether you’re seeking a battery that meets your high-performance needs or simply desire a reliable, long-lasting option for your race car, the Ruddog Racing LiPo battery line is the ideal choice and with availablity in three versions, Ultra-LCG 5700mAh stick pack, LCG 6200mAh stick pack and 4400mAh short stick pack.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

October 28, 2024

Figueiredo wins Spanish Nationals finale

Tekno’s João Figueiredo continued his impressive 2024 season with victory at the season finale of the competitive Spanish 1:8 Buggy National Championships in Madrid. Travelling to the Fuencarral circuit, home of the annual Buggyland race, the Portuguese National Champion was in the battle to become the Spanish Vice-Champion, victory in all three previous rounds meaning Sworkz Juan Carlos Canas had already secured the overall title. In qualifying it was fellow Tekno driver Adrian Pariente who would secure the TQ ahead of Figueiredo but in the Semi’s it would be European B Champion David Todd who would win with the fastest time to put his Mugen Seiki on pole for the 45-minute final. From third on the grid it wouldn’t take Figueiredo long to get to the front where he would stay to win by 11-seconds Jose Miguel Sanchez with Daniel Pariente completing the podium just ahead of Xray’s Bryan Baldo. Joining Tekno at the start of the 2024 season and achieving his first World Championship final last month in Redovan, Spain, Figueiredo will now try to cap off his best season yet with a strong showing at the AMS Alabama Manufacturer Shootout in the US onNovember 7th-10th.

Source: João Figueiredo [Facebook]

October 28, 2024

Phend retains Masters of Dirt title

BeachRC in South Carolina hosted the 10th annual Masters of Dirt where Team Losi Racing’s Dakotah Phend was crowned the overall Champion for his combined results in 2WD & 4WD Buggy and Stadium Truck. In qualifying, 2WD Mod Buggy would see the Schumacher of Broc Champlin secured the TQ ahead of Phend and World Champion Tater Sontag. With single 10 minute A-Mains, Champlin was able to covert pole into victory ahead of Phend and Aydin Horne. In 2WD Mod Truck, it was Phend who topped qualifying ahead of Horne but it in the final the Associated driver would get the lead late on and secure the win. While Champlin would also TQ 4WD Mod Buggy ahead of Reedy’s Dustin Evans, it was Phend from P4 on the grid who would take the win from Horne to retain the Masters of Dirt ‘Master’ title which he won last year.

Image: JConcepts [Facebook]

October 27, 2024

Hagberg wins Masters of Foam

Former 1:12 World Champion Alexander Hagberg has won the annual Masters of Foam race in Belgium. Establishing itself as one of the major races on the international 1:12 calendar, this year’s event saw Hagberg take his Xray to the overall TQ honours ahead of defending back to back Champion Ollie Payne. While the British Schumacher driver topping the opening qualifier, Hagberg would set the pace in the remaining three rounds. Hungarian Adam Izsay would complete the Top 3 on the Modified grid ahead of the fellow Xray driver Mathias Nedrebø from Norway. Making the trip from the United States to the Miniatuur Racing Club Zwevegem track, MonTech NYGP organiser Donny Lia would qualify his Awesomatix 5th. In the triple finals, Hagberg would win the opening two 8-minute encounters to secure the overall win reversing the 2023 results with Payne finishing 2nd. Izsay completed the podium. In the 13.5 Stock, Payne would defend his 2023 title. Securing the TQ from Belgium’s Ollie Bultynck and Lia, Payne wrapped up the overall victory by winning the A1 & 2 with Izsay claiming 2nd overall as A3 winner Lia complete the podium ahead of team-mate Bultynck.

Image: Alexander Hagberg [Facebook]