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December 4, 2024

Reds Racing Xtract Tool

Italian engine brand Reds Racing has unveiled the REDS Xtract Tool which they are billing as the perfect companion for nitro engine enthusiasts looking for a hassle-free and efficient way to remove engine cylinders. Designed with innovation and precision, this new tool is engineered for both performance and portability, making it an essential addition to your toolbox. Lightweight and High-Strength it is produced using cutting-edge 3D printing technology and high-strength polymer materials. A sleek and easily portable solution. Whether you’re working with REDS Racing engines or other brands, the Xtract Tool is designed to fit seamlessly. Easy to use it simplifies cylinder extraction, saving time and effort while ensuring a secure grip that won’t damage components. Available in two versions, for Buggy Engines it is compatible with cylinders measuring 16.26mm, perfect for off-road setups. For Onroad and GT Engines it is specifically tailored for cylinders measuring 16.0mm.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

December 4, 2024

RSRC MP10T/MP10Te Carbon Fibre parts

RSRC, the brand of multiple European 1:8 Buggy Champion and factory Kyosho driver Reno Savoya, has extended their carbon fibre parts range with suspension arm insets for the Kyosho MP10T/MP10Te 1:8 Truggy. They have designed a ‘sandwich panel’ system that leaves the internal reinforcements of the suspension untouched, with a 1mm plate on top and a 1mm plate underneath. This will greatly improve the wishbone strength during big hits with very few front lower arm breaks due to the stiffeners. It also improve handling making the truggy more precision. The ‘sandwich panel’ fits the MP10T nitro and electric truggies.

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December 4, 2024

JConcepts RC8B4.1 P2 Body

Continuing the roll out of their P2 body for 1:8 Buggies, JConcepts has released their latest body shell for the Team Associated RC8B4.1. Debuting it at the 2024 Mugen Challenge and then bringing it to the recent IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship in Spain, the P2 was originally created for the 1:10 racing. Building up a prototype using styling cues from the World Championship winning body used by Spencer Rivkin in 2019, and reaching back to 2010, JConcepts experimented with a tall stabilising fin on the rear of the body. For a fresh season of competition, they incorporated a small mini fin placed behind the rear of the cab that does not interfere with the engine head. In the rear, the ramping feature that is so popular on the P2, creeps up behind the cab and engine head to create extra force and stability.

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December 4, 2024

Willspeed LD3 5 Gear Transmission

Willspeed has announced the release of their first drop fit 5 gear gearbox casing/conversion on the Schumacher LD3 2WD Buggy platform. This is an inclusive conversion that includes two aluminium machined case halves, hardware and enclosed gear cover to fit that 5 gear goodness to your Schumacher LD3. The gearbox relocates the motor +21mm further forward compared to the standard location, a popular setup option in modern off road buggy racing for improving corner speed in medium to high traction scenarios. They have selected the idler gear size to maximise efficiency and reliability, maintaining a higher tooth count provides a fuller tooth engagement, notably even more so on the 32dp gear pitch that Schumacher uses. Maintaining the same gear size as the standard LD3 also allows choice between using Schumacher’s gears or our own WS PEEK gears. The design retains the use of the original gearbox top to maintain the quick diff access. Please note, due to the relocation of the motor, this also relocates the spur gear, meaning the bodyshell must be cut around our included enclosed gear cover. Gearbox halves manufactured in 6082 Aluminium. Gear cover manufactured from Nylon.

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December 4, 2024

Lee announces departure from Yokomo

Long time factory Yokomo touring car racer Nicolas Lee has announced the end of his journey with the Japanese manufacturer. An ISTC World Championship Finalist, the Singapore driver played more than just a driver role during his time with the company and in announcing his departure extended his gratitude towards the team and in particular founder & former owner Tom Yokobori for a partnership that lasted 9-years. Since Lee made his announcement, Yokomo has been in contact with Red RC to inform us that they will be announcing a successor within their factory team line-up and that the identity of that driver will be revealed in the coming days.

Read Lee’s full announcement here

December 4, 2024

Baruffolo departs WIRC Racing

Italian 1:8 Offroad racer Marco Baruffolo has announced his departure from WIRC Racing 14-months after joining the Italian manufacturer. Joining WIRC from Tekno, Baruffolo posted on his social media, ‘As my race season 2024 is almost over, I decided to part away with WIRC Racing. I just wanna say thank you to Franco and all the people’s at the factory, it was a great time with good results. 2025 is calling…’

Source: Marco Baruffolo [Facebook]

December 3, 2024

JConcepts INS15 Announcement

JConcepts in conjunction with Elite RC Media has announced the 2025 INS15. The Indoor National Series, now approaching its 15^th season, is making headlines with a complete and finalized schedule at a host of popular racetracks throughout the RC community. The condensed 2024 campaign was popular in the industry, helping to open the schedule while incorporating a series taking place on both dirt and carpet surfaces. For the new season, JConcepts has teamed up with Elite RC Media to promote, race direct, stream, and cover the INS15 series. The advantage, a single and consistent race director, schedule, and format for the entire series. The promotional side will focus on individual event matchups and points battles throughout the series. Look for Lance MacDonald, Dany Paz, and Keenan White at select events pushing the content of these races to another level. The vision of the Indoor National Series comes from Jason Ruona and the JConcepts Speed Shop team from Groveland, Florida. Since 2010, the series has traveled to remarkable locations, crowning series champions while also showcasing the industry and series affiliates along the way. Key figures in the industry have made the Indoor National Series special, showcasing product and talent at events ranging from dirt, carpet, and astroturf.

View INS15 Calendar here

December 3, 2024

‘Rising Star Program’ awarded at U.S Indoor Champs

First started in 2018 as an initiative at the Canadian National Championships, the ‘Rising Star Program’ was awarded to young racers Brayden Mahar and Simon Vessel over the weekend at the U.S. Indoor Champs in Cleveland. Very passionate about the program, Ryan Combden of Team Zombie Canada, together with some other passionate RC sponsors, once again made the award at the legendary and oldest RC race in the World, 2024 being its 44th year. In being selected for the program Mahar gets a a full 25.5 Touring Car setup while Vessel received a full GT12 setup. Comment on the ward Combden said, ‘We have now made it an annual thing at both the Canadian Nats and Cleveland Indoor Champs. We have had others start to use our name at events in Australia and the west side of Canada. It’s amazing knowing people are jumping on board and making a rising star award at there local track. It’s been an emotional roller coaster seeing peoples faces hearing them talk in the pits about who will win it this year. It’s become the highlight for me at both races. This hobby has given me so much since I got my first Tamiya at 13 to now be 42 giving to well deserved kids and adults. This past race we had 5 former and current rising star winners compete.’

View Brayden Mahar presentation and program sponsors here