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January 22, 2025

HotRace ‘Orange Dot’ rain compound

Hotrace has released a new rain compound for its 1:8 Offroad tyre range which it is calling ‘Orange Dot’. Coming after numerous tests with the Italian manufacturer’s team drivers, the new extremely soft compound provides super high grip even on wet track conditions. The new rain compound is available in their Bangkok, Havana, Miami and Sahara patterns. Hotrace also claim the new compound is good for both oiled and normal dirt tracks.

Source: Hotrace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

January 21, 2025

LensBodies ‘Eurus’ 1:10 Offroad bodies

Italian body shell manufacturer LensBodies, which is a brand of Hotrace Tyres, has introduced its first 1:10 Offroad bodies with the release of the Eurus2C for 2WD and Eurus4 for 4WD. Testing the bodies mostly in US and Europe with some the best drivers in the industry, Eurus is developed to be used on carpet, astro and dirt high grip surface and fits on Associated, Schumacher, Sworkz, Serpent, Yokomo and Mugen (Eurus2C) buggies. Designed and made in Italy, the bodies arrive as clear polycarbonate with a protective film and are available in Standard, Light and Ultra Light options.

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January 21, 2025

Reds Racing engines for Neumann

Italian engine brand Reds Racing has announced that former 1:8 GT World Champion Joern Neumann has joined its team line-up and will use their engines to power his Sworkz cars in both Nitro Buggy and GT. On the announced the German driver said, ‘I am looking forward to join Reds Racing and use their nitro engines for the 2025/26 season. After testing them, I was impressed by the performance and power. Thank you to Federica, Marco and Mario for making it possible to join their team.’

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

January 21, 2025

RUDDOG Astro Ripper 1:10 Buggy Tyres

German brand RUDDOG has entered the 1:10 buggy competition tyre market with the release of the Astro Ripper and Front Ripper tyres. The Astro Ripper tread pattern, specially developed for Astroturf, ensures high traction and consistent performance on a wide variety of artificial turf tracks. It also impresses with good durability and even wear. The tyres are offered in two durable compounds, a medium ‘Yellow’ variant for dry conditions and a special ‘Green’ compound for wet and damp tracks.

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January 21, 2025

Sparko 1:8 Offroad program for Ben Mohamed

Up & coming French teenage offroad talent Noha Ben Mohamed has joined 1:8 Offroad chassis manufacturer Sparko complimenting his previously announced new 1:10 Offroad program with Schumacher. On the announcement the Tawianese manufacturer said, ‘At Sparko, we believe in nurturing young talent and pushing boundaries—values that perfectly align with Noha’s vision. Together, we’re ready to accelerate into the upcoming season, aiming for new milestones on and off the track. Follow us as we embark on this exciting journey with Noha and Sparko Racing. The future starts now!’ On his new 1:8 deal announcement, the former Xray driver added, ‘This is an exciting moment for me. Joining a young and developing team like Sparko Racing 1/8 was a wish, and it’s come true. I’m looking forward to working with such an innovative team and taking on new challenges together.’

Source: Sparko Racing [Facebook]

January 21, 2025

Philippine Masters ’25 track revealed

The organisers of the Philippine Masters has revealed the Circulo Verde Race Track which will host Asia’s most high profile 1:8 Offroad event of the year from April 30-May 4. The 13th running of the Philippine Masters, track designer and accomplished offroad racer Edward Sio has overseen the work which includes the track being newly re-surfaced and oiled. Tweaking the layout in some sections and they have also added some additional jumps for more actions on this always popular track. Last year the Manila event was once again won by World Champion Davide Ongaro in a final that saw the legendary Atsushi Hara lead for almost half the final. With the Philippines famed as a holiday destination, the event has a truly unique vibe living up to the nations tourism tagline ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines’. Holding the same status as the TITC in Thailand does among onroad racers, once again Philippine Masters ’25 will form part of Scotty Ernst’s Asian Buggy Championships as the second stop of four races that make up the championship’s third season.

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January 20, 2025

Team Associated RC8B4.1 16 Degree KPI Conversion

Team Associated has added an option to tune the front end with either the kit 8 Degree KPI or the optional RC8B3 16 Degree KPI. All 3 parts needed for a nitro or electric buggy conversion are included in the conversion kit. The kit includes abn Aluminium Front Shock Tower, RC8B3 Steering Blocks, RC8B4 Upper Link Mount and Instruction Supplement. With the addition of the parts purchased a la carte, racers can also try the optional 16 Degree KPI on the RC8T4 Truggy. Each KPI setting has its own strengths and weaknesses, with the 16 Degree KPI excelling in cases where racers need a less responsive front end that will resist direction change as you power through chop and bumps. It can be an advantage in any case where you struggle to have the front end overpower the rear (usually in bumpy lower grip).

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

January 20, 2025

Ogden joins Sparko

1:8 Offroad chassis manufacturer Sparko has announced that World Championship Finalist Cole Ogden has joined its team for 2025. The American, who was a long time HB Racing team driver but ran 2024 without a chassis sponsor, will now help lead the US efforts of the category’s relative newcomer who after launching their first buggy in 2023 started the 2024 season by signing Ryan Cavalieri and Ryan Pavidis. On the announcement Ogden said, ‘I’m extremely excited to be a part of the Sparko family. Taking a much needed break throughout the entirety of 2024, has made me realize that my time here isn’t complete. I still have the passion and drive to compete and spread knowledge about racing. Traveling the world, racing and helping others has always brought me extreme satisfaction. Forming relationships with other racers at all levels drives me, and is an important part of what us drivers do. Racing, and development is my duty moving forward, as well as what I previously stated. I’m looking forward to a busy year ahead, and I’m ready to go to work!’

Source: Sparko Racing [Facebook]