January 20, 2025

JConcepts Tools

JConcepts has extended its line-up of tools with a number of new product releases.  A new Punisher 17mm wheel wrench is uniquely designed incorporating a multi-piece design and features a grippy handle, capable of a lot of leverage.  The all-aluminium machined 2-piece wrench works well with all traditional 17mm style wheel nuts.  A new Shock Shaft Multi-tool Pliers has a configuration that fits 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0mm shock shafts. The lightweight and all aluminium machined pliers also has a built-in clamp for 12mm and 17mm hexes, a place to hold 4mm and 5mm bullets and the handy option for popping pivot balls in and out of place.  Next up is a wrench for glow plugs and miscellaneous 8mm applications. Custom designed and machined in steel, it operates easily with thumb wheel on the top.  The ends at 90 degrees to the glow plug wrench, a 3mm and 5mm Allen head for a host of adjustments found on 1:8 vehicles and specifically pivot ball cars.  Finally the have two options of open wrenches.  The double end wrench are perfect for the racer that knows what fits their vehicle and wants to limit the individual wrenches in their tool box. The all steel construction 3.0 and 4.0mm wrench is great for many different makes and models including turnbuckles like on the Xray cars. The size 3.63 and 5.0mm wrench is very common and works perfectly with JConcepts Fin Titanium turnbuckles. While the 4.0 and 7.0mm wrench is great for many different turnbuckles, stand-offs and slipper uses.  A size piece open wrench set is available consisting of 3.0, 3.5, 3.63, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, and 7.0 sizes.

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January 19, 2025

RC Chili Bowl crowns Dean as Oval World Champion

This past week the pinnacle of the RC Dirt Oval World, the RC Chili Bowl, gathered the best racers from across the United States to find out who was the best and would be crowned World Champion with Nathan Dean claiming that honour.  Running alongside the famous Chili Bowl Midget Nationals held annually in Tulsa, the sold-out RC Chili Bowl’s Invitational Class was decided over sixteen rounds of heads up Reedy Race format racing.  In the 8 rounds of Late Model, Dean managed two wins before adding another three in Sprint with his best 14 from 16 results giving him a total of 32 points.  With 3 wins and a total of 34 points Robert Chapman finished runner-up.  Claiming the most wins with 6 to his credit, JConcepts’ Tyler Hooks also had to count two P6 results and he completed the podium.

Image: RC Chili Bowl [rcchilibowl.com]


January 18, 2025

‘Rising Star Program’ reaches Oval Racing at Chili Bowl

The ‘Rising Star Program’ has reached out into Oval Racing with 12-year-old Jordyn Mann the first recipient of the prize at the 2025 RC Chili Bowl where no less than 19 RC brands supported the new initiative.  Starting out in 2018 as an initiative at the Canadian National Championships and growing ever since, the latest presentation being made at the U.S Indoor Champs, its spin off into the world of dirt oval racing came about after Ryan Combden of Team Zombie Canada, who has been the main driving force behind the ‘Rising Star Program’, appeared on the RC Underground podcast.  They loved the program so much they did a spin off which was present to Jordyn at the massive sell-out RC Chili Bowl which runs alongside the famous Chili Bowl Midget Nationals held annual in Tulsa.  Taking up racing 4-years ago, Jordyn has been impressing with her talents and being awarded the ‘Rising Star Program’ is sure to help her rise up the ranks in the world of Dirt Oval RC Racing.

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January 18, 2025

JConcepts Checkers or Wreckers 2025 collection

JConcepts has released a new 2025 Racing Team logo aesthetic and introduced a ‘Checkers or Wreckers’ collection.  The range includes an all-black hooded sweatshirt and short sleeve t-shirt which feature the new holding shape logo concept for their racing team.  The white and blue work together nicely with miniature lightning bolts and “World Champions” located on the bottom. Horizontally placed in the front, and vertically in the back, the checkerboard allows the driver to aim for the finish line each event.  Racers go all out, Checkers or Wreckers as they say while wrenching, setting up, and dedicating hard earned hours to their craft.  JConcepts also has a large selection of hat styles, shapes, and colours available in 2025.  The “2025 punch out” logo patch pops with vibrant colours and placed up front.

View t-shirt and hat range here


January 17, 2025

VP-Pro Universal Carbon Fibre 1:8 Wing Button

VP-Pro has added this new Universal Carbon Fibre 1:8 Wing Button.  Made from high-quality carbon fibre, not only for easier wing mounting but also gives better wing support and provides more durability.  It has elongated holes to allow mounting on a multitude of mounts.  Package includes one piece carbon fibre wing button and the mounting hardware.

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January 16, 2025

1up Racing Lead Product Development role for Cavalieri

1up Racing has announced the promotion of multiple offroad World Champion Ryan Cavalieri to the role of Lead Product Development Driver and Brand Ambassador.  A close friend of 1up Racing founder Randy Caster, ‘Cav’ has been a supporter of the growing California based company since it’s beginning in 2017 and was involved in testing what became their very first 1up product, 1up Gold AW Grease, on his cars way back in 2015.  This new role will see Cavalieri play a key player in future product development for 1up in addition to his driving duties.  Announcing his departure from chassis sponsor Schumacher at the end of 2024, his new 1:10 Buggies and Touring Cars will be equipped with every 1up Racing accessory possible and he will be working closer with Joe Pillars and Caster, a trio that has won multiple IFMAR Worlds and ROAR National Championships as Driver/Team Manager/Mechanic combinations.  He will be attending major 1:10 offroad Races along with select onroad races including the full 1up Cup Series and ROAR Paved Nationals.

Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]


January 16, 2025

Reds Racing XONE 2113 Ultra 1:8 Offroad Pipe

Italian engine tuner Reds Racing has unveiled this dazzling addition to its line-up, the XONE 2113 Ultra 1:8 Offroad Pipe.  Claiming the innovative exhaust sets a new benchmark in performance, durability, and weight optimisation, it features a cutting-edge and stunning looking Rainbow Hardening Treatment that makes the surface exceptionally hard and resistant to scratches, ensuring long-lasting durability even under the toughest racing conditions.  Through meticulous design optimisation, this exhaust delivers improved performance across the board with better power delivery and throttle response.

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January 16, 2025

Kilic goes Nova Engines

Having announced last week he would longer be running Mugen Seiki’s own Ninja brand of engines, Italian engine manufacturer Nova Engines has announced they will power 1:8 Offroad World Finalist Burak Kilic in 2025/26.  Entering into his 6th season with the Japanese car manufacturer Kilic has until now used Ninja engines taking the combo to 6th at last September’s World Championship in Redovan.  One the announcement, the older of the Kilic brothers posted, ‘Lets Go! Nova Engines for 2025/26. Thank you very much for this Rossi Mirko and Andrea Rossi. Cant wait to hit the track here in France tomorrow with Zak Medjoubi and Andrea.’

Source: Nova Engines [nova-engines.com]