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April 22, 2025

Ronnefalk joins Hotrace Tyres

Italian tyre manufacturer Hotrace has announced the signing of former 1:8 Buggy World Champion David Ronnefalk. The factory Xray driver had been racing for a time without an official tyre sponsor opting regularly to use Hotrace. A significant year for 1:8 Offroad with the running of the inaugural 1:8 Electric Buggy World Championships in Portugal later this year, the 29-year Swede will now officially represent the brand in 2025. On the announced, Ronnefalk posted, ‘Very happy to join Hotrace for the 2025 season and beyond. A special thanks to Nicola for the late recruit. First race will be next week at the IBC in Barcelos, Portugal which will be a nice warmup event for the Nitro Euros and E-Buggy Worlds later this summer. Let’s go.’

Source: Hotrace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

April 22, 2025

Team Associated RC10 Brian Kinwald Edition

In its latest RC10 re-release series, Team Associated has announced the Brian Kinwald Edition of the iconic 1:10 2WD Buggy. In celebration of the 41st anniversary of the original RC10, AE bring fans the RC10 Brian Kinwald Edition kit, a faithful reproduction of Brian’s 1993 World Championship-winning car that cemented his legacy in the world of RC off-road racing forever. The design and construction of the RC10 is totally unique to electric off-road cars, featuring a rigid alloy monocoque tub with fully adjustable suspension. Included are Associated’s custom coil-over aluminium racing shocks, Stealth transmission, Mirage SS body with 5.5” wing, one-piece dish wheels, and Team Associated tires. Now you can replicate Brian’s Worlds-winning paint scheme he won with in the 1993 IFMAR Worlds.

View Kinwald bio and more images here

April 22, 2025

OfficinaRC Pro Tools Series Mini Digital Angle Finder

As part of the launch of its new Pro Tools Series for Setup, OfficinaRC has released this Mini Digital Angle Finder as the first new product in the range. This new line is born straight from the racetrack and has engineered with the expertise of Francesco Martini, multi-time World Champion mechanic, and tested by world-class drivers like Bruno Coelho. The Mini Digital Angle Finder reflects the brand’s core values: exceptional craftsmanship, precision engineering, and cutting-edge style , and despite its compact size is packed with advanced features. These include USB-C rechargeable battery and a backlit display with extra-large characters for flawless readability in any conditions. Ergonomic top buttons ensure quick and intuitive operation while its ultra-lightweight, just 25-grams, ensures accurate angle measurements with zero flex, even on thin carbon setup plates. The Mini Digital Angle Finder, which measures 36x36x20mm, comes complete with carbon mounting plate which is compatible with the most popular models on the market.

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April 22, 2025

Borneo 1:8 Buggy Championship Round 1 – Report

Having returned last year after Covid as a single event, the 2025 Borneo 1:8 Buggy Championship expands to two rounds with the opening race taking place at the Tungkaran RC Track on the third-largest island in the world. Located in Martapura, in the southern part of the island, the race attracted 37-racers, up on last year, including top Indonesian racers John Agus and Ray Timothy. The new track layout got a lot of praise from competitors. In Nitro Buggy it would be Timothy who took the win leading a Kyosho 1-2 from Agus with last year’s Borneo Champion Arya BM completing the podium for Mugen Seiki. In eBuggy, it was Arya who took the win ahead of the Tekno of M. Hijrah with M. Zidan’s Mugen Seiki taking the final podium step. Sponsored by Mugen Seiki Indonesia, VP Racing, TQ RC and SRCC, the second round of the championship will be held at Track Palaran, in Samarinda which is located in the east of the island.

View eBuggy podium & group photo here

April 22, 2025

Serpent Medius X25

Serpent has released its latest 1:10 Elerctric Touring Car, the Medius x25. The successor to their X20 ’24, Dominic Greiner, has played a major role in the improvements with the new car which will be offered in a Carbon and Steel version kit. Serpent claim they have enhanced the flex characteristics, optimised the geometry, improved the shock geometry, lowered the centre of gravity, and increased reliability. The new chassis are again symmetric, but Serpent has changed their flex philosophy and developed a different shape that greatly improves the car’s handling. The 1.2mm steel chassis features a PVD coating, which significantly reduces wear due to its exceptional hardness. An optional aluminium chassis is also available. The driveshafts now feature 2 type of joint-crosses to deliver super smooth transmission. The split top deck philosophy has been maintained for the X25, but the range has shifted towards a softer feel. This change has led to improved performance with the new chassis shape. Their split shock tower design has been modified for better integration with the upper arm mounts. As a result, it is now significantly more durable and reliable, while also being lighter. The design still features incremental adjustment options. The Lower Arm design from the X20’24 with various carbon inserts has been retained, but the shock pickup position has been adjusted for improved shock geometry. Another improvement on the X25 are the linkages with the new construction more precise and allowing for easier adjustment of the tweak. The car also gets new 13mm big bore linear shock absorber.

View Spec Overview & more images here

April 22, 2025

Factory Team RC8T4 +4mm Wheel Hexes

New from Team Associated’s optional parts brand Factory Team are these +4mm Wheel hexes for the RC8T4 1:8 Truggy. The new hexes let racers narrow the trackwidth 3mm per side (6mm total) from the kit RC8T4 hex adapters. The AE team found the +4 hex to be an advantage on the truggy rear for low traction with Richard Saxton using these parts in prototype form to win the 40+ Nitro Truggy Class at the 2024 Silver State Nitro Challenge in Las Vegas. In addition, the new hex pair comes with two of the new 17mm Grooved Wheel Hex Pins. These 17mm pins add extra security to the hex design and fit both buggy and truggy 17mm hex adapters.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

April 21, 2025

1up Racing 40mm UltraLite Alu Cooling Fan | Shrouds

American RC accessories brand 1up Racing has introduced their new 40mm UltraLite Aluminium Cooling Fan along with 40mm UltraLite Fan Shroud options to match. New for 2025, our 40mm Fan utilises a high-torque motor that is less susceptible to stalling when placed close to the extremely high power rotors in today’s spec motors. ROAR has also updated their rulebook and 40mm fans can now be used in regional and national events in North America adopting ROAR rules! The UltraLite Cooling Fan sports a short 30mm cable with basic 2-pin connector that works with many speed controls. They also include a 200mm extension cable with JR connector should you want to plug it into your receiver or hard-wire the fan. Most mounting solutions are covered with included 2.5x6mm and 3x6mm screws.

View Touring Car Bypass Shroud here

April 21, 2025

Haberg confirmed for eSIC debut

Two time World Champion Alexander Hagberg is the latest driver to be confirmed for the Electric Singapore International Challenge (eSIC), the factory Xray driver set to make his debut at the third edition of race on July 12-13. A race that continues to establish itself as a key race on the international touring car calendar, 2025 will mark the first factory representation at the event which is the headed up by Singapore’s touring car racer Nicholas Lee together with Chhua Jookiah. Racing at the Marine Parade Radio Control Modellers Club track, the event has attracted official team entries from Mugen Seiki, Infinity, Awesomatix, Yokomo, ARC and Xpress and in 2025 adds both Axon, with Hayato Ishioka, and Xray whose challenge will be led by Hagberg. On the confirmation of his trip to Singapore, the Swede said, ‘Looking forward to racing in Singapore again after a few years! The eSIC has established itself as one of the most competitive Asian TC events. Can’t wait to be a part of it – and to meet both old & new friends as well as Xray customers and team drivers! See you in Singapore in July!’

Source: eSIC [Facebook]