December 30, 2021

Jackson Brunson joins HB Racing team

HB Racing have announced that former Team Associated driver Jackson Brunson has signed to them for the 2022 racing season. Asked about his move to HB, Jackson said, ‘I’m excited to be joining HB Racing for 2022. With recent success around the globe, I believe the equipment is first class and I’m excited to help push that envelope of performance. I’d like to thank HB owner Philippe Neidhart, HB Racing team manager Chad Phillips, Cole Ogden, and everyone else at HB Racing for the opportunity given!’

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]


December 30, 2021

SWorkz 1/10 series Pro-Shock system

SWorkz has released their latest 1/10 series Pro-Shock system for their 1/10th 2wd and 4wd buggies. It is designed with a precision plastic shock & seal cap with updated shock seal parts. The new O-rings now fit precisely to the teflon coated durable shock shafts making them super smooth, thus providing the buggy with more grip and better performance. Available in a long shock system and a shorter version for you to choose from.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]


December 30, 2021

Jamie & Tommy Hall join Associated Factory Race Team

Team Associated, Reedy Power and Factory Team have announced the graduation of UK based brothers, Jamie and Tommy Hall to the Factory Race Team. Starting their R/C journey in 2011 and gaining support from Associated’s British distributor CML, Jamie and Tommy have climbed the ranks in the 1:10 BRCA series while recently venturing in to the 1:8 category. Jamie and Tommy each have a very different approach to racing but they complement one another well. This has lead to rapid improvement and collectively succeeding at an International level. Tommy’s priorities are on racing and race craft whereas Jamie’s focus is on set-up and the technical aspects of the vehicles. Team Associated said ‘We welcome the Hall family to the team and look forward to a long and successful relationship’.

Source: Associated [teamassociated.com]


December 30, 2021

JConcepts Mini Aero car stand

JConcepts begins the new year with fresh pit-ware for the mini vehicle racing scene. The Aero car-stand in matte black material stands out in any pit area and supports the vehicle with its unique footing and highly chiseled shape. A rail-like border contains the shape while a deep draw along the sides creates a bold surface for included decal or custom wrap. A ‘V’ step-down feature was added to the ends which brings the styling back down to earth while the void creates added space below the vehicle. The design team focused on several aspects and the mini size was of utmost importance. A lower stance was built into the design and the smaller footprint occupies minimal space in the pits. Top load pockets were incorporated as catch-all compartments for body clips, wheel nuts or any small items that are routinely changed during a race event. Triangle cushion pads are positioned on the top to provide support all the way to the edges on mini platform vehicles to prevent slippage. JConcepts has included a decal wrap for maximum exposure and presence that has a new ‘forward pursuit” graphical theme.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


December 30, 2021

PowerStar PM-4500W digital crawler servo

PowerStar has introduced a new digital servo for entry level crawling called the PM-4500W. Featuring a full CNC machined aluminium case for the best thermal dissipation and durability it also has a waterproof design with clear signal wire making it IPX7 waterproof and dust-proof. High Torque & Speed, the maximum torque of this short body servo is up to 45 kg-cm @ 8.4V with an operating speed of 0.16sec/60°. Over current and temperature protection is also included.

View the full servo specs here


December 28, 2021

JConcepts RC10T nose piece, bellcrank & nose brace

JConcepts have released three new option parts for the classic Team Associated RC10T. One of the primary differences between an RC10 and an RC10T is the aluminium front nose piece. Made for a longer suspension arm setup, the RC10T nose piece is significantly narrower to accommodate truck specific geometry. Re-creating the masterful item was no easy task given the number of bends and changes in positioning throughout the part. The team at JConcepts took on the challenge for vintage enthusiasts to give new life to a resting generation of Team Associated stadium trucks.

View more details & images here


December 28, 2021

Ryan Pavidis joins HB Racing team

HB Racing have announced that Ryan Pavidis is the newest member of the HB World Racing Team. Ryan is an up-and-coming RC star driver with an impressive list of accomplishments including 2021 JBRL Pro Nitro Buggy Champion, 2021 3rd place TNR Challenge SCRC in Pro Buggy & Truggy, 2021 10th place Silverstate Pro Nitro Buggy, and 2021 12th place ROAR Nationals Nitro Buggy. Here’s Ryan explaining his move to HB Racing, ‘For 2022 I’m happy to announce I’ll be joining the HB team. The car, support and team vibe in the pits is unmatched. It’s going to be a lot of learning but I’m ready to kick off the new year with arguably the best equipment in the industry. I would like to thank HB owner Philippe Neidhart, racing team manager Chad Phillips and everyone else at HB Racing for giving me this opportunity!’

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]


December 28, 2021

Kyle McBride joins SWorkz factory team

Top Australian racer Kyle McBride has joined the SWorkz factory race team for 2022 and beyond. The former Tekno driver made the announcement on his social media saying ‘I am extremely proud and over the moon to finally announce to the world that I have officially signed and will be a professional RC driver for Team Sworkz for 2022 and beyond! I want to give a sincere and special thank you to Max Sonnleitner and Scott Yang for officially bringing me on board to the team and company. We have many big plans together and I look forward to growing a strong relationship and working towards all of our goals and dreams together!’

Source: Kyle McBride