January 8, 2025

2025 Desert Classic – Announcement

2023 IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championship hosts Hobby Action have announced details for the 9th Annual Desert Classic which takes place at the Arizona indoor track from February 28th to March 2nd.  The Desert Classic has established itself as an early season fixture on the international 1:10 Offroad calendar filling the void left after the iconic Cactus Classic lost its track location.  Attracting 327 entries, the 2024 edition of the race saw Spencer Rivkin (4WD Buggy) and Davey Batta (2WD Buggy) take the big wins.  Continued to be sponsored by Stickit1 Racing, the race schedule will consist of 4 rounds of qualifying with the best three to count with triple finals for all 2WD and 4WD classes and 10-minute Mains for Truck classes.

View Desert Classic poster here


January 8, 2025

Vision Racing B7 Carbon Chassis

Oregon based offroad aftermarket parts producer Vision Racing has released two new carbon fibre chassis for the marketing leading RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy from Team Associated.  Offered in standard length and in a -4mm option, they feature a fully integrated billet aluminium front clip with bearing mounted sway bar mount and carbon fibre front camber link mount.

View -4mm chassis here


January 8, 2025

T-Works XB4’25 steel chassis skid protectors

T-Works has updated their range of steel chassis skid protectors to include the Xray XB4’25 1:10 4WD buggy.  Made from stainless steel, the plates are designed to provide protection for the buggy’s chassis against scratches which are part of the wear & tear that comes with offroad racing.  Offered in a front plate or rear plate, each option comes supplied as a pack of two plates.

View rear plate here


January 7, 2025

JConcepts RC10B7 Alu C & D Mount Blocks

JConcepts has added to its line-up of accessories for the RC10B7 from Team Associated with these aluminium C and D mount blocks.  Available in blue and black colours, the precision machined mounts are carefully crafted to accept the standard Team Associated pill inserts. The suspension mounts are a critical piece of any vehicle providing the base for adjustments such as toe-in, anti-squat and wheel base so a stout suspension mount can go a long way to assuring your vehicle is technically correct and up to specification.  At 3.8 grams, the C mount is lightweight enough for the weight conscious racer but beefy enough to stand-up to the rigors of high-end modified buggy racing.  It is designed as a -1 degree mount so it’s possible to realize alternate adjustments compared to the stock suspension mount.  The D mount weighs in at 3.3 grams.  Both mounts feature chamfer highlighted edging which improve the curb appeal and bring out the luster in any show or race ride.  JConcepts logos and identification markings are located throughout to show brand loyalty and authenticity.

View fitted mounts here


January 7, 2025

T-Works Carbon Fibre Camber Gauges

T-Works has released two new pre-set Carbon-fibre Camber Gauges with one specific to 1:8 and 1:10 offroad and the other intended for 1:10 onroad use.   Machined from thin carbon fibre material for a very lightweight and portable design, the Offroad version offers precise fixed camber settings of 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 degrees while the onroad version covers 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]


January 6, 2025

JConcepts RC10B7 Protector Body

JConcepts have gone retro with its latest body shell creation with the release of the Protector body for the Team Associated RC10B7.  The buggy that started it all in 1984 is always in style and JConcepts appreciates a stroll down memory lane and revisits the golden years of RC Racing.  The new body shares some styling cues from the original days of the RC10, and RC10B4 as some of the most popular kit bodies of all-time.  This is a CAD design body shell but has its roots set in the 1980’s, 1990’s, and early 2000’s with rear biased cab, smooth hood, and progressive appearing sidepods.  The front nose piece is feathered on the sides and chamfered to fit between the top deck and slides under the shock tower.  The roofline is centre channeled with a slight lip upfront which provides plenty of windshield visibility and clearance.  The side windows are sized for coverage and to add low-profile looks.  The Protector pays homage to a selection of high-performance bodies from the golden years which featured cut to the chase desert buggy design and appeal.  Included in each package are two of the popular Carpet | Turf | Dirt wings that are designed to mount to the standard RC10B7 rear wing mounts and geometry.

View more images here


January 6, 2025

Neumann moves to Team Cayote

8-time European Champion and the only European winner of the legendary offroad Reedy Race of Champions, Joern Neumann has been announced as the latest driver to join electronics newcomers Team Cayote.  With American offroad stars Dakotah Phend and 2WD Buggy World Champions Tater Sontag carrying Team Cayote branding on their buggies at the JConcepts Clash of Champions race over the weekend, Neumann further bolsters the offroad team of the brand headed up by Oscar Jansen.  Previously running Team Orca electronics in his Sworkz buggies, sharing the Team Cayote announcement on his social media, Neumann said, ‘Happy to announce that I will be using Team Cayote Electronics for ESCs and motors.  Already used it with great success at last weekends KIM Masters race in Germany with a double 3rd place finish. Looking forward to the 2025 season. Let’s go.’

Source: Team Cayote [cayote.com]


January 6, 2025

Kobbevik goes Team EAM battery power

Team EAM has announced that IFMAR World Championship finalist Daniel Kobbevik will use their batteries to power his 2025 race campaign.  Best known for his 1:10 Offroad exploits, the factory Schumacher driver will not only use the America brand’s batteries to power his Schumacher buggies but will also for some planned 1:10 and 1:12 onroad outings.  Having been promoted to Hobbywing’s international race team for the new season, on the addition of Team EAM to his equipment package he said, ‘I am looking forward to have my cars EAM powered and being a part of the team. Thanks for the opportunity to use these great products!’

Source: Team EAM [teameamotorsports.com]