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January 23, 2023

Rivkin wins TNR Fuels A-Main Challenge

With the majority of America’s Pro Offroad team drivers in action at the TNR Fuels A-Main Challenge at Thunder Alley RC Raceway over the weekend, it was Spencer Rivkin who the big win. In 1:8 Nitro Buggy Qualifying it was HB Racing’s Cole Ogden who claimed the TQ on a tie breaker with Rivkin, each counting a TQ and 2nd fastest run from the three qualifiers. Tekno’s Ryan Maifield also managed a TQ run opening quaifying with the fastest time and together with a 3 from Q2, secured him 3rd on the grid for the 25-minute A-Main. Ogden lead away the field but would drop to P3 allowing Rivkin to go to the front where he would stay til the finish. While Ogden got back up to second he would lose the position back to Maifield in the closing laps. Behind them Mayako’s Jared Tebo would finish 4th from 6th on the grid. Rivkin would make it a double Buggy victory securing the eBuggy win from Top Qualifier Maifield with the podium again completed by Ogden. In Truggy, Maifield took both the TQ and the win followed home by young gun Phi-Long Nguyen, Ryan Pavidis and Ryan Cavalieri.

Image: Team Associated [Facebook]

January 23, 2023

JConcepts SCX6 Landmines & Tusk Tyre

JConcepts has created two all-new 2.9” performance scale SCX6 tyres, the Landmines and Tusk. The Landmines, developed over a year of testing, tuning and analysis have reached the summit and now available to the crawling enthusiast. The design is based on a robust carcass carefully shaped and sized for a multitude of conditions and capable of completing those difficult courses while being down-to-earth enough to carry a scale appearance. After successful class 2 tires, the team focused on a new design for the Tusk with learned information by driving, crawling, and important input from a heap of development time by the JConcepts team. The team retained the 7.13” sizing making it a scale-based tire, but the tread layout went under the scope for changes.

View tyre features and Tusk image here

January 20, 2023

Kyosho Ultima SB Dirt Master

Kyosho has introduced the new Ultima SB Dirt Master 1:10 2WD Buggy. Developed as a ‘neo-retro’ model, the “Dirtmaster” combines modern chassis design with traditional features. The resin main chassis offers moderate flex characteristics and enhances grip for controlled stability and provides plenty of room for easy installation of electric components. Grip and drive power is increased with the rear overhang motor mount that achieves superior traction and driving stability. A motor guard is also fitted to protect the motor from impact after landing jumps. The Dirt Masters features proven double-wishbone suspension system incorporating turnbuckle rods to allow adjustment for set up changes. Resin oil-filled shocks have dial-adjustable spring tension with chassis height easily changed, and the shocks are compatible with competition-level springs. Made in Japan, the kit includes body, wing, wheels, and tires.

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January 20, 2023

Willspeed Low Drag Rear Wing

British electric 1:10 offroad specialist manufacturer Willspeed has released its new Low Drag Rear Wing. Vaccum formed from 1mm polycarbonate it is intended as a durable, stylish and affordable 1:10 Buggy Wing. With a different rear profile and less rake angle than the standard version, the design features the Willspeed logo formed into back face. Available singularly or in a discounted Multipack (3 pieces).

Source: Willspeed [willspeed.co.uk]

January 20, 2023

MIBO Aluminium Adjustable Servo Horn

MIBO has added these super rigid 25T aluminium adjustable servo horns, a logical addition to its growing product offering given their already extensive range of servos. This reliable and universal servo horn is for everyone who wants to use their servo to the max and achieve quick and precise steering on any off-road, on-road, or drift machine. Thanks to the clamp-lock for servo spline fitting and rigid design, this servo horn transfers the servo movement to the steering mechanism without any backlash or flex. In addition, thanks to the easy wide-range length adjustment, it allows for steering response tuning. Whether you need to shorten the lever ratio in order to get a maximum servo travel and precise control, or lengthen it for maximum possible speed, you can do it in few seconds. Just loosen the ball end, move it in the groove and tighten it back. Thanks to the embedded self-locking nut, you don’t need to worry about it ever going loose.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

January 19, 2023

’23 IFMAR 1:10 Off-Road World C/ships Stage 1 Report

Hobby Action has issued the Stage 1 Report for its hosting of the 2023 IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships. The best drivers in the World will descend on the indoor track in Arizona from September 9-16th to battle it out for both the 2WD and 4WD title honours of what will be the 19th running of the World Championships. A 20,000 square feet facility and track that already has its own established major annual event in the Desert Classic (March 1-5), the Stage 1 Report confirms the traditional Worlds Warm-up Race will take place on May 27/28th.

View Stage Report pages here

January 19, 2023

Yokomo SO1.0/YZ2 HD Motor Mount

Yokomo has released a new aluminium motor mount for use on its SO1.0 or YZ-2 series of 2WD Buggies. It is thicker than the kit’s standard motor mount and is designed for heavy-duty use and withstand from bending during heavy crashes.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

January 19, 2023

Ruddog Power Tool Wrench Set

New from Ruddog are these two sets of Power Tool Wrench tips. The standard 1/4″ size drive make them fit basically any power drill or screwdriver and increase your speed of wrenching. Made from high quality HSS steel they are offered in two different sets, with either 1.5mm, 2.0mm 2.5mm and 3.0mm hex tips or with 1.5mm, 2.0mm hex tips and 5.5mm, 7.0mm nut tips. Each tip is colour coded for easy size identification.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]