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October 23, 2023

3Racing Cero Ultra 2.0

3Racing has released a new version of their competition level 1:10 Electric Touring car platform, the Cero Ultra 2.0 which they are recommending for asphalt use. In the second generation of Cero Ultra, the main improvement is to use a shorter and narrower chassis to improve cornering efficiency. The belt length is now a shorter S3M345 x 2 to achieve a shorter chassis and more direct acceleration output. The front and rear lower wishbones have been carefully improved to more room for the anti-roll bar movement and a shorter wheelbase. The lay-down front and rear absorbers mounting make the body roll more efficient, the main chassis has a new weight distribution position and a shorty battery socket, and the diameter of the lower wishbones rolling shims has been increased to improve the durability of the chassis plate, a caster has been added to the rear upright to increase the speed of all corners, and the steering system has changed to M4 X 7 bearings To improve accuracy, the upper deck was shortened to accommodate the twist of the chassis.

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October 23, 2023

Kinwald Klassic double for Gonzales

1Up Racing/Team Associated driver Matthew Gonzales completed the double at the Kinwald Klassic at Hobby Action in Arizona over the weekend winning both 2WD and 4WD Buggy. The fourth annual running of the race that is held in honour of Offroad RC great Brian Kinwald and helps raise funds for the Crohn’s Foundation, qualifying at the recent World Championship host venue would see Gonzales reign. Securing the 2WD TQ in the final round of the three qualifiers ahead of Kyle Davis who also set his fastest time in Q3, in 4WD it was a similar story as he took the TQ ahead of Riley Wortman. In the finals, Gonzales continued his form winning A-Main encounters to win 2WD from Scott Spear while in 4WD 4WD Wortman and Davis completed the podium. After his sterling work with the track preparation and maintenance for the World Championships last month, Jake Thayer was back enjoying his racing taking the TQ and win in 17.5 2WD Buggy.

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October 21, 2023

Team Associated ‘crystal clear’ RC10

With Team Associated attending this year’s famous SEMA Show, the leading automotive aftermarket trade fair for the United States, and using that as the starting point for the pending 60th Anniversary of Associated Electrics (1964) and 40th Anniversary of the RC10 (1984) they have created some a little special. To pay homage to the RC10, they decided to make a special display piece, and since AE know its racers love the SLA prototype race cars they have shown over the years, they decided to make an RC10 version the same way. Utilising the RC10 Classic SolidWorks models, they were able to produce crystal clear parts. They have also kept the chassis, nose plate, motor plates, and shocks silver to give that prototype feel and awesome wow factor.

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October 21, 2023

Bittydesign P10R 1:10 Rally body shell

New from Italian body shell manufacturer Bittydesign is the P10R 1:10 Rally body. Universal, it mounts on all 1:10 190mm models, both touring car chassis as well the ones created specifically for the rally category and is compatible with Tamiya TT-02 chassis in all its variants. Made with high quality and genuine polycarbonate 0.75mm Lexan it comes with a complete set of screw, nuts and large plastic washers to fix properly the rear big wing and is sold clear with protective film outside and a pre-cut decal sheet and windows masks. Resembling the Ford Puma WRC, the design phase took several months to refine every detail, the attention to detail was obsessive in order to propose a body that could best optimise aerodynamics and at the same time remain real in proportions and aesthetics.

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October 21, 2023

Iris ONE Alu Spool and Differential Outdrives

Iris Racing has added new Aluminium Spool and Differential Outdrives for its new ONE.05 1:10 Electric Touring Car. These hard-coated aluminium differential and spool outdrives for the Touring Car and ONE.05 FWD cars have been developed for the 17.5T and 21.5T stock class. They provide a weight advantage of around 3 grams per pair compared to the steel parts and so improve the performance of your Iris ONE.

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October 20, 2023

PN Racing V3 Anima Titanium Gear 1:28 Servo

New from Mini-Z racing specialists PN Racing is the new V3 version of its Anima High Torque Titanium Gear Digital Micro Servo. Designed for most 1:28 scale racing chassis, it offers wide operation voltage range from 4,8V to 8.4V allowing racers to fine tune and find the desired driving feel. Tiny at only 7-grams it offers up to 41oz/in torque at 8.4V. It is fully programable with PN Racing’s USB Programmer.

Source: PN Racing [pnracing.com]

October 20, 2023

2024 Asian Buggy Championships calendar announced

Scotty Ernst has announced an expanded calendar for his Asian Buggy Championship with the 1:8 Offroad race series set to travel to New Zealand, the Philippines, Australia and Indonesia in 2024. Red RC travelled to the Philippine Masters earlier this year where we reportred on World Champion Davide Ongaro taking victory for the opening round of the inaugural Asian Buggy Championships. New Zealand kicks things off the second season when the Countries RC Car Club host Round 1 on February 8-11. An event that has become famed across the World for its outstanding hospitality and welcoming atmosphere, the Philippine Masters is the second stop on the calendar on April 18-21. Round 2 of the 2023 calendar, Australia also returns with Pine Hills Dirt Racing again the hosts in July. Extending the ABC’s reach, an overall point series be introduced for the new season, Indonesia will conclude the action with Westside Raceway hosting the final round in early September.

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October 20, 2023

RUDDOG Transmitter Bag

Adding to its growing range of RC accessories, RUDDOG had released a new Transmitter Bag which is available for the Sanwa M17, Sanwa MT-5|MT-44 and Futaba T10PX. Store and protect your transmitter in the distinct red, black, and white colours of RUDDOG with its flair merging with functionality. The main compartment houses a custom-cut foam that cushions your transmitter securely, while an internal pocket offers added storage for smaller accessories. The transmitter bag measures 30x25x15cm.

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