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May 2, 2023

JConcepts Tekno & AE 1:8 Offroad front scoops

JConcepts has introduced new front scoops for the Tekno NB48 2.0, EB48 2.0, NT48 2.0, ET48 and Team Associated RC8T4 and RC8T4e. JConcepts kicked off The Dirt Nitro Challenge in Perris, California, with a new front scoop for the Tekno NB48 2.0 that replaces the front nose-cone with a front wing design that has shown to produce enhanced steering characteristics. The front scoop includes 2 pieces per package so a driver has enough to outfit their nitro and e-buggy with the same package. The front scoop can be painted, left clear or frosted for the desired look, fit and finish. Recently, Ryan Maifield captured the 2023 TNR championship in the 1:8 nitro truck class using the front scoop on his Tekno NT48 2.0. Reports from drivers revealed an increased feel and sensitivity in the larger sweeping sections and helped jumping attitude in the tricky small infield parts of the track surface.

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May 2, 2023

Factory Team RC8B4/T4 blue Alu CVA Axle Sleeve Set

New from Factory Team is this new Aluminium CVA Axle Sleeves for Team Associated’s 1:8 scale buggy or truck. The blue anodised aluminium sleeves are a nice accessory to add to the RC8B4 and RC8T4 series nitro and electric CVAs. Offering a weight Savings of 1.8g per sleeve, these are a direct replacement for the stock steel sleeves

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May 2, 2023

ReveD Alu Rear Hub Carrier Set

RC Drift car manufacturer ReveD has released this Alu Rear Hub Carrier Set for RWD Drift. The popular aluminium rear hub carrier is now available with a new SE (shiny edge) specification. By providing two outer suspension pin positions, it is possible to adjust the roll center position and instantly change the setting according to the rear weight of the machine. The hub carrier body, which has been boldly hollowed out, has both rigidity and flexibility, and dramatically improves traction performance, while maintaining the highest performance.
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April 30, 2023

Ongaro takes dominant Philippine Masters win

Back to back World Champion Davide Ongaro gave a master class performance today in Manila to become Champion of the Philippine Masters, Asia’s premiere Offroad race making its return this weekend after a Covid hiatus. The Team Associated driver’s third trip to the Circulo Verde track, the win of today’s 1-hour final gives the Italian a 100% winning record in the Capital City. Starting from the TQ, having topped all four rounds of qualifying, with Mayako’s Robert Batlle lining up second, the huge crowd of onlookers were anticipating an intense battle between the two World class drivers based off Batlle’s faster pace but lack of luck in qualifying. Unfortunately the finals day wasn’t to be a luckier day for the Spaniard. Early into the race, his buggy stopped on track as if he had flamed out before throttling up again but this was the start of the failing of his throttle servo. He would retire just as the race entered the second half. While Ongaro was in control out front, despite having of moment himself when he flamed out during second fuel stop, it would be freshly crowned Truggy Champion Micha Widmaier who came through for second while a delighted Christian Wolhuter made it two Sworkz on the podium after a good battle with fellow Australian Aaron Dexter.

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April 30, 2023

Widmaier crowned Philippine Masters Truggy Champ

Sworkz’ Micha Widmaier has been crowned Truggy Champion at the Philippine Masters. Taking the TQ honours having topped all four rounds of qualifying, the German dominated the 30-minute final despite loosing a front wheel. One driver expected to push Widmaier for the win, unfortunately young Australian Jackson Beale’s challenge was over before it had really ever had a chance to happen. The only driver to match Widmaier’s 40-second lap time in the final, the 17-year-old suffered very early troubles, an electrical lead issue eventually leading to his retirement. With fellow Aussie Jordan Van taking over as the leading challenger behind the German, he too would have issues eventually dropping down the order to finish 9th of the 15 starters. In the end, having opened up a comfortable lead, Widmaier cruised home for the title. Behind, local racer Daniel Miranda took his HB Racing Truggy to second with the similar chassis of Kiwi Shane O’Connor completing the podium on the return of the Philippine Masters following a Covid forced hiatus.

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April 29, 2023

Widmaier is Philippine Masters Truggy Top Qualifier

Micha Widmaier is the Truggy Top Qualifier at the Philippine Masters. The factory Sworkz driver dominated qualifying topping all four rounds at the challenging Circulo Verde track in the capital city of Manila. The German will start tomorrow’s half hour A-Main ahead of the Tekno of Jackson Beale, the Australian posting three P2 runs after a difficult opening qualifier on Friday. With the Philippine Masters his first ever race outside of Australia, Jordan Van will line-up third also at the controls of a Tekno chassis having produced Top 3 runs every round. Korean driver Apex Kim will start 4th ahead of Kiwi Shane O’Connor and Philippines diver Daniel Miranda. Set to be a 15 Truggy A-Main starting grid, 12 directly qualifying, the final 3 driver are set to bump up from the B-Main.

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April 29, 2023

Ongaro locks in overall TQ at Philippine Masters

Davide Ongaro is the Top Qualifier at the Philippine Masters, the Team Associated driver making it three TQ runs in a row in the third and penultimate round of qualifying in Manila. With 2023 marking the return of Asia’s premiere 1:8 Offroad race, the former champion looked his strongest in Q3 playing a tactical game of taking the rolling heat start just behind main rival Batlle. Pushing the Mayako driver, Batlle would have a bobble but worse was to come. Coming up on the same buggy that cost him the TQ run in the previous round, this time the driver opened but as Batlle went by he raced him and ran into the former World Champion causing him to end up on his roof and rob the event of a potential TQ showdown in the fourth & final round. After the on lookers got over the disappointment of the incident, their attention turned to Ongaro who suddenly looked to be having issues with his buggy but everyone was looking to be in same trouble, the track turning to an ice rink as an almost unnoticeable light rain shower very briefly fell. This played into the hands of the driver at the sharp end of the second fastest heat with Jason Nugroho ending up with a P2 for the round in between Ongaro and Batlle with up & coming Australian talent Jak Parsey fourth.

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April 29, 2023

Bittydesign ‘A45M’ 1:10 M-chassis body shell

Bittydesign has released a new M-Chassis version of their A45 1:10 FWD body, the A45M. Inspired by the shapes of a real car, they have created enlarged TCR-style fenders by adapting the proportions and measurements necessary for use with the most common M-chassis models on the market. The body is universal and fits all the 1:10 M-chassis cars on the market with 210-225mm wheelbase. It can be mounted on the 4WD chassis as well as on front wheel drive cars. Made with high quality and genuine polycarbonate Lexan, it is produced only in Light Weight version 0,75mm thickness. The kit comes complete with screw, nuts and large plastic washers to fix properly the rear wing along with a pre-cut decal sheet and window masks.

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