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August 16, 2023

Team Associated RC8 V2 Aluminium Front Shock Towers

For its latest 1:8 offroad buggy and truggy chassis’ Team Associated has released new Aluminium Front Shock Towers. Available for both the RC8B4 nitro & eBuggy and the RC8T4 truggies, the V2 design is more durable. The new shock towers have a 1mm pocket to capture the front upper suspension insert, as well as incorporating a 2mm longer 48mm hinge pin to support the front upper suspension arms. The resulting combination is the most durable design to get your Team Associated vehicle across the finish line in one piece.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

August 16, 2023

JConcepts S15 ET48 2.0 Body

JConcepts has announced the release of their S15 body shell for the Tekno ET48 2.0 1:8 Truggy. The S15 body style is a staple in the line-up at JConcepts and its IFMAR World Championship winning design has served well over the years, even spawning many look-alikes around the industry. When it comes to eTruggy racing, the Florida company has worked on and finalised an S15 for the popular truck class. The cab is redesigned, going to single window S15 treatment, the opposing angular window layout blends into the mid sidepod winglet so famous with this design. The roof features the centre fin stabilising structure to strengthen the cab while also providing some stability in forward tracking ability. The bed of the body shell is a lowered area and features a deep draw with surrounding geometry to strengthen the rear of the section. To escape out of the rear, a large ramping wing feature maintains rear stability while matching the look and intensity of the S15. The package includes both, a nose cone, and front scoop for additional front-end downforce and enhanced steering characteristics.

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August 15, 2023

Team Associated RC8B4 Medium composite arms

Team Associated has developed a new Medium composite arm material for 1:8 offroad racing. Compared to the RC8B4 kit Hard material, the Medium arms have reduced fibre content which offers several improvements. Medium arms are marked with a blue dot on all parts. Benefits of Medium arms include increased impact strength while maintaining responsive racing feel as well as increased durability in cooler temperature range. They also offer more grip on low traction conditions where added flex makes the car more forgiving. Over the kit arm the have a slightly reduced weight of approximately 1.5 grams per arm.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

August 15, 2023

Quek wins HobbyWing Challenge Malaysia

Xray/Hobbywing team driver Dominic Quek enjoyed victory at the HobbyWing Challenge Malaysia at SACC RC Park – the roof top track situated in Shah Alam city in the state capital of Selangor. Attracting over 100 entries from Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and the Philippines, with no Mod Touring Car class the Singapore driver would contest FWD and secure the TQ with the fastest time from the three rounds of qualifying. Behind Malaysian driver’s Shukri would secure P2 with Esmail Apandi from Singapore third. In the double leg A-Main, Quek would lead from start to finish from the 3 Racing of Shukri with Shaikh Mohd Shahrin coming through from 7th on the grid to complete the podium on a tie-breaker with Apandi. In Pro Stock, the biggest class of the event with 38 entries, Adik Haikal took the win for 3 Racing. 13.5 Stock was won by the Yokomo of Top Qualifier Azhari Azhar while the 17.5 GT victory also went to the Top Qualifier Hafiz Shahrin.

Image: RC Planet [rcplanet.com.my]

August 15, 2023

MST MRX-S PRO 1:10 drift car kit

Drift RC specialist Max Speed Technology has announced the release of their latest innovation, the MRX S PRO RWD 1:10 drift kit which implements the Quick Change Differential system concept from the real FD/D1 drift racing. MST will continue the MRX series and release a more affordable version called the MRX S PRO, making it easier for drivers of all levels to own an MRX equipped with the Quick-change differential system. The MRX-S also includes the Quick-change differential system with 19T/21T “steel gears” and a reinforced gear diff as standard equipment. The plastic gears are now crafted from a more robust and impact-resistant material, ensuring heightened durability. All parts and OP parts of the MRX-S PRO can be used with the currently available MRX GT version.

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August 15, 2023

Kobbevik takes 16th National title with 1:8 Offroad win

Sworkz’ Daniel Kobbevik claimed his 16th National title over the weekend with victory at the 2023 Norwegian 1:8 Nitro Offroad Championship at 3starRaceway in Nedenes. Open 2-years, while track is small in size it is fast and features many cool elements. Having won the title back in 2021 but forced to miss the race in 2022 due to a clash with the 1:10 Offroad European Championships, Kobbevik’s limited 1:8 racing didn’t hamper his efforts as he topped 3 of the 5 rounds of qualifying to become the Top Qualifier. Mugen’s Vincent Rüger would TQ Q1 & 3 to take pole for the other Semi Final. With ever changing weather conditions, the Semi Finals proved challenging but Kobbevik won his in the faster time to secure pole for the 45-minute final ahead of Rüger and the Kyosho of Mathias Fink. Switching to a softer compound tyre for the final, Kobbevik would quickly run out of tyres causing the battle for the lead to heat up with Rüger. With both drivers adjusting their fuel strategy as the pushed each other unfortunately Rüger would come up short and run out fuel. This gave Kobbevik breathing space he would hold to finish over half a lap up on Kruger. With Fink retiring after just 8-minutes of racing, 11th place starter Danny Kwiatkowski would come through to complete the podium with his Kyosho.

Image: Magne Kobbevik

August 14, 2023

Ruddog V2 Race Team T-Shirt

New from Ruddog is their V2 Race Team t-shirt to showcase your support and wear your team’s colours with pride. Designed in Ruddog’s striking red and black colours, this newly-released t-shirt reflects your passion for racing and makes you an honorary part of the Ruddog team. Recently modelled by Ruddog founder Sven Rudig, when the brand celebrated their first European Championship title with Simon Lauter who used their RP542 13.5T motor to become the 13.5T TC Spec class EFRA European Champion, the t-shirt is made from 100 percent cotton. The eye-catching design combines the classic Ruddog colours with the unmistakable Ruddog logo on the front, back, and right sleeve. This high-quality short-sleeve shirt is available in a broad range of adult sizes from S to 4XL.

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August 14, 2023

Nicholson defends QLD State Title

Team Yokomo’s Simon Nicholson successfully defended his 1:10 Touring Car Queensland State title over the weekend which was hosted by the Bundaberg Onroad RC Club. Winning the title in Brisbane last year ahead of Antoni Caretti, Nicholson got his 2023 RCRA SpeedyRC EP Onroad QLD State Championship off the the best possible start as he took a clean sweep of the four qualifying rounds to secure the overall TQ. Starting ahead of fellow Yokomo driver Steven Cornell with Jason Dorn lining up P3, Nicholson would continue to dominate with triple wins in the final to secure the title with Cornell and Dorn maintaining their starting positions to joining him on the Bundaberg podium. In 13.5 Stock, Lachlan Pearson took his Team Destiny chassis to the title having also started from the TQ.

Image: Team Yokomo [Facebook]