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January 10, 2023

Redcat Gen9 Trail Truck

Redcat has released its latest offroader, the Gen9 – International Harvester 800A Trail Truck. Loaded with features, the Gen9 has a two speed transmission, newly designed portal axles, precision suspension geometry with zero bump steer, new compound tires, high torque steering servo, adjustable wheelbase and a highly detailed body with a rear pivot mounting design. It features a meticulously crafted officially licensed International Scout 800A body. Molded in three separate pieces which allow for a more realistic full depth interior, the body is internally braced and uses a rear locking pivot mechanism with dual quarter turn fasteners up front. In the interior, you’ll find an injection molded dashboard, front and rear seats, foot pedals, shifters, door levers, window cranks, removable steering wheel and there’s even a turn signal lever on the steering column. The exterior includes an injection molded roll cage, rock sliders, bumpers, side view mirrors, door handles, windshield wipers, front grill, and buckets for headlights and taillights.

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January 9, 2023

Rose joins Sworkz

Sworkz has announced Brandon Rose as the latest driver in its 1:8 and 1:10 Offroad programme. The America racer, who left Agama at the end of 2022 after three seasons, will form part of the US team with Sworkz USA Team Manager Tim Lime stating, “The Sworkz USA Team is super excited to add another Top25Rc.com driver to our strong team. We look forward to helping him achieve great results withal of our Sworkz platforms. Brandon will be running his cars in Texas and at other National caliber events across the United States.” Sworkz boss Max Sonnleitner added, “Great to have Brandon Rose in our factory team. He is a person that totally fits into our team, where working together, friendship and success are the main topics.” Rose’s 1:8 Nitro programme will be powered by Ielasi Tuned with the announcement last week that he has teamed up with World Champion Daniele Ielasi’s engine brand.

Source: Sworkz [Facebook]

January 9, 2023

Destiny RX-10SR new parts

Following the launch of their latest 1:10 electric touring car kit last Summer, Destiny have just released some new parts for their RX-10SR 3.0. The first of these are M3x18mm camber screws, made from high grade 64MAX titanium. Supplied as a 4 pcs pack they include one 2mm stainless pin for adjustment. Also released is a carbon fibre wave shape front brace, made from 2.0mm high grade carbon fibre with 1mm thickness of wave shape. It provides more flex than kit brace for more smooth steering response.

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January 9, 2023

Azarashi ‘Elizas’ body for Genova Buggy

Japan’s Team Azarashi has released their popular Elizas body shell to fit the Genova 1:10 2WD Buggy from G-Force Hobby. The Genova is best known as the retro style buggy kit that was brought to market with major involvement from RC racing legend Masami Hirosaka. Team Azarashi describe the body as having ‘tastes that are a bit different from the standard traditional style’ we are used to in the market. The 0.8 Polycarbonate body comes with window masking sheet and velcro tape with the shown AZ-0063 Star Wing available separately.

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January 9, 2023

Exotek DR10M Alu 3 Gear Gearbox w/motor plate

Opening the New Year with more goodies for Team Associated’s DR10M 1:10 2WD drag car, Exotek Racing has released this alloy 3 Gear Gearbox with motor plate. The ‘bullet proof’ piece for your high powered DR10M build is machined from heavy duty machined alloy that keeps your gears in perfect alignment, even under the heaviest motor rpm loads. New ‘3 Gear’ option rotates the motor around and uses 1 less idler gear like other traditional drag cars for use on higher grip surfaces. 1 less idler gear makes the transmission more efficient, quieter and translates to more rpm. The chassis will feel ‘flatter’ too when launching from start. Polished and anodised black using 7075 aluminium, it is a direct bolt on for the DR10M only and includes a reversed, light weight motor plate.

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January 9, 2023

Nosram adds Ehrbar to team

Top international 1:10 Formula racer and designer David Ehrbar has joined a resurgent Nosram electronics for 2023. The German joins the brand which made its racing return clear last week with the announcement that Alexander Hagberg would run their products. Announcing Ehrbar will also represent Nosram, owner Jürgen Lautenbach said, “I’m excited to announce that David Ehrbar, Team XRAY’s TC Stock specialist and Formula designer at Ehrbar Engineering joins Team Nosram!! David and I go a long way back, great that we will finally work together! As a IFMAR Vice World Cup Champion, EFRA Vice European Champion, multiple German National Champion and ETS – Euro Touring Series frontrunner, David brings a wealth of Stock experience to the team and will not only race full Nosram electronics in all his rides but will assist in product development. Welcome to the Team David!! Onto an great 2023 together!!

Source: Nosram [Facebook]

January 8, 2023

Phend does triple at ‘Clash of Champions’

Dakotah Phend has got his 2023 season off the perfect start with a triple TQ & Win at the 1st Annual ‘Clash of Champions’ at Hoosier RC Hobbyplex in Indiana. Qualifying for 1:10 indoor electric offroad dirt event saw an untouchable Phend take the 2WD Mod Buggy TQ from Team Associated pairing Spencer Rivkin and Dustin Evans. In 4WD Buggy it was Xray team-mates Tom Rinderknecht and Ty Tessmann who filled P2 and 3 on the grid behind the TLR star. In Mod truck took all three rounds of qualifying for the TQ ahead of Tessmann, Rivkin and new TLR signing Cole Tollard. In the triple main finals, Phend wrapped up all three classes by winning the opening two A-Mains of each. In 2WD Buggy, the A3 win gave Rivkin second from Rinderknecht in third. While Tessmann won A3 of Mod Truck second places in A1 & 2 was enough for Rivkin to hold the overall runner-up spot. In 4WD, with Phend again able to sit out A3, it was Rinderknecht who took the win to secure second overall with Tessmann completing the podium.

Image: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 8, 2023

Herbert wins Hudy Indoor Champs

Keven Hebert has won the Hudy Indoor Champs at ProLevel RC in Chesterfield, Missouri. Attracting more than 150 entries over the classes, in Modified Touring Car it was a battle between the factory Xray drivers of Hebert and Alexander Hagberg. Setting a fastest time of 32/5:00.870 in the fourth & final round of qualifying, Hebert would secure the TQ from Hagberg who put in his best run in Q3 when the Swede set a time of 32/5:02.688. Behind, the Awesomatix of Kemp Anderson secured third ahead of Donny Lia, both also posting their fastest times in Q3. In the single Main, the top three remained unchanged with Hebert having a 2.3 second advantage over his team-mate at the finish. Behind Anderson, Andrew Ellis got passed Lia for fourth. In 1:12 Mod, it was a reverse of the TC podium with Top Qualifier Anderson taking the win from former World Champion Hagberg and Hebert. In Stock Touring Car Billy Sydor took the win while in Stock 1:12 Fabio Evangelista was the victor.

Image: Xray [teamxray.com]