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April 21, 2025

Team EAM batteries for Wahl

Team EAM has announced that 2023 TITC Open Brushless Champion Tim Wahl will use their batteries to power his touring car campaign. The German driver, who is also a multiple ETS podium finisher, will represent the America brand at both European and World Championship level. A driver renowned for his technical input having worked as a mechanic for Marc Rheinard and reigning Pro Stock World Champion Simon Lauter, on the Team EAM announcement he said, “Proud to join Team EAM! In addition to the pure performance of the products, the project itself is super exciting. I am looking forward to working with the team, bringing the brand to the next level. Big thanks to Max and Eric for their trust!”

Source: Team EAM [teameamotorsports.com]

April 19, 2025

Pro-Line Body Spray Paint

US tyre and body shell manufacturer Pro-Line has introduced a new line of RC Body Spray Paint specially formulated for Polycarbonate to help you achieve the best paint scheme. Available in 30 vibrant colors and finishes like metallic, pearl, fluorescent, and candy, the 4.5 oz (127 grams) spray cans are the easiest way to get a custom colour onto your clear RC body. Whether it be a one-colour wonder or a multicolour masterpiece, this spray paint is ultra-flexible, extremely durable, and easy to use. The nozzle has a wide grip area to reduce finger fatigue and the internal pressure has been calibrated so you can achieve results like a pro.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

April 18, 2025

Kilic to lead Mugen Seiki challenge at Philippine Masters

Mugen Seiki’s Burak Kilic is to head the Japanese manufacturer’s challenge at the up coming Philippine Masters as the 2-time World Championship Finalist makes his debut at Asia’s biggest & most famous annual 1:8 Offroad event. Round 2 of the Cayote backed Asian Buggy Championships, the older of the well known Kilic racing brothers joins the already stacked line-up for the 13th edition of the race that includes no less than four IFMAR World Champions. Ahead of making the trip from Germany to the Circulo Verde Race Track in Manila for the April 30 -May 4th event, Kilic said, “I’m really looking forward to the Philippine Masters this year. It will be my first time in Manila. I can’t wait to hit the track and battle the win out! Thanks to all my sponsors for making it possible. See you there!”

Source: Asian Buggy Championships [Facebook]

April 18, 2025

Avid RC RC10B7 72T Direct Drive Pro Kit

US racing upgrade parts producer Avid Racing Concepts has released this 72T Direct Drive Pro Kit for Team Associated’s RC10B7 1:10 2WD buggy. The kit allows stock racers to remove the entire clutch assembly for conditions where the driver feels having less rotating mass and zero slip except from the differential is beneficial. This system is the lightest direct drive unit available today coming in at 6.45-grams with a 72T (2.62-grams with no spur). It includes two machined delrin 72T spurs that are lightweight at 3.32-grams and quiet due to the true teeth. The Spurs gears are also sold separately to upgrade the standard Triad Direct Drive.

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April 18, 2025

JConcepts Jato P2 body

JConcepts has announced the release of their popular P2 body shell for the entry level/basher Jato 1:8 Electric Buggy from Traxxas. Having originally been created for the 1:10 racing, the P2 design was carried into 1:8 last year. The channeling concept of the P2 body begins in the front with a forward based windshield which is heavily recessed with vertical railing. The continuation of the design flows over the cockpit, digs deep into the rear section where it re-appears to a double winglet placed just in front of the rear tires in the horizontal plane. The identifiable feature which debuted in 2010, the centre fin is present on the world championship winning shell design and runs most of the complete length from cab to the rear shocks.

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April 18, 2025

Roche RC DTY-10 Alu Cooling Fan Mount

Roche RC, the 1:12 manufacturer which owns and produces the Team Destiny electric touring car kits, has released this new aluminium cooling fan mount for the DTY-10 which was released at the end of 2024. Compatible with 30x30mm and 40x40mm cooling fans, the mount attaches to the car’s motor mount and is finished in the kits purple anodised parts colour.

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April 18, 2025

Reflex Racing MC1 30A 1:28 Competition ESC

Reflex Racing has announced the upcoming release of its MC1 30A Sensored Brushless ESC for 1:28 competition use. The ESC is not just a re-labeled unit but a proprietary ESC and software designed from the ground up specifically for 1:28 and other Micro scale racing. Curated to use the highest quality components, the result is an Ultra-High Performance, super adjustable and durable ESC. Housed in a black anodised aluminium case, the ESC is adjustable via the Texas based company’s MC1 Programming Box and has been designed to be used with a soon to be released bluetooth dongle and App. Pre-orders for the ESC and Programming Box are already open.

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April 18, 2025

Hong Nor 2025 X5B Buggy – Images

Having presented a video showing a 3D render of its new 2025 X5B 1:8 Nitro Buggy last month, Hong Nor is showing a production example of the upcoming 1:8 Nitro Buggy kit release at the 23rd Hobby Expo China which opened today in Beijing. The reigning 1:8 GT World Champion manufacturer sent us some photos of the new buggy on its stand where it is on display next to their X3GTS GT offering and Toni Gruber’s World Championship trophy from Sydney. The 2025 X5B release marks the 35th anniversary of the company’s first buggy offering and we expect to receive more in-dept close up images from the Tawianese manufacturer ahead of the kit’s official release to market.

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