VP Pro has announced their new Flow Evo tyre intended for 1:10 Truck use. This slick tyre is the fastest way around the track on indoor clay surfaces. Made from high quality rubber and paired with a durable open cell insert, it is offered in two wheel offset options on either white or yellow colour option rims. The Flow Evo is offered in two compounds, M3 and MC.
Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]
T-Works has added these Black Hard Coated 7075-T6 Aluminium Multi-adjust alternative Shock Caps for Team Associated’s RC8 B3.1/B3.2/T3.2/T3.2E. The new shock cap, with 3 different adjustment of the shock cap rebound effect, includes 3 different seals – honeycomb, round cap and O-ring can be assembled. Each combination offers a different shock rebound feeling keeping the car smooth, while keeping the shock absorber in the best working condition.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
Sweep Racing has announced their new “Liquid compound” series for its Offroad racing tyres. The new compound will be seen for the first time at the 20th Annual CRC “Rumble in the Rome”, starting June 7th. The tyre will be the official handout tyre in 2 different classes; the 1:8 Electric Buggy ST (Spec Tire) class as well as the Plus 40 Nitro class. The racers will get 1 set of tyres for the weekend. This all new ‘wet feeling’ Liquid Compound from Sweep’s R&D Lab has been proven worldwide by their team drivers. This Liquid compound delivers faster lap times while lasting longer than normal compounds. Available for 1:8 Buggy and Truggy it will also be available in 1:10 buggy from June 2024.
Source: Sweep Racing USA [sweepracingusa.com]
New from Oregon based Vision Racing are these front and rear carbon towers for running buggy shocks on the Team Associated T6.4 1:10 Stadium Truck. The tower lowers the CG, and allows your truck to drive flatter and handle better on high bite conditions. For those who like droop in the rear, run a truck shock body with the buggy length shaft while at the fronts use full buggy shocks.
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Another old school kit release from Team Associated as the American manufacturer marks its 60th anniversary with the RCT10T Classic Kit. Step back in time to the golden era of RC racing with the RC10T Classic, a faithful recreation of the iconic RC10T from 1991. As a tribute to the glory days of off-road racing, this classic model embodies the essence of its predecessor, capturing the spirit and performance that made the original RC10T a legend on the track. At the heart of the RC10T Classic lies the legendary Stealth transmission, the secret weapon that dominated the racing scene from 1989 to 1991. Renowned for its unparalleled efficiency and seamless power delivery, the Stealth transmission ensures lightning-fast acceleration and precise control, just like its predecessor did decades ago. With its black-anodised aluminium tub chassis, the RC10T Classic pays homage to the original design that captured the hearts of RC enthusiasts worldwide. This timeless chassis provides the perfect balance of strength and agility, allowing drivers to tackle any terrain with confidence and precision. Team Associated is thrilled to celebrate their 60th anniversary alongside the release of the RC10T Classic which its says is more than just a model; it’s a journey back in time to a period when RC racing was at its peak.
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The second round of the BRCA British 1:10 Offroad Nationals was hosted by the Herts Nitro Model Club over the weekend where Schumacher’s Ben Smith and Team Associated’s Tommy Hall took the wins. 2WD qualifying would see Smith secure the TQ with a clean sweep of the four qualifiers. Behind Hall secured P2 ahead of Josh Holdsworth, Lee Martin and Round 1 winner Neil Cragg. The finals would see Smith’s form continue as he wrapped up the overall win in A2. Winning A3 Hall would secure second while Cragg got his Associated ahead of Martin’s Schumacher to complete the podium. Sunday’s 4WD action would see Hall repeat his season opening performance by starting from the TQ and making it two from two. With the Top 5 finishing in the order they qualified, it was Martin who took second ahead of Craig, Smith and Thomas Phipps. It was to be a record making day in Herts as Xray’s Hayley Eldridge became the first female racer to make the A-Main, a feat that was recognised by her receiving “Star of the day” Award.
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JConcepts has announced the addition of 180 motors in 66T and 87T variants to its Silent Speed range as Minis and micros need power too. Adding the 66T motor will provide a little more speed to vehicles like the Traxxas TRX4-M. The increased speed allows spinning tires to move into operating temperatures quicker which provides the driver a little better feel while attacking new or fresh terrain. The 87T provides similar power and wheel speed to the stock item in RTR vehicles but with an all-stealth black can, pre-installed pinion gear, wiring care, and pre-installed JST plug.
World famous for their carpet/astro offroad tyres, Schumacher has introduced a new 2WD Slim ultra-low profile design for 1:10 Offroad buggy called the Splinter. Especially suited to carpet and astro tracks, testing feedback has showed that the Splinter tyre has similar characteristics to the Low Profile Cut Stagger. It has a safe driving feel but similar stronger steering feel compared to the Fusion Slim. This has been achieved by reducing the side wall height which in turn reduces the movement of the carcass, adding to the carcass design our tread pattern and pin design has been developed to give stable but still a high level of steering. Available in Yellow, Silver and Blue and Yellow Pre-glued option.
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
