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May 20, 2024

Ongaro wins Italian Nationals second round

Having taken maximum points from the opening round of the AMSCI Italian 1:8 Buggy National Championship held in March, defending Champion Davide Ongaro extended his points lead with a repeat victory at Round 2. Attracting 67 entries, it was to be a very challenging weekend for the host club Nitro Buggy Genzone as the event started with Friday’s practice being cancelled after heavy rain flooded the track. Preparing the track for a Saturday morning start having pumped out the water the club was dealt a second blow when they arrived Saturday morning to discover thieves had stolen equipment and catering supplies. Despite the incident, the club did manage to get the event underway with Ongaro’s Team Associated securing the TQ, after topping 2 of the 4 rounds, from Sworkz’s Mattia Polito and WIRC Racing’s Marco Baruffolo who topped one round each. After the Semi finals it was Polito who lined up on pole for the 45-minute final ahead of Ongaro, WIRC’s Andrea Trevisan and Infinity’s Riccardo Bertin. Over the race, the order would settle into a repeat of the season opener with Ongaro taking the win from Polito after a close battle with WIRC Racing’s Marco Baruffolo again completing the podium.

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May 20, 2024

Xray XB4 Solid Axle Slipper Eliminator Set

Xray has added the option of a Solid Axle Slipper Eliminator Set for its XB4 1:10 4WD Electric Buggy platform. The slipper eliminator is great for stock class racing as it helps to reduce maximum rotation mass and eliminates slipper effect. It helps to increase acceleration and to reduce weight of drivetrain. The slipper eliminator set includes lightweight XB4 solid axle with quick and easy change outdrive system. Set includes 72 spur gear which is a perfect match for stock class. The option of 69 spur gear is available for fine gearing adjustment.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 17, 2024

175RC RC10B7 Titanium front axles

New from 175RC are these titanium front axles for the Team Associated RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy. Ultralight and mega strong the titanium axles are a direct replacement for the standard kit axles. The Utah based company offers the axles in natural finish or in Dark Blue to match your factory look.

Source: 175RC [175rc.com]

May 16, 2024

JConcepts S15 RC10B7 body

Debuting at last September’s 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Arizona, JConcepts has now updated its S15 body for the latest 1:10 2WD buggy from Team Associated, the RC10B7. Available in both standard and a lightweight option, the body ships with window mask, decal sheet and two of the latest Carpet | Turf | Dirt wings for a quick transition from preparation to racing. The S15 follows the chassis shape like a glove and the tidy arrangement is free of unwanted gaps. The center line roof fin helps the body stand up to rigorous demands of crashes and off-track excursions and while on the track, provides straight line tracking ability. The top of the side pod rolls into the rear end section helping with the force placed just in front of the rear tires. Just behind the cab, there is a trim-able section dedicated to rear escape of hot air and inner shell build up.

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May 16, 2024

Exotek 22S machined steering spindles & caster blocks

California’s Exotek Racing has released new machined steering spindles & caster blocks for the Losi 22S series of 1:10 cars. Made from 7075 alloy, the factory style parts have a polished black and silver finish with heavy duty construction for smooth and precise steering operation.

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May 15, 2024

RC Carbon Cavalieri N1 CAV Performance Kit

German carbon parts producer RC Carbon Cavalieri has released new front and rear performance kits for the Agama N1 1:8 Buggy platform. The front kit conversion kit has been specially designed for tough and demanding tracks. Both made using the high quality carbon and 7075 aluminium, with the front kit you have to use the N1 Rear Shocks while for rear kit the shock absorbers of the Agama A319 are required for this performance kit for the rear axle. Generating more suspension travel, the upper wishbones are now compliant and can be bolted at different heights.

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May 15, 2024

Holdsworth brothers join Xray for 1:8 Buggy

Xray and their British distributors RC Disco have announced that brothers Josh & Luke Holdsworth are joining Team Xray to race in the 1:8 Nitro Buggy class with the XB8’24 powered by FX Engines. Josh and Luke are well known in 1:10 Offroad as leading National Championship drivers and European Championship Finalists, so Xray are happy to welcome them to race alongside their already formidable British 1:8 Offroad team. Both already showed their pace at last weekend’s BRCA 1:8 Nationals by making the Semi Finals with Josh just missing a Top 3 Podium at their first big race with the new cars.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

May 14, 2024

Ultimate Racing MXR Ceramic 3 Transfer .21 Offroad

Spanish based brand Ultimate Racing has launched their new MXR Ceramic 3 Transfer .21 Offroad Competition Engine. Like its predecessor the MXS, this engine is manufactured by the prestigious Japanese brand O.S. Engines and in this case based on their square stroke Speed B21 engine. Apart from the modifications that the MXS already had, such as the crankshaft and back plate, the sleeve of the MXR has been modified, modifying the ports to be able to vary the inlet and exhaust timing. The inner head has also been modified and includes the innovative FlowMax venturi to improve performance, more specifically, to achieve greater power without compromising fuel consumption. This engine provides a really good power band with a ton of usable power. It has a smooth bottom end which worked well on the bumpy track and then has a lot of mid-range pop and feel to it. This engine is also available as Team Edition (broken in) and Combo with both, the 2141 and the 2142 pipes.

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