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February 2, 2022

Kilic brothers join Yokomo Factory team

Team Yokomo have welcomed the Kilic brothers to their factory team. Burak Kilic who recently turned 18, and younger brother Berkan Kilic who is only 16 years old will be part of the offroad factory team. The Kilic brothers will pilot the YZ4-SF2 4wd buggy and YZ2-CAL3.1 2wd buggy for EOS, Nationals and World championship races. Bringing great results and experience, from their knowledge in 1/8 buggy platforms, the brothers will bring this speed and knowledge across to the 1/10 buggy program for Team Yokomo.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

February 2, 2022

Tamiya TRF420X 1/10th competition chassis

Tamiya have introduced the TRF420X, their latest competition 1/10th touring chassis. The big change for the X is that the spur gear has now been moved in front of the motor, the motor position staying where it was, resulting in a more balanced and stable car. A focus for this latest iteration was chassis flex, the car comes standard with 2.25mm carbon fibre and 2mm aluminium chassis plates, and further fine-tuning of the setup can be achieved with different combinations and numbers of upper deck screws. The suspension and majority of the drivetrain are carried over from its predecessor.

View more images of the TRF420X here

February 2, 2022

Yokomo YD-2 graphite battery holder set

The graphite battery holder set from Yokomo for the YD-2 series has a new design. The graphite plate has been heavily machined to reduce weight, making it a perfect match for the high traction chassis. The set includes the stand offs, thumb screws and all required fasteners.

View more images of the set here

February 1, 2022

DE Racing Accelerator LP drag tires

From DE Racing products comes the Accelerator LP. This wheel and tire package features many of the ideas found in the original Accelerator with some added refinements that make them easier to use and further pave the way for faster ET’s. The new Accelerator LP was designed with speed in mind. Decreasing the overall diameter from 3.25” to 2.95” allows you to slam the front of your body and cut through the air easier than ever before.

Source: DE Racing [deracing.net]

February 1, 2022

ProTek RC 2022 lithium battery lineup

ProTek RC have announced the launch of its 2022 lineup of high-quality lithium batteries, featuring 14 new battery packs. ProTek batteries support 1/8 scale, 1/10 scale, and 1/12 scale On- and Off-Road Racing, Oval Racing, Drag Racing and Rock Crawling. The 2022 ProTek RC battery line features increased capacity and enhanced life cycles while maintaining the power that ProTek lithium batteries are known to deliver. This year’s line has been rigorously tested by some of the fastest racers in the World and will be run exclusively by A Main Hobbies professional race team members Ryan Maifield, Spencer Rivkin, Ty Tessman, Adam Drake, Joe Bornhorst, CJ Jelin, Ryan Lutz, Tanner Denny and Kyle Turner. ‘ProTek batteries have advanced my racing to a new level. The current lineup has everything I need and more to compete at the highest level, so for ProTek to take another step forward is very exciting,’ states Maifield, the 2017 1/10 2wd and 4wd Off-Road IFMAR World Champion. Rivkin, the 2015 and 2019 2wd Off-Road IFMAR World Champion, added ‘I can’t be anymore happier with the ProTek RC race LiPos. They’ve always given me confidence in reliability and most importantly, plenty of power.’

Source: ProTek [amainhobbies.com]

February 1, 2022

Schumacher Mi8 1/10th touring car

Schumacher have introduced their new Mi8 1/10th touring car. The Mi8 has been developed by Schumacher’s world class engineering team to be faster and better handling than ever. With a lower centre of gravity, lighter weight and fine attention to detail, the Mi8 is a pleasure to build, maintain and to drive. The Mi8 contains all the features and adjustments you need from a high end touring car to take you to the top of the podium. Available with an alloy chassis optimised for carpet racing, or a carbon fibre chassis perfectly suited to asphalt.

View more details & images here

January 31, 2022

Avid 51T-54T 64P aluminium pinions

Avid are proud to announce the release of their 64P aluminium pinions in sizes 51T-54T available individually or in a set, that expand their already popular range. These 64 pitch pinion is made out of 7075-T6 aluminium, hard-anodised to reduce wear and friction, and in a pack of 4 (51, 52, 53 & 54). The details are laser etched onto the pinion for easy notification and it uses the common 1/8″ bore (3.17mm) and includes one set screw.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

January 31, 2022

Yokomo sign Ethan Cheng to factory team

Team Yokomo would like to welcome Ethan Cheng from Singapore to their factory team. Cheng, who is only 16 years old, will be a part of the Onroad team. The young talent, who recently competed at the ETS Rd4 in Germany, will be piloting the BD10LC and future touring car platforms locally and international races.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]