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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]

January 31, 2022

NathoBuilds Fan mount shroud V2

NathoBuilds new fan mount shroud V2 is a perfect way to keep your cars looking trick and temps cool. It’s made from high-quality carbon fibre and 3D PLA+ material and suits most popular 4wd buggies. Designed and manufactured to last, the set includes SS screws with NBR snap lock case and can accommodate 30mm fans.

View the set here

January 31, 2022

Elias Johansson joins Dash RC factory team

Dash RC have announced the signing of top Swedish driver Elias Johansson to their factory team from 2022 and beyond. The Swedish offroad national champion and multiple EOS A-finalist will now use the full range of Dash RC electronics, including ESC, motor and accessories from the brand to race and compete for wins.

Source: Dash [dash-rc.com]

January 31, 2022

Deadfly Fly Juice additive

Deadfly have released their brand new ‘Fly Juice’ additive. Fly Juice has been tested and developed by some of the UK’s top National drivers and has been specially created for rubber & foam tires plus indoor/outdoor surfaces, guaranteeing longer effect and better performance. It comes in a laser marked handy plastic bottle with integrated sponge applicator and sealing cap. All developed, produced and filled in UK. Fly Juice has 3 offerings in the form of Type A, Type B and Type C, each type can be used along side each other offering a greater control in your tire preparation.

Source: Deadfly [deadflyrc.com]

January 28, 2022

R1 Wurks Volta line of motors

R1 Wurks have announced their all new Volta line of motors. The Volta motors lines up right next to their proven V21-S with 13.5, 17.5, 21.5 and 25.5 turn options. This motor produces a ton of punch, mid range and top end and its sleek can design is made for maximum cooling characteristics which helps with this motors efficiency during the longer runs. When testing these Volta Motors with team drivers, they were jumping triples that nobody else could consistently with minimal fade during the run. These motors come with the all new Volta long rotor for maximum torque/overall performance out of the box, no need for any upgrades.

Source: R1 Wurks [r1wurks.com]