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January 11, 2021

Kaito Kodera joins Agama Japan for Nitro debut

Agama Japan have announced the signing of EP offroad specialist Kaito Kodera to their nitro offroad team. The former Japanese National Champion who recently left Yokomo to join Schumacher will make his debut in the nitro class this season. He had this to say:

This is my first time to race an 1/8 engine buggy, but I would like to actively participate in the race and publish data and setup sheets as well as results! I will do my best so I look forward to working with you!

Source: Agama Japan [offpower.net]

January 11, 2021

JTP/NitroPro CT1 servo

Jared Tebo’s JTP brand has teamed up with NitroPro to bring you the CT1 servo. Best suited for 1/8th buggy and truggy, in both steering and throttle, the outer case has been custom CNC machined from billet aluminium for high strength. Internally it uses a patented stainless gear set, with lifetime replacement warranty, and outputs 5560z torque and .085 speed through its 25 tooth spline.

Source: JTP [shopjtp.com]

January 11, 2021

Koswork 1/10 dual drawer buggy bag

Koswork have introduced their new 1/10 dual drawer buggy bag. A convenient compact size design, it features two large drawers suitable for 1/10th scale cars, made from a strong, reinforced, waterproof material. The frame is made from strong cardboard while externally the side pockets for manual, setup sheet & other purposes. The bag sports a reinforced padded handle and carrying strap for easy transport.

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January 9, 2021

Destiny RX-10F 2.0 FWD 1/10th scale chassis

Destiny have introduced their new RX-10F 2.0 FWD 1/10th scale chassis. Utilising a new mid motor platform design, the motor mount and centre layshaft are combined in a single bulkhead. Up front there is a new clamp design single bell-crank steering system, with 4 different Ackermann positions, that features two large ball bearing for improved reliability and precision. Integrated into the bumper is the ability to mount up to two pieces of 40g weights to easily help balance out the chassis for different conditions. The new 2.25mm slim main chassis, 2.0mm multi-flex design upper deck and 3.0mm front and rear lower shock towers are all made from high grade USA graphite as are the all new graphite front and rear chassis braces. Other changes include a new single piece floating servo mount. updated high quality hard coated short dampers with POM pistons and 20mm damper springs, new front and rear 7075 aluminium upper bulkhead and linkage mounts, new aluminium rear bulkheads, new aluminium battery brackets and completing the updates, front spring steel double CVD are included as standard for smoother cornering.

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January 9, 2021

Reds Racing sign Broc Champlin for 2021

Reds Racing have announced that they have signed the ‘King of carpet’ Broc Champlin to their team for 2021. Broc who has made big changes to his program for 2021 will be using their full lineup of electronics and nitro motors, with Reds Racing saying ‘We are excited to be working with Broc for 2021 and beyond’. Broc stated:

My cars shall be suited up with Reds equipment in both 1/10th and 1/8th scale. Did some testing with the product, oh my, is it amazing. I went significantly quicker than the times I had on the track previously and the car was way smoother, way more consistent, and I felt more in control. Nothing but the best!!

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

January 8, 2021

Xpress Execute spring loaded anti tweak battery holders

From Xpress comes this spring loaded anti tweak battery holders for their Execute series of cars. Highly adjustable for different types of batteries, the set includes different height posts to use with either normal or LCG batteries. Without having to use tape, the chassis is not under pressure and therefore it will not tweak the chassis.

View the mounted holders here

January 8, 2021

Spencer Heckert joins SWorkz

SWorkz have announced that they have signed front running US driver Spencer Heckert to their team. Max Sonnleitner and US Team manager Tim Lime said on the deal ‘It’s a great pleasure to have Spencer in the 1/8 and 1/10 Team for the next years. With him we will continue our growth on US market in the next years. And what is important for our team spirit, Spencer and his father are fitting perfectly into our young and friendly team.’ Spencer himself said:

I’m extremely excited to be joining the Factory SWorkz team for the next years! This team has proven over the past couple of years that it has what it takes to be at the top and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it! I want to give a huge thanks to Max Sonnleitner, Scott Yang, Tim Lime, and Franco Desiderio for this amazing opportunity and I couldn’t be more excited about getting this 2021 season started! My first big race I will be attending is SIC so I will be looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

January 8, 2021

Yeah Racing SCX24 aluminium battery tray

For the Axial SCX24 comes this aluminium battery tray from Yeah Racing. Supplied with four aluminium mounting brackets, the set greatly increasing the durability of your micro rig, replacing the kit plastic parts.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]