With a Summer of racing ahead to look forward to, Italian engine tuner Reds Racing has introduced a new t-shirt design for the 2025 season. The black cotton t-shirt highlights their 721 Scuderia Offroad engine and XONE pipes together with the Reds Racing logo on the front while on the rear carries a large Red Racing logo. As a finishing touch the company’s crest is displayed in red on each of the sleeves.
Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]
Less than 2-months after announcing the signing of Cole Ogden, Sparko Racing has announced that it is no longer working with the US 1:8 Offroad driver with immediate effect following last weekend’s Dirt Nitro Challenge. The Taiwanese manufacturer and its US distributor issued the following statement on the matter, ‘Sparko Racing and Power Hobby would like to formally announce that we have parted ways with team driver Cole Ogden, effective immediately. During his short time with us, Cole has been an integral part of our team, bringing his talent, experience, and passion to the track. We are grateful for his contributions and the successes we have shared during our time together. As a professional organization, Sparko Racing is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and sportsmanship. We expect all team members to align with our core values and code of ethics both on and off the track. While our paths are now diverging, we want to clarify that the consumption of alcohol was not a factor in this decision. We hold nothing but respect for Cole and his future endeavours. His dedication to RC racing is undeniable, and we have no doubt he will continue to be a strong competitor in the industry. We wish Cole the very best in his journey ahead and look forward to seeing him continue to push the limits of RC racing.’
Source: Sparko Racing [Facebook]
T-Works has introduced a range of new aluminium Mounts for the Team Associated RC10B7 1:10 2WD buggy that includes a Motor Mount, Suspension D Mount and Rear Upper Link Mount +2mm. The motor mount is machined from 7075-T6 lightweight aluminium alloy material to reduce weight and enhance structural strength. The Suspension D. Mount features a thickened design of the rubber sleeve position to enhance the hardness and prevent damage during impact. With 1.2mm more thickness, the +2mm Rear Upper Link Mount reduces the hassle of adding spacers and enhancing support and stability.
Australian 4WD National Champion Lachlan Donnelly has won an action-packed 2025 Keilor Invitational. The Reedy Race of Champions-style event, now in its 9th year, brings together the top ten Modified and Stock-class off-road racers from across Australia to battle it out on the unique oiled surface of Keilor Electric Offroad RC Association in Melbourne. competitors battle it out in 5 heads-up races over two days in each of 2WD and 4WD, with only one dropped result from each class. Donnelly headlined a Modified Invite field that featured 9 of the top 10 ranked drivers in the country, driving his Team Associated buggies to the win off the back of a dominant 4wd performance. Team-mates Lachlan Munday and Jordan Isergin rounded out the podium, with Munday earlier leading at the half-way mark after 2wd was completed. It was a powerhouse performance from Donnelly, travelling to the Invitational from Sydney’s Hills Offroad RC where he will next month tackle the IFMAR Worlds Warmup event. The 2025 win marked a defence of his first Keilor Invitational victory in 2024.
PR Racing has released new optional aluminium 5° Caster Blocks intended for their B10R/S1 1:10 2WD offroad platform. The CNC machined aluminium caster blocks increase durability and precision. Compared to the stock kit blocks, the new 5° caster angle results in a buggy that feels more stable especially on large or high-speed tracks.
Source: PR Racing [pr-rc.com]
Italian engine manufacturer Nova Engines has presented ‘Ceramic Black’ which it describes as the next step in racing exhaust technology. Thanks to a high-tech ceramic coating, this new pipe maximises thermal efficiency, ensuring hotter exhaust gases, better resonance, increased power, lower fuel consumption, and enhanced tuning stability. Another feature of the coating is its superior dirt resistance, it stays cleaner for longer. The Ceramic Black Combo (Efra 2182 pipe + 55 mm manifold) will be available in a limited pre-series soon.
New from Germany’s Revolution Design comes this Ultra Backplate engineered to maximise fuel efficiency and enhance engine performance for OS .21 offroad engines. A direct-fit upgrade for all O.S .21 offroad engines, including B2104, B2105, RNX, and Samurai models and their OEM versions, it is manufactured from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and PTFE hard-coated for durability and reduced friction, this precision-designed upgrade extends runtime by up to 30 seconds per tank. The advanced internal design of the Ultra Backplate optimizes fuel dynamics by reducing flow resistance and improving fuel scavenging. When the exhaust port opens, the generated low pressure assists in drawing fuel more effectively through the crankcase, ensuring a smoother power delivery and increased efficiency, particularly in the mid-to-high RPM range. At lower RPMs, the improved flow design maintains a more stable idle and smoother throttle response, contributing to an overall better engine feel and improved consistency.
New from T-Works are these Quick Lock 4mm and 5mm Bullet Connecters. The screw lock design makes it easy to securely connect to the battery by hand or using a 2mm hex tool. With a larger connect surface giving less resistance and more efficient power delivery, the connecter set is available Red/Black for easy positive and negative connection identification while a Black/Black anodised colour option can be identified via the laser engraved +/- Polarity symbols.
