New from T-Works and intended for the Mugen MBX8/MBX8R 1:8 nitro buggy is a new version of their carbon fibre fuel tank guard. Tailor-made to fit the fuel tank, the guard provides added protection against heat, debris and more. The guard is cut from high-quality carbon fibre and it comes including mounting hardware.
We have had the pleasure of following his career from his early days of racing a Tamiya TT02 and all the way through to being in Florida last December to finally witness him become a World Champion. Last year on the way to the 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Arizona, we both endured a lengthy 4-hour delay to our connecting flight in Washington and it was during that conversation and the sharing of many stories that the idea was born for a regular column from one of the most travelled racers in the business. To be honest, not expecting a great reaction to asking any driver to commit to writing regularly about their racing adventures both and off the track, we got Chris Ashton of his main sponsor Schumacher to ask the question, and, he jumped at the opportunity. So with out further a do we’ll hand you over to the newest member of the Red RC editorial team (well so sort). Michal Orlowski take it away……
Click here to read Michal first of hopefully many columns
New from British manufacturer TMG Speed is this 0-4 degree C Block for the Team Associated B7 2WD Buggy. With the kit coming with a 1-5 degree C Block, this option is designed to give the car a range of 0 and up to 4 degree toe in. The machine aluminium block is anodised in AE blue and has also been strengthened on the side walls for extra durability.
Source: TMG Speed [tmgspeeduk.com]
Japanese engine manufacturer O.S. has introduce their new MAX-B21 which is intended for 1:8 Offroad 1:8 GT Onroad use. The MAX-B21 is easy to use from entry-level users to sports users and has excellent cost performance. Based on the O.S.SPEED series engine, it has a well-balanced combination of smooth speed and power delivery that can be used in both onroad and offroad racing situations. The engine head is based on MAX-21XR-B VER.3, it has been reduced weight for better performance and finish in O.S.’s trademark blue colour. Also the shape of the combustion chamber of the inner head has been revised to improve combustion efficiency and response in the low speed range. In addition has improved stable idling and an easy to adjust carburetor.
JConcepts has released a fluid holding station capable of storing up to 8 different types of pit essentials. Together with RM2 they already offer a large assortment of glue, grease, and oil, which are all build and maintenance items. So, to up the ante on the road or at home, JConcepts have created an item to neatly organise these items to work with containers and bottles in the their line-up. The all-silicon rubber part is precision molded uniquely shaped and designed specifically for the items it holds. The bleacher style design steps each item up to maximize space and exposure while the tallest items in the rear used frequently are easy to gather quickly. Available in 3 colors, brilliant blue, stealth black, or cool gray, the holding station has a multitude of colours to choose from to match pit area or surroundings. Smallest compartments are placed at the front for clear diff lube, gold grease, and red O-ring grease. The middle row is reserved for the larger containers, heavy metal grease and ghost gear grease. The final row places JConcepts medium glue, bronze bearing oil, and finally thread lock.
JConcepts has introduced their Silent Speed pinion gears for 48 pitch racing performance applications. The heart of any RC vehicle is the transmission, at the top of the transmission lies the spur gear. Pinion gears or straight-cut gears are some of the simplest forms of gears; however they directly influence the ratio, speed and sound of RC vehicles and they are extremely important. These gears when meshed together correctly provide the transfer of power from the motor to the transmission and are one of the key elements in the versatility and sound of the vehicle. The gear includes a durable 3mm set screw which uses a 1.5mm hex wrench. Silent Speed pinion gears precision machined in aluminium and are very concentric giving the user a consistent gear mesh allowing a more precise adjustment and more “silence” on the race track. The detailed machining and laser engraving provide a great option to have in the pinion caddy when appearing at any event. The gears are marked for size and pitch so they are identifiable on or off the vehicle. Silent Speed pinion gears are also branded with the small JC logo for brand identification and authenticity with the range running from 18T to 38T.
Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
David Ongaro got his 2024 Italian 1:8 Offroad National Championship campaign under way with a perfect weekend at the season opener held at the AOL Club Policoro track in Southern Italy. The defending Champion opened the event by taking his Team Associated RC8 to the overall TQ after he topped the opening 2 of the 4 qualifiers. Fastest in Q3, the Sworkz of Mattia Polito claimed second ahead of the Infinity of recent Montpellier GP winner Riccardo Berton who took the final qualifier. Going on to win his 20-minute Semi Final, back to back World Champion Ongaro would line up on pole from where he would win by half a lap from Polito, setting the fastest lap of the race in the process. Qualifying P6, WIRC Racing’s Marco Baruffolo would complete the podium as Berton had issues and finished 5th in between Andrea Trevisan and Alex Zanchettin.
Image: Davide Ongaro [Facebook]
Willspeed, the British manufacturer best known for its billet aluminium buggy conversion kits, hosted the second annual edition of its Willspeed GP recently where Schumacher Racing’s Lee Martin took the win. Running of the event in partnership with 1066 Racing in Hastings, the event had 84 drivers book in and like last year the 2024 edition sold out within 24 hours going to show what a great meeting 1066 Racing put on and the racers were certainly keen to come back for more! The driver line up looked very strong with some of the top UK racers in attendance these included, Lee Martin, Kyle Moon, Nathan Ralls, Aaron Nash, Daniel Pole, Abe Lyons, Yasir Mughal and many more! We were greeted by a fantastic technical layout from the 1066 track crew with some great jumps which required precision and skill to get a clean fast lap in so consistency would be key to getting to the sharp end of the results!
