February 7, 2024
American tyre brand Lugz RC Racing has has announced its latest 1:10 buggy release with the new GHOST Barz. Based off of their existing BARZ tyre, the new Ghost variant shortens the existing tread pattern from .6mm to .1mm while the carcass has been thickened to add overall support. The tyre is designed as a semi directional, one direction will give slightly more forward traction & less side grip or reverse the direction and have slightly more side grip and less forward traction. Also a great tuning option on the front of the car, before doing set up changes to…
February 6, 2024
…latest conversion kit intended for the Kyosho ’87 JJ Ultima Replica 60th Anniversary limited chassis. The kit includes a 7075 T6 chassis and 8 separate carbon fibre parts, all made with 100% carbon fibre plate, aluminium stand offs, washers and screws. The kit has reinforced front and rear 3.5mm shock towers and in addition to using original shocks it is compatible with modern 1:10 buggy shock systems. Extra mounting positions on the shock towers are available for fine tunings. Another feature of the conversion is the adjustable battery mounting positions with three easy to use options. Source: EXO Design [exorcdesign.com]…
February 6, 2024
New from Blitz is the Pista-10 2 door GT body designed for all 1:10 190mm electric power touring cars. With a super low stance, the high-performance aerodynamic body provides a stunning look and easy handling for all levels of driver. The rear wing comes with 2 cut lines allowing driver choose a higher or lower wing, the higher wing gives more stability while the lower wing can give the car more steering. The PISTA-10 comes in standard weight and or a 0.5mm lightweight version and is supplied with window mask and light decals. Source: Team Titan [team-titan.com.tw]…
February 6, 2024
Reedy Power has introduced a new addition to its team wear for 2024 with the new W24 Pullover Hoodie just in time for the Winter racing season. The simple design features the iconic Reedy Power logo on the front of the black base colour Pullover Hoodie which is a 50/50 cotton and polyester blend fabric for comfort, warmth, and easy care. Source: Reedy [associatedelectrics.com]…
February 5, 2024
…but on the racing scene in general, Drake will be a huge asset to the electronics manufacturer and with Mugen Seiki now involved in the 1:10 offroad market with the release of their MSB1 1:10 2WD Buggy, his deal with Hobbywing should be mutually beneficial. Kemp, a leader driver on the US onroad scene, shot to international fame in December when he became the Top Qualifier at the IFMAR 1:12 World Championships in Florida using a Hobbywing ESC and motor and now for 2024 officially becomes a team driver as he continues his racing programme with Awesomatix. Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]…
February 2, 2024
…announced that it is to power the campaign of top Australian 1:8 Offroad racer Kyle McBride. A multiple World Championship finalist, over Christmas it was confirmed the McBride was returning to Kyosho’s International 1:8 Offroad team with today’s news that he will use the Italian made engines in his MP10 completing his all new 2024 race package. Having also secured the support of Hotrace Tyres, the 27-year-old will debut his new combo at next weekend’s opening round of the four round Asian Buggy Championships which kicks off at the Counties RC Car Club in New Zealand. Source: Nova Engines [nova-engines.com]…
February 2, 2024
…which was a podium finish at the 1:10 2WD Buggy World Championships in Arizona. Also joining Hobbywing having raced for LRP last season, Norwegian Kobbevik is a 14-time National Champion and is a regular podium finisher at top European races as team-mate to Schumacher Racing’s Michal Orlowski who he will now run the same electronic as. Commenting on the announcement Champlin said, ‘Im excited to have joined and I’m looking forward to working with the whole Hobbywing team! It’s been proven that they have top notch equipment and the best of the best products. Let’s do this.’ Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]…
February 2, 2024
…inaugural running of the event last year. A two half day event that runs from February 16-18th in the Sports V Hotel venue in Hrotovice, the track features a 30 metre long straight and is 19 metres deep with the man behind the race Michal Bok creating quite a different layout to that of 2023. With the onroad/offroad event close to its capacity entry, Volker’s main competition in Modified Touring Car is expected to come from Yokomo’s Christopher Krapp and Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski, the very much in form Polish driver making his MIBO International debut this year. Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]…
