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April 7, 2025

RUDDOG Racing expands LiHV battery range

RUDDOG Racing has expanded its high-performance LiHV battery line with the launch of two new competition-grade models, the 7700mAh 150C/75C 7.6V LCG Stick Pack LiPo-HV Battery (RP-0798) and the 7000mAh 150C/75C 7.6V 113mm Mid Short Stick Pack LiPo-HV Battery (RP-0799). Both batteries are designed to meet the highest demands of competitive racing, offering cutting-edge cell technology, high capacity, and consistent power delivery. The RP-0798 features a low-profile LCG stick pack design with a 22.5 mm height and 7700mAh capacity – perfect for applications where a lower centre of gravity is key to performance. The RP-0799, on the other hand, was specifically developed for 1/8-scale electric buggies such as the Team Associated RC8B4 and the Xray XB8E 2025. With its 113 mm length and 25 mm height, it fits perfectly into the dedicated battery tray of these platforms and offers significantly more runtime than standard shorty packs. Both batteries utilize the latest spec silicon graphene lithium-polymer cells with a continuous discharge rate of 75C and peak rate of 150C. The improved internal resistance ensures consistent, powerful performance on the track and both batteries are EFRA and BRCA homologated, making them fully legal for national and international competitions.

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April 7, 2025

MonacoRC Droop Ring Gauge

New from MonacoRC comes this Droop Ring Gauge which is the ideal solution for accurately measuring suspension arm height, while keeping your pit table tidy and stylish. Made using 3D printing technology, the body is lightweight and durable, with a matte black finish and white printed values that offer great contrast and easy reading. Each printed measurement is highly precise, ensuring consistent and reliable usage over time. The measuring discs are made of carbon fibre, with a sleek, technical look, and fit perfectly inside the central ring through an integrated slot. When you’re done using them, just press gently with your finger to slide them upward and release them from the ring.

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April 7, 2025

Xray XB4 Lightweight Steering Block & 7° C-hub Set

Xray has released a new lightweight complete set of aluminium steering blocks and with 7° caster C-hubs for their XB4 1:10 4WD Buggy. 30% lighter than previous version, their ultra-strong construction provides very long life and durability in even the most extreme racing conditions. CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and black coated, using the steering blocks in an aluminium material reduces flex, and improves consistency, and will free up the buggy. The set includes all 3 different graphite steering extensions – 1 dot, 2 dots, 3 dots.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 7, 2025

Axon confirms Ishioka for eSIC 2025

Japanese touring car manufacturer Axon has confirmed 2025 TITC Finalist Hayato Ishioka will represent them when they make their team debut at the 3rd edition of the Electric Singapore International Challenge (eSIC) on July 12-13. Axon become the latest manufacturer to support the race which is the brainchild of top Singapore touring car racer Nicholas Lee and Chhua Jookiah. Aiming to bring top level international competition to the Asian island country, the previous two editions of the race has attracted official team entries from Mugen Seiki, Awesomatix, Yokomo, ARC and Xpress and in addition to Axon that list in 2025 will grow to also include Xray who confirmation that Germany’s Jan Ratheisky with travel to the RCMC Marine Parade race track hosted event.

Source: eSIC [Facebook]

April 7, 2025

Awesomatix A800FXR Frontie Option Parts

Following the release of its all new A800FXR FWD electric touring car, Awesomatix has released a number of new option parts for its latest kit. The new parts offering includes a 20gram Bumper Weight FX 20g with space for up to six optional 10-gram round weights (not included). A new Carbon Front Lower Deck becomes the softest option below the kit Alloy and C01FXR-CH Hard Carbon versions. Suitable for A800FX / A800FX Evo as well as the A800FXR, is a new Carbon Front Top Deck which can be installed with ST019 screws for the best performance (not included). A800FXR owners can also avail of a new Alloy Rear Lower Deck made from 2.0mm 7075 T6 Alloy which can take up to three 5 gram Tungsten weights (not included) can be placed in the chassis using super thin double sided tape.

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April 7, 2025

Balestri wins Ielasi Tuned International Cup

The annual Ielasi Tuned International Cup took place at Pista Leno in Italy over the weekend where it was Infinity’s Dario Balestri who once again took the 1:8 win ahead of team-mate Francesco Tironi and Capricorn’s Toni Gruber. In qualifying it was World Champion Balestri who set the pace topping all three rounds with the Mugen Seiki of former World Champion Simon Kurzbuch claiming P2 with a pair of second fastest runs. Second fastest in Q2, Tironi completed the Top 3 ahead of Gruber. After some timing issues delayed the start of the final, when it did get underway it was Kurzbuch who got the jump on Balestri to lead early on but contact a few corners later between the pair saw the Swiss driver fly off the track and out of the race. While Balestri would continue and lead, Gruber would hit the front for a lengthy stint before Balestri retook control approaching the half way point of the 45-minute final. At the end he would have a 2-lap margin over Tironi who in turn had just 4-seconds on Gruber, the German completing the podium ahead of the Infinity of Thomas Lorenzi and Serpent’s Andrea Catanzani. In 1:10 Nitro Touring it was Austria’s Gerhard Kandelhart who took the TQ ahead of Infinity team-mate Milan Holthuis. In the final it was troubled race for Kandi and he eventually retired leaving Holthuis to take the win over the Xray of Stefan Strasser.

Image: Ielasi Tuned [Facebook]

April 6, 2025

Repeat double for Maifield at Psycho Nitro Blast

Ryan Maifield pulled off a repeat of his 2024 Psycho Nitro Blast double by once again taking his Teknos to the Nitro Buggy and Nitro Truggy wins at the 18th edition of the Tennessee based indoor race over the weekend. Attracting almost 1000 entries, qualifying would see Maifield secure the TQ in both categories. In Nitro Truggy the defending champion topped both rounds to secure pole ahead of Kyosho’s Ryan Lutz and the Tekno’s of Jared Tebo. In Nitro Buggy it was Team Associated’s Brandon Rose who took Q1 ahead of the Sworkz of European Champion Juan Carlos Canas but with a faster Q2 topping time Maifield would lead away the 18 buggy field in the half hour Main. With the Truggy final up first, Maifield took the win from new Sparko signing Lee Setser who came through from 12th on the grid with fourth place qualifier Mason Fuller completing the Top 3. In Buggy, Fuller went one better with his Sworkz finishing runner up to Maifield, the gap at the finish 10.3-seconds. Seth VanDalen completed the podium ahead Lutz, Rose and Canas. Fuller would complete his move up the podium by wrapping up the event with the eBuggy victory ahead of Canas and Maifield.

Image: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

April 6, 2025

Donnelly doubles at 1:10 Offroad Worlds Warmup

Team Associated’s Lachlan Donnelly claimed an impressive double victory at the official 1:10 Offroad Warmup race over the weekend, the Australian beating off a strong international team entry on home soil. Racing at the Hills Off Road RC track in Sydney, which will host the World Championship proper from September 29th to October 6th, Donnelly would kick off the Warmup Race with the TQ in 2WD buggy topping 3 of the 5 rounds. Former 2-time World Champion Spencer Rivkin, on his second visit to the track having won the Australian 2WD National title there back in October, would top Q5 to secure second while reigning European Champion Michal Orlowski was fastest in Q4 to put his Schumacher P3 on the grid. In the finals, late errors from Donnelly handed Orlowski the A1 win and Rivkin the win in A2. With it all to play for in A3, the 20-year-old’s third attempt would not only be his best but the fastest of all three to give him the overall win on tiebreak with Rivkin while Orlowski completed the podium. Sunday’s 4WD action would again see Donnelly, the reigning Australian National Champion, secure pole with two TQ runs. Behind him would be another of his AE team-mates with Marcus Kaerup lining up P2, the Dane topping Q4. Taking Q2, Rivkin made it an all Associated Top 3 with Q5 winner Daniel Kobbevik best of the rest putting his Schumacher P4 ahead of team-mate Orlowski. In A1 after a good battle, it was Kaerup who came away with the win over Donnelly. In A2 the duo again battled hard until contact, Rivkin the benefactor to take the win from the Xray of Chase Lemieux with Kobbevik third ahead of Donnelly. With things wide open in A3, again Donnelly saved the best for last winning the encounter with fastest time to once more deny Rivkin on the tiebreak. Lemieux secured the final step on the podium with Kobbevik and Kaerup rounding out the Top 5.

Image: RC Race Media [Facebook]