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December 11, 2023

Rivkin & Phend turn RC teachers for a day!

They are two of the biggest names in offroad racing and represent two of the biggest manufacturers on the international stage but last week both Team Associated’s Spencer Rivkin and TLR’s Dakotah Phend became RC teachers for a day as part of two different events. Two time World Champion Rivkin was taking part in the launch of Hobbywing Tech Explorers. Held at World Championship venue Hobby Action Raceway, it marked the first collaboration with a school outreach program. Rivkin touched on his journey with RC, overcoming challenges, and dreaming big. He also discussed the mechanics, electrical aspects, and disciplines of the hobby, along with the incredible values it’s brought into his life – from friends, mentors, and unforgettable experiences. On his social media Rivkin said he was ‘So thankful to have had the opportunity to hold my first public gathering and launch a new program with Hobbywing North America called Tech Explorers! Meeting and seeing these kids remind me what it was like when I first laid eyes on RC cars. I want to personally thank Larry and Hobby Action RC Raceway for letting us utilise the track and rental cars. I’m totally looking forward on doing many more of these!’ Phend brought his 1:10 Electric and 1:8 Nitro buggies to a middle school as part of a career day where he shared his story with pupils. On his Facebook page he posted, ‘I was able to be apart of career day earlier this week at Angola Middle School. I went over how I was able to turn a passion into a career. There are a lot of great and unique opportunities in today’s world!’. It is great to see both drivers promoting RC racing in this way and well done to everyone involved in inspiring the future generation.

View Mr.Phend taking his class here

December 11, 2023

Maifield completes clean sweep at U.S. Open Fuel C/ships

Tekno RC’s Ryan Maifield became the first Pro driver to complete a clean sweep at the annual U.S. Open Fuel Championships which held at Adobe Mountain R/C Speedway in his home state of Arizona over the weekend. Attracting almost 250 entries, qualifying would see Maifield take the TQ in the Open classes of Nitro Buggy, eBuggy and Nitro Truggy before wrapping up the perfect weekend with wins in all three finals. In Nitro Buggy he took the win ahead of Kyosho’s Ryan Lutz having a 3-lap advantage at the end of the 1-hour in encounter. Ryan Pavidis would complete the podium driving his Sparko buggy. In eBuggy, the single 10-minute Main saw Maifield led home the Sworkz of Spencer Heckertt by over 7-seconds with Lutz finishing 3rd. In the 45-minute Nitro Truggy Final, it was the Mugen of Frankie Contresas Jr who followed Maifield home.

Image: MOD Media Live [Facebook]

December 8, 2023

JConcepts Mirage WSE SS, ’93 Worlds Special edition scoop body

New from JConcepts is the Mirage WSE SS 1993 Worlds Special edition scoop RC10 body. During the 1993 IFMAR World Championships, Brian Kinwald emerged victorious with a slightly modified version of the tried-and-true Mirage SS body shell for the RC10. According to IFMAR rules, it was illegal to cut or vent bodies without a proper shape, scribed area, or scoop inlet for such. Just for the event, a special shell was created with a scoop on the speed control side, so team racers could add vent holes or cut-outs. JConcepts has resurrected this world special edition body (WSE) and is now available to complete those signature builds. The Mirage WSE is the quintessential RC10 body, the stance, the lines, the flow, all represent a generation of racers who could trim, mount, and stylise a vehicle on their own. The shell arrives with no scribed cutlines or body mount holes. This gives the builder the opportunity to trim to the project image that is in mind. In this generation, you could mount the body high, with smaller window outlines, or drop to a race height with larger windows for the most slammed look on the track. The body arrives clear in .030” thickness polycarbonate material and includes window mask for both the small, and large windows to tailor the look to individual needs.

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December 8, 2023

Sweep Orbit 1:10 4WD front tyre

Another new tyre release from Sweep Racing is their 1:10 4WD Orbit front tyre which has been developed for hard packed or oily dirt track conditions. Featuring a unique tread pattern that provides maximum forward bite and an easy drive, the new Orbit 4WD front tyre is available in a new ultra soft (GM) compound as well as super soft (YM), soft (SM), medium (BM) which provide less ballooning and increases lifespan.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

December 8, 2023

Power HD signs Large Scale racer Rodewald

Servo manufacturer Power HD has announced the signing of top large scale racer Sven Rodewald from Germany. The reigning 1:6 Large Scale 4WD Offroad European Champion, 6 X time National Champion, Multiple European Finalist, and multiple LS Touring Car GP Race finalist, Rodewald will be using Power HD’s high end GTS-6 & GTS-7 servos in his 1:6 Offroad and 1:5 Onroad Cars. Racing for chassis manufacturer MCD, on his deal with Power HD he said, ‘During the last year I tried the Power HD GTS-6 and GTS-7 servos, and it was a pleasure to use them! The whole time the servos performed just great! Im happy to join the Power HD factory team for the upcoming season!’

Source: PowerHD [chd.hk]

December 8, 2023

Sweep Super Carbides 1:8 Buggy tyres

Sweep Racing has announced its new Super Carbides 1:8 Buggy tyre. Designed for hard packed and blue groove or loose dusty track conditions, they get an improved V6 carcase. The new carcase design features rounded sidewall to improve corner feeling and give better wide contact with the surface. The pin size remains the same as it’s original Carbides.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

December 7, 2023

MIBO CA Tire Glues & Activator Sprays

MIBO has added to its range of accessories with three new specially developed CA Tire Glues and two Activator Sprays. For Onroad classes with rubber tires, the onroad CA Tire glue’s low viscosity enables it to seamlessly permeate the tiniest gaps, ensuring a robust and dependable bond. The 20g bottle’s compact design ensures precise application, guaranteeing maximum control and accuracy during use. The Offroad glues medium viscosity provides a strong and reliable bond between the surfaces to be bonded, while at the same time allowing even the smallest of gaps to be penetrated without problems. Every offroad racer will also appreciate the larger, 50g pack in a compact bottle for maximum precision in glue application. Third option, the MIBO Racing Foam CA Tire Glue, is developed for classes with foam tires. The special viscosity of the glue results in a strong and reliable bond between the surfaces to be bonded. The CA Activator Spray dramatically speeds up the curing process with the Onroad spray coming in 150ml size with a bigger 200ml size for Offroad.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

December 7, 2023

WMH Racing 550 Load Master | Analyzer Test Holder

Donathen RC has announced the addition of another two WMH Racing products, the 550 (4 pole) Load Master and 550(4pole) Analyzer Test Holder. The 550 Load Master is a device to be used with a motor analyzer to measure how your motor would work in real world conditions (like when it’s on the track). The 550 Analyzer Test Holder is designed to hold your 550 brushless motor, instead of using the alligator clips that come with the units. Features & specs for the Load Master are that it plugs into any motor analyzer and has colour coded wires to identify A, B and C poles, With vented sides it is supplied complete with 9″ motor wires and 275mm sensor wire as well as a Resistor bank and coupler. Made in the USA, the Load Master is supplied in a protective carry case.

View Analyzer Test Holder here