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February 2, 2025

Hagberg doubles at Snowbird Nationals

Xray’s Alexander Hagberg has doubled at the world famous Snowbird Nationals in Orlando, Florida, the Swede becoming the new Modified 1:12 and Touring Car Champion at the 31st edition of the race. With 2024 1:12 Champion Donny Lia not attending this year’s event, the battle in 1:12 would be between former World Champion Hagberg, World Championship Top Qualifier Kemp Anderson and ROAR Champion Keven Herbert. Over the 4 rounds of qualifying Hagberg set the fastest time in Q3 to secure the TQ ahead of Anderson’s Awesomatix which also had its best run in the penultimate round. Over the single 8-minute A-Main Hagberg led from tone to tone and while Anderson and Hebert swapped position early on, it was the former who finished runner-up almost 1- lap down. In Touring Car, defending Champion Hebert would line up third as Hagberg secured the TQ from MonTech New York Grand Prix Anderson. Over the 5-minute race decider, setting the fastest lap of the race Hagberg would extend his advantage over Anderson by 3.4-seconds, the Top 5 positions on the grid remaining unchanged at the finish.

Image: Alexander Hagberg [Facebook]

February 2, 2025

Kilic wins 4WD at EOS

Mugen Seiki/LRP team driver Burak Kilic has taken the 4WD Buggy win at the EOS Race in Daun, German, the Turkish racer denying the former multiple race series’ reigning Champion Michal Orlowski from winning the now single stand alone race event. In qualifying it was the Schumacher of Orlowski who secured the overall TQ from the Xrays of David Ronnefalk and Bartosz Zalewski with Kilic lining up P4 on the grid. In the opening A-Main, Orlowski made the race look like just a formality while Kilic got through to finish second almost 5-seconds back. A2 however would see a dramatic start as Orlowski and Ronnefalk’s buggies ended up tangled together allowing Polish talent Zalewski to go to the front. Despite pressure from Orlowski in the closing stages, the 18-year-old stayed out front to win by 8/10ths with 2WD EOS Winner Marcus Kaerup, who qualified P8, finishing in third. A3 would again see first lap drama as Orlowski and Ronnefalk touched with Kilic coming out in front after further contact in the next corner. From there Kilic led from Zalewski, Orlowski and Ronnefalk before a mistake from Zalewski ended his chances of the title. Next it was the turn of Orlowski to pile the pressure on Kilic until he ran wide allowing Ronnefalk passed and despite the Swede best efforts over the last minute of the race Kilic held on for the A3 win and overall victory. Orlowski would finish runner-up with Zalewski completing the podium.

Image: Berkan Kilic [Facebook]

January 31, 2025

Kaerup wins 2WD at EOS

Team Associated’s Marcus Kaerup has opened his 2025 season with victory at the EOS race in Daun, Germany. Previously a multiple round series, Kaerup a previous Euro Offroad Series round winner, for 2025 the EOS is a one off event which opened with 2WD action on the temporary Racestars built indoor carpet track. In qualifying it was reiging Euro Offroad Series Champion Michal Orlowski, with 3 TQs from the 4 rounds, who was the Top Qualifier from Kaerup, who topped Q3, with his returning for 2025 AE team-mate Clement Boda completing the Top 3. In the triple finals, A1 saw a great battle between the Top 2 as Kaerup put the Schumacher driver under pressure until Orlowski clipped a board on landing which was enough for the 17-year-old Dane to get through for the win from team-mate Tommy Hall as the pole sitter dropped down the order. In A2 reigning European Champion Orlowski led from start to finish winning by 2.6-seconds from Kaerup meaning it would all come down to A3. Locked in another super close battle at the front, Kaerup would make contact with the leader which would result in the Pole’s buggy ending up on its roof. While Kaerup waited from Orlowski to retake his lead, this bunched back up the field before a mistake from Orlowski dropped him down order as Kaerup took the A3 win from Daniel Kobbevik to claim the overall 2WD win. Despite having to count his A1 P5, Orlowski would finish runner-up with Kobbevik completing the podium ahead of new 2025 Schumacher recruit Noha Ben Mohamed. Drivers will now turn their attention to 4WD for the next two days.

Image: Ruddog [Facebook]

January 31, 2025

Willspeed XB2 Stainless Steel 0° Front Bulkhead

Continuing its release of new option parts for the Xray XB2 2WD Buggy, Willspeed has added this 316 Stainless Steel 0° Front Bulkhead with Adjustable Roll Center (ARC). Machined from 316 Stainless Steel for exceptional strength and additional weight over stock plastic or aluminium options it weighs in at 32.0 grams. Featuring Adjustable Roll Center (ARC) the design utilising supplied carbon fibre shims (1x 1mm 1x 0.5mm). Using 1mm shim replicates standard geometry while these can be removed to fully raise roll centre or use 0.5mm shim for intermediate adjustment. The bulkhead comes with a polished finish with laser etched WS logo, weight and angle marker.

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January 31, 2025

Kyosho Ultima RB7.5 1:10 2WD Buggy

Kyosho has used the the Nürnberg Toy Fair in Germany to unveil its return to the offroad racing market with the Ultima RB7.5 1:10 2WD Buggy. Posting a video on the Kyosho Europe Facebook page, Karl Madsen goes through the features of the soon to be released buggy which at the front end includes as standard aluminium front axles, an aluminium front bulk head, a carbon fibre front shock tower, a shock tower protector and front wing. In terms of design a new steering set-up allows for greater ackermann changes and tuning. In the centre of the buggy there are two changes with a move to the now conventional battery tray layout. The rear brace has been redesigned and refined to allow more movement by removing some of the material. At the rear there is a carbon fibre shock tower with half hole adjustments but the biggest change is the move to 13mm big bore shocks. The RB7.5 also gets a new rear hub carrier for great adjustment options. The kit supplied body features revised rear aero design with the final kit expected to being released to market in April. Watch the video here.

Source: Kyosho Europe [Facebook]

January 31, 2025

Infinity IF18-3 Long Life Clutch Spring

Infinity has introduced a new Long Life Clutch Spring for its World Championship winning IF18-3 1:8 Onroad chassis. A special manufacturing process ensures long life and consistent performance. As the overall length is approximately 11mm, Infinity has also created Spring holder for the new long life clutch spring, the surface of which is silver to distinguish it from the R0251-06 (Black) clutch spring holder (black).

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

January 31, 2025

Lee announced as Xray Asia Pacific Team Manager

Continuing to expand his off track racing duties Singapore Electric Touring Car racer Nicolas Lee has been announced as the Asia Pacific Team Manager for Slovakian chassis manufacturer Xray. Lee, who joined Xray for the 2025 season after a long stint with Yokomo, is not stranger to the team manage role having been announced in a similar role with his electronics sponsors Hobbywing at the beginning of the 2024 season. Additionally he is is also one of the organisers of his home country’s annual high profile eSIC International Touring Car race. Announcing his appointment Xray posted, ‘In this vital role, Nicholas will oversee and coordinate with drivers and customers to ensure optimal performance during events. His extensive experience will be instrumental as we continue to pursue excellence in every competition. Nicholas’s passion for racing and dedication to teamwork align seamlessly with our vision for the future. We are excited to have him lead our efforts as we prepare for the upcoming championships and events.’

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

January 31, 2025

TRC 1:8 Offroad Valve Pistons

Belgian custom made RC parts brand Throttlefinger Racing Concepts (TRC) has released these new 1:8 Offroad Valve Pistons which have been in the works for over a year. On a mission to redefine 1:8 scale shock pistons, breaking free from the basic, unchanged design of current shock pistons and decades of motocross suspension knowledge and expertise, TRC set out to create pistons that allow for independent adjustment of compression and rebound—just like the systems used in all other forms of offroad racing. Through extensive research and development, they designed these pistons from the ground up, incorporating a spring steel shim and matching adapter made to exceptional tolerances. This innovation results in a set of pistons that address today’s track conditions with precision and consistency.

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