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January 19, 2024

“Idea of ‘sponsorship’ is so lost in our industry right now” – Jared Tebo

Former World Champion Jared Tebo has taken to social media with an interesting post addressing the current state of sponsorship in racing. A true professional paid driver who for almost two decades was one of the leading forces in Offroad races around the world representing some of the biggest manufacturers in the industry, Tebo officially announced his competitive retirement from racing last year but still remains involved in the industry. Now focused on his JTP brand, as well as being USA Team Manager for Hotrace Tyres, the American found himself overwhelmed by the massive response to opening 2024 applications for JTP sponsorship in November. In addressing the topic, Tebo explains his own journey to becoming a Pro driver and how the idea of ‘sponsorship’ is now lost in our industry with many drivers simply expecting it. Sure to kick off many keyboard debates, he concludes that he is sticking to what he believes in for his JTP brand.

Read Tebo’s full post here

January 19, 2024

SIGP International Grand Prix registration opens

Sunpadow Batteries has announced that registration is now open for the return of the SIGP International RC Car Grand Prix Onroad with the event set to take place on March 20-24. Having established itself as one of the leading annual international RC events in China and attracted many of the sport’s top drivers, World Champion Bruno Coelho was the winner of the last onroad edition in 2019. The event takes place at the 2017 IFMAR Electric Offroad Championship venue in Xiamen where both an onroad and offroad track are built side by side next to Sunpadow’s production facility and overlooked by one of the World’s biggest driver stands. The SIGP will continue to offer one of the biggest prizes in the sport with total prize money of $20,000 on offer over the categories which include 1:8 GP onroad, 1:8 EP onroad, 1:10 Modified Touring Car and 1:10 Stock Touring Car. Having attended previous editions of the SIGP, Red RC will be travelling to Xiamen to cover the return of international competition on the Sunpadow Circuit.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

January 19, 2024

Tekno RC boosts European team with Pariente

American offroad chassis manufacturer Tekno RC has announced the signing of 1:8 Buggy World Championship Semi Finalist Daniel Pariente. The Spanish driver together with his younger brother Adrian departed Sworkz in December after a 5-year stint with the brand and now he joins Portugal’s João Figueiredo as part of Tekno’s European based race team. The deal with Tekno completes the 2023 European Finalist’s race package for the new season with Pariente having already announced he will run Gimar Engines and Hotrace Tyres. Commenting on the announcement he said, “Super proud and happy to announce that I will be part of the tekno rc team for the 2024 season and beyond, the cars are incredible and the atmosphere in the team is unbeatable. I can’t wait to start the season! We will give everything on the tracks. Big thanks to Daniel Lewis and Ilias Arkoudaris for this awesome opportunity!”

Source: Tekno [teknorc.com]

January 19, 2024

Kaerup joins Hotrace Tyres

Hotrace Tyres has announced the signing of 1:10 Offroad star Marcus Kaerup, as the 16-year-old is set for an increased 1:8 Buggy programme in 2024. The reigning 1:10 2WD European Champion, the Dane was a double finalist at September’s IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Arizona with it the turn of the World Championship for 1:8 Buggy this year. The Team Associated driver will be looking to build on his finish in the 1/8 Final at the 2022 Worlds in Redovan, Spain, which was won by his AE team-mate Davide Ongaro.

Source: Hotrace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

January 18, 2024

MIBO Champions Volker & Mugen back to defend title

With the electric touring car season about to kick off in France this weekend with GP3F, Mugen Seiki has confirmed their lead driver Ronald Volker is to defend his MIBO International title next month. Taking place this year on February 16-18, the former World Champion won the inaugural running of the new international event in 2023 and will return to the popular Sports V Hotel race location in Hrotovice aiming for 2 from 2. The German faces strong opposition with newly crowned 1:12 World Champion Michal Orlowski confirmed to head Schumacher’s official team debut in the event with Yokomo’s Christopher Krapp returning after a tough 2023 encounter. Organised by former international touring car racer Michal Bok, the race brings together both electric onroad and offroad racing on two tracks build side by side by the team from Mibosport. With everything from the track, restaurant, bowling alley and hotel rooms all under one roof, the venue was a hit with racers who travelled from 13 different countries last year. With a capped entry limit the relaxed schedule also means plenty of time in the evening to wind down and socialise over dinner after each day’s racing. With the onroad track catering for Modified, Stock & FWD Touring cars plus Formula, the Offroad track will see action for 2WD and 4WD Buggy as well an open class of ‘Offroad Kids’ that gives the future stars of racing an opportunity to be a part of this international event. Red RC is looking forward to making the return trip to Czech to kick off our 2024 season of race coverage.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

January 18, 2024

Historic Crystal Palace track needs your help

Having been around since the 1970 and witnessed decades of racing to become one of the UK’s most historic RC track, the Crystal Palace Model Car track in South London is now in need of the RC Communities help to ensure its future existence. Proposed regeneration plans threaten to replace the track with a football pitch but the BRCA, the British Governing body for radio control car racing, are looking for your support in signing a petition to try and have the track saved within the regeneration plans. European body EFRA has also got behind supporting the petition in the knowledge that local tracks at a vital future lifeline for RC Racing. Our own journey here at Red RC into RC racing came about when with our father we accidentally came across an RC track and immediately told him ‘we want one of the them’. One less track is one less opportunity for people to go racing so show your support for the track by signing the petition here.

Source: BRCA [brca.org]

January 18, 2024

Raceform Touring & M-Chassis ‘Lazer’ tyre gluing jig

Raceform has released the latest racing racing accessory in its ‘Lazer’ range with its new Lazer Jig, which it is describing as a game-changer for your 1:10 touring and mini racing. The innovative jig tackles the toughest gluing challenges with ease, making it a must-have for serious racers. The Lazer Jig seamlessly adjusts to fit both 1:10 touring and M-Chassis wheels and tyres. With effortless bead openers you can forget about finger fatigue and CA glued fingertips as the new double clincher roller peels tyre beads making the process a breeze. The anti-seesaw fastener keeps your wheel rock-steady, when gluing the inner side meaning no messy spills and uneven gluing. The process is as simple as 1-2, two lever positions (open and close) are all you need to master the Lazer Jig. Two metal nozzle applicators let you apply glue with pinpoint accuracy with thin viscosity CA glue recommended for use.

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January 17, 2024

Associated RC10B6.4CC Collector’s Clear Edition Kit

To commemorate one of the most successful 2WD buggy platforms in history, Team Associated has announced the B6.4CC Collector’s Clear Edition Kit. This kit offers RC collectors the ability to build the world’s most successful 1:10 scale buggy platform in iconic polycarbonate clear material. This clear car edition includes +3mm chassis layout, 11mm Octalock LCF slipper clutch, steel ESC weights, servo weights, front and rear anti-roll bars, and other great features you remember from the RC10B6.4. The B6.4CC is designed for optimal build experience, and this clear car edition kit is a true gem for both collectors and racers alike. Team Associated have pointed out that while clear parts are stronger than SLA and could be driven, it was manufactured as a display piece for your collection. The polycarbonate clear components will only be available in the kit and will not be sold individually.

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