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February 13, 2025

JConcepts XB8’25 P2 Body

JConcepts has released its P2 body shell for the Xray XB8’25 1:8 Buggy platform with new Xray team signing and JConcepts team driver Dakotah Phend having tested the body at the Southern Indoor Championships. The P2 design debuted in 1:8 at the last year’s Mugen Challenge and was then used at IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship in Spain, having originally been created for the 1:10 racing. Key features of the P2 design are a tall stabilising fin on the rear of the body as well as a small mini fin placed behind the rear of the cab that does not interfere with the engine head. In the rear, the ramping feature that is so popular on the P2, creeps up behind the cab and engine head to create extra force and stability. The P2 is offered in both standard and lightweight options and each arrives as clear polycarbonate with protective film.

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February 13, 2025

Fenix Racing G56.2 upgrades

Italy’s Fenix Racing has released a number of new upgrades for its G56.2 Pro10 chassis. The front end parts include a new -3mm narrow front end and a new front brace for the standard front end. They have also produced a ‘Standard’ width front end able to carry 1:12 micro servo between the steering assembly and offer that in a -3mm option too. Both plates are drilled for the popular 1:12 servo, such as the PowerHd M8 and Sanwa PSG Hr. For those who like the Awesomatix steering systems, Fenix has released new front arms able to carry the Awesomatix steering system using parts from an A12.

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February 12, 2025

JConcepts Blue Compound Smoothie 2 1:10 buggy tire

JConcepts is now offering its Smoothie 2 slick 1:10 buggy tire in its blue compound. The Florida company’s blue compound is rated as a soft option and is an all purpose choose that excels in dusty and low bite conditions. Released as a 2.2” bead mounting diameter, the JConcepts Smoothie 2 mount straight to the latest generation wheels for that all important reactive feel. The carefully profiled slightly thickened tire carcass rolls through the turns with efficiency while the maximum smooth surface area grips the specialty surfaces like no other. The Smoothies include Dirt-Tech inserts which have made an immediate presence on the racing scene since their release.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

February 12, 2025

Grand Prix 3D Retro-Mod RCX’36 conversion kit

Australia’s Grand Prix 3D has introduced a new Retro-Mod RCX’36 conversion kit designed primarily for using a Team Associated B6.4 or B6.3 as a donor car. The all-new GP3D Retro-Mod RCX’36 conversion kit brings back the old-school charm of the legendary ’89 RC10 Stealth. And with the IFMAR 1:10 Electric Buggy Worlds returning to Australia exactly 36 years later, there’s no better time to recapture a piece of RC history, now with a modern edge. Simply take your donor car, add the RCX’36 conversion kit, drop in your favourite electronics, and marvel at the beauty of a rear-motor setup, carbon fibre, and that classic white plastic.

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February 12, 2025

PIP-Aero ‘Force12’ 1:12 Body

New from German bodyshell producer PIP-Aero comes the ‘Force12’ for 1:12. Their latest body was tested last year in multiple versions with Markus Mobers and Daniel Töenessen until they reached the results they were happy with. The new ‘Front Flaps’ give good steering and the new waved Rear Wing section inspired by their 1:8 “Waved-Wing” offers really good rotation and traction. The ‘Force12’ is EFRA homologated and available in 0,5mm and 0,3mm lexan. For the people who want to drive with stiffeners, can cut out the two mini-stiffeners that included with the body and are inspired by their 1:8 Apex body and fit perfectly in the rear.

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February 12, 2025

Senesi partners with Savox

Reigning EFRA 1:8 GT European Champion and 11-time Italian National Champion Natanaele Senesi is to use Savox servos as part of his racing program in 2025 and beyond. A big year for the 1:8 GT specialist with the IFMAR World Championships for the category taking place in Chile later this year, the Italian, who just recently opened the Senesi Motorsport Arena 1:10 Indoor RC Track, said on the announcement. ‘The choice was easy for me! After I got in touch with Savox at the end of 2024 and I had the opportunity to test their products during this past winter season, the choice was easy for me. Savox is one of the biggest servos’ manufacture in the R/C market and their “monster” line is comparable to none. I really look forward to use their servos and help Andy and the team to develop them even more. Thank you very much Andy Chen for giving me this amazing opportunity!’

Source: Savox [teamsavox.com]

February 12, 2025

RugRacers Round 4 – Report

The fourth round of British indoor touring car series Rug Racers took place over the weekend where it was Schumacher’s Elliott Harper maintained his perfect score with win number four. With pressure building into the penultimate round of Hertford Radio Car Club organised series, the door to the Stock and Frontie championships is wide open as to where the Rug Racers 24/25 titles will go. In Modified Harper was looking to keep his clean sweep for the series going with Alex Thurston & Harley Eldridge keeping him honest all day as he locked up the TQ spot for the 2 leg finals. Leg 1 started with strong pace from the front 4 cars breaking away before a rare mistake saw Elliott fall down the field and promote Thurston to the point, Elliott set back through the field and managed to make it back to Alex but wasn’t able to pass and Leg 1 went to Thurston ahead with Andy Murray in 3rd. Leg 2 and no mistake and a storming race time, Harper went lights to flag untroubled, Thurston & Eldridge putting on a great battle for the 2nd spot that Thurston held onto by a few 10ths at the line, the pair joining Harper on the podium in that order.

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February 12, 2025

Catalonia PRO10 Championship Rd 1 – Report

Over the weekend, under typical cold conditions for this time of year, the first round of the Catalonia PRO10 Championship took place in Barcelona. The category is open, and all drivers compete in the modified class. Qualifying began before 10am without any track additive, in cold and damp conditions however despite this, times began to improve, and as the morning progressed, lap times steadily dropped. In the first final, just before a promising duel between Alain Biescas and Marc Valero, Biescas had to retire due to a mechanical issue. Marc Valero took the win, followed by Isaac Amorós in second and Sergio Lacuesta in third, just over 4 seconds behind. Valero secured another victory in the second final, while Biescas retired once again due to another mechanical problem. This time, Isaac Amorós showed better pace and pulled away from Lacuesta. In the third and final heat, Valero claimed yet another victory. Biescas couldn’t start due to unresolved issues, and the final battle between Isaac and Sergio was won by Isaac, with a margin of just over one second. New drivers and brands are increasingly investing in this category, which continues to gain followers in Catalonia. The fact that it is free from technical inspections allows for unrestricted driving and development. As an interesting fact, the fastest PRO10 lap was two seconds quicker than the best Touring Stock lap, set by a top Spanish driver, on a small and highly technical track. This year, an important event is being prepared at the Almusafes (Valencia) track, where we expect to gather drivers from all over the national scene, as well as from neighbouring French drivers and future afield.

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