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September 14, 2024

1/4 Finals Update – 1:8 Offroad World C/Ship

The big day has arrived at the IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship in Spain with the 1/4 Finals marking the end of the road for two of the 2022 Finalists at RC-Redovan but also seeing other finalists taking a step closer to the 1-hour main show that will determined the No.1 driver in the World. In the first of the two 30-minute encounters it was the Sworkz of Brandon Rose who took the win from 3rd on the grid. The American had a comfortable 9-second gap over the Tekno of Daniel Pariente. Having started out the day in the 1/8 Finals, former 1:10 World Champion Spencer Rivkin continued his progress coming through for 3rd to book his spot in the Semi A Final where he joins Top Qualifier Juan Carlos Canas. Italian Xray driver Alex Zanchettin would complete the Top 4 to secure the last bump up spot after denying Kyosho’s Ryan Lutz a place in the Semi by 0.718.

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September 13, 2024

New Revolution Design parts at World Championship

German option parts brand Revolution Design Racing Products has released a number of new Team Associated RC8 B4.1 parts at the IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship in Spain. A sponsor of Team Associated driver Joona Haatanen, the Finnish racer is running the new parts on his buggy at the RC-Redovan. The new releases include an Aluminium Differential Case precision machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and hard anodised for maximum durability. Holding more fluid it improves consistency over runtime. The case is Laser-etched with the RDRP logo for a premium look. A new Aluminium Rear Brace Mount offers increased stiffness for a more stable rear end. Also in the latest parts release are an Aluminium Wing Plate, Front Aluminium Shock Mounts, and Titanium Lower Shock Mounting Screws. You can view the parts on Haatanen’s RC8 B4.1 in our chassis focus here.

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September 13, 2024

RC Discharger 2S 70A Synchronous Charge Cable

RC Discharger has introduced this new 2S 70A Synchronous Charge Cable (XT90 & 5mm). This high-performance cable features high current capacity being able to handles up to 70A for optimal battery performance and reduced charge times. 8AWG wire ensures excellent conductivity and minimal resistance with high-end soldering guaranteeing durability and reliability. 32-Inch in length if gives ample reach and flexibility. 2S compatibility, premium XT90 on the charger side and 5mm connector on the battery side for secure connections.

Source: RC Discharger [rcdischarger.com]

September 13, 2024

Avid B7 Aluminium Steering Bellcranks

Avid Racing Concepts has added these Aluminium Steering Bellcranks to its range of option parts for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy. Machined from 7075-T6 aluminium alloy, black anodised with silver edge highlights for a premium appearance. They feature a notched design to improve clearance when adding Ackermann shims. These aluminium bellcranks are designed for serious racers looking to eliminate flex in the steering system, delivering maximum steering feel.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

September 13, 2024

Klinik RC 1:16-1:10 Folding RC Car Stand

Klinik RC has released a new Folding RC Car Stand for 1:16 and 1:10 use. Made in the USA, the stand measures 4.75″L x 4.625″W x 2.75″, the stand which weighs only 120-grams folds down to a super compact 4.75″L x 4.625″W x 11/16″T. A sturdy car stand is often overlooked as one of the most useful tools on your bench, elevating your car, for maintenance between heats at the track or at home while prepping for the next race. The folding car stand, the fold action taking about 2-seconds, is precision CNC laser cut from 4.4mm acrylic in various colours to match your livery, laser engraved with the Klinik Racing checkers logo on both side panels.

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September 13, 2024

IFMAR reverts to ‘Pre Tech’ inspection for tyre diameter

In a positive move widely welcomed as being in the best interest of the event, the IFMAR International Jury has announced that the 109mm minimum tyres diameter rule will now be determined by a pre-tech inspection. Yesterday just as qualifying concluded at the 1:8 Offroad World Championship a bombshell, widely viewed as a strategy move my one tyre manufacturer, was landed on the event with IFMAR announcing it would implement checks after racing. The World Governing Body of RC Racing, IFMAR’s own official ruling coming into the 19th running of these Worlds states the specs the tyres must meet but not when any inspection would be conducted. With both EFRA and ROAR having used the pre-tech for the rules, most teams and drivers were working on that procedure so when the announcement came yesterday that cars must finish the final with tyres no less than 109mm it turned the race on its head. With IFMAR first offering Semi finalists an extended 50-minute practice session so as to gauge track conditions after the lower finals and gauge tyre wear, pressure was mounting on them to review the ruling.

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September 12, 2024

Welcome to my World (Quali Day 2) – Marcus Kaerup

In 1:8 Offroad the journey to the World Final starts at best with securing a spot on the grid in the Semi Finals, so making the Top 16 is Stage 1 successfully completed for Ruddog Racing supported driver Marcus Kaerup. From 180 starters in Spain, the 16-year old Dane completed 2 days of qualifying with 13th position ahead of former World Champion Robert Battle which ain’t to shabby for a guy who is more an 1:10 Electric Offroad specialist. Set to line-up in the same Semi Final as Top Qualifier Juan Carlos Canas, he will carry the number 7 on his Ruddog powered Team Associated RC8 B4.1. Catching up with Marcus at the end the second & final day of qualifying, he summed up his performance with ‘it’s being pretty good’ adding, ‘I had four consistent runs in a row so that is pretty good. Then because I knew I was safe (into the Semis) we just tried some different stuff coming into the last 2 qualis which didn’t go very well but we have the data and know how to change to what ever track conditions we drive’.

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September 12, 2024

IFMAR to implement 109mm minimum tire diameter rule

With concerns over the interpretation of the rule on minimum tyre diameter rumbling around the pits today from around lunch time, IFMAR has this evening made a clear decision that it will implement the ruling as it stands post race despite the concerns over the high tyre wear being experienced at the 1:8 Offroad World Championship in Spain. Many leading drivers had expressed concerns as to how the rule would be implemented, confusion appearing to stem from issues at the European Championship where a pre-race inspection was used. When we were first made aware of the concerns of the ruling an official source told us that almost 50% of cars in qualifying would have been DQ’d had the post run rule been implemented.

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