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December 26, 2022

Sweep Racing onroad tyre DX compound

Sweep Racing has created their newest on-road tyre DX compound developed for outdoor asphalt track use. The New DX compound provides super consistent performance from the first run to the end with faster lap time. Also improved is durability with longer lifespan in hot weather helping to supply high quality tyres for racing. DX compound developed with well known company Hankook tyres under license and the new DX compound will be applied to 1:10 TC , FWD and mini classes tires. Compounds will be available 24 28 32 36 40 shore.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

December 26, 2022

Yokomo BD11 Factory Team Edition Alu Chassis

Yokomo has released a new optional aluminium chassis for their BD11 Factory Edition 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The CNC aluminium chassis is made of high quality material with additional flex spotted mainly at the rear to provide more rear traction. Traditionally, aluminium chassis are used for high-grip surfaces such as carpet. This chassis has a traction balance closer to the rear, making it suitable for driving on asphalt surfaces as well. Aluminium material is also superior to graphite in terms of absorbing micro-vibrations during driving, to improve the feeling of ground contact when cornering.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

December 26, 2022

VP Pro RC10 B6.4 CB-2002 body

Having recently released the CB-4002 for Team Associated’s RC10B74.2 & B74.2D 4WD chassis, VP Pro has added a version of the body for its 2WD sibling. Intended for the RC10B6.4 and B6.4D, the CB-2002 body induces a balanced and stable drive due to the improved design also increasing performance in low traction conditions. The body is moulded from high-quality 0.6mm polycarbonate and precision laser-cut to fit. Each body comes packaged will come with window masks.

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December 23, 2022

Bittydesign Eptron 1:10 190mm body

Bittydesign has unveiled its newest creation, the Eptron 1:10 190mm Touring Car body. The project was born from the desire to develop a completely different body shell from their previous models, the front, the sides, the trunk, the cockpit, the spoiler and the rear, everything has been redesigned from scratch to meet the needs of this ultra competitive category. The Eptron allows drivers to force the pace on medium/high grip surfaces while maintaining a constant pace for all 5 minutes; the speed that the model maintains when cornering is surprising. Over the course of several months of tests on the track, changes were made several times to the original project to be sure to offer a product that could excel in the 190mm category. Step by step Bittydesign say they have reached an optimal level of performance and balance. The body shell complies with all EFRA, IFMAR, ROAR, BRCA and FEMCA homologation specs, so it can be used in any National and International race.

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December 23, 2022

TWT V.2 Tool Rack

Thai company TWT has released this new tool stand. The new V.2 TWT Tool Rack, features holes for up to 13 tools and other pit equipment and also features 1 foam padded pockets for small items. It also features a simple system for measuring shims and screws, easy to use, you no longer need a vernier caliper. Made of high-quality acrylic it measures 180 x 85 x 17 mm. Weighing 153 grams it is available in the three colour options – black/grey, black/blue & black/red.

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December 23, 2022

Tollard leaves Team Associated

Long time Team Associated team driver Cole Tollard has announced he will not be re-signing for iconic brand and their electronics division Reedy Power. The American was picked up by Associated at a young age and has represented them for an impressive 11-year stint. During that time he added to the company’s silverware collection including the ROAR Mod Truck National title. In his announcement on Facebook, Tollard said the ‘decision was it was not easy’ and he thanked everyone at AE ‘for the opportunity to represent such a great company’. A great ambassador for the sport with his friendly and helpful personality, we await news of his future plans.

Read Tollard’s announcement here

December 23, 2022

Ongaro ends RunnerTime Fuel sponsorship

Back to back 1:8 Buggy World Champion Davide Ongaro is set for another change to his 2023 racing package with the announcement he will no longer be using RunnerTime Fuel. Having announced his departure from tyre sponsor AKA earlier this month, the Italian has enjoyed a similar 5-year stint with the RunnerTime netting the 2018 and 2023 World titles in that time. On his Facebook page Ongaro said, ‘It has been 5 amazing years, We have achieved a lot of amazing results together and goals, we have had a lot of fun and you are part that helped me to be what I am. I hope you are happy about what we have done together, races, dinners, good and bad results because they are part of racing. I can only say a big thank you for all the help you have to use during these years, was a pleasure for us to work with you. It’s time now to take different roads, I wish you the best in your future. Thanks a lot for everything. Thanks Matteo Passerini and Runnertime.’

Source: Davide Ongaro [Facebook]

December 23, 2022

All change as Tebo announces AKA departure

With the news earlier in the week that his stint with Tekno RC was over, Jared Tebo has today announced that he will also not be continuing with long time tyre sponsor AKA in 2023. The American started with the brand in 2009 and has been running their products every year since with the exception of the 2016. Making the announcement on social media, in thanking everyone at AKA, he attributed their Three Rib front tyre as being a major part of his 2013 1:10 2WD Offroad World Championship victory. Also switching engine for the new season, it will be interesting to see what new package Tebo hits the track with in 2023. Read Tebo’s announcement here