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September 4, 2024

RC Redovan reveals 1:8 Offroad Worlds Track

The track that will determined the 2024 IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Champion has just been revealed in a video that shows off the latest track build by the team at RC Redovan. Setting a new benchmark as hosts of the World Championship two years ago, RC Redovan was again thrusted with hosting the event after a late cancellation by Brazil on staging the 19th running of the sport’s biggest prize. Taking on the task of having to rebuild the track for the return of the Worlds to Spain, despite the short lead in time the Baldo family have executed it stating, ‘It gives us enormous pleasure and pride to present the new design of our track, host of the next World Championship. Months of hard work in record time now bear fruits “We are going to give you the best world championship in history.” And we firmly believe we have done everything to achieve that! Welcome to RC Redován, welcome to the World Championship 2024.’ Having supported our coverage of the 2023 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Arizona, we are delighted to be teaming up with Ruddog for the trip to Redovan to attended our sixth 1:8 Offroad World Championship. Our coverage will kick off with news from seeding practice on Tuesday, 10th September. Click here to view track reveal video.

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September 4, 2024

RC Discharger Regenerative Discharger V2 (2S Version)

RC Discharger has unveiled a new 2S version of its Regenerative Discharger V2. This compact and lightweight model is designed for enthusiasts who prefer to travel light. Being smaller and lighter than the 4S version, Weighing only 50oz with AC and 57oz with the iCharger S6, it offers unparalleled performance. Perfect for 1:12 and 1:10 categories, this revolutionary discharger is a game-changer for RC racing. RC Discharger’s Regenerative Discharger is the first-ever battery discharger compatible with all Junsi iCharger models, including the X6, X8, X12, S6, DX6, DX8, and DX12. Whether you’re a professional or a hobbyist, this compatibility ensures seamless integration with your existing setup. It also has dual Charging Power so you can cycle, discharge, and/or charge two 1S batteries simultaneously up to 32A using both outputs on your iCharger DUO.

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September 3, 2024

EcoPower Electron Mini Intelligent Charger

New from AMain Hobbies brand EcoPower is this Electron Mini Intelligent Charger. Launching together with 10 new EcoPower batteries that are directly compatible with the charger, the EcoPower Electron Mini Intelligent Charger makes charging easier than ever. When combined with an EcoPower Intelligent Battery, the Electron Mini will immediately recognise the battery type, whether 2S, 3S, or 4S, and will automatically begin charging using the ideal settings. The Intelligent symbol lights up when an ECP Intelligent Battery is connected, making it easy to identify auto charging is underway and then the charging progress bar shows how far the battery is from full charge. Charging is made extremely simple with just two buttons to choose from, Charge or Storage, and it can charge LiPo, LiHV, and LiFe battery chemistries, but not NiMh batteries. NiMh charging is not compatible with LiPo batteries, so the ECP-1007 is safer because it eliminates the possibility of charging in the wrong mode and takes the guess work out of charging for those who are new to the RC hobby. The Electron Mini Charger includes a high power 65W USB-C power supply, which is necessary to achieve the maximum 5A output on batteries up to 4S. The brand new EcoPower Intelligent Battery lineup provides a power option for a vast array of RC cars, trucks, and boats from 2S to 4S.

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September 3, 2024

Xray X4F’25 Front Balancing Weights

Xray has added a new front weight option for its X4F’25 1:10 FWD Touring Car. The front left and front right 50g brass weights are moved from the bumper under the front driveshafts into the centre of the front drive train for improved weight transfer on & off power. These weights makes the car better balanced and improves its rotation. CNC-machined from brass material, black colour coated and laser engraved.

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September 3, 2024

T-Works Black Hollow Board Carry Box

RC racers can never have enough storage solutions with T-Works introducing its new Black Hollow Board Carry Box. Measuring 246x146x482mm and made from sturdy and durable high-quality corrugated plastic. Offering resistance to impact and wear-resistant as well as giving a certain degree of thermal insulation, the boxes effectively protect you model car / other accessories from damage while in transport or storage. Available singlely or as a pack of 10, the flat packed carry boxes can be quickly assembled without the need for any tools.

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September 3, 2024

Infinity IF18-3 Alu Upper Knuckle Set

New from Infinity for its World Championship winning IF18-3 1:8 Onroad kit is this Aluminium Upper Knuckle Set, with the Japanese manufacturer also introducing a new Hard Plastic Front Body Mount Set. With the new Upper Knuckle Set not only has rigidity been increased by using A7075, but the pivot height has been raised by 2mm compared to the standard part R300B/300H, providing more responsive steering and changing the camber change rate. To ensure clearance inside the wheel, the ball has been downsized from 8.5 to 8.0mm and the screw cap from 10 to 9mm and tilted by 10 degrees. A specially prepared 8mm titanium ball is included to ensure proper steering angle. The main body is hard anodised. The Hard Plastic Front Body Mount Set revives the plastic front body mounting plate that was a standard item on the first Infinity 1:8 chassis and the IF18. It subtly reduces the powerful front downforce from the body for smoother steering characteristics.

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September 3, 2024

Slater crowned 1:8 Stockcars World Champion

The 1:8 Stockcar World Championship took place at the Adur Model Car Club oval track in the South of England over weekend with English Champion Ricky Slater crowned the new World Champion. Starting out against almost 60 drivers drawn into 10 qualifying heats, three rounds of qualifying, Quarter & Semi finals whittled that down to just 6-drivers for the Main Final. The 5-minute World title decider would see Slater take his Nova Engine powered LMH Chassis to the win ahead of 2023 Champion Maikel Rutten from the Netherlands. They were joined on the podium by Ben Harding. Jack Nessling was crowned the Junior World Champion.

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September 3, 2024

Schumacher Shard 1:10 4WD Front Tyre

Schumacher has added a new tyre to its popular range of 1:10 offroad tyres with the introduction of the new Shard front for 4WD vehicles. Based on the very successful Fusion the new 4WD Shard has been developed to give the ultimate steering with good balance on high bite surfaces. With Schumacher’s classic stagger pattern now utilising a modernised geometry the Shard will enable the 4WD to have steering exactly where you need it.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]