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July 23, 2024

Factory Team RC8B4 Engine Mount Set

Factory Team has created a new CNC machined aluminium engine mount split design for the Team Associated RC8B4 series of 1:8 buggies and trucks. The new set comes with separate left and right upper aluminium mounts that key into the engine mount base. After assembling the engine onto the mount and into the vehicle, simply remove 4 socket head screws from the top of the base, and the engine and upper mounts will come out of the vehicle without having to move the base and affect the gear mesh. Fits the RC8B4.1, RC8B4, and RC8B3 nitro buggies as well as the RC8T4 and RC8T3 nitro trucks.

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July 22, 2024

Hotrace ‘Havana’ 1:8 Buggy tyre

Italy’s HotRace Tyres has announced its newest 1:8 Buggy tyre release, the Havana. Designed together with one of the leading figures in the tyre industry and former World Champion Mark Pavidis, the new tread pattern is designed to be used for both indoor and outdoor tracks! The Havana tread with develop to perform a double function. The central part guarantees excellent traction with blocks of horizontal pins split and alternating with each other, while the external part is made up of smaller pins positioned vertically to guarantee perfect stability when cornering. The outer pins of the tires also move ever closer to each other to ensure greater smoothness when cornering. Set official release at the end of this month, Havana available Regular compound of Super Soft, Soft, Medium and Hard, and Clay compounds White, Clay and Clay Hard.

Source: Hotrace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

July 22, 2024

Davis takes 1:8 at Queensland IC Onroad State Titles

The Queensland IC Onroad State Titles took place at England Park Raceway, Brisbane, over the weekend where it was Infinity driver Jesse Davis who was crowned the new Champion of the 1:8 Onroad category. The reigning Australian National Champion and World Championship Finalist, Davis took his O.S. Speed powered IF18-3 to both the TQ and victory. Andrew Shapland made it an Infinity 1-2 in the half hour final with the Mugen Seiki of Tim Moylan completing the podium. Moylan would take the title in 1:10 Touring Car, securing the TQ and the win ahead of Xray’s Michael Stone. In 1:8 GT, former Large Scale World Champion Russell Grenenger successfully defended the title he won last year again with his Ielasi Tuned powered Hong Nor package followed home by the similar car of Jason Vallely.

Image: Speedy RC [Facebook]

July 22, 2024

Infinity IF14-2 Carbon Front body Upstop

Infinity has a new item for its IF14-2 Electric Touring Car with the release of a Carbon Fibre Front Body Upstop Set and matching new C-Hub Set with added mounting holes. The Graphite Front body Upstop Set allows you to mount the body as close as possible without causing contact between the body and tyres and can improve steering characteristics and stability of the car in high-speed corners. The -1.0mm/4deg C-Hub set has been created to work with the new Carbon Body Upstop Set through the addition of mounting holes.

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July 22, 2024

Revolution Design XB2’24 Clamping Servo Horn

New from Revolution Design is this top-tier Clamping Servo Horn upgrade for the Xray XB2’24 and XT2’24 2WD Offroad chassis. Made from 7075 aluminium, the silver chamfer and laser-etched RDRP logo add a stylish touch. The clamping design reduces play in the steering, enabling more precise handling. Offering the horn in 23T or 25T options, it is the perfect choice for those looking for high performance control of their vehicle.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

July 22, 2024

Willspeed B7 ‘Osprey’ Bodyshell

Best known for its billet aluminium buggy conversion kits, British manufacturer Willspeed has released the ‘Osprey’ body for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy. Manufactured from high quality polycarbonate, the body is available in a Standard 1mm material version as well as a Lightweight 0.5mm option.

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July 22, 2024

Mardave MD-24 Carbon

Niche British 1:12 Mini kit manufacturer Mardave, who have been at the heart of local club racing in the United Kingdom, has released images of its upcoming carbon fibre version of its latest MD24 Assassin kit. The company which was formed in the 70’s, and whose Mini Stock chassis has been many racers’ entry into the world of RC Racing over the decades since, with their kits traditionally produced using GRP material. Red RC have good memories of racing and enjoying the simplicity of the Mini Stock in the 1990s when we switched from onroad nitro to the indoors for the Irish Winters.

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July 22, 2024

Xu Xi doubles at FEMCA EP Offroad Championship

Xray driver Xu Xi completed the double at the FEMCA EP Offroad Championship which took place at the GDC track in Foshan, China, over the weekend. FEMCA, the governing body of radio-controlled car racing in Asia and Australasia and which represents 15 nations, brought back the race this year after a long absence with the aim of building back up the race, which like other FEMCA Championships crowns the official Champion of Asia. With 4WD attracting the largest entry, in qualifying it was leading Chinese international touring car driver Marco Ma who secured the TQ for Xray ahead Xi after topping 4 of the 5 rounds. In the triple finals however after a poor start in A1, Xi was able to get the better of his team-mate and win A2 & 3 to lift the overall title. With Ma second, Liu Hai Feng completed the podium. In 2WD, Xi had the perfect race securing the TQ and wrapping up the overall win in A2. Second would go to the Team Associated of Ashton Witte with Zhao Ji Chen rounding out the Top 3.

Image: GDC Indoor Race Club