January 2, 2024

AGFRC Waterproof Alu Case Micro Digital Servo

Servo manufacturer AGFRC has released a new full aluminium waterproof standard metal 25T spline sub micro servo, the A19DLM.  After repeated testing and modifications, this tiny servo gets upgraded materials and workmanship to created a high end digital micro servo.  With robust metal structure and gear set, this servo can deliver 4KG.CM (55.6oz-in) super high torque and 0.088sec/60°speed at 8.4V even in this compact size.  Easy to install in limit space for lock dig shift usage in different scale model such as 1:18 , 1:10, 1:8 etc.  Programmable feature also allow for different users to find the suitable data for their applications.  The A19DLM servo is the perfect upgrade for your Traxxas TRX-4 or TRX-6 Crawler, Axial SCX10 III, Capra, or 1:18 TRX4M and Absima 1:10 or 1:8 EP Crawlers.

View Features & Specs here

January 2, 2024

Tessman calls time on career after 20-years of racing

2014 1:8 Buggy World Champion Ty Tessman has called time on an impressive career that puts him up there among the greats of offroad racing.  The Canadian announced the decision to retire from the sport after 20-years of racing as he is set to become a father in 2024.  Never an easy decision for any sports professional who has dedicate their live to achieving success, the decision by Xray to drop him at the end of 2023 after a 7-year partnership would certainly have played a factor in his departure from the sport.  A driver who only represented two manufacturers during his extensive career, Tessman paid tribute to Hot Bodies for giving him the opportunity to turn professional in the sport with his father Gord and mother Leann a pivotal part of the ‘Team Tessman’ journey, the highlight of which was his World title win in Italy 10-years ago.  Having witnessed and reported on many of Ty greatest wins over the years, Red RC would like to thank the Tessmans for the memories (late cold nights at the Dirt Nitro Challenge pitting in the Pro-Line tent particular stand outs!!) of some epic race battles and wish Ty all the best in his new family life.  Who knows maybe the story will repeat itself in years to come.

Read Ty’s full announcement here

January 1, 2024

Mächler announced in dual role with Team EAM

Team EAM has announced that newly crowned 1:12 Spec World Champion Max Mächler has joined the brand in a new dual role as both a team driver and Team Manager.  The German will the fill the role of Team Manager and becomes the first factory driver for Team EAM Europe as Eric Anderson expands the American brand in 2024.  Having a hugely successful World Championship last month in Florida, where Kemp Anderson took the TQ in Modified and 6 of the 10 Finalists used its battery, EAM has partnered with RCK to push its racing activities in Europe with Machler, with an established record with Awesomatix, taking the role.  Announcing Machler, EAM said, ‘By stepping up our efforts in the European market with the addition of RCK as our European distributor, we were in need of a leader for our racing activities.  Max’s strategic vision and dedication to excellence align perfectly with our team’s goals.  His leadership skills, coupled with a profound understanding of RC car racing, will undoubtedly enhance our team’s performance.  He’s someone who goes out of his way to make sure all of his team drivers are taken care of, they have everything they need to succeed and he gives whatever it takes to make this happen.  We couldn’t be happier about having Max on board and we know that very soon, Europe will find out what Team EAM batteries are all about.’

Source: Team EAM [teameamotorsports.com]

January 1, 2024

Phend officially no longer to race Spektrum radios

Coming as no huge surprise given he used a Sanwa radio at the 1:10 Buggy World Championships back in September,  Dakotah Phend has officially announced that he is no longer a Spektrum driver.  The 26-year has used Spektrum radios throughout his professional career as part of his Horizon Hobbies package which are also the owners of his chassis sponsor TLR.  Announcing the end of long running sponsorship, Phend posted on Facebook, ‘With the end of 2023 approaching so does my time with Spektrum. We have been partnered up for 16 years through thick and thin. I appreciate everything that they have done for me and the support that they have given. Sometimes a change is needed and I felt like now was the right time to do it. Moving forward for 2024 I will be headed in a different direction for radios and servos.’

Source: Dakotah Phend [Facebook]

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