January 16, 2025

Ultimate Racing engines for Batlle

Having made the move to Sworkz, for whom he will not only race but also fill the role of team manager, Robert Batlle’s 1:8 Offroad program will be powered by engines from Ultimate Racing for 2025.  The former World Champion has a longtime relationship with Ultimate Racing having been supported heavily by the Spanish brand’s owners Modelix Racing during his early European Championship reign.  Having run Corsatec engines as part of his stint with Mayako, on his new engine deal Batlle posted, ‘We go back to the origins, the one of things that are to come, you will love them. Back to the beginning, so excited about all news coming soon.’  Already supported by Modelix’s fuel brand Nitrolux, Batlle will continue to use this with further collaboration to be announced.

Source: Robert Batlle [Facebook]


January 15, 2025

Futaba T6PV Transmitter

Japanese radio manufacturer Futaba has announced their new T6PV Transmitter.  The mid-level transmitter gets elements from their flagship T10PX such as being operable with T4PM+.  With its full-colour display allowing for intuitive operation, the T6PV also supports the fastest system of ‘F-4G’ via R404SBS and R404SBS-E receivers.  The key to ‘F-4G’ is it speeds up the cycle of transmitting information about steering, throttle, and other radio control operations to the receiver.  The transmitter also supports ‘T-FHSS’, ‘S-FHSS’ and ‘MINI-Z’. *The R404SBS and R404SBS-E are receivers that support “F-4G”.

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January 15, 2025

Associated confirm Kaerup for MIBO International

Team Associated has confirmed they will be represented at the upcoming MIBO International Race in the Czech Republic with the news that their teenage offroad star Marcus Kaerup will make his debut at the third edition of the event on February 7-9th.  The multiple European Champion and World Championship finalist is set to take the challenge to Sworkz’s defending 2WD Champion Joern Neumann and Schumacher pairing of Michal Orlowski and Daniel Kobbevik.  Having been denied back to back European 2WD Buggy titles by Orlowski last September in Swedend when EFRA hosted the European Championship indoor on carpet, the 17-year-old Dane will be looking to prevent the reigning MIBO International Touring Car Champion from doing the double as the Polish ace races on both the onroad and offroad track this year.  In 4WD he will take on the Xray of fellow teenager and reigning champion Bartek Zalewski.  Red RC is looking forward to kicking off its 2025 World tour of race coverage by making the trip to Hrotovice once again to report on the action.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]


January 15, 2025

R1 Wurks Rear Fan Mount for B7 3-Gear Transmission

Following the release of its 3-Gear Transmission for the Team Associated RC10B7 2WD Buggy last year, California based R1 Wurks has introduced a new Rear Fan Mount solution to work with it.  Made from durable aluminium, the fan mount is a secure and lightweight solution for mounting a fan and a direct fit it works with all standard 30 x 30mm fans.  Weighing 2.4 grams it has a black anodised finish with laser etched R1 branding.

View mount fitted here


January 15, 2025

RaceOpt FFV4 Dolphin 1:10 FWD Touring Car

RC Explorer, the Hong Kong company behind Team Powers electronics and car manufacturer RaceOpt, has released a new 1:10 Front Wheel Drive 1:10 Touring Car, the FFV4 Dolphin.  Featuring a more traditional front motor mount design compared to some recent FWD category kit releases.  With mid mounted steering, which is controlled by a rear mounted servo, and a forward mounted battery this shifts the car’s centre of gravity significant towards the front for greater traction.  At the rear the RaceOpt FFV4 Dolphin features a single shock with torsion beam suspension.  Different strength beams can be mounts to adjust the torque beam stiffness.

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January 14, 2025

Donathen RC High Amp Distribution Box

New from American RC wiring and cables specialists Donathen RC and WMH Racing it this High Amp Distribution Box.  The heavy duty distribution centre is capable of handling up to a 75 amp load with key features including 3 sets of high amperage USB ports w/ reverse polarity protection.  It also includes 4 sets of 4mm female main power outputs, a Positive indicator and Voltage display.  Measuring 74mm wide x 121mm long x 26mm height, you can order it in a choice of primary and accent colours.

Source: Donathen RC [drcproshop.com]


January 14, 2025

RUDDOG 5000mAh LiPo-HV Round Stick Pack Battery

Expanding its range of Hobby LiPo-HV batteries, RUDDOG has added this 5000mAh Round Stick Pack intended for beginners, bashers, and crawler enthusiasts.  Made from durable 50C cells, they provide consistent output even for high-performance motors.  The impact-resistant hardcase shell ensures reliable protection against damage, making these batteries ideal for both off-road and on-track racing.  Thanks to their 7.6V high-voltage technology, they offer a slightly higher voltage than conventional 2S packs, giving you an extra boost of performance.  Available in Tamiya-compatible plug, T-Style plug, and XT60 plug options, the battery shape fits many popular 1:10 vehicles, including Tamiya models such as TA-02 and TA-03.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]


January 14, 2025

Yokomo MS1.0 Aluminum Rear Upper Bulkhead

New from Yokomo for their competition spec 1:10 Electric Touring Car is this MS1.0 Aluminium Rear Upper Bulkhead.  Castor of the new upper arm is set at 2 degrees, reduced from the kit’s standard 4 degrees, to improve rear turning performance in corners.  In high-grip surfaces, the timing for corner exit is quicker resulting in greater on power traction.  In addition, the aluminium shock mounts, which were previously mounted on graphite shock towers can now be mounted directly to the bulkhead.

View individual bulkhead here


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