ARC has announced the release of four new Upper Deck options for its A10-25 1:10 Electric Touring Car. The 1.6mm upper decks gives the chassis more flex compared with the standard 2.0mm upper deck and make the car easier to drive and less likely to roll when track traction is high. Offering a front and rear upper deck, the main Upper Deck is offered in two cuts, a more standard version and a -Flex option.
View front and rear upper decks here
A double podium finisher on his MIBO International debut last year, Daniel Kobbevik will return to the annual Czech race doubling the factory effort of defending Touring Car Champions Schumacher. Taking place from on February 07-09, the race sees both onroad and offroad race run side by side on two indoor carpet tracks built by Mibosport in Sports V Hotel in Hrotovice. Last year, Kobbevik finished runner up to Sworkz’s Joern Neumann in 2WD Buggy, the defending champion already confirmed for the 3rd edition, and in 4WD the Norwegian completed the podium behind the Xrays of winner Bartek Zalewski and second place Martin Bayer. Having confirmed in November they would be sending Michal Orlowski to MIBO International not only to try to defend his Touring Car title but also to complete in offroad, with the addition of Kobbevik the British manufacturer has a formidable line-up capable of securing a first offoad win. A two and a half day event, it gets underway on the Friday evening with practice to allow for travel Friday morning.
Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]
2023 IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championship hosts Hobby Action have announced details for the 9th Annual Desert Classic which takes place at the Arizona indoor track from February 28th to March 2nd. The Desert Classic has established itself as an early season fixture on the international 1:10 Offroad calendar filling the void left after the iconic Cactus Classic lost its track location. Attracting 327 entries, the 2024 edition of the race saw Spencer Rivkin (4WD Buggy) and Davey Batta (2WD Buggy) take the big wins. Continued to be sponsored by Stickit1 Racing, the race schedule will consist of 4 rounds of qualifying with the best three to count with triple finals for all 2WD and 4WD classes and 10-minute Mains for Truck classes.
View Desert Classic poster here
T-Works has updated their range of steel chassis skid protectors to include the Xray XB4’25 1:10 4WD buggy. Made from stainless steel, the plates are designed to provide protection for the buggy’s chassis against scratches which are part of the wear & tear that comes with offroad racing. Offered in a front plate or rear plate, each option comes supplied as a pack of two plates.
Mugen Seiki Europe has announced top Austrian touring car racer Patrick Gollner will represent the Japanese manufacturer in 2025. A long time Xray driver, the European Championship finalist & 7-time Austrian National Champion will bolster Mugen Seiki’s European presence ahead of the release of its new MTC3 touring car which both Ronald Volker and up & coming US talent Jacob Cruz put into the final at the IFMAR World Championship in California back in November. On the announcement Gollner said, ‘First of all, I would like to thank Robert Pietsch and Ronald Völker for the opportunity to join Mugen Seiki Europe. I am extremely happy to be a part of the team from now on. After so many years in a different team, I am already looking forward to the new challenges and projects and to work closely with my new teammates. Full of motivation and with renewed ambition, I am now heading into the new season!’
Source: MSE [Facebook]
New from Factory Pro RC is this conversion kit for the recently released Schumacher Neon Mini Touring Car. The conversion kit allows you to change the wheelbase from the kit standard 225mm to 210mm resulting in a greater body shell choice for the 4WD Neon. The kit includes a 2.25mm Carbon Fibre Main Chassis, a 2.0mm Upper Deck and 2 Drive Belts.
Source: Factory Pro RC [facebook.com]
Team EAM has announced that IFMAR World Championship finalist Daniel Kobbevik will use their batteries to power his 2025 race campaign. Best known for his 1:10 Offroad exploits, the factory Schumacher driver will not only use the America brand’s batteries to power his Schumacher buggies but will also for some planned 1:10 and 1:12 onroad outings. Having been promoted to Hobbywing’s international race team for the new season, on the addition of Team EAM to his equipment package he said, ‘I am looking forward to have my cars EAM powered and being a part of the team. Thanks for the opportunity to use these great products!’
Source: Team EAM [teameamotorsports.com]
Dakotah Phend and Spencer Rivkin took the big wins at this year’s JConcepts Clash of Champions, Phend marking the beginning of his new contract with Xray with a dominant win in 2WD Buggy. The third edition of the annual race hosted by Hoosier RC HobbyPlex in Indiana, having taken the TQ in both 2WD and 4WD, Phend delivered an impressive early win in 2WD. Winning the opening two A-Main encounters ahead of Schumacher’s Broc Champlin this would be his third consecutive Clash of Champions 2WD win and he was joined on the podium by Champlin another of Xray’s new 2025 recruits Brennan Schimmel. In 4WD, Phend opened with the win in A1 but second place qualifier Rivkin got the job done in A2 after a small error from the Top Qualifier which set the stage for a shoot out in A3. Leading the first half of the decider, a mistake in the berm would prove costly for Phend who eventually finished P4 while Rivkin won to take the overall victory for Team Associated. Both drivers would be joined on the podium by the Team Associated of Davy Batta.
Image: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]
