PR Racing has released new optional aluminium 5° Caster Blocks intended for their B10R/S1 1:10 2WD offroad platform. The CNC machined aluminium caster blocks increase durability and precision. Compared to the stock kit blocks, the new 5° caster angle results in a buggy that feels more stable especially on large or high-speed tracks.
Source: PR Racing [pr-rc.com]
Italian engine manufacturer Nova Engines has presented ‘Ceramic Black’ which it describes as the next step in racing exhaust technology. Thanks to a high-tech ceramic coating, this new pipe maximises thermal efficiency, ensuring hotter exhaust gases, better resonance, increased power, lower fuel consumption, and enhanced tuning stability. Another feature of the coating is its superior dirt resistance, it stays cleaner for longer. The Ceramic Black Combo (Efra 2182 pipe + 55 mm manifold) will be available in a limited pre-series soon.
Sam Isaacs has successfully defended his ROAR Onroad Carpet National title, the Awesomatix driver securing the 2025 Mod Touring Car title along with adding the 1:12 Mod title at 360v2 RC in New Rochelle, NY, over the weekend. Home to the annual MonTech New York Grand Prix, the 360V2 RC hosted event attracted 237 entries and after 4 rounds of qualifying it was Isaacs who secured the TQ ahead of Xray’s Chris Adams, Awesomatix’s Kemp Anderson and the Xray of 2024 NYGP winner Keven Hebert. In the triple finals World Championship Finalist Isaac would win the opening two encounters from team-mate Anderson to secure the title. While Adams would win A3, he would have to settle for third on the podium behind runner-up Anderson. Isaacs would enjoy a title double success in New York securin the TQ and win in 1:12 Mod, again ahead of Anderson, with 2024 Champion Hebert completing the podium.
Image: Awesomatix [awesomatix.net]
New from Infinity are these carbon fibre rulers featuring the World Champion manufacturer’s 5-star logo. Made of carbon fibre, for its strength and no weight, this also ensures no distortion due to heat, allowing for accurate measurements. The rulers are available in two sizes: 15 cm and 30 cm.
Italian tyre manufacturer GRP have introduced their brand new Ai-TECH 1:8 Buggy tyres which are the first range in the world designed by Ai performing tools. The Gandini brothers’ famed tyre brand has introduced four different patterns under the Ai-TECH range with the Pixel, Block, Triky and the Flexy. A completely new concept, all the tyre parts have been redesigned: tread design, internal profile, insert, wheel and compounds, to improve performance in every race situation and on every type of track from traditional low-grip to modern high-grip. With each new pattern design produced by new moulds, that themselves have been made with chromed special steel using new laser technology, the tyres are perfectly balanced and do not require balancing before use. The internal profile has a new circular texture and lateral reinforced edge, calculated with Ai performing tools, to improve the deformation in traction and lateral grip. In terms of compounds the Ai-TECH range is offered in 5 options, 2 different polymers formulation, synthetic rubber and natural rubber, each in Soft and Supersoft, and a mix compound in Soft. The range gets a new orange closed cell inserts worked with CNC machines for perfect shape regularity, and very long life, with possibility to reuse for many times beyond the life of the tyre. New wheels are produced with Dupont high quality material, and improved to withstand any temperature from use.
New from the ONG brand of 4 time Offroad World Champion Davide Ongaro is this LiPo Battery Tester. The 3D printed unit houses an LED screen and using with 4/5 mm bullet connectors plugs directly into your 1:8 & 1:10 packs to display the voltage reading.
Serpent has released a new for 2025 Racing Team t-shirt. The neat high-quality cotton black t-shirt features a new front design of the Serpent logo with the slogan ‘Serpent Racing Team’. On the rear of the shirt an oversized traditional all white serpent logo is displayed. The tee is offered in sizes from small through to XXXL.
Source: Serpent [serpent.com]
New from Infinity for its World Championship winning IF18-3 1:8 Nitro Onroad chassis are chassis are these optional 6mm Shaft Set and Aluminium Chassis Stiffener. Using the optional 6mm Shaft Set, the drivetrain of the IF18-3 is lightened to improve response during acceleration and deceleration. The weight is approximately 7g lighter than the 8mm shaft. The optional Aluminium Chassis Stiffener greatly increases rigidity in the rear section of the chassis with the car’s turning ability is noticeably reduced. This makes it easier to manoeuvre on extremely low-grip surfaces or high-grip surfaces where traction roll could be a problem.
View Aluminium Chassis Stiffener here
