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November 14, 2024

Nova X9R 1:8 Onroad Engines

Following on from the recent release of its new 1:8 Offroad engines, Italian engine manufacturer Nova Engines has released two new 1:8 onroad engines. Once again not going into the finer details of their latest competition engines or showing any internals, the new 3.5cc 9-port engine is offered as an X9R or a X9R 018 “Carmine Raiola” version. With the engine featuring a new design cooling head, the X9R comes with purple head details and is fitted with a Domed piston and a 3 point Head Button Turbo while the Raiola version, named after their top Italian factory driver, is distinguished by a black head and comes with a Flat head piston and 2 point Head Button Turbo.

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November 14, 2024

ARC R8.4LCG 1:8 Onroad Option Parts

ARC has release two new option parts for its R8.4LCG 1:8 Onroad chassis. A new V2 Rear Shock Tower Set for R8.4LCG big bore suspension moves the damper more centre and longer lower ball end to extend the damper length. The new tower improves the rear stability, especially on throttle exit corner. Also new is a V2 Middle Shaft Base V2 with belt tensioner. The new middle shaft base v2 comes with an extra belt tensioner for the middle belt, which will reduce belt skipping chance, the new middle shaft base needs to be upgraded with the V2.0 Upper deck.

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November 12, 2024

Yokomo MS1.0 Aluminium Gear Differential Case

Yokomo has announced the upcoming release of a new aluminium gear differential case for its MS1.0 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Used in place of the standard plastic gear diﬀ case, this aluminium diﬀ case increases diﬀ oil heat dissipation and stabilises operating eﬀectiveness. Especially during the summer season, it can prevent oversteer due to low diﬀerential oil viscosity and stabilise lap times. The pulley part is made of resin, but the case is made of aluminium, which provides high precision and increased drive eﬃciency.

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November 11, 2024

Canas doubles at Alabama Manufacturers Shootout 15.0

Once again making the trip state side for the 15 edition of the Alabama Manufacturers Shootout, Sworkz’s European Champion & World Championship Top Qualifier Juan Carlos Canas came away the big winner with victory in both Nitro and Electric Buggy. In qualifying for the RaceTime Entertainment organised event, it would be TLR’s Dakotah Phend who kicked things off with a Round 1 TQ but taking the remaining two rounds it was Canas who topped the ranking from the American. The final grid however would be sorted in Superpole which Phend took reversing the order meaning Canas started the 45-minute final P2. Qualifying P4 behind Mason Fuller, the Tekno of 2023 AMS Champion Ryan Maifield would get P3 in Superpole. While Phend had a number of stints at the front, it was Canas who came away with the win 6-seconds clear after 104 laps of the indoor dirt track. Fuller’s Sworkz completed the podium. As the defending eBuggy Champion, starting from pole Canas retained his title after winning the first 2 of the triple mains. The podium was completed by Mugen Seiki’s Burak Kilic and Team Associated’s Spencer Rivkin. In Nitro Truggy, Maifield secured the win from Phend and Rivkin.

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November 11, 2024

IGT8 SYM 1:8 GT Onroad Chassis

1:8 GT Specialist IGT8, the brand of nitro onroad racing stalwart Paolo Morganti, has released details and renders of their new SYM chassis. Highlights of the new 1:8 GT contender include an innovative 4mm super narrow and sleek flat chassis. IGT8 is the first company to design a GT chassis that works with both Nitro and Electric versions. The symmetrical layout of the openings is engineered to maximise handling, chassis rigidity, torsional flex, and cooling. At the same time, attention to detail and aesthetics confers an aggressive look. Continuing their innovation is the Chassis kick-up with it possible to assembled the car with both the kick-up or the flat hinge pin configuration. An all-in-one solution included in the kit that offers versatility and compliance with the rules. The final piece of the chassis is the transmission plate. Included in the kit, it complements the solid core structure of the chassis, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of the transmission. The SYM Brake system is another novelty for the GT class. Designed as a stand-alone component, the new design avoids the stress on the 2-speed mounts that extreme braking forces create on the assembly.

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November 11, 2024

RUDDOG Universal Track Bag

After the release if its Shock & Differential Fluid Bag, Ruddog introduces this Universal Track Bag as a solution for racers and RC enthusiasts seeking a versatile and durable storage bag for their gear. With generous dimensions of 58x29x22 cm, it offers ample space to fit up to 10 sets of 1:8 buggy tyres or a complete crawler with a remote control. An integrated tool holder and a zippered compartment provide convenient organisation for tools and accessories, ensuring everything is within easy reach. Featuring a sleek Ruddog design, this track bag is crafted from high-quality materials and equipped with robust zippers for lasting durability. Compact enough to fit in your car trunk, it’s the ideal companion for trips to the track.

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November 11, 2024

Leadfinger S35-4 EVO V2 Beretta Body

South Carolina based Offroad bodyshell manufacturer Leadfinger Racing has released its latest creation, the V2 version of its Beretta 1:8 Buggy body for the SWorkz S35-4 EVO nitro and electric buggies. The V2 Beretta body is a design concept that combines Leadfinger’s previous Assassin, A2.1 Tactic and Berretta body features. The modern combination complements both hard and soft lines that provide perfect overall balance under multi surface track testing.

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November 10, 2024

Lauter ‘Spec’ World Champion after dominant display

Awesomatix’s Simon Lauter is the new ISTC ‘Spec’ World Champion, the German putting on a dominant display of driving at Finishline RC Raceway in California to secured the title in A2. Only the second running of the World Championship for the 17.5 Spec class, having finished runner-up to Alexandre Duchet 2-year ago at the inaugural event in Italy, Lauter made the trip to the US with just one goal in mind and executed a near perfectly campaign. Securing the TQ and winning A1 with ease, the back to back European Champion once again pulled clear of the field in A2 with one onlooker commenting that his race was the definition of the ‘perfect driving’. The only driver to top Lauter over the 6 qualifiers, Max Mächler would win A3 to make it a 1-2 for Awesomatix, the latter having given the manufacturer their first World title when he won the 1:12 Spec title in Florida last year. As the outgoing ‘Spec’ Champions Xray would complete the podium in Bakersfield with Jan Ratheisky, the German driver chasing home Mächler in A3 having taken P3 in the second A-Main after his body tuck in A1.

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