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September 23, 2024

Boots claims 3rd consecutive British National title

Fresh from his podium finish at the 1:8 Offroad World Championship in Spain, Sworkz’ Elliott Boots clinched his third consecutive British National RallyX Championship title at a rain effected season finale hosted by NEMO Raceway over the weekend. Securing the TQ ahead of Xray’s Jonathan Skidmore, bad weather would see the finals cancelled and the Round 5 result declared on the best 2 from 4 qualifiers. With 149 drivers scoring points over this year’s BRCA National Championship in the overall ranking it was Team Associated’s Neil Cragg, who qualified P4 at NEMO, who finished runner-up with 2021 Champion Skidmore completing the season’s podium.

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September 11, 2024

Canas holds overnight Worlds TQ

Day 1 of qualifying at the IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship is complete and it is Pre Race favourite Juan Carlos Canas who holds the overnight TQ in Spain. The Sworkz driver made it 2 out of 3 when he backed up his Q2 TQ performance in the final run of the day, however it wasn’t a perfect Q3 from the Spaniard. In the end however he took another max points haul ahead of World Champion Davide Ongaro. Opening qualifying with a TQ run, Ongaro’s Team Associated holds P2 overall with Bruno Coelho with a pair of Top 3 times from Q1 & 2 sitting 3rd. It wasn’t a good Q3 for the former 1:10 Offroad World Champion, a number of errors after a wrong tyre choice leaving him with the 6th fastest time. Instead the Top 3 for the round was completed by Dakotah Phend, the TLR driver continuing his rise to the front as the top US contender sitting fifth overall behind 2016 World Champion David Ronnefalk.

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August 29, 2024

SPower-e Electric Switch Pro II Design by KO Propo

SPower, the engine brand of Sworkz, has released new SPower-e Electric Switch Pro II multi-functional electric switch. The one-touch button with an easy to read screen shows the current battery voltage so that you will not any battery issues before a race. And the back button enables you to change to different battery types – Li-Po, Li-ion, or Ni-MH. The Electric Switch Pro II electronic switch is designed and produced by Japan’s famous rc company KO Propo.

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August 28, 2024

Sworkz S35-4 EVO Series ‘EC Sacile Package’

Ahead of the upcoming 1:8 Offroad World Championship in Spain, Sworkz has released a new update package for its title contender S35-4 EVO called the EC Sacile Package. The Sacile Package has been successfully tested and was used by team driver Juan Carlos Canas in Sacile, Italy last month to defend his European Champion title. It will include a brand new longer chassis and drive shaft with brand new front upper arms. It also includes redesigned stronger chassis braces. The Sacile Package is not only for drivers attending the World Championships but will also be available for all Sworkz drivers around the world.
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August 19, 2024

Neumann adds 15th German 4WD National title

Sworkz’ Joern Neumann added yet another German National title to his CV over the weekend, the multiple European Champion taking the 1:10 4WD Buggy title for the 15th time at the distinctive blue surface ESV Bischofsheim outdoor track. Winning the title for the first time in 2005, in qualifying Neumann topped all 5 rounds to secure the TQ ahead of the Schumacher of 2021 Champion Marcel Schneider and Xray of Elias Jordan. In the triple finals that order would stay the same for the final podium line-up. Also racing in 2WD Stadium Truck, the results of both qualifying and the final was a repeat of 4WD Buggy, giving Neumann the double. The 2WD Buggy Nationals are held separately with Neumann the reigning Champion.

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August 1, 2024

Spower B7TT SPEED Factory Tuned .21 Racing Engine

Spower, the engine brand of chassis manufacturer Sworkz, has released it latest engine the B7TT SPEED Factory Tuned .21 Racing Engine. Produced by O.S. Engines in Japan, it is a long-stroke engine that offers quick response at low speeds and more torque in the mid end with consistent idling. The latest Spower B7TT SPEED piston/liner comes in a conventional 3-port configuration enabling smoother torque throughout the power range. The engine’s crankshaft has 2 tungsten counterweights contributing to a consistent idle and quick RPM response according to the throttle movements. The B7TT SPEED also has the latest technology rear thrust plate with surface treatment embedded in the cover plate. This is to reduce friction against the connecting rod and to extend its life. The crankcase of B7TT SPEED is redesigned with a new boost port and a new exhaust port for optimum air flow.

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June 25, 2024

Sworkz 1:8 Offroad Sonic Lexan Wing

New from Sworkz and following the latest wing trends is their Sonic Lexan Wing for 1:8 Offroad racing. With a lexan wing holder, it makes the whole wing set super light weight. It is especially good in high grip and carpet track condition. The lexan wing helps stabilise the rear suspension and makes your buggy move quicker and yet in a more stable way. The Sonic Wing is “Pre-Cut” and ready to be used out of the pack saving a lot of time and preparation. Coming as a set of two wings it is offered in a standard or durable option.

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June 20, 2024

Sworkz complete Tool Bag Set

Sworkz has introduced a tool bag for its latest line of tools offering it as a complete ready to go set with all the key Sworkz tools you need to maintain and repair your RC car. Containing a comprehensive selection of high quality tools specifically designed for competition RC cars, the robust bag guarantees durability. It also offers numerous compartments and holders to keep your tools perfectly organised and easily accessible. The lightweight and compact design of the bag and the easy handling of the tools make it ideal for using it on the go and on the race track.

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