Sweep Racing has released their Orbit 1:10 Offroad tyres as a new 2WD Front option. Having already offered the Orbit as a rear tyre and a 4WD front, when used together with the existing Orbit rear, the new front delivers optimal performance on oiled or hard-packed track conditions. The Orbit is now available in Sweep Racing’s newly developed M-compound.
Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]
Newly crowned 1:10 2WD Buggy World Champion Broc Champlin is the double Champion of the JConcept INS15, the Schumacher driver capping off the popular 1:10 Offroad series with a clean sweep at the season Final held at Hoosier RC Hobbyplex in Indiana over the weekend. While Champlin had already secured the 2WD title ahead of the fifth & final stop on the calendar, he was looking to replace his P5 from Round 1 of the series held at at Trackside Hobbies in Wisconsin. In 2WD qualifying it was Team Associated’s Davey Batta who took the opening round but the World Championship podium finisher who end up P2 on the grid as Champlin topped Q2 & 3. Xray’s Chase Lemieux and Dakotah Phend completed the Top 4. In 4WD it was again Champlin who secured the TQ over Batta with Brennan Schimmel third ahead of Aydin Horne. In the triple finals, Champlin would wrap up both victories as he went two from two in A2. Winning A3 of 2WD, Batta secured second as Phend completed the podium while in 4WD Phend took 2nd despite Horne winning A3, the Team Associated driver completed the podium.
Image: Broc Champlin [Facebook]
Nexx Racing has released this lightweight titanium chassis featuring adjustable inserts for the Team Associated RC28 1:28 pan car. The titanium construction ensures superior strength and lightweight handling, while the removable inserts allow you to fine-tune chassis balance, flex, and weight distribution to match your driving style or track conditions. The chassis improves handling, cornering stability, and responsiveness and is a direct upgrade for the RC28 chassis weighing in at 21.5 grams.
Team Associated’s Marcus Kaerup has TQ’d the opening round of 4WD qualifying at the IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships, the 2WD Top Qualifier fastest from the Mugen Seiki prototype of a very focused Burak Kilic. As things hot up both on and off the track in Australia, running in the second fastest heat group it was Kilic who laid down the benchmark for the top seeded heat as they took to the track in the hot midday conditions. With reigning World Champion Davide Ongaro leading them out, initially it was Xray’s Dakotah Phend who set the pace before Kaerup went to the top with his team-mate Ongaro holding P2. While Kaerup set the fastest lap while in the process of executing a clean run, we would see mistakes from both Phend and Ongaro. With a roll over, Phend eventually got P3 2/10ths of a second off Kilic. Also with a roll over, Ongaro would finish P5 just 0.002 off the Xray of David Ronnefalk. The round would finish with 3 Xray drivers in the Top 6 however young Polish talent Bartek Zalewski would be DQ’d in post race tech for an unmarked battery promoting Schumacher’s Daniele Kobbevik to 6th.
Infinity has introduced two new Aluminium Rear Swing Shaft Sets for their World Championship winning IF15-2 Nitro Touring Car. Precision-machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and treated with Infinity’s original hard coating for a lightweight, high-rigidity, and highly durable finish it delivers sharp throttle response and consistent handling for elevated driving performance. Available in 51mm and 52mm options, each sets includes joint parts with the same material and coating as the drive shaft.
Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]
New start-up Das Speed has introduced this LiPo bag purpose-built for the smaller batteries used in 1:28 and other mini RC platforms. Unlike oversized, generic options, this bag is designed with the smaller scale in mind. Tailored to fit small-scale LiPos without the bulk of traditional bags it is compact, convenient. It features a unique Das Speed design with side openings for charge cables, giving you cleaner cable management and a neater pit space. Made of fire-resistant construction for peace of mind, paired with a layout there is no more awkwardly charging tiny batteries in oversized bags.
New Italian start-up Boost RC has announced it is to enter the 1:10 Electric onroad market as an after market parts producer with a Spring Steel Chassis for Touring Car and a brand new body shell for Formula as its launching products. A project born from passion in RC Racing and solid experience in engineering design, what started with custom 3D printed parts quickly evolved into spring steel chassis and body shell designs that have already gained recognition among competitive drivers. Their Spring steel chassis will be available for the Axon TC10/3 & TC10/4, the Schumacher Mi9, and the Awesomatix A800R. The brand-new Formula 1 body shell is now entering production after highly validating tests. It has already proven its speed on track, securing multiple club race victories with their drivers, and Boost RC claim it ‘is set to surprise anyone who tries it.’ The company’s launch is scheduled for October 2025, when it will officially introduce its two key product lines.
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Xray has announced that team driver Ádám Izsay has joined their R&D team in a full-time capacity. The Hungarian racer who has brought the Slovakian manufacturer much success on track will now bring his experience to the company’s R&D onroad team and work alongside Martin and Juraj Hudy. On making the announcement Xray said, ‘Adam has already demonstrated his value through his dedication, precision, and strong contributions to testing and racing. His professionalism and commitment to excellence make him an ideal addition to XRAY’s R&D program. Each year, Xray annually updates the majority of the world’s largest portfolio of high-competition model racing cars — a lineup of 20 different models. This extensive process requires not only engineering expertise but also continuous on-track evaluation. With Adam now part of the R&D structure, Xray will further strengthen its ability to innovate and accelerate development especially in on-road field. Together, Martin Hudy, Juraj Hudy and Adam Izsay will form a highly effective R&D on-road team focused on pushing the boundaries of performance and maintaining Xray’s reputation for world-leading design and quality.’
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
