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January 13, 2025

Capelli 1:12 Titanium Ball Diff Upgrade Kit

Australian manufacturer Capelli, who last year brought us the F1-RR 1:10 Formula 1 chassis, has released a new 1:12 Titanium ball differential upgrade kit which has been 13-months in development. Reducing rotational mass of the assembly, utilising Titanium rings that are machine lapped to absolute flatness and treated twice in Ultra hard TiN coating. The diameter of the rings is such that the face of the spur gear is covered preventing ingress of debris into the balls. Supplied with the highest grade of ‘roundness’ Zirconium 1/8” balls, the assembly can then be tensioned using the Titanium carrier (anodised) housing a thrust bearing and titanium bevel washers, fastened by a lightweight Nylon M4 nut.

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January 12, 2025

Orlowski wins ‘Charity Race’

While the biggest winner was the charities the race raises money for, it was Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski who took the win at the 14th running of the annual Charity Race in Scandiano, Italy. Debuting his new Elceram ESC and Team Cayote batteries at the RC Landia indoor carpet track, having joined both brand for 2025, in qualifying Orlowski topped all four rounds with the Xray of Luca Romagnoli his closest challenger recording a trio of P2 runs. World Championship finalist Mattia Collina, second fastest in the final qualifier, completed the Top 3 ahead of the Xray of young Italian talent Filippo Domanin. With Orlowski going on to win all three A-Mains to repeat his run of victories at the race, the order of qualifying remained unchanged with Romagnoli going one better than 2024 to finish second with Collina completing the podium. In 17.5 Stock Touring Car it was Guido Carbognani who took the TQ and win ahead of Flavio Paladin.

Image: Michal Orlowski [Facebook]

January 10, 2025

2025 IFMAR 1:10 Offroad Pre-Worlds – Announcement

With the countdown to the 2025 IFMAR 1:10 EP Offroad World Championships underway, host club Hills Off Road RC has published information regarding the Pre-World race which takes place at the Sydney track on April 3-6th with further testing opportunities either side of the race weekend. With the main event, the 20th running of 1:10 Offroad racing’s biggest prize, schedule for September 30th to October 6th, the Pre-Worlds event will give racers the opportunity to get familiar with the dirt and track surroundings at what is regarded as one of the premier offroad tracks in Australia. US tyre brand Raw Speed are the official controlled tyre for the event with their Super Mini Soft Compound with Grey Open Cell Insert tyre. Only the second time the country has hosted the World Championships for the category, Masami the double winner back in 1989, 2025 also marks the 40th anniversary of the Hills Offroad RC club which was founded the same year as IFMAR hosted the first ever 1:10 Offroad Worlds in 1985 in Del Mar, USA. The kangaroo in the official event logo looks like he is determined and focused on ensuring a home win for the Aussies!!

Source: Hills Off Road RC [Facebook]

January 9, 2025

Sweep Racing R3-WIDE 26mm TC tyres

ISTC World Championship tyre supplier Sweep Racing has announced the release of the R3 belted rubber Touring Car tyre in a new Wide 26mm rubber. Intended for use on Tamiya TT-02 or similar slower speed 1:10 beginner level onroad cars, the R3-WIDE tyre has a width of 26mm with a strong belt that is the same as their 24mm TC racing tyres and also uses the high-end compounds that they are using in the 24mm TC tyre. The bigger outer diameter and rounded sidewall generates much easier drive and makes for longer lasting lifespan on both carpet and asphalt surfaces. The new tyre is available in CX32 carpet compound and D-series asphalt compounds.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

January 8, 2025

Up & coming touring car talent Cruz joins Sweep Racing

Tyre producer Sweep Racing has announced that it is to support up & coming Electric Touring Car talent Jacob Cruz who will form part of their official team driver line-up for 2025. The 16-year-old America driver was the star of the 2024 IFMAR ISTC World Championship back in November as the Mugen Seiki driver put his new MTC3 into the A-Main, Sweep being the control tyre supplier for the Finishline RC Raceway hosted event. Reacting to the announcement Cruz said, ‘I would like to thank Steve Kong and John Lee from Sweep Racing for this great opportunity to join an amazing race team! Sweep tires are used by the best drivers around the world and my own great experience in last IFMAR at Bakersfiled gave me the confidence to perform at the highest level with the Sweep Products. I’m honored to be part of Sweep Racing for 2025 and beyond! See you at the races!’

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

January 8, 2025

Rose joins Team Associated

As was speculated for some time, Team Associated has announced that top American racer Brandon Rose has joined its 1:8 offroad team for 2025. After two seasons with Sworkz, the 2024 Southern Indoor Championship winner and World Championship Semi-Finalist, moves to the iconic US brand who announced his arrival with a video and subsequent social posted in which it said, ‘Team Associated is excited to announce that Brandon Rose has joined the team to bolster the 1:8 team. Brandon will be using Reedy Power with Factory Team accessories to outfit all his vehicles. Welcome to the team B-Rose!

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

January 8, 2025

Vision Racing B7 Carbon Chassis

Oregon based offroad aftermarket parts producer Vision Racing has released two new carbon fibre chassis for the marketing leading RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy from Team Associated. Offered in standard length and in a -4mm option, they feature a fully integrated billet aluminium front clip with bearing mounted sway bar mount and carbon fibre front camber link mount.

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January 7, 2025

JConcepts RC10B7 Alu C & D Mount Blocks

JConcepts has added to its line-up of accessories for the RC10B7 from Team Associated with these aluminium C and D mount blocks. Available in blue and black colours, the precision machined mounts are carefully crafted to accept the standard Team Associated pill inserts. The suspension mounts are a critical piece of any vehicle providing the base for adjustments such as toe-in, anti-squat and wheel base so a stout suspension mount can go a long way to assuring your vehicle is technically correct and up to specification. At 3.8 grams, the C mount is lightweight enough for the weight conscious racer but beefy enough to stand-up to the rigors of high-end modified buggy racing. It is designed as a -1 degree mount so it’s possible to realize alternate adjustments compared to the stock suspension mount. The D mount weighs in at 3.3 grams. Both mounts feature chamfer highlighted edging which improve the curb appeal and bring out the luster in any show or race ride. JConcepts logos and identification markings are located throughout to show brand loyalty and authenticity.

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