T-Works has released two new pre-set Carbon-fibre Camber Gauges with one specific to 1:8 and 1:10 offroad and the other intended for 1:10 onroad use. Machined from thin carbon fibre material for a very lightweight and portable design, the Offroad version offers precise fixed camber settings of 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 degrees while the onroad version covers 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0.
Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]
JConcepts have gone retro with its latest body shell creation with the release of the Protector body for the Team Associated RC10B7. The buggy that started it all in 1984 is always in style and JConcepts appreciates a stroll down memory lane and revisits the golden years of RC Racing. The new body shares some styling cues from the original days of the RC10, and RC10B4 as some of the most popular kit bodies of all-time. This is a CAD design body shell but has its roots set in the 1980’s, 1990’s, and early 2000’s with rear biased cab, smooth hood, and progressive appearing sidepods. The front nose piece is feathered on the sides and chamfered to fit between the top deck and slides under the shock tower. The roofline is centre channeled with a slight lip upfront which provides plenty of windshield visibility and clearance. The side windows are sized for coverage and to add low-profile looks. The Protector pays homage to a selection of high-performance bodies from the golden years which featured cut to the chase desert buggy design and appeal. Included in each package are two of the popular Carpet | Turf | Dirt wings that are designed to mount to the standard RC10B7 rear wing mounts and geometry.
In a break from all the current driver announcements, Team Associated has made an interesting announcement that legend of the sport Masami Hirosaka has joined their Product Development Advisory Board. The iconic US brand post, ‘Masami’s unmatched expertise and iconic racing career will be a driving force behind AE’s continued innovation. With fellow IFMAR World Champions Jay Halsey and Cliff Lett already onboard, this team of legends is poised to shape the future of RC performance like never before. Big things are coming—stay tuned!’ It is great to see Masami’s continued involvement in the industry with his recent MX-4 Forever project with Japanese manufacturer GForce proving hugely success.
Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]
Wrapping up a busy first week of 2025 driver announcements by various manufacturers, Schumacher has confirmed US Offroad racers Cole Tollard and Tom Rinderknecht as joining their race team for 2025. World Championship finalist Cole joins the British manufacturer after the demise of the TLR Factory team while Rinderknecht joins after a stint at Xray having also previously race for TLR. Commenting on the news Cole said, ‘I look forward to working with the new team and starting fresh on a new platform. It’s great to see the cars growing in popularity as they are proven on many levels. I would like to thank Mike Winders for the introduction, Muz and Robin Schumacher for giving me this opportunity. Looking forward to 2025!’. Rinderknecht said, ‘I am super excited to be joining Schumacher Racing for 2025 season and beyond! I can’t wait to be a part of this awesome team and I am excited to help Schumacher grow in the USA market. I would like to thank Muz and Robin for the great opportunity to run for this team!’
Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]
IFMAR has officially announced China as the host of the next 1:12 and 1:10 Electric Touring Car World Championships, 2026 seeing the two events being brought back together for the first time since South Africa in 2018. The titles will be decided in the city of Foshan on two different tracks with the GDC Indoor track the location for 1:12 and a brand new outdoor asphalt track being built for ISTC. For the passed two years the GDC track has played host to international racers with World Champions Bruno Coelho, Naoto Matsukura and Ronald Volker racing at the impressive facility’s FIRC event which for 2024 was given FEMCA Championship status. Marc Rheinard, Jilles Groskamp and Atsushi Hara also paid the track a visit in December watching Coelho take the FEMCA title, with the trio very complimentary of the race venue owner Gavin Kwok has created. Under the guidance of Kwok the FEMCA Championship was a mini rehearsal for the World Championships with a very impressive opening ceremony, and he will be joined by Rick Wang in bringing the 2026 World Championships to fruition. Wang played a key role in China’s successful hosting of its previous two IFMAR World Championships – 2016 ITSC in Beijing and 2017 1:10 Offroad in Xiamen. With China recently removing Visa requirements for many European visitors, the championships are scheduled for March 27 – April 5, 2026, with the Stage 1 report expected in the next few months.
Source: IFMAR [Facebook]
Team Associated is kicking off 2025 with another classic re-release by offering the RC10GT Gas Truck Kit that was originally released back in 1993. The RC10GT changed the world of RC Racing by introducing nitro engines into the competitive world of racing. Amassing countless wins, the RC10GT forged itself as the most iconic gas truck ever created. It was designed as a nitro-powered stadium truck, building upon the legacy of Team Associated’s earlier successes with electric models like the RC10 buggy. With a focus on durability, performance, and user-friendliness, the RC10GT quickly became a dominant force in the growing segment of nitro RC racing. Its robust chassis, advanced suspension system at the time, and excellent power-to-weight ratio made it a favourite among enthusiasts and racers alike.
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PowerStar, a brand of Vapon which also owns VP Pro and Team Saxo, has updated its PM-1805 Brushless Motor HV Low Profile Digital Servo. The new version has inherited the high precision and high torque output characteristics of the PowerStar actuator, and can respond quickly and accurately to various control signals to provide accurate and reliable steering control. The servo features a high efficiency brushless motor, double ball bearings and stainless steel teeth all housed in a high strength CNC all aluminium case with heat sink. A high precision potentiometer is adopted to allow the use under wet or rainy conditions. Suitable for 1:12 and 1:10th use, there will also be an aluminium steering arm for the servo made of high quality aluminium alloy material for excellent strength and lightweight characteristics.
Source: PowerStar [powerstar-racing.com]
One of the most anticipated driver market changes for 2025, Xray has officially announced the departure of star driver Bruno Coelho with the current Electric Touring Car World Champion following it up with his own video announcement. In the decade the Portuguese driver has raced professionally for the Slovakian manufacturer, his signing the result of his ultra impressive showing at the 2014 ISTC World Championship in Florida with one of their cars, the combination went on to win 5 World Championship titles both in onroad and offroad. With speculation of Coelho moving to start a new project, he gave them the ultimate departing gift last month when he won his and Xray’s 3 consecutive IFMAR Touring Car World title in the United States. With his current contract due for renewal at the end of 2024 and a new 6-year term on the table it is understood that Coelho’s decision to not re-sign was influenced by the departure of his long time touring car mechanic & close friend Francesco Martini who left the Xray project back in February. Martini is also the owner of Coelho’s long time sponsor Monaco RC and Coelho has openly talked about how influential he has been on his career. Coelho’s own desire for a new challenge is also thought to be a key reason behind the departure from Xray with news of the new manufacturer he will work with expected in the coming days. You can view Coelho nicely produced video here.
