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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.

View -4mm chassis here

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.

View fitted mounts here

January 7, 2025

T-Works Carbon Fibre Camber Gauges

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]

January 6, 2025

JConcepts RC10B7 Protector Body

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.

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January 3, 2025

Masami joins AE Product Development Advisory Board

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]