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March 20, 2025

Avid B7 Triad Direct Drive Kit

New from Avid Racing Concepts is this Triad Direct Drive Kit which allows stock racers to remove the entire clutch assembly for conditions where the driver feels having less rotating mass and zero slip except from the differential is beneficial. Avid claim this system is the lightest direct drive unit available today coming in at 6.45g with a 72t or 2.62g with no spur. Also available as a Basics Version, which does not include any spurs, this is for the racers who already have Triad spurs. The full kit includes the most popular gears for stock racing.

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March 20, 2025

Setser confirmed at Sparko

As widely expected following his announcement he was leaving long time sponsor Team Associates, American Lee Setser has been confirmed at Sparko Racing. The 25-year-old from Florida becomes the lead driver at the 1:8 Offroad manufacturer following the acrimonious end to the short lived deal between the Taiwanese and Cole Odgen. On the announcement Setser said, ‘I’m am super excited to team up with Sparko racing! I’m really looking forward to help grow the brand and helping all the customers and team guys get tuned in with all the Sparko Cars. Looking forward to getting to the races and working along side the team! See everyone at the Track!’

Source: Sparko Racing [Facebook]

March 19, 2025

Elceram Oxide 1:8 Offroad ESC

Emerging Czech ESC manufacturer Elceram has revealed their long awaited Oxide 1/8 which has been developed especially for 1:8 Offroad use. The company, which entered the market with their 1:10 ESC that last month went on to achieve its first major international success with victory at the TITC thanks to Michal Orlowski, introduces the 1:8 ESC after a year of thorough testing under racing conditions. Beside other innovations known for Elceram products, Oxide 1/8 brings breakthrough innovation in revolutionary Battery Current and Discharge Real-time Monitoring and Intelligent Algorithms for ESC protection. Using Advanced Cooling Technology based on Aluminium Oxide Ceramic cooler, Oxide 1/8 has excellent thermal conductivity and can be used with powerful motors up to 2300 kV. It brings revolutionary battery current and discharge real-time monitoring and Innovative Intelligent Algorithms to protect ESC in case of motor failure or mechanical issue. Featuring reverse polarity protection and enhanced water and dust resistance, the ESC standout feature is its TFT matt surface LCD colour display so no other interface is needed. While the Oxide 1/8 is intended for 1:8 Offroad, there is also planned a 1:8 Onroad version of ESC, to be released this year.

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March 19, 2025

Yokomo SO Series Alu Rear Hubs

Yokomo is releasing new aluminium rear hub carriers for their SO series of 1:10 2WD offroad buggy. Compared to the standard plastic rear hub carrier, the aluminium rear hub carrier is much stiffer, resulting in greater driving stability. They provides a greater sense of stability during jump landings and cornering. As with the standard version, height inserts are fitted to accommodate changes in roll centre and slip angle.

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March 18, 2025

RUDDOG Racing RNX.4 .21 Offroad Competition Engine

RUDDOG Racing has announced its latest offroad engine offering with the new .21 competition spec RNX.4. Building on the success of its predecessor, the RNX22.3, the RNX.4 has been developed in collaboration with top racers including Marcus Kaerup who ran a prototype stage version of the RNX.4 at the 2024 World Championships in Redovan, Spain, where he secured a place in the A-Main. This latest version features significant improvements in runtime, drivability, and durability, ensuring maximum efficiency and consistency on the track. At the heart of the RNX.4’s improvements is the newly designed DLC-coated crankshaft, which increases durability, and improves fuel flow efficiency for a more responsive and consistent power band. In addition, the optimised internal engine head is specifically designed for the different nitro percentages of fuel used in the EU and international markets, ensuring maximum performance and reliability in racing conditions. Further enhancements include the Revolution Design Ultra Backplate, which improves fuel flow and efficiency, delivering extended runtime and smoother throttle response. Another premium addition is the Revolution Design Ultra Carburetor Dust Cover Seal, enhancing the carburetor’s sealing to protect against dust and debris, prolonging engine life, and ensuring consistent performance in harsh racing conditions.

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March 17, 2025

Phi-Long Nguyen defends FEMCA 1:8 Offroad title

Young Kyosho star Phi-Long Nguyen has successfully defended his FEMCA 1:8 Offroad Championship title, becoming the Champion of Asia once again in Vietnam over the weekend. The Far East Model Car Association (FEMCA), the governing body of RC racing that represents 15 nations in Asia and Australasia, on the awarding of last year’s championship made the move that a host track would have the option to run the event two years in a row to help recuperate any investment in putting on the event. After the success of the 2024 FEMCA Championships at Huỳnh Vĩ ‘s L.A track, this year the championship attracted 115 entries. With 6 rounds of qualifying it was 13-year-old Nguyen who secured the TQ topping four rounds with Team Associated’s Hyunkyu Jung his closest rival topping the other two qualifiers. With both drivers winning the respective 30-minute Semi Finals, it was the Vietnamese born & now American based Nguyen who like up on pole for the 45-minute title decider. Setting the fastest lap of the race, Nguyen took his Ielasi Tuned powered MP10 TKI3 to the win with a lap in hand over Jung, who like last year finished runner-up. The podium was completed by the Sworkz of Thai driver Paphon C who had lined up 6th on the grid with the similar buggies of Ryan Lee and Kevin Ho with 2023 FEMCA Champion Jeff Wang’s Ming Yang rounding out the Top 6.

Image: Hyunkyu Jung [Facebook]

March 17, 2025

RSRC 150 Litre Trolley Bag

RSRC, the brand of multiple European 1:8 Buggy Champion and factory Kyosho driver Reno Savoya, is now offering this 150 litre trolley bag. Ideal for traveling with all your rc gear, this durable trolley bag is also very light. Almost 3kg lighter than the popular Ogio bag, this gives you the option to carry 3kg more RC stuff when you travel by plane! With many internal pockets another feature of the bag is its square shape so it fits properly in cars and trucks.

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March 17, 2025

T-Works MO2.0 13mm Shock Tool

T-Works has added this new Shock Tool to its range which is intended for Yokomo’s M0 1:10 4WD Electric Buggies’ 13mm big bore shocks. The hard black coated aluminium 2 piece tool helps ensure precise positioning and installation and offers leverage for optimal tightening of the shocks after each rebuild.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]