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January 2, 2024

Tessman calls time on career after 20-years of racing

2014 1:8 Buggy World Champion Ty Tessman has called time on an impressive career that puts him up there among the greats of offroad racing. The Canadian announced the decision to retire from the sport after 20-years of racing as he is set to become a father in 2024. Never an easy decision for any sports professional who has dedicate their live to achieving success, the decision by Xray to drop him at the end of 2023 after a 7-year partnership would certainly have played a factor in his departure from the sport. A driver who only represented two manufacturers during his extensive career, Tessman paid tribute to Hot Bodies for giving him the opportunity to turn professional in the sport with his father Gord and mother Leann a pivotal part of the ‘Team Tessman’ journey, the highlight of which was his World title win in Italy 10-years ago. Having witnessed and reported on many of Ty greatest wins over the years, Red RC would like to thank the Tessmans for the memories (late cold nights at the Dirt Nitro Challenge pitting in the Pro-Line tent particular stand outs!!) of some epic race battles and wish Ty all the best in his new family life. Who knows maybe the story will repeat itself in years to come.

Read Ty’s full announcement here

January 1, 2024

Phend officially no longer to race Spektrum radios

Coming as no huge surprise given he used a Sanwa radio at the 1:10 Buggy World Championships back in September, Dakotah Phend has officially announced that he is no longer a Spektrum driver. The 26-year has used Spektrum radios throughout his professional career as part of his Horizon Hobbies package which are also the owners of his chassis sponsor TLR. Announcing the end of long running sponsorship, Phend posted on Facebook, ‘With the end of 2023 approaching so does my time with Spektrum. We have been partnered up for 16 years through thick and thin. I appreciate everything that they have done for me and the support that they have given. Sometimes a change is needed and I felt like now was the right time to do it. Moving forward for 2024 I will be headed in a different direction for radios and servos.’

Source: Dakotah Phend [Facebook]

December 30, 2023

Burak Kilic departs Yokomo Offroad team

Burak Kilic has announced his departure from Team Yokomo factory offroad team. The German racer had been the Japanese manufacturer leading driver in international 1:10 Offroad competition in recent times bringing them a win in the EOS in 2022 and a podium at the EFRA European Championship this year. The manufacturer’s leading representative at this year’s World Championships in the United States achieving a Top 25 finish, Burak together with his brother Berkan joined Yokomo at the beginning of the 2022 season. Making the announcement on his Facebook page, Burak said, ‘Today I want to make an announcement that I will not re-sign my contract with Team Yokomo and will not run for the team in the new year. Massive thank to Mr.Taguchi und Christopher Krapp for everything you have done for me your hard work and passion. With out them I wouldn’t be there now where I m with the 1/10 cars! Big big thank you I wish you all the best for in the future! Here is a few results to with Yokomo! EOS win, Multiple EOS finals, podiums. European championship P3/4wd. And P5 2wd. EOS overall season 2022/23 P7 2wd/4wd and P2 truck. Worlds top25. National wins. Thank you and stay tuned.’

Source: Burak Kilic [Facebook]

December 30, 2023

JConcepts Finnisher polycarbonate pre-trimmed 1:8 wing

JConcepts has introduced a new Finnisher polycarbonate pre-trimmed 1:8 offroad rear wing. Responding to the wing development, it has come up with a technically advanced alternative for 1:8 racing. The wing features a brand-new design incorporating a multi-height layout which allows the wing to sit in a lower stance. The side-dams feature a surface which has a recessed section for increasing rigidity. The pre-trimmed polycarbonate wing formed in heavy-duty material, has been in the JConcepts line previously as the “Hybrid” wing. Now, it has been refined with taller side-dams, and taller rear gurney. Angular sections blend nicely into the high-performance shape giving a location for that initial step and transition to the wing’s gurney position. At the rear of the wing rests 7 individual ribs which support the wing’s upper section as it transitions to the gurney. The wing is extremely light weight, formed in 1.5mm polycarbonate, the Finnisher has a lot of competition elements rolled into one.

View wing mounted here

December 29, 2023

Moto-Obscura Schumacher Aluminum SACS Pivot Blocks

Moto-Obscura has announced their first of a line of vintage Schumacher parts with their Aluminium SACS front suspension pivot blocks. SACS (Schumacher Active Caster System) was a novel design that was an option on many 2wd buggies and trucks during the 90’s and early 2000’s. Conversions were even available for other brand’s vehicles as well like Team Associated’s RC10 buggy. Machined from durable 6061-T6 Aluminium Alloy, the SACS blocks eliminate the biggest weakness of the system by replacing the original plastic piece. The new aluminium part is beautifully finished with smooth black anodising.

Source: Moto-Obscura [moto-obscura.com]

December 29, 2023

Avid Avant Coated TLR 13mm Shock Bodies

New from Avid Racing Concepts is their new low friction Avant Coating TLR 13mm shock bodies offering 22 and 22X-4 racers the plush feeling of the larger bodies while utilising all your other G3 components with 3mm shafts. When Cecil and his team at Schumacher developed the 13mm shock bodies in 2011 for the Cougar SV, the US market didn’t take notice because our tracks were so different. The benefits were undeniable though when AE released theirs in the US for their B6.4. In 1:10, pack is not something racers strive for like they do in 1:8 scale. The larger 13mm body allows for less volume displacement under compression which allows for a much more predictable feeling on the track. This is why Avid have included (2) 2.0mm thin blank pistons for you to get going. With the piston face being larger at 13mm, this requires more oil to be moved so the standard piston configuration of 2×1.5 in the front and 2×1.6 in the rear does not work the same. It is recommended starting with 2×1.7 in the front and 2×1.8 in the rear. If the track is super bumpy or choppy go up to 2×1.8 in the front and 2×1.9 in the rear. Avid’s new Avant Coating offers the same strength as our mil-spec type III hard anodising but with an even smoother low-friction surface.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

December 29, 2023

JConcepts T6.4 | SC6.4 precut chassis protective sheet

JConcepts continues its tradition of making tape since 2008 with the newest release of the Team Associated T6.4 and SC6.4 chassis protective sheets. Pre-cut to line up to the popular 1:10 trucks, the abstract design catches the eye and carries on a legacy of high-end chassis protectors. The 2-piece design, which includes three separate rear chassis pieces features italicised graphics in a high-speed fashion, embodies all that is great about competition. The chassis protective sheets are produced in a highly durable material making it ideal for carpet, turf, and dirt off-road racing. The profile lines the chassis shape and tucks into the front kick-up of the chassis and rests underneath the bumper to limit forward edge access. With 2 complete sheets included per package, the durable and resilient material fits each chassis layout like a glove and adds protection and style in one easy package.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

December 28, 2023

JConcepts BIGFOOT 4 Louisville ’90 Ford F-250 body set

Having become extensively involved in the RC monster truck scene in recent years thanks to owner Jason Ruona’s own personal love of all things BIGFOOT, JConcepts has released its latest body for the iconic truck with the BIGFOOT 4 Louisville 1990 Ford F-250 body set. They designed the body to accept the included wrap-around front bumper and rear bumper assembly. A tough task considering most polycarbonate bodies are not produced to hold injection molds parts in this manner. The front clip of the body was built to accept a drop-in injection molded and chrome 3D front grille assembly. They also elected to add an assortment of injection molded and chrome plated engine accessories to this set. These items include the dual and vertical air-filter assembly commonly used on BIGFOOT #4 during this time. An included fastback is built to attach to the body with inner roll-bar assembly which is already injection molded blue in colour. The inner roll-bar assembly makes it possible to mount the included mock light buckets on top and during assembly, add the iconic fluorescent pink light covers to finish off the look.

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