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January 8, 2024

Phend wins 2nd edition of ‘Clash of Champions’

Having won the inaugural ‘Clash of Champions’ 12-months ago, it was a case of deja vu for TLR’s Dakotah Phend over the weekend as he again took the top honours in the modified Buggy classes winning both 2WD and 4WD at the Hoosier RC Hobbyplex event in Indiana. In qualifying it was Team Associated’s Spencer Rivkin with the new B7 who secured the TQ ahead of Phend after taking two of the three rounds with Davey Batta completing the Top 3 ahead of Cole Tollard. Sporting a FlySky radio, as was World Champion team-mate Tater Sontag at the race, in 4WD Phend topped all three qualifiers to secure the TQ ahead of Schumacher’s Broc Champlin with Rivkin 3rd on the grid. While Phend would wrap up the 4WD win after taking the opening two encounters, in 2WD things went to A3. After a win in A1 ahead of Champlin as Rivkin dropped to third in the second half of the race, Phend would be only P8 in A2 after a bad first lap as Tollard took the win from Champlin with Rivkin again third. The former World Champion would lead A3 until he broke just inside the final minute handing Phend the win and overall victory over Tollard with Rivkin completing the podium. Bringing a close to the second running of the Clash of Champions was the big money Champions race. A single 8-minute 2WD Mod Buggy encounter involving drivers having to take one, faster, joker lap during the race it was Champlin who came out on top to take home the $2,000 first place prize.

Image: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 8, 2024

T-Works S35.4 EVO steel chassis skid protectors

Updating its range of skid plates, T-Works has introduced an option for use on Sworkz’ S35.4 EVO Nitro and Electric 1:8 Buggy chassis. Made from stainless steel, the rear plate, which comes supplied as a pack of two plates, is designed to provide protection for the buggy’s chassis against scratches which are part of the wear & tear that comes with racing offroad.

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

January 8, 2024

Ielasi Tuned to power Phi-Long Nguyen

Following his move to Kyosho for the 2024 season, Ielasi Tuned engines has announced it is to power up & coming US 1:8 offroad talent Phi-Long Nguyen’s nitro programme. The 12-year-old will use both Ielasi Tuned engines as well as the Dirt R EVO and Dusty R USA engines from the Italian brand for whom they say the deal will see them ‘take on new challenges and push the boundaries of racing excellence’. Commenting on the announcement Nguyen said, “Super excited to be part of the team. The tuned powerplant will definitely gives us all we need”.

Source: Ielasi Tuned [ielasituned.com]

January 7, 2024

Kilic opens ’24 season with third ‘OneRace OneMan’ win

Mugen Seiki’s Burak Kilic has opened his 2024 season in the best way possible with a third 1:8 Nitro Buggy victory at the annual ‘OneRace OneMan’ race at the IBR Padova indoor facility in northern Italy. Second in qualifying behind Infinity’s Riccardo Berton, Kilic would like up P4 for the 45-minute final after the Semi Finals. A previous winner of the race in 2018 and 2021, the German would take his third win ahead of new Xray signing Alex Zanchettin with the HB Racing of Theo Lemaire from France completing the podium. Having qualified fourth but securing pole position for the final with victory over Zanchettin and Kilic, WIRC Racing’s Marco Baruffolo would lead the first quarter of the race until he was forced to retire with a throttle servo failure. In eBuggy, Berton took the win from 2023 Nitro Buggy winner Mattia Polito with Lemaire making it a double podium at IBR Padova.

Image: Burak Kilic [Facebook]

January 5, 2024

Xtreme Aerodynamics 1:8 Buggy Wing

Following its entry into the 1:8 Buggy bodyshell market with the release of the Aria back in November, Xtreme Aerodynamics kicks of 2024 with its first body option part. Following the growing trend of clear polycarbonate rear wings for the category, the Italian company is offering its ‘special’ 2 piece wing in two different thickness options of 1.omm or 1.5mm.

Source: Xtreme Aerodynamics [xtremeaerodynamics.it]

January 5, 2024

1up Racing ’24 Spec Pro Duty Titanium Turnbuckles

Randy Caster’s 1up Racing has released a new improved ’24 Spec Pro Duty Titanium Turnbuckles just in time as an upgrade for the newly released Team Associated RC10B7 or RC10B7D buggy. In the constantly evolving domain of RC racing, where suspension components face escalating demands, the turnbuckles are crafted to not only meet but surpass these challenges, guaranteeing durability without any compromises. Expertly produced from precision-ground centreless 6AL4V Titanium bar stock using high-precision Swiss-Style CNC Screw Machines with live tooling and thread rolling capabilities, the turnbuckles establish a new benchmark for quality. Each piece features the distinctive 1up arrow laser-engraved into all four sides of the centre lug for unmistakable authenticity. Available in 6-piece sets, the ’24 Spec turnbuckles come in Raw Titanium, offering customisation with anodised options in Blue or Bronze. Looking for a mix? Opt for The Trio, and they will ship two of each finish for a unique touch.

Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]

January 4, 2024

Moto-Obscura RC10 Rear Carbon Shock Tower

Vintage racing accessories brand Moto-Obscura has released a new carbon fibre rear shock tower for the Team Associated RC10. Made from 3mm plain weave carbon fibre, it maintains the vintage look of your retro ride while simultaneously adding strength and function. The tower is styled after that of the RC10 Worlds Car, with four additional holes that allow the option of using wing mounts from the B6 series. Fits all original RC10 models, as well as re-release vehicles and the RC10CC Classic Clear Edition.

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

January 4, 2024

Champlin joins Power HD

Leading US 1:10 Offroad racer Broc Champlin has been announced as the newest team signing by servo manufacturer Power HD. For a long time, Champlin was known as the “Carpet Guy” but last year achieved a podium finish at the IFMAR 2WD Buggy World Championship on the dirt at Hobby Action in Arizona. In 2023, the factory Schumacher driver participated in a total of 18 races winning 33 awards, including 10 championships, 10 runner-ups and 7 third-places. In his nearly 5-year career in major races, he has won multiple overall championships including ROAR 1:10 Carpet Nationals, EOS in Germany, JConcepts NCTS, JConcepts INS, Florida Carpet Champs and the Open Reedy Race. Set to use Power HD’s GTS 3 as his race servo, on the announcement he said, ‘I’m very excited to be joining the PowerHD team and I thank them for the opportunity to bring their name to the 1:10 offroad scene in America. From high response, to sheer torque models, they raise a competitive edge with a wide variety of options to choose from.’

Source: PowerHD [chd.hk]