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October 1, 2023

Ongaro does double at Buggyland X

Davide Ongaro claimed the buggy double at Buggyland X in Madrid, Spain, by steering his Team Associated buggies to both the 1:8 Nitro and 1:8 eBuggy titles at the tenth edition of the international race. The World Champion’s first win of the weekend came when he would win the eBuggy title ahead of the Mugen Seiki of Berkan Kilic with Sworkz Elliot Boots completing the podium. Securing the TQ for the triple finals, defending Champion Juan Carlos Canas would win A1 only to retire from A2 and dropping to P8 by the end of third 10-minute encounter ended up 4th overall. Also qualifying P2 for the 1-hour Nitro Buggy Main, this time behind Top Qualifier Berkan Kilic, Ongaro would come out on top again after a great battle that saw a very fast Boots take the lead before having issues at the 2/3rd distance mark. The British driver’s team-mate Canas also lead the way for a time but in the end Ongaro completed the Buggyland double by 6.2-seconds from the Spaniard with Burak Kilic, coming from P9 on the grid, completing the podium on the same lap as the two ahead of him. Making his WIRC debut at the event, Marco Baruffolo would finish fourth on the same lap as TQ man Berkan Kilic in fifth while Boots eventually took the finish in p9.

Image – Davide Ongaro [Facebook]

September 30, 2023

Willspeed RF3 Full Carbon Edition

With the carpet season return upon us, Willspeed has announced that its popular RF3 conversion kit is now available in a ‘Full Carbon Kit’ edition which includes many of their popular carbon option parts. Offered as a conversion kit for the Team Associated B6.4 and World Championship winning TLR 22 5.0 2WD buggies, the carbon edition contains the following replacement item – 1x Carbon Fibre Shock Tower Uprights (pair) with 1x Carbon Fibre ‘Take 3’ Shock Tower Uprights (pair), 1x Chassis Skid Plate (Polycarbonate) with 1x Chassis Skid Plate (Carbon). Additionally it includes a pair of Carbon Side Rail Pair and a Carbon Radio Tray. Having just restocked the standard RF3 kit, the British company has announced that new Bi-Material tower will now be standard in all kits.

View complete ‘Full Carbon Kit’ here

September 30, 2023

Berkan Kilic secures Nitro TQ at Buggyland X

Mugen Seiki driver Berkan Kilic is the 1:8 Nitro Buggy Top Qualifier at Buggyland X in Madrid, Spain. The German driver secured the top spot in qualifier ahead of World Champion Davide Ongaro and newly crowned European Champion Juan Carlos Canas. Qualifying for the 10th edition of Buggyland started with Sworkz driver & defending Champion Canas taking the first round from Ongaro’s Team Associated before Kilic went top in Q2 ahead of new WIRC signing Marco Baruffolo. The third round saw Ongaro post a TQ run ahead of Kilic and Canas but almost 4-seconds slower than Kilic’s best, it was the Mugen driver who claimed the overall TQ on tie break.

Image: Berkan Kilic [Facebook]

September 29, 2023

AKA Void Short Course Tire

AKA has added their Void to its lineup of 1:10 Short Course tires. Born from the successful foundation of its 1:10 buggy counterpart, the Void has been finely tuned to excel on indoor clay offroad racetracks where slick tires are the ultimate choice for top-tier performance. The Void tire is available in both Clay and Medium Soft compounds, allowing you to fine-tune your setup to match your racing preferences and track conditions.

Source: AKA [horizonhobby.com]

September 28, 2023

Sanwa RX-49T FH5 receiver

Coming new from Sanwa next month is the release of the RX-49T receiver which is a budget friendly version of the Japanese company’s RX-493i FH5 model. The waterproof unit is compatible with the M17, MT-5, and MT-R and has Ultra Response Mode (SUR) and Extreme Response Mode (SXR). Using ‘Plug in Bind, the smallest and lightest 2.4 GHz FHSS5 Spread Spectrum System 4ch receiver in the class is compatible with Telemetry however without RPM sensor and Temperature sensor connectivity. Measuring RPM and temperature is only possible when combined with SUPER VORTEX series while Indicator function with MT-5 is also not compatible. Due to go on sale in Japan in October it should reach the rest of the world by January 2024.

Source: Sanwa [sanwa-denshi.com]

September 28, 2023

Baruffolo joins WIRC (formerly WRC)

As was widely mooted following his departure from Tekno last week, it has been officially announced that Marco Baruffolo has joined with WIRC, the new name of Italian manufacturer WRC Racing. The Italian will get straight down to business when he makes his race debut with the team this weekend at Buggyland in Spain where he will face a strong international field. A major signing for WIRC, who just 10-months ago shocked many with their signing of high profile US racer Ryan Cavalieri, reacting to the announcement Baruffolo posted on his social media, ‘Super excited to join WIRC Professional RC cars. Thanks to Franco Ghiotto for this amazing opportunity, I will do my best.
See you at Buggyland in a few hours.’

Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]

September 28, 2023

Schumacher Fusion Slim 1:10 2WD front tyre

New from Schumacher is the Fusion Slim 2WD front tyre that it has developed from the popular Low Profile Cut Stagger. The new tyre adds centre spikes for more steering and longer life, but maintains the Stagger edges and undercut sidewall. Therefore allowing any extra steering to be controllable and not too aggressive. It is most suitable for high grip tracks, such as carpet or astro, and can knock tenths off your 2WD buggy lap times. Schumacher recommend that it is used with the U6667 slim hard foam insert and if you have been using LP Cut Staggers then your buggy may require some setup changes for more rear traction, to balance the increased grip from the front tyres.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

September 28, 2023

TDK Edge Tire Sauce

Arizona based TDK Repair has added a new tyre additive to its range with the release of TDK Edge Tire Sauce. A safety focused company that offers high performance products that are safe, eco-friendly, and biodegradable, TDK Edge is engineered to deliver the utmost traction on sealed track surfaces. Ensuring minimal tyre deformation, TDK Edge is crafted to keep your tires in optimal shape, ensuring consistent performance throughout your races. While it excels on sealed tracks, it also performs admirably on normal clay surfaces, making it a versatile choice for racers who demand excellence across various terrains.

Source: TDK Repair [tdkrepair.com]