December 21, 2023

Boots joins Hotrace Tyres

Former World Championship Top Qualifier and multiple European 1:8 Offroad Champion Elliott Boots has joined Hotrace Tyres Factory team.  The Italian based British driver joins the Italian tyre manufacturer having represented the T-Pro brand in 2023.  Fresh on the news that he has just extended his contract with chassis sponsor Sworkz for the next three years, on his new tyre deal he said, ‘So happy to announce that I will be joining Hotrace Tyres Factory for 2024. There products are the best on the market and there devotion for the sport is incredible. A huge thank you to them for supporting me. Can’t wait for the new season to start.’

Source: Hotrace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]


December 20, 2023

MonacoRC Bag Small V2.1

MonacoRC has extended its line of bags designed for the transportation of materials for the RC racers. The new MonacoRC Bag Small V2.1 stands out for its attention to detail with the interior adorned with an elegant print featuring the MonacoRC logo in tone-on-tone red, enhancing the quality of the finish.  In addition to the practical tone-on-tone red mesh inner pocket (for the Black and Red version), the exterior is enriched with a MonacoRC label, maintaining that elegant simplicity that has made the bag so appreciated. The series is available in three sizes, easily distinguishable by the colour of the zippers.  Measuring 16 cm x 12 cm x 5 cm and featuring a Blue Zipper, the small bag is ideal for holding Shorty batteries, motors, DiffCheck, and other similar items. MonacoRC Bag S Black is 16 cm x 12 cm x 7 cm in size and gets a Black Zipper and is designed to hold the complete Icharger X6 battery charger, Shorty batteries, motors, DiffCheck, and more. Biggest of the three at 16cm x 12 cm x 9 cm is the Red Zipper bag.  With its generous height, this bag can carry larger items compared to the other two models, such as scales, motors, or a battery charger with cables.

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December 19, 2023

Cavalieri departs WIRC after just one season

It was a surprise announcement when it was made this time last year, but after just one season since joining WIRC Racing, Ryan Cavalieri has announced his departure from running for the Italian manufacturer.  The multiple electric 1:10 Offroad World Champion, who races for Schumacher in that category, looks set to announce imminently a new 1:8 offroad chassis sponsor having just last week joined Nova Engines.  On his social media, Cavalieri stated he was ‘really excited about the next chapter’ implying a new sponsor is already in place. He posted, ‘With 2023 coming to an end so does my time with WRC. I want to thank Matt Kennedy from send it rc, Chris Marrant and Franco for the opportunity they gave me. With that being said Im Really excited for this next chapter to begin and look forward to 2024 racing season.

Source: Ryan Cavalieri [Facebook]


December 19, 2023

Berton to race on OGO Racing tyres

Having announced his departure from racing on tyres from Italian manufacturer Hotrace Tyres at the end of last month,  2019 European 1:8 Nitro Buggy Champion Riccardo Berton has announced he is race with tyres from Spanish brand OGO Racing.  Part of Infinity’s ongoing 1:8 Buggy project, the Italian has agreed a 2-year deal that will see him use OGO tyres on his 1:8 Buggy and Truggy vehicles.  Thanking OGO for the opportunity, on social media the 24-year-old said, ‘Extremely happy to join OGO Racing tyres for the new season! Thank you.’

Source: OGO Racing [Facebook]


December 19, 2023

T-Works Tire Punch Tool Punch Head Set

T-works has brought out a Punch Head Set for use on tyre punches available from 6Mik and HB Racing.  The set offers 3, 3.5, and 4mm punch holes which can be screwed onto the tyre punch as required.  Intended for buggy tyre use, each size of the steel punches is also available individually with them utilising a the thread size of M8 x P1.25.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]


December 19, 2023

‘Little Bump’ Nguyen joins Schumacher for 1:10 Offroad

Continuing to build up its US team for the 2024 season, Schumacher Racing has announced up & coming talent Phi-Long Nguyen is to join its 1:10 Offroad team.  Commonly known as ‘Little Bump, Nguyen who is just 12-years-old will be running both the CAT L1R and Cougar LD3 in Offroad as well as the Mi8 in Onroad too.  Having signed for a 1:8 programme with Kyosho America last month, he is in for busy season as he coming to establish himself at the sharp end of racing.  Commenting on the announcement with Schumacher Phi-Long and his dad said, “We are absolutely super excited and honoured to pilot these awesome cars around the track, great times are ahead racing for Schumacher. A big thank you to Muz and all at Schumacher for making this happen, we are ready to go and will hit the tracks soon!”  Last week the British manufacturer announced the return of Tyler Jones to its 1:1o Offroad program.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


December 18, 2023

Moto-Obscura Associated B2 Machined Front Nylon Arms

New to Moto-Obscura’s portfolio of vintage racing accessories is their machined nylon front arms for Team Associated’s cult classic RC10 B2 buggy.  These heavy duty arms are milled from tough Nylon 6/6 and feature thicker material in high stress areas.  The milled out pockets reduce weight and make the arm appear more original at a quick glance, and the hinge pin holes are precision reamed for a friction free fit without excessive slop.  These arms are available exclusively from Moto-Obscura.com in either natural white or black.

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


December 16, 2023

Schumacher welcomes back Tyler Jones

Schumacher Racing has announced it is welcoming back US racer Tyler Jones who will campaign the British manufacturers 1:10 buggies in 2024.  Having recently signed with market newcomer Sparko for his 1:8 Offroad program, Jomes has chosen Schumacher as his full 1:10 sponsor so he will be running both the CAT L1R and Cougar LD3.  Commenting on the announcement Jones said, “I’m pumped to be back running Schumacher products in 2024 and beyond! The products are top notch and I’m glad to be able to use the full line up! Big thanks to Muz and all at Schumacher for bringing me back on! Hopefully we’ll see a big rise in interest here in the Midwest!”

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


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