December 31, 2022

Neumann to run ORCA electrics in 2023

ORCA has announced the signing of top off-road racer Jorn Neumann as a factory driver for 2023.  The multiple European Champion will use the company’s electronics and motors in his new cars, announced on his new brand iminent following the announced of his Schumacher departure.  Announcing the signing of the German, ORCA said, “ORCA RC is proud to announce our new factory Team Driver Jorn Neumann. Starting January 2023 Jorn would be using ORCA’s electronics and motors that would see him further develop and provide feed back and advice when on track.  With Jorn’s involvement mainly in the off-road scene, ORCA hopes to be pushing more boundaries and more success in the off-road categories. See you all on track.”  Neumann added, “I am very happy to join the Orca team. From 2023 I will be using Orca ESC and motors in my cars. I would like to thank Frankie and Michael from Orca. My first race will be the Köngener Indoor Masters next weekend.”

Source: ORCA [orcarc.com]


December 31, 2022

RC Indoor Arena to host opening round of Swiss 1:10 Offroad Nationals

The newly opened RC Indoor Arena in Wädenswil, Switzerland, is to host the opening round of the Swiss 1:10 Offroad National Championships.  The 600m2 offroad track which is equipped with new EOS carpet, will host the event over the weekend of January 21-23 with Saturday’s programme made up of 1:10 2WD Buggy while Sunday will see 4WD Buggy and 2WD truck action.  While a round of the Swiss National Championship, the race is open to drivers who do not hold a Swiss Federation licence.  Race registration is via myrcm.ch .

Source: RC Indoor Arena [rc-indoor-arena.ch]


December 31, 2022

Avid HB Carbon Arm Inserts

Avid Racing has released carbon arm inserts for HB Racing’s D2 Evo2 1:10 Buggy and D8T/E8T Evo3 1:8 Truggy.  The 1.5mm inserts offer another great tuning feature by reducing the flex and twist in the arm.  A common setting is to run them just in the front or just the rear to dial in the feel of your buggy or truggy.  The left and right inserts are interchangeable and come complete with stainless-steel installation screws.

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December 31, 2022

Cavalieri joins WRC Racing

In a month that has been filled with driver announcements, the biggest surprise of them all has come in the form of Offroad superstar Ryan Cavalieri being announced as a factory driver with WRC Racing.   The Italian brand, who have the SBX-2 1:8 Buggy platform, simply posted an image of the multiple World Champion on their Facebook page with the simple text ‘Ryan Cavalieri welcome to the WRC factory team!’.  Recently the company announced a number of Team Managers across the US, with Cavalieri now the icing on the cake in terms of brand expansion in this key offroad market.

Source: WRC Racing [wrc-racing.com]


December 30, 2022

Martin announces departure from Yokomo

Lee Martin has announced his departure from Yokomo.  The news the British driver will not continue with the Japanese brand into 2023 is the second such announcement in recent days with Ryan Maifield also out of their factory squad.  Martin spent nine years representing the brand collecting plenty of championship titles in that time and was particularly important in establishing the brand in Europe in more recent years.  Making the announcement on social media in which he hints a new manufacturer announcement is imminent, the multiple European Champion said, ‘With 2022 almost over, it’s time to say a massive thank you to Yokomo as our time together has come to an end. We have spent a fantastic 9 years together and brought some fantastic results, products, experiences and more! 3 x EOS series championships, 2 x European championships, BRCA National Championships and IFMAR worlds podiums to name a few.  I would like to thanks Mr. Tom Yokobori for trusting me back in 2014 to lead the charge and then of course Shinno for being by my side throughout our time there together. We built a great team and made so many friends.  I have some exciting news coming, so don’t think you have seen the end of me on the top step! 2023 is going to be a good year and it starts very soon’.

Source: Lee Martin [instagram]


December 30, 2022

Schumacher Racing 2023 Apparel

Schumacher is gearing up for the new season with the addition of new  apparel for 2023.  The ‘Mono’ line includes a black hoodie and t-shirt with white Schumacher branding front and back as well as on the sleeve.  The t-shirt is made with 100% certified organic cotton while the hoodie is made in an improved thicker 65% Cotton 35% Polyester material.  Also added to the range is a fleece lined bobble hat.  Ideal for the winter weather, it comes in grey with black embroidered branding to front and back.

View t-short and hat here


December 29, 2022

Schumacher Racing announce Neumann departure

Schumacher Racing has announced the departure of Joern Neumann from their factory 1:10 Offroad team.  The German joined the British manufacturer at the beginning of 2018 and over the followed four years enjoy much success with the brand.  Announcing the news on their Facebook page, Schumacher stated, ‘As we draw near to the end of 2022 Schumacher Racing would like to say goodbye and thank you to Jörn Neumann.  Jörn has contributed massively over the last 5 years to the team, development of our products as well as securing some great titles and results for us. We wish him all the best for the future’.  Shortly afterwards the multiple European Champion and former Reedy Race Champion posted on his own page, “I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone at Schumacher for 5 successful years together. It has been a fantastic time. We achieved great results at many events. Soon a new chapter will start.”

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]


December 29, 2022

JConcepts Relapse 1:8 buggy & truck tyres

JConcepts has released the new Relapse tyre for both 1:8 Buggy and 1:8 Truggy.  The Relapse is a tyre derived from research and development put into tires such as the Detox and Rehab.  Those results were incorporated into a new design optimised for indoor and outdoor track success while delivering more forward bite than the original incarnations. The JConcepts speed laboratory started with the centre section of tread for more horizontal pin contact.  The design revolves around the centre structure which has medium to small sized, dense lugs arranged in a stacked and horizontal configuration. The lugs have strategically placed cuts and grooves to allow flex in dust to perform when the track is in a deteriorating condition. The outer portion of the tread fits together like building blocks, with shapes placed together that nest well but also work together to flex laterally to provide steadfast side-bite. The tread tapers off cleanly to the outer sidewall giving a smooth transition during hard cornering.

View tyre features and more images here