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December 27, 2022

SMART Starter Premium

Having previously brought you the news of Smart Workshop’s first batch of Starter/Ignitor for its testers program, they have now released full details and images of how the production Smart Starter Premium will look. Designed with high integrated solutions, a high efficiency high frequency synchronous step down DC/DC regulator is capable of delivering up to 6A output current. It integrates main switch and synchronous switch with very low RDS (on) to minimise the conduction loss, internal soft-start Limits the inrush current.

More details & images here

December 27, 2022

T-works B6.3/6.4 Carbon Laydown Motor Plate

T-works has introduced a carbon fibre laydown motor plate for the Team Associated B6.3 and B6.4 2WD 1:10 Buggy. Machined from 3mm thick carbon fibre, the plate is a lightweight option to replace the standard aluminium plate that comes with the original AE kit.

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

December 26, 2022

VP Pro RC10 B6.4 CB-2002 body

Having recently released the CB-4002 for Team Associated’s RC10B74.2 & B74.2D 4WD chassis, VP Pro has added a version of the body for its 2WD sibling. Intended for the RC10B6.4 and B6.4D, the CB-2002 body induces a balanced and stable drive due to the improved design also increasing performance in low traction conditions. The body is moulded from high-quality 0.6mm polycarbonate and precision laser-cut to fit. Each body comes packaged will come with window masks.

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December 23, 2022

TWT V.2 Tool Rack

Thai company TWT has released this new tool stand. The new V.2 TWT Tool Rack, features holes for up to 13 tools and other pit equipment and also features 1 foam padded pockets for small items. It also features a simple system for measuring shims and screws, easy to use, you no longer need a vernier caliper. Made of high-quality acrylic it measures 180 x 85 x 17 mm. Weighing 153 grams it is available in the three colour options – black/grey, black/blue & black/red.

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December 23, 2022

Tollard leaves Team Associated

Long time Team Associated team driver Cole Tollard has announced he will not be re-signing for iconic brand and their electronics division Reedy Power. The American was picked up by Associated at a young age and has represented them for an impressive 11-year stint. During that time he added to the company’s silverware collection including the ROAR Mod Truck National title. In his announcement on Facebook, Tollard said the ‘decision was it was not easy’ and he thanked everyone at AE ‘for the opportunity to represent such a great company’. A great ambassador for the sport with his friendly and helpful personality, we await news of his future plans.

Read Tollard’s announcement here

December 23, 2022

Ongaro ends RunnerTime Fuel sponsorship

Back to back 1:8 Buggy World Champion Davide Ongaro is set for another change to his 2023 racing package with the announcement he will no longer be using RunnerTime Fuel. Having announced his departure from tyre sponsor AKA earlier this month, the Italian has enjoyed a similar 5-year stint with the RunnerTime netting the 2018 and 2023 World titles in that time. On his Facebook page Ongaro said, ‘It has been 5 amazing years, We have achieved a lot of amazing results together and goals, we have had a lot of fun and you are part that helped me to be what I am. I hope you are happy about what we have done together, races, dinners, good and bad results because they are part of racing. I can only say a big thank you for all the help you have to use during these years, was a pleasure for us to work with you. It’s time now to take different roads, I wish you the best in your future. Thanks a lot for everything. Thanks Matteo Passerini and Runnertime.’

Source: Davide Ongaro [Facebook]

December 23, 2022

All change as Tebo announces AKA departure

With the news earlier in the week that his stint with Tekno RC was over, Jared Tebo has today announced that he will also not be continuing with long time tyre sponsor AKA in 2023. The American started with the brand in 2009 and has been running their products every year since with the exception of the 2016. Making the announcement on social media, in thanking everyone at AKA, he attributed their Three Rib front tyre as being a major part of his 2013 1:10 2WD Offroad World Championship victory. Also switching engine for the new season, it will be interesting to see what new package Tebo hits the track with in 2023. Read Tebo’s announcement here

December 22, 2022

MIBO International Race – Schedule & Classes

Following on from the recent announcement of the new MIBO International Race that will take place in the Czech Republic on March 3-5, details of the race weekend schedule and the classes have been published. The international indoor event will bring together both offroad and onroad as it presents two separate tracks at the Sport V Hotel in Hrotovice. A venue that always proved hugely popular with racers for the sheer convenience of being able to race, eat and sleep all under one roof. the Mibo International Race is also node to the past when individual international race weekends were once common and made up the indoor season. Onroad, the racing action will cater for Modified, 13.5 Stock & FWD Touring cars plus Formula. Offroad will cater for 2WD and 4WD Buggy as well an open class of ‘Offroad Kids’ that will give the future stars of racing an opportunity to be a part of this international event.

View Race Weekend schedule and classes here