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July 11, 2025

Axon TC10/4 Electric Touring Car Pre-release Spec

Japanese Electric Touring Car manufacturer and 2022 World Championship podium finishers Axon has pre-released some of the features of its upcoming new offering, the TC10/4. Publishing three images of the car on social media, Axon, who are currently in Singapore for this weekend eSIC race with drivers Akio Sobue and Hayato Ishioka, list features of the new car to include a sophisticated lightweight upper and lower bulkheads. The car still shares the chassis with the current TC10/3, which was official announced in November 2023, but gets a new centred design of the front & rear dampers for improved cornering manoeuvrability. Axon will release further details on the final production kit shortly.

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July 11, 2025

JConcepts releases Pioneer wheel for 1:8 Buggy

Having introduced the Pioneer wheel for 1:10 2WD buggy racers back in April, JConcepts has now released the unique wheel design to the 1:8 buggy market. While looking at a 1989 Masami Hirosaka replica, JConcepts foubder Jason Ruona had a 3D vision of recreating an iconic variation. The dimensional aspect of the wheels matches the winning Mono wheels, have an industry standard offset and are produced in durable material, inner reinforcing ribs and stout 17mm hex area pack this design. The 4 pack of wheels will be available in popular colours bright white, fluorescent yellow, and under the RM brand in retro pink.

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July 10, 2025

Leadfinger Racing B74.2 Retro-Mod Body

US body shell producer Leadfinger Racing has updated its popular Retro-Mod body to fit the latest Team Associated B74.2 1:10 4WD Buggy. The Retro-Mod Buggy Body is a nostalgic throwback that pays homage to the golden era of RC racing. The body design captures the essence of classic RC aesthetics while incorporating modern engineering and performance enhancements. Perfect for enthusiasts and collectors alike, the Retro-Mod Buggy Body brings back the iconic style of yesteryears, reminding us of the roots and rich history of RC racing. Each body is sold clear and ready for paint with included window masks with wings sold separately and it is compatible with their .050 Lexan retro wings, which come as a set of two clear wings.

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July 10, 2025

KO Propo Cooling Fan Booster

Japanese radio and servo manufacturer KO Propo has release this new Cooling Fan Booster. This product is a boost circuit unit that connects between the receiver and the cooling fan, boosting the voltage to approximately 8V (input voltage range: 2.5V and above) to increase the fan speed and air pressure, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the motor and ESC. It can be easily installed by connecting the connector. Excluding cable the booster measures 28 x 11.5 x 9mm.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]

July 10, 2025

Yokomo Shorty size 69 gram Battery Weight

Yokomo has added this Shorty battery sized Racing Battery Weight as an option for users of this 1:10 2WD Buggy platforms. 1.5mm thick, this battery weight makes it easy to match lightweight 2WD oﬀroad vehicles to regulations. At 69 grams per piece, it can also promote a lower centre of gravity by placing it under the battery.

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July 10, 2025

AOC Korea 2025 – Date Announcement

Won last year by Axon’s Akio Sobue, Scotty Ernst has announced the return of his Asian Onroad Championship event to the beautiful GRC Raceway in Korea for 2025 with a race date of October 9-12. GRC Raceway which has just finished its full remodelling has positioned itself as one of the nicest RC venues in all of the World. GRC Raceway has everything you would need as a racer to enjoy the hobby at all levels. They offer 2 beautiful race tracks, 1 outside and 1 inside, with fully air-conditioned pit area plus an onsite Hobby shop all which is topped off with an onsite coffee shop and restaurant. The following classes with form the schedule for event AOC Korea – Modified Touring Car, 17.5 Boosted Touring Car, 21.5 Touring with Roar Legal Motor, GRC Super GT 21.5, FWD, and Mini 2WD.

Source: Asian Onroad Championship [aocrc.com]

July 9, 2025

Team Associated RC10 Masami Edition ’89 Stealth Car Kit

At the 1989 IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Australia, a certain Masami Hirosaka drove the then groundbreaking RC10 “Stealth” car to victory and now in its latest re-release series Team Associated are giving fans & collectors the chance to own one. The 1989 Team Associated Stealth Car prototype was a radical evolution of the RC10 platform, purpose-built for top-tier competition at the IFMAR World Championships. Designed in secrecy, it featured several innovative elements that set a new benchmark in 2WD offroad buggy performance. Most notably, it introduced the Stealth transmission—a compact, three-gear unit with an internal slipper clutch. Unlike the bulkier six-gear design of the original RC10, the Stealth transmission offered smoother, more efficient power transfer and a lower centre of gravity.

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July 9, 2025

Czech gets new 1:10 astroturf offroad track

The Czech Republic is getting a new 1:10 astroturf offroad track which is set to open this August. The new track is part of the existing Max Land / RC Divoké Jelení racing complex in Horní Jelení which already includes a full-size 1:8 clay track and regularly hosts major national events. The new astro turf addition brings modern electric offroad racing facilities to the heart of Eastern Bohemia. Designed to accommodate 1:10 buggies, stadium trucks, and short course trucks, the track features a high-traction astro surface, a technical yet flowing layout, and jump sections that allow for configuration changes, that will also be upgraded in the future events. Supporting infrastructure includes a new drivers’ stand, covered pit area, solid fence around the track and easy access for visitors from outside. The official opening is scheduled for August 8th, during the weekend of the Czech 1:8 Offroad National Championship.

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