November 8, 2022

RSRC Kyosho MP10 wing spacer

RSRC, the company of multiple European 1:8 Offroad Champion Reno Savoya, has released this wing spacer Kyosho MP10. Aerodynamics have taken a big role in 1:8 buggy for some time now with bodies and wings a major change for the car’s behaviour or setup changes. RSRC has designed the wing spacer in the lighter and most resistant material in 3D printed TPU which has for rubber-like flexibility.  The wing spacer is recommend for use on all tracks.  It brings a lot of aerodynamic downforce at high speed making the car more stable.  In addition, the rotation at low speed is increased with the weight of the wing sitting higher.  The spacer comes with M3x20 screws included.

Source: RSRC [rsrc.biz]


November 8, 2022

Ruddog Drivetrain and Ball Bearing Oil

Ruddog has introduced their new Drivetrain and Ball Bearing Oil.  Drivetrain Oil is a PTFE lubricant for your RC car’s drive shafts and similar metal parts. Thanks to its special formula, it ensures low friction and does not attract dust and carpet fuzz. The convenient sized 10 ml precision oiler fits into every tool bag and makes maintenance work a breeze.  The Ball Bearing Oil is the ideal lubricant for ensuring low friction and a long service life of your ball bearings.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]


November 7, 2022

Orlowksi & Pålsson win at Euro Buggy Masters

Continuing his successful Swedish tour, Michal Orlowski took the 4WD win at Euro Buggy Masters indoor offroad event in Furulund.  Having won at the Indoor Touring Car Swedish National Championship at David Ronnefalk’s DR Racing Arena the previous weekend, the factory Schumacher driver travelled to the home club of another leading Swedish racer Jessica Pålsson.  Taking the TQ from Alexander Landén and Joona Haatanen, in the finals he would take the win ahead of Team Associated’s Haatanen with Pålsson completing the podium.  In 2WD, it was Pålsson who led proceedings securing the TQ from Orlowski and Landén on the fresh EOS carpet track.  In the final she took her Schumacher to victory in all three finals ahead of Orlowski and Landén  which is how they lined up on the final podium at the Furulund RCK hosted event.

Image: Michal Orlowski [Facebook]


November 6, 2022

Happy 14th Birthday Mibosport

Having just welcomed Mibosport onboard this month as an advertiser & supporter of Red RC, we would like to wish them a very Happy 14th Birthday.  Having covered founder Michal Boks’ racing exploits on the international touring car scene in our early days, Red RC being started just 2 years before Mibosport, it has been great to watch Michal build his company into major supplier to the RC racing market.  To mark this milestone for the company, they are giving 14% discount for more than 14 000 products on their web shop by using the promo code ’14years’ in the shopping cart as a thank you to their customers for their ongoing support during the years.  As a bonus for orders in value €50+ they are giving customers a gift package which includes MIBO socks and stickers.  This special deal is valid 6th November (Sunday) only, from midnight to midnight in their Czech Republic home time zone CET (UTC+1).

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November 4, 2022

T-Works B74.2 Graphite Electronics Mounting Plate

Adding to its offering of parts for Team Associated’s B74.2 1:10 4WD Buggy platform, T-Works has release a Graphite Electronics Mounting Plate.  A direct replacement for the standard ESC mounting plate, the carbon fibre plate offers a weight saving and comes complete with mounting screws and nuts.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]


November 4, 2022

Voting for new ROAR President open

ROAR (Remotely Operated Auto Racers), the sanctioning body for RC racing in North America, has opened voting for the election of a new President along with even numbered Region Directors. With current President Chuck Kleinhagen stepping down this year, two candidates, Clayton Young and David Larry, are in the running to lead the organisation. Voting, via the ROAR website, is open to current members with voting closing at midnight on November 30th. It is widely recognised that ROAR is in need of change to better serve the sport in what is one of the largest and most important RC racing markets in the World.

Source: ROAR [roarracing.com]


November 3, 2022

JConcepts/RM2 B74.2 precut chassis protective sheet

JConcepts continues its tradition of making tape since 2008 with the newest release of the B74.2 chassis protective sheets in both a JConcepts and a RM2 No Apologies option. Pre-cut to perfection, lining up to the popular B74.2 and B74.2D, the abstract designs catches the eye and carries on a legacy of high-end chassis protectors. The chassis protective sheet is produced in a highly durable material making it ideal for carpet, turf, and dirt off-road racing. The profile lines the chassis shape and tucks into the front kick-up of the chassis and rests underneath the bumper to limit forward edge access. With 2 complete sheets included per package, the durable and resilient material fits each chassis layout like a glove and adds protection and style in one easy package.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


November 2, 2022

Hotrace Tyre selection App

Italian tyre manufacturer Hotrace has just released a new app to help racers choose the best tyres for the conditions they are faced with.  Getting so many messages from customers everyday asking for the best tyre and compound for a specific track they have created the HotRace app to support racers, and answer their most difficult questions. Hotrace has focused all their research and work in this single application to help anywhere at anytime, in any single track condition, considering temperature and grip. No need to wait for anything, no need to overthink, but just a single tap. Get the app on your phone, by searching “HotRace” on the App Store or Google Play

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]