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May 20, 2025

Ongaro again at Round 2 of Italian Nationals

Team Associated’s Davide Ongaro made it 2 from 2 in the AMSCI Italian National Championship over the weekend taking the win at his home track, the Ongaroring. The World Champion and reigning Italian Champion topped 3 of the four rounds of qualifying to secure the TQ ahead of Kyosho pairing Marco Baruffolo, who topped Q4, and Riccardo Berton. Starting the 45-minute from pole ahead of Berton and Sworkz’s Mattia Polito after winning the faster of the Semi Finals, Ongaro would secure his second win of the 4-round championship by a lap over Berton, who suffered a DNF at Round 1. With the Top 3 finishing as they started the final, Polito claimed his second podium finish of the season having finished P2 at the season opener at River Park RC track back in March.

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May 19, 2025

Ronnefalk & Bayer win 1:10 EC Warm-up Race

The Hudy Arena played host to the Warm-up Race for the EFRA 1:10 Offroad European Championships over the weekend where Xray pairing David Ronnefalk and Martin Bayer took the wins. Also running as a round of the Hudy Series, in 2WD Buggy it was the Schumacher of defending European Champion Michal Orlowski who secured the TQ on the indoor dirt track ahead Team Associated’s Jonna Haatanen, Bayer, and Ronnefalk. In 4WD quali, former champion Bayer took the top spot from Orlowski with Xray’s Bartosz Zalewski lining up P3. In the finals, Ronnefalk would get the better of Orlowski in A1 & 2 to take the overall win, while victory in A3 gave Haatanen the runner-up spot with Orlowski having to settle for third. 4WD was also decided in A2 as Bayer won both encounters. Winning A3, Orlowski finished P2 while Zalewski completed the podium.

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May 19, 2025

Double win for Canas at International Buggy Challenge

The seventh edition of the International Buggy Challenge took place in Portugal over the weekend where Sworkz’s Juan Carlos Canas took a double victory. With the Barcelos track in for a busy 2025 as its hosts the inaugural IFMAR 1:8 Electric Buggy World Championship and the EFRA 1:8 Nitro Buggy European Championship, this year’s IBC would also double up as the official Warm-up race for both championships. Having been forced to rescheduled the race, originally set for May 2-4, as a knock on effect of a major national power outage that effected both Portugal and Spain recently, the race attracted just over 90 racers as a number of top drivers had other race commitments. In qualifying it was Spanish youngster Adrian Pariente who took the nitro TQ ahead of his older brother Daniel after they each TQ’d a round. Canas TQ’d the opening round but ended up P6 on the grid with the Infinity of Bruni Coelho completing the Top 3. In the 45-minute final, reigning European Champion Canas would lay down the fastest lap of the race as he worked his way to the front to win by just under half a lap from Adrian. Former World Champion Robert Batlle competed the podium with his Sworkz 20-seconds behind Pariente. Local hero Joao Figueiredo would finish fourth ahead of Coelho. In eBuggy, Canas dominated topping all three qualifiers before winning all three A-Mains with Coelho and Adrian Pariente joining him on the podium.

Image: Robert Batlle [Facebook]

May 19, 2025

T-Works RC8 B4.1 A-Arm Reinforcing Insert Set

T-Works has introduced this A-Arm Reinforcing Insert set for the Team Associated RC8 B4.1 1:8 Buggy platform. Made from 7075 aluminium for optimised weight, the inserts enhance structural strength of the Front/Rear A-Arms. This additional hardness of the A-Arm also contributes to improved stability and sharpens reaction in cornering performance. Easy to install, the inserts are also offered as a front or rear arm only set.

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

May 19, 2025

Schimmel & Phend crowned ROAR 1:10 Dirt Champions

Xray drivers Brennan Schimmel and Dakotah Phend are the new 2025 ROAR 1:10 Modified Buggy Champions, Schimmel lifting the 2WD title and Phend taking 4WD at Hoosier RC Hobbyplex in Indiana. In qualifying it was 23-year-old Schimmel who dominated topping all four 4WD qualifiers and three rounds in 2WD. With Team Associated’s Davey Batta and Phend, who topped Q4, starting behind him in 2WD, A1 would see Schimmel and Batta touch wheels with the Top Qualifier coming off worst and eventually posting a DNF – Batta winning the encounter from Phend. Schimmel was back in control in A2 taking the win from Schumacher’s Broc Champlin and then sealing the title in A3. With the Top 3 finishing as they started, that would be the same order they would line-up on the podium. In 4WD, Schimmel took A1 but had a rough A2 which went to Phend. With all on the line in A3 it would be defending double champion Spencer Rivkin who took the win after Schimmel, having established a comfortable lead made a mistake with 1:30 to go. Also getting passed by Champlin, he would finish P3 handing the title to Phend with his earlier A1 win and A2 second. Champlin completed the podium.

Image: Brennan Schimmel [Facebook]

May 17, 2025

Avid B7 & LD3 Forged Carbon Shock Towers

New from Avid Racing Concepts come these Forged Carbon Front Shock Towers for the Team Associated RC10B7 and Schumacher LD3 2WD buggies. Made from 4mm forged carbon fibre, with lightly chamfered edges to help prevent splitting, they towers are designed for carpet/turf, and maintains the kit profile so the stock shock guards still work. To do this, Avid removed the outside hole on the tower because we found we never use it. The B7 tower is -3mm front and while the LD3 towers are -4mm on the front and -3mm on the rear.

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May 16, 2025

G-Force Genova Carbon Rear Shock Tower/Mount Set

Japan’s GForce has announced this Carbon Rear Shock Tower/Mount Set for their Genova 1:10 2WD Buggy. Calling it the ‘rear damper stay’, the tower and mounting plate are machined from 4mm thick carbon graphite for superior strength and rigidity. The damper stay can be mounted in two positions, front or rear, and is a direct replace for the Genova’s standard fixed position plastic rear shock tower set-up. The set will be available in June.

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May 15, 2025

KO Propo ‘EX-NEXT Basic’ Transmitter

With the 63rd Shizuoka Hobby Show taking place in Japan, radio manufacturer KO Propo is showcasing their new ‘EX-NEXT Basic’ transmitter. The XT adopted ‘EX-NEXT Basic’ model offers super fast response but by minimising the decoration of the main body KO Propo can offer the Japanese made radio at a more affordable price. With no changes to body specifications or features, you still get to use the performance of high end models. The ‘Basic’ is offered in two options, the XT and the new LDT (Lay Down Trigger) configuration. LDT is a new idea of laying down the trigger operation axis by 90 degrees. The feeling of being able to squeeze and press it effortlessly with your fingertips resting naturally. The ergonomic design that does not interfere with finger movement realises a seamless and linear operation feel throughout the entire stroke. It makes acceleration work and braking smoother and more enjoyable. The LDT makes you feel like your driving technique has improved by one or two ranks. This appearance, which also focuses on the quality of the operation feel, will take you to a new dimension. It can be adjusted to a range that even children’s fingers can reach. The ‘EX-NEXT Basic’ is due to start shipping in July.

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