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August 9, 2022

Bok announces new ‘MIBO’ brand

Having raced around the world as the Czech Republic’s top electric touring car racer, Michal Bok is launching his own product brand called Mibo. Responsible for bringing races like the ETS to his home country as well as organising his very own internationally successful Mibo Cup race series, Bok turned from racer to RC businessman in more recent years. After establishing Mibosport which would become Yokomo’s European distributor, Michal is now about to realise a long time ambition of having his own range of professional RC products. In collaboration with RC flight specialists Kavan, the new ‘Mibo’ brand aims to provide racers with a range products for their cars and pit table which goes hand in hand with values he believe in – sustainable quality, professional services and reasonable prices. Mibo will announce the first of their products in the coming days.

Read official Mibo brand announcement here

August 8, 2022

Cragg celebrates 4th decade of winning national champs

Becoming champion of your country is usually one of the first goals drivers aspire too. Only a select few will achieve the goal and even fewer will successfully defend the title of being the best in their country. Over the weekend however Neil Cragg (file pic) made it four different decades of holding a national title. Claiming his first ever title back in 1999, one of the sport’s most down to earth and unassuming racers clinched his 26th British National crown when he secured the 2022 BRCA 1:10 2WD Offroad Championship with P2 in Round 5 at the TORCH astro track. The former World Champion admitted it has been a tough season against the ‘young guns’ and dedicated his latest title to his dad, Mick as well known around the world as Neil, and his sponsors who have supported him. A lifelong factory Team Associated driver, we think just like they proudly display their latest World Championship win tally (currently 30) on their official team clothing that maybe it’s time for a Neil Cragg ’26 and still counting’ special edition champions t-shirt release!!

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

August 8, 2022

Kilic brothers 1-2 at German Buggy Nationals

The 1:8 Nitro Buggy German Nationals saw a dominant performance from the Kilic brothers over the weekend with the older of the two, Burak, taking the title from Berkan. Travelling to the northeastern part of the country to championship hosts Modellclub Schwedt, the Mugen team drivers stamped their authority on the event taking all five qualifiers. Managing 3 TQ runs it was Berkan who came out as Top Qualifier from Burak with Sworkz’ Joern Nuemann best of the rest in third. In the final it was Burak who would take the win for the popular brothers 1-2 finish with an impressive drive from Max Hesse netting him a podium finish. Forced to miss the first two days of the events, the Sworkz driver started last of the 64 entries before clocking up 5 finals en route to a well earned podium ahead of Marcel Kruger and Neumann.

Source – Kilic Brothers RC [facebook.com]

August 7, 2022

Orlowski clinches British 4WD Championship

Michal Orlowski is the 2022 British 1:10 4WD Offroad Champion. The factory Schumacher driver clinched the title with one round to spare after he took his second win of the season at the fifth round at Torch in Southampton. Having won the previous round at Stotfold last month, it would be a dominant performance for former European Champion, who topped all four rounds of qualifying to secure the overall TQ. Continuing that form in the finals, he would win all three A-Mains for the victory at the penultimate round ahead of Team Associated’s Neil Cragg and Paul Crompton.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

August 5, 2022

‘Tamiya x Jun Watanabe’ Light Jacket

In a collaboration with Japanese graphic designer Jun Watanabe, Tamiya has released this fashionable limited quantity lightweight jacket. Part of the ‘Tamiya by Jun Watanabe’ apparel line, the polyester jacket is offered in three colours – blue, black and burgundy. Watanabe, who has worked with brands like Reebok and Asics, had a previous kit collaboration with Tamiya which saw the release of a special edition Hornet 1:10 buggy that was exclusively available through Japanese online fashion destination Zozotown. The jacket has no lining making it light, soft to the touch and comfortable to wear. The print on the chest and hem is a reflective specification that reflects light and stands out even at night. Seam tape processing prevents rain from entering around the accent colour pocket. The zipper on the front has an original ‘Tamiya by Jun Watanabe’ puller for a premium feel.

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August 5, 2022

Mugen MBX8R Flywheel Tool

Mugen Seiki have released a flywheel tool for its MBX8R 1:8 Buggy. The new tool is designed to be used to hold the 4-Shoe Clutch E2714 flywheel firmly in place to tighten/remove the nut.

View the clutch tool in use here

August 4, 2022

IFMAR releases 1:8 Offroad WC entry list

With just one month to go until the 1:8 Offroad World Championships, IFMAR have today released the entry list of who will be travelling to Spain at the beginning of September for the week long intense racing action. Originally scheduled for Brazil in 2020, the 18th running of the World Championship now takes place at the RC-Redován track where, after a long four year wait, Davide Ongaro will aim to defend his title. Winning in Perth, Australia, for Team Associated in 2018, the Italian became the youngest ever winner of the sport’s highest accolade taking over the crown from fellow European David Ronnefalk. The Swede denied the powerhouse nation of offroad racing, North America, a home win when he took the win ahead Spain’s Robert Batlle in Las Vegas in 2016.

The question is can the European’s make it three in a row or can the American’s or a certain Canadian bring RC’s biggest prize back across the Atlantic. The last time Europe hosted the Worlds, that’s exactly what happened when Ty Tessmann took the win with Ryan Cavalieri and Carson Vernimont making it an all North American podium in Sicily, Italian, in 2014. While house hold names, the title has so far eluded Ryan Maifield, Spencer Rivkin but to name a few of the US team announced by ROAR, so you can be sure they will be making the trip with their sights firmly set on becoming the ROAR Blocs fourth driver to become the World No.1. Either way, following its 2 year pandemic induced delay, it is going to be one very exciting Worlds and as they have proven before the Baldo’s family who own the track are sure to provide a great stage for the return of the sports biggest battle.

To view entry list as published on the IFMAR Facebook page click here

August 4, 2022

New Picco Oval venturi

Italian engine manufacturer Picco have released a new oval shaped venturi for use with .21 sized engines. First seen as part of their recent P3TT Limited edition buggy engine release, the venturi is now available for use in all engines. The ‘Oval’ venturi offers a progressive opening: the surface of a horizontal ellipse evolving more gently than the round opening of a regular restrictor. The result is that on a low traction track the engine has smoother acceleration for improved drivability and fuel consumption.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]