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August 29, 2022

Clean sweep for Orlowski at British Nationals finale

Michal Orlowski wrapped up the British 1:10 Offroad National Championships in style over the weekend when he completed a clean sweep at the season finale at Robin Hood Raceway. With both title’s having been decided at the previous encounter, Orlowski claiming the 4WD title and Associated’s Neil Cragg the 2WD crown, it didn’t deter the Polish driver from adding to his season’s winning tally. On Saturday the factory Schumacher driver secured the TQ before going on to take win number 3 of the season ahead of team-mate Josh Holdsworth with the Associated of Tommy Hall third. Sunday was to be a repeat performance in 4WD. While Yokomo’s Lee Martin topped Q1, Orlowski would go fastest in the next 3 rounds of qualifying. From the TQ, the former European Champion won all three A-Mains for another Schumacher 1,2, Ben Smith finishing 2nd, with Martin completing the Round 6 podium.

Image: Michal Orlowki [Facebook]

August 26, 2022

Avid Large Carbon Fibre Pit Board

If you are looking for a large set-up surface then Avid has you covered with their new ‘Monster size’ pit board large enough for 1:8 trucks. The Avid Large Carbon Fibre Pit Board is a perfectly flat surface measuring 600 x 500mm (Roughly 24 x 20″). It comes with a chamfered top edge, large rounded corners, matte finish, and the Avid logo machined into the surface.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

August 26, 2022

Reds Racing 2113 X-One pipe

Reds Racing introduces its all new 2113 X-One pipe for its 1:8 Offroad engines. REDS off-road 2113 X-ONE™ Torque Pipe combines REDS 2113 Pipe and M Manifold to create this one-piece “High Power” exhaust. The new exhaust guarantees smoother power output at low RPM and higher mid range power and top speed. Reds X-ONE™ system is an innovative and unique all-in-one pipe-manifold system. The pipe has been welded to the manifold to improve performance and fuel consumption. With this X-ONE configuration there is no need for springs or gaskets, and the one piece design creates increased reliability and improved tuning stability. Three versions of the same X-ONE™ pipe-manifold system are now.

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August 25, 2022

Arrowmax SES Max Smart Electric Screwdriver

We all know the importance of good tools for working on our RC cars and well known RC tool and accessories brand Arrowmax are taking things to a completely new level with their SES MAX Smart Electric Screwdriver Pen. Its predecessor, SES PRO has won the Red Dot “2021 Innovative Product Design Award” and the latest SES MAX enriched its various functions. Designed to make projects a whole lot easier, the SES MAX is a state-of-the-art electric screwdriver that can automatically sense direction and torque so all you really need to do is hold the screwdriver while it does all the work. Arrowmax have launched the SES MAX via Kickstarter full details of which can be viewed here.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

August 24, 2022

SWORKz S35-4 Pro-composite Arm Covers

Sworkz has released Pro-composite Carbon Arched-Bridge-System rear lower arm covers for use on their S35-4 Nitro and Electric Buggy kits. Available in 3 different thickness, 1.0/1.5/2.0 mm, they adjust the lower arm’s stiffness. The new design covers use 3mm socket screws to lock the plates which are stronger and have less arm movement.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

August 23, 2022

T-Works RC8 B4 Graphite Shock Towers

T-Works has released new 4mm graphite front and rear shock towers for Team Associated’s RC8 B4 Buggy. The rear shock tower gives a raised up wing mount position.

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

August 22, 2022

Rivkin denies Phend ROAR Nationals buggy double

Spencer Rivkin has denied the defending ROAR National Champion Dakotah Phend the buggy double at SDRC Raceway in San Diego. In qualifying things couldn’t have gone better for Phend with the Team Losi Racing driver taking the overall TQ in both 2WD and 4WD Buggy as well Mod Truck. Kicking off Sunday’s finals with 2WD Buggy, things looked set to continue Phend’s way as he took A1 by over 4-seconds from Yokomo’s Ryan Maifield. Next up was Mod Truck with more of the same but the first 4WD Buggy final would bring change. Three laps in second place qualifier Rivkin went to the front to take the win as Phend dropped down the order eventually finishing P7. In A2, Rivkin again took the early lead with Phend finishing back in 5th. Rivkin was the new 4WD Champion. While Phend won A3, it was Maifield and AE’s Aydin Horne who completed the podium presentation ahead of Phend. In 2WD, Phend’s TLR team-mate Ryan Cavalieri would force the battle to A3 when he took the second encounter but Phend got the job done in A3 to retain his title. A 1-2 for TLR, Maifield completed the podium in front of Rivkin. In Mod Truck, the title decision also went to A3. With a win a piece, Phend and Team Associated’s A2 winner Dustin Evans would battle it out. A mistake from Phend would allow Evans to the front but Phend charged back and found his way to the front to wrap up the title with Rivkin completing the National Championship Top 3.

Image: Spencer Rivkin [facebook]

August 21, 2022

Boots lifts British Championship with season finale win

Elliott Boots is the 2022 1:8 Offroad British National Champion, the Sworkz/Reds factory driver lifting the title in style with victory at the season finale held at Nemo Raceway. Last year’s championship runner-up, Boots came into the weekend with wins from the opening two rounds of the 5 round championship. Setting the fastest time in 4 of the 5 qualifiers, the former European Champion would secure the overall TQ ahead of the Agama of Lee Martin and the Mugen of Round 4 winner Jamie Clancy. Winning his Semi from Clancy, Boots would start on pole for the 45-minute final eventually coming out on top having lapped all his rivals. Martin would come home second with Clancy completing the podium. The other of the championship’s race winners, taking the win at Round 3 in Brookthorpe, defending champion Jonathan Skidmore had a disappointing finale finishing sixth which was good enough for the runner-up’s spot in the final standings ahead of Clancy and Martin.

Image: Elliott Boots [facebook]