VP-Pro has added this new Universal Carbon Fibre 1:8 Wing Button. Made from high-quality carbon fibre, not only for easier wing mounting but also gives better wing support and provides more durability. It has elongated holes to allow mounting on a multitude of mounts. Package includes one piece carbon fibre wing button and the mounting hardware.
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1up Racing has announced the promotion of multiple offroad World Champion Ryan Cavalieri to the role of Lead Product Development Driver and Brand Ambassador. A close friend of 1up Racing founder Randy Caster, ‘Cav’ has been a supporter of the growing California based company since it’s beginning in 2017 and was involved in testing what became their very first 1up product, 1up Gold AW Grease, on his cars way back in 2015. This new role will see Cavalieri play a key player in future product development for 1up in addition to his driving duties. Announcing his departure from chassis sponsor Schumacher at the end of 2024, his new 1:10 Buggies and Touring Cars will be equipped with every 1up Racing accessory possible and he will be working closer with Joe Pillars and Caster, a trio that has won multiple IFMAR Worlds and ROAR National Championships as Driver/Team Manager/Mechanic combinations. He will be attending major 1:10 offroad Races along with select onroad races including the full 1up Cup Series and ROAR Paved Nationals.
Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]
Italian engine tuner Reds Racing has unveiled this dazzling addition to its line-up, the XONE 2113 Ultra 1:8 Offroad Pipe. Claiming the innovative exhaust sets a new benchmark in performance, durability, and weight optimisation, it features a cutting-edge and stunning looking Rainbow Hardening Treatment that makes the surface exceptionally hard and resistant to scratches, ensuring long-lasting durability even under the toughest racing conditions. Through meticulous design optimisation, this exhaust delivers improved performance across the board with better power delivery and throttle response.
Having announced last week he would longer be running Mugen Seiki’s own Ninja brand of engines, Italian engine manufacturer Nova Engines has announced they will power 1:8 Offroad World Finalist Burak Kilic in 2025/26. Entering into his 6th season with the Japanese car manufacturer Kilic has until now used Ninja engines taking the combo to 6th at last September’s World Championship in Redovan. One the announcement, the older of the Kilic brothers posted, ‘Lets Go! Nova Engines for 2025/26. Thank you very much for this Rossi Mirko and Andrea Rossi. Cant wait to hit the track here in France tomorrow with Zak Medjoubi and Andrea.’
Source: Nova Engines [nova-engines.com]
JConcepts, under the RM2 brand of Ryan Maifield, has added two new colour options to its Razor ‘Low Drag’ 1:8 Offroad Wing. Now available in red and pink, Maifield used the Razor L.D. wing on his Tekno to win the Truggy class at the recent Southern Indoor Championships and with the new RM2 variations the wing should appear around the world on buggies and truggies with matching paint schemes and patterns giving even more options to the racer. This combination wing includes elements first rising to prominence with polycarbonate wings with the use of a single vertical direction side-dam incorporated into the base wing feature providing a little freedom during highspeed turning and 180-degree corners. As with all JConcepts wings, the side-dams are recessed for decal placement and increased rigidness.
Having made the move to Sworkz, for whom he will not only race but also fill the role of team manager, Robert Batlle’s 1:8 Offroad program will be powered by engines from Ultimate Racing for 2025. The former World Champion has a longtime relationship with Ultimate Racing having been supported heavily by the Spanish brand’s owners Modelix Racing during his early European Championship reign. Having run Corsatec engines as part of his stint with Mayako, on his new engine deal Batlle posted, ‘We go back to the origins, the one of things that are to come, you will love them. Back to the beginning, so excited about all news coming soon.’ Already supported by Modelix’s fuel brand Nitrolux, Batlle will continue to use this with further collaboration to be announced.
Source: Robert Batlle [Facebook]
Former 1:8 Offroad World Champion David Ronnefalk is switching to Sanwa for the 2025 season. The Xray driver will use the famed Japanese radio manufacturer’s flagship M17S having previously been one of the high profile team drivers for emerging Chinese brand FlySky in 2024. On the new deal, that came together with help from Xray team-mate Hupo Honigl whose company HOECO are a distributor for Sanwa products, Ronnefalk said, ‘I would like to thank Sanwa and Hupo Honigl for the help and support moving forward. Excited for the first race coming up this weekend in France!’ The Swede will make his first appear with the new radio this weekend driving a touring car when he takes on the GP3F race in France which has in recent year’s established itself as the official season opener of the international electric touring calendar.
Source: David Ronnefalk [Facebook]
Team Associated has confirmed they will be represented at the upcoming MIBO International Race in the Czech Republic with the news that their teenage offroad star Marcus Kaerup will make his debut at the third edition of the event on February 7-9th. The multiple European Champion and World Championship finalist is set to take the challenge to Sworkz’s defending 2WD Champion Joern Neumann and Schumacher pairing of Michal Orlowski and Daniel Kobbevik. Having been denied back to back European 2WD Buggy titles by Orlowski last September in Swedend when EFRA hosted the European Championship indoor on carpet, the 17-year-old Dane will be looking to prevent the reigning MIBO International Touring Car Champion from doing the double as the Polish ace races on both the onroad and offroad track this year. In 4WD he will take on the Xray of fellow teenager and reigning champion Bartek Zalewski. Red RC is looking forward to kicking off its 2025 World tour of race coverage by making the trip to Hrotovice once again to report on the action.
Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]
