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December 30, 2021

PowerStar PM-4500W digital crawler servo

PowerStar has introduced a new digital servo for entry level crawling called the PM-4500W. Featuring a full CNC machined aluminium case for the best thermal dissipation and durability it also has a waterproof design with clear signal wire making it IPX7 waterproof and dust-proof. High Torque & Speed, the maximum torque of this short body servo is up to 45 kg-cm @ 8.4V with an operating speed of 0.16sec/60°. Over current and temperature protection is also included.

View the full servo specs here

December 28, 2021

JConcepts RC10T nose piece, bellcrank & nose brace

JConcepts have released three new option parts for the classic Team Associated RC10T. One of the primary differences between an RC10 and an RC10T is the aluminium front nose piece. Made for a longer suspension arm setup, the RC10T nose piece is significantly narrower to accommodate truck specific geometry. Re-creating the masterful item was no easy task given the number of bends and changes in positioning throughout the part. The team at JConcepts took on the challenge for vintage enthusiasts to give new life to a resting generation of Team Associated stadium trucks.

View more details & images here

December 28, 2021

Ryan Pavidis joins HB Racing team

HB Racing have announced that Ryan Pavidis is the newest member of the HB World Racing Team. Ryan is an up-and-coming RC star driver with an impressive list of accomplishments including 2021 JBRL Pro Nitro Buggy Champion, 2021 3rd place TNR Challenge SCRC in Pro Buggy & Truggy, 2021 10th place Silverstate Pro Nitro Buggy, and 2021 12th place ROAR Nationals Nitro Buggy. Here’s Ryan explaining his move to HB Racing, ‘For 2022 I’m happy to announce I’ll be joining the HB team. The car, support and team vibe in the pits is unmatched. It’s going to be a lot of learning but I’m ready to kick off the new year with arguably the best equipment in the industry. I would like to thank HB owner Philippe Neidhart, racing team manager Chad Phillips and everyone else at HB Racing for giving me this opportunity!’

Source: HB Racing [hbracing.com]

December 28, 2021

Kyle McBride joins SWorkz factory team

Top Australian racer Kyle McBride has joined the SWorkz factory race team for 2022 and beyond. The former Tekno driver made the announcement on his social media saying ‘I am extremely proud and over the moon to finally announce to the world that I have officially signed and will be a professional RC driver for Team Sworkz for 2022 and beyond! I want to give a sincere and special thank you to Max Sonnleitner and Scott Yang for officially bringing me on board to the team and company. We have many big plans together and I look forward to growing a strong relationship and working towards all of our goals and dreams together!’

Source: Kyle McBride

December 28, 2021

JConcepts pre-mounted Pin Swag & Fuzz Bites

JConcepts now offer their latest carpet tires, the Fuzz Bite front and rear as well as the Pin Swag rear as pre mounts on either white or yellow Mono rims. The Fuzz Bite lands on a low-profile carcass carried over from tires such as the Twin Pin. The low stance provides quick transition at high-speed and minimises side-wall deflection and roll. The pin is specially built in a reverse “water tower” shape planting the larger base at the bottom and narrowing at the top for precision. The pins are placed in a radius and repeated about for a healthy nest of pins to dig deep into matting in office carpet or tight knit CRC carpeting. The Swag is split down the centre to give a little individual control to contort to surfaces. In between, a stagger section with angular front is placed just behind a vertical rib to complete the design. The tight spacing of the Pin and Swag bite together and minimise wear across the carcass. An already low-profile carcass rolls through the turns and transitions well at high and low speeds.

View the other new pre mounts here

December 27, 2021

Riccardo Berton joins HotRace tyres

Italian company HotRace tyres has announced the signing of current European 1/8th Nitro Buggy champion, Riccardo Berton in their team. The Infinity team driver had the following to say about his new signing:

I decided to join Hot Race as I think the quality of the products they have can help me to race and compete always at the maximum level. I really look forward to work with Nicola, improve, share my knowledge and help all the HotRace’s customer around the world. Grazie Nicola!

Source: HotRace Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

December 26, 2021

O.S. Speed B21 Ongaro Edition

Davide Ongaro has his first Ongaro Edition O.S. Speed B21, having joined the Japanese brand at the start of 2021. Modified according to his own feelings, it is based on the latest O.S. Speed B2104 off-road engine. The crankshaft has been changed to a counter web shape and uses of single tungsten weight specially made for this engine to suit his driving style. The inner head also has a specially designed combustion chamber, and the synergistic effect of these gives a smooth feeling and more powerful top end. In addition, the outer head adopts a standard round type, and sports Ongaro’s original logo mark. A new size φ5.8mm / φ6.3mm black anodised restrictor is also used for the carburettor to create an “Engine that can win big races” that matches his requirements. They will also have a combo set that includes the TB02 (also known as T-2090) EFRA 2089 tuned silencer with MB01-75 (75mm) manifold.

View more images of the Ongaro edition here

December 26, 2021

Juan Carlos Canas to run TPro tires & batteries

SWorkz have announced that Juan Carlos Canas will run TPro in the coming seasons. He will use both their tires and batteries in his Sworkz cars. Max Sonnleitner said ‘I am extremely happy that Juan is now also using our tires. We are working together since many years and his tire decision shows the performance of our TPro tires. Batteries will complete the package for Juan, showing that he seams to be feeling very well in the factory team.’

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]