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January 20, 2021

Davide Ongaro joins Sunpadow Factory team

Sunpadow have signed current IFMAR 1/8th offroad World Champion Davide Ongaro to their factory team. Starting from 2021, the Italian will use Sunpadow LiPo batteries to participate in various competitions and assist Sunpadow in product development and testing. Davide said ‘joining Sunpadow team for me is a dream comes true, have the possibility to be in a team with a lot of champions, I’m looking forward to make good result and I will do my best for sure.’

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

January 19, 2021

Avid TLR 22X-4 carbon shock towers

Avid have released these carbon shock towers for the TLR 22X-4, available individually or together as a set. The front and rear shock tower are made from 100% carbon fibre, and feature an added upper camber link, lightly chamfered edges to maintain that TLR factory look, and to help prevent splitting, and the Avid logo machined into the upper support arm.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

January 19, 2021

Ruddog Products RP691 2600KV brushless motors

Ruddog Products have introduced an addition to the line of RP691 1/8 brushless motors with a new 2600KV rating. This new version offers more power and better performance on large tracks with big jumps. Like the others in the line, it features a unique cooling system, which not only includes optimised cooling vents, but also a direct mount high-speed aluminium fan.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

January 19, 2021

Pilot RC B74.1 lightweight ring gear set

Pilot RC have unveiled their latest offering, this B74 series lightweight ring gear set. Having begun working on this product back in June 2020, after overcoming several design and production challenges, they managed create a super light, durable, true spinning ring gear for the B74.1. Designed for the 13.5 spec class racing on a dirt surface, the gear set deletes 18.6 grams of rotational mass. Benefits of the gear set include faster acceleration, cooler motor temperatures, better handling on the track and more. Already showing results on the track at the 2021 CRCRC Winter Midwest Championships in the car of TQ and race winner Matthew Gonzales

Source: Pilot RC [pilotrcproducts.com]

January 19, 2021

LapMonitor MP9e/MP10e transponder mount

LapMonitor have introduced their new transponder mount for the Kyosho MP9e/MP10e series of buggies. Designed for use with LapMonitor’s own transponders, it provides an easy installation and perfect detection with LapMonitor’s timing system. It is compatible with all MP9e/MP10e variants and available now.

View the mounted transponder mount here

January 18, 2021

Samix SCX24 brass differential cover

From Samix for the Axial SCX24 is this brass differential cover. Machined from solid brass, and black coated, the part adds 9 grams of total weight to each axle. Suitable for the front and rear axle, the parts also adds strength to this area and increases durability.

Source: Samix [rcsamix.com]

January 15, 2021

HotRace tyres sign Ty Tessmann

More Ty Tessmann news as HotRace tyres have announced the signing of 2014 IFMAR 1/8th Nitro Buggy champion to their team. The former Pro-Line driver will run the Italian brand’s products at all events around the world and will also assist with product development.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

January 15, 2021

Ty Tessmann powered by FX Engines

FX Engines have announced that Ty Tessmann will be running their engines. As one of the world’s top off-road drivers, Ty has captured multiple US ROAR Championships and an IFMAR World Championship, and FX is thrilled to welcome Ty to the FX team. On the deal Ty Tessmann said:

I am excited to be running the FX engines, these engines are produced with the same high quality and attention to detail that everything the Hudy family makes has. During my time testing I was very impressed with the performance and the feel of the engines, with an amazing linear power band that suits my driving perfectly, I know these engines will be a great fit for me. I know that Juraj Hudy and Martin Bayer have worked very hard to make the FX engines the best there is and I will do my best to showcase what these engines are capable of.

Source: FX Engines [fx-engines.com]