January 20, 2021

Reds Racing 721 Superveloce offroad engine

Due to the success of 721 Superveloce Limited edition 3.5cc off-road engine Reds Racing have decided to release a new version of the same engine that will be available for the complete 2021 year, together with 721 Scuderia Gen2 and 721 Corsa engines. The main objective was to develop a super fast engine able to guarantee a good fuel economy. Internally it sports an extra tuned sleeve and crankshaft with special modifications to the sleeve and crankshaft by Mario Rossi which increases engine power noticeably and guarantees good fuel mileage at the same time. The new airboost backplate has been designed for increased mid to high RPM power, increased fuel efficiency and faster return to idle. Different from the Limited edition is the matt black cooling head with a fluorescent red surface reminiscent of the 721 Scuderia design.

View more images of the engine here


January 20, 2021

Nemo Racing USA sign Broc Champlin

Nemo Racing USA and Agama have announced that Broc Champlin has joined their factory race team for 2021. Broc will be running the Agama cars under the Nemo Racing flag at events all over the country. Nemo USA boss, Billy Tylaska said ‘We are super stoked to have an ace driver like Broc join our team. Broc was put firmly on my radar at the 2019 ROAR Nationals when he had a long nice battle with Ryan Lutz in the main final. Excited to see what he will do with our cars and can’t wait to get out there with him.’ And from Broc about inking this deal:

I am ecstatic about being able to run for Nemo Racing and Agama in 2021. Billy Tylaska has helped me a ton getting started and I found a groove with the product very quickly. The C-Hub catches my eye so I chased what I felt would be the best. Multiple brands now have that either as their standard, or an option. The Agama cars are very easily tuned and drive like Cadillac’s and that is exactly what I want and need in order to better myself in the 1/8th scale department. I believe in all of the platforms, the staff, and myself, that I can do great things with Agama Racing Products. Thank you everyone at Nemo Racing, excited for 2021.

Source: Nemo Racing USA [nemoracingusa.com]


January 20, 2021

Hobbywing welcome Davide Ongaro to their team

Continuing with the new electronic sponsors for Davide Ongaro, Hobbywing have also announced that the young Italian will join their team from 2021. He will use Hobbywing ESCs and motors to participate in all electric car competitions. After winning the 1/8th offroad World Championships for the first time in 2018, he won an impressive second place on his debut in the 1/10th scale Worlds in 2019. Davide has the following to say

I’m so excited to be part of Hobbywing team, it’s a great team managed by great people. Be a teammate with other champions, it’s one of the most beautiful things. Recently I tested the new 1/8th brushless system being developed by HW, it was amazing!. I will do my best and thanks to all Hobbywing crew for giving me this opportunity.

Source: Hobbywing [hobbywing.com]


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


Mibosport
TargetRC
VP Racing
T-Works