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May 23, 2025

Kee to lead FEMCA as Reid calls time on 20-year contribution to racing in Asia

FEMCA, the governing body that represents 15 nations in Asia and Australasia, has announced that Leonard Kee will now head up the federation as Trevor Reid officially calls time on his 20-year contribution to RC racing in the region and around the world. Having held the post of Vice-President, Malaysian Kee has been very active over the last few years with FEMCA events as well as shaping the future of FEMCA including the recently announced rebranding of its title races to Asian Championships. From New Zealand, Reid made the official announcement of his replacement in a letter titled ‘Changing of the guard’. Having got to know Trevor over our many years of covering IFMAR World Championships, and had the pleasure of catching up with him again recently at the opening round of the Asian Buggy Championships in his home country, one thing that always stood out to use was his commitment to the role and his willingness to fight for what was best for the racing and the racers, battles unfortunately he didn’t always win. As the new FEMCA President Kee’s first big event in the role will be the highly anticipated 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Sydney, Australia, later this year. Adding to the official announcement, Kee expressed his appreciation of Reid’s work with a statement in which he said the Kiwi was always “Tirelessly working with the various associations and manufacturers in the goal of bringing the Hobby from recreation to a sport”.

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May 23, 2025

T-Works RC10B7 Adjustable Alu Steering Rack Set

New from T-Works comes this Aluminium Adjustable Steering Rack Set for the Team Associated RC10B7 1:10 2wD Buggy. Made from 7075-T6 Aluminium, it provides more precise steering control through its adjustable design. With 2 different hole spacers, the offset hole model can be used in the up and down positions, the cente hole is used in the middle of the offset hole, with multiple height options for adjustment. The allows for more precise tuning of the steering angle and improve the steering response. The bellcrank post in the full set are made from 64 Titanium to ensure lightweight and durability. Various parts of the set are sold seperately.

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May 23, 2025

Dialed-RC V12 1:8 Buggy Tyre

Having entered the 1:8 Buggy Tyre market 1-year ago with 11 new patterns, Dialed-RC has announced the upcoming release of its twelfth tyre option called the V12. This Hybrid Bar/Pin tyre is a cross between a V9 and V10 and features continuous bar lines for maximum forward and side bite on clay and blue groove surfaces. This is intertwined with rectangle and round pins to add stability if there is any dust or fluff on the racing line. Designed to be used on any grooved track, both indoors and outdoors, when matched with the the US owned brand’s patent pending Cobra wheels and high density closed cell inserts, no gluing the inserts to the wheels is needed. The Version 12 tyre will be available in SS/S/MS/M/CSS compounds in both glued and unglued options exclusively from Dialed-RC starting in June.

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May 22, 2025

Hudy 1:8 GT Car Bag

Adding to its range of storage & carry bags, Hudy has introduced this bag intended for transporting around and storing a 1:8 GT car. Made in Europe using high-quality European materials, the bag features padded walls. With your R/C car being one of the single most important pieces of your racing equipment, the bag will protected it when traveling to & from races such as the IFMAR 1:8 GT World Championships which take place in Chile later this year.

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May 22, 2025

Revolution Design XB4 | XB2 Alu Rear Hub Set

Germany’s Revolution Design Racing Products has rolled out another new release for Xray owners with this Aluminium Rear Hub Set for the XB4 and XB2 1:10 Buggies. A premium upgrade part for both 2024 | 2025 kits, these high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium rear hubs replace the standard composite parts to provide greatly improved durability and a more precise handling experience — especially under high-stress racing conditions. The increased stiffness of the aluminium design keeps the suspension geometry stable even under heavy loads, resulting in a more consistent and predictable driving feel. The black anodized finish with silver chamfered edges gives the car a professional factory look. The hubs are supplied in the “Lower Position” configuration and match the original Xray geometry.

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May 22, 2025

One Racing’s first 1:8 Offroad engine release

One Racing had announced their very first 1:8 Offroad engine release, a product that has come about as a result of the Italian brand’s backing of Bruno Coelho. Built on the rock-solid foundation of the OS Engine and finely tuned by One Racing, they state the end is made to deliver power, linear torque, and optimised fuel efficiency. A multi-time IFMAR World Champion and European Champion, Coelho has worked closely with One Racing to develop and refine this engine from the ground up. Drawing on years of high-level racing experience, the Portuguese driver has dedicated countless hours to testing the One Racing Engine, and helping to create the combo of the One Racing EFRA 2205 Exhaust which was announced yesterday.

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May 22, 2025

Thurston adds 2nd win of British 1:8 Onroad title defence

Reigning BRCA British 1:8 Onroad National Champion Alex Thurston added a second win to his 2025 tally as he claimed victory at the 3rd round of the championship at Adur last weekend. Driving his Nova Engines powered Mugen Seiki, Thurston secured the TQ at the tight and twisty track ahead of the Shepherd of main title rival Tim Wood. Craig Hook, also driving a Shepherd, completed the Top 3 on the grid for the half hour final. While Thurston would set the fastest lap of the race on his way to a convincing victory, unfortunately for Wood it was to be a DNF, the former Champion having a tough run since winning the season opener at Brooklands – engine issues at Round 2 dropped him to a P4 finish at Cotswold. In the end it was Hook who finished second with Neil Diver, who qualified P5, completing the podium ahead of the No.4 car of Andrew Hastings.

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May 22, 2025

Yokomo Folding Cushion

While most manufacturers focus on optimising their cars with new parts and accessories, Yokomo is giving driver welfare some attention with a Folding Cushion as part its latest products release. Along with two new ride height gauges, they introduce the foldable chair cushion which is made from a lightly lumbar urethane cushioning material and is approximately 24mm thick. Ideal for days at the track, it reduces fatigue and keeps you warm in winter. Measuring 37.5 x 31.5 x 25cm, it folds into four pieces for easy storage and is printed with the Yokomo Racing Factory logo for added style. The Japanese company’s new long reach offroad ride height gauge makes it easy to measure the inside of the chassis, which is diﬃcult to measure with ordinary gauges. The wide measuring range of 3mm to 42mm makes it suitable for all types of vehicles. The 3-7.5mm touring car gauge offers detailed measurements and the front and back can be used separately to measure in 0.1mm increments. The engraving is large and easy to read, allowing quick readings even during busy race intervals.

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