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September 15, 2025

Tavernon claims Euro B title with last lap pass

Mugen Seiki driver Hugo Tavernon is the new EFRA 1:8 Offroad European B Champion, the French driver pulling off an impressive comeback drive at the Ospyteam R/C Off-Road Circuit in Italy to snatch the win from Top Qualifier Erik Lykke on the final lap. In qualifying it was the young British racer Lykke who impressed taking his Agama to the top of the times in 3 of the 4 qualifiers. Fastest in the final qualifier, Italian Dario Gabrielli would finish qualifying in P2 with his TLR ahead of Tavernon and Riccardo Masaggia. With Lykke winning his Semi final ahead of Samuele Senese and Thomas Musso with the fastest race time that would secure him pole for the Main ahead of Austrian Julius Siklodi who won the other Semi from Mirko Carrettin and Gabrielli. Racing in the same Semi as Lykke, Tavernon would suffer a DNF meaning he would have to win the Last Chance Final to progress and that is exactly what he would do. Lining up 13th & last for the title decider, over the 45-minutes Tavernon worked his way to the front and on the very last lap forced a pass on Lykke to become the 20th European B Champion. With the Top 3 all finishing on the same lap and covered by less than 3-seconds, Gabrielli completed the podium.

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September 12, 2025

XC-ESC 8S FOC driven Ultra-High-Power Crawler Motor

New from XC-ESC comes their GL4990 8S FOC Driven, Ultra-Powerful Crawler Motor. Powered by an upgraded FOC algorithm, the motor delivers exceptional low-speed torque for superior performance and compared to conventional motors benefits from 24% Less Power Loss and 8% Higher Efficiency. With significantly quieter operation, it is equipped with a built-in high-precision magnetic encoder chip, it delivers real-time, accurate rotor position feedback. Compared to traditional Hall sensors this gives dramatically higher precision (by dozens of times), strong Anti-Interference capability, and zero delay under extreme conditions. Features a high-precision balanced and wrapped anti-explosion rotor with patented magnetic circuit design, combined with ultra-thin silicon steel sheets and high slot-fill enamelled wire, it effectively reduces operating temperature and energy loss. Ultra-Low cogging torque significantly reduced torque ripple and delivers smooth low-speed operation. Built to IP67 standards, this offers exceptional protection against dust and water ingress.

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September 12, 2025

Xray XB2 Carbon Rear Wing Shim

Xray has introduced this Carbon Rear Wing Shim for its XB2 1:10 Buggy. Also compatible with the XT2, the 1-piece carbon rear wing shim connects to both wing holders, and helps to reduce the flexing and bending of the wing. The shims prolong the life of the rear wing because of improved durability.

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September 12, 2025

2026 ISTC Worlds track Hongyu GDC opens in China

Not existing earlier this year when IFMAR officially announced Foshan in China as the host venue for the 2026 1:12 and ISTC World Championships, the brand new Hongyu GDC RC facility has officially opened ahead of hosting its first ever race this weekend. Under the leadership of Gavin Gwok, who created the previous GDC Indoor track located in the same city, the new facility dwarfs its predecessor and comprises of three impressive tracks. The main outdoor asphalt track, on which the 2026 ISTC World Title will be decided next April, covers an area 80m X 43m while a second but covered track, on which the next 1:12 World Champion will be decided measures 42m X 23m. Offroad is also catered for with a 50m X 26m dirt track that was built by Spanish track builder Miguelo Izquierdo Rodriguez, who created the recent eBuggy World Championship track in Barcelos Portugal. The Hongyu GDC International Science, Education & Motorsports Center, to give it its full title is one of World’s largest dedicated RC facilities. The state-of-the-art complex features comprehensive amenities including a multi-function hall, a professional RC hobby shop, a public pit area with capacity for 120 competitors, 15 private pit rooms, Race control and media rooms, a crawler course experience zone, and dedicated vehicle cleaning stations. Later this year many of the World’s top onroad racers will get to see & experience the track for the first time when it hosts the combined Asian Championships and Worlds Warm-up Race. 1:12 runs from December 5-7 with Touring Car taking place from December 12-14. Red RC is excited to be travelling to FEMCA’s Asian Championships, having attended last year’s championships at the old GDC track, and we are very much looking forward to working from the dedicated press room.

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September 12, 2025

STRC Traxxas HD Heat-Treated & Polished Hinge-Pin Kits

New from crawler option parts specialists ST Racing Concepts are these CNC Machined Heat-Treated & Polished Hinge-pins for the Traxxas 2WD HD outer suspension components. For over 20 years, ST Racing Concepts heat-treated hinge-pin kits have been a go-to upgrade for Traxxas 2WD vehicles. From carving lines on the track with your Slash, to bashing through the park with your Stampede or Rustler, their lock-nut style hinge-pins have set the standard for strength, durability, and smooth suspension performance. With the introduction of Traxxas’ new HD outer suspension components, they have updated their hinge-pin kits to match these revised dimensions of the the latest generation of Traxxas 2WD platforms. The pins are offer as a front & rear set or separately as a front or rear pair.

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September 11, 2025

MIBO International 2026 – Date Announcement

With newly crowned 1:8 eBuggy World Champion Marcus Kaerup adding his name to its roll of honour earlier this year, the date for the fourth edition of MIBO International has been announced for 2026. Created by former international touring car racer Michal Bok back in 2023, the unique annual international event, that combines side by side indoor onroad and offroad racing, will take place from Feb 27-Mar 1st. Held at the Sport V Hotel in the town of Hrotovice in the Czech Republic, the race also counts Ronald Volker, Michal Orlowski, Bruno Coelho, Joern Nuemann and Bartek Zaleswki among its previous winners. With everything from the track, a restaurant, a bowling alley and hotel rooms all under one roof, the Sport V Hotel venue is always popular with visiting racers. With a capped entry limit, the relaxed schedule means plenty of time in the evening to wind down and socialise over dinner after each day’s racing. Officially a two and a half day event, the Mibosport promoted race gets underway on the Friday evening with practice allowing for travel Friday morning. For the fourth edition, the onroad track will host racing for Modified, 17.5 Stock, and FWD Touring Car plus Onroad Kids, while over on the offroad carpet track, 2WD and 4WD Buggy make up the schedule with Offroad Kids giving the next generation of young racers a chance to race on the international stage. The opening of registration for MIBO International 2026 will be announced shortly.

Source: MIBO [mibosport.com]

September 11, 2025

Revolution Design 1:10 Ultra High-Downforce Wing

New from Revolution Design is this 1:10 offroad Ultra High-Downforce 7″ Wing. Aimed at racers looking for maximum control in low-grip conditions, it is specifically designed for dirt tracks with limited traction as well as wet or slippery astroturf, this wing provides outstanding downforce and stability. The extra tall side dams ensure superior side bite, while the included centre divider further improves straight-line stability and cornering precision. Thanks to the pre-cut design, installation is quick and hassle-free.

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September 10, 2025

Phuket RC Sport Arena Opening Race

With new tracks always a positive for the growth of racing and the hobby, over in Thailand RC accessory brand TWT and its owner Widhya Plianarrom has opened a new indoor carpet track in the city of Phuket. Racing action officially got underway at the new ‘Phuket RC Sport Arena’ with the opening round of a newly launched 1:10 2WD Buggy race series. The first date on the four round ‘Int.Offroad Race Series 2025’ would see the TQ go the way of Yospat Eain but in the finals it was Tan Nattapong who took the win ahead of Eain with Tastanasak J. completing the Top 3. The second round of the series will take place on October 4th with more drivers expected to join the series and enjoy the new track.

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