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August 4, 2022

IFMAR releases 1:8 Offroad WC entry list

With just one month to go until the 1:8 Offroad World Championships, IFMAR have today released the entry list of who will be travelling to Spain at the beginning of September for the week long intense racing action. Originally scheduled for Brazil in 2020, the 18th running of the World Championship now takes place at the RC-Redován track where, after a long four year wait, Davide Ongaro will aim to defend his title. Winning in Perth, Australia, for Team Associated in 2018, the Italian became the youngest ever winner of the sport’s highest accolade taking over the crown from fellow European David Ronnefalk. The Swede denied the powerhouse nation of offroad racing, North America, a home win when he took the win ahead Spain’s Robert Batlle in Las Vegas in 2016.

The question is can the European’s make it three in a row or can the American’s or a certain Canadian bring RC’s biggest prize back across the Atlantic. The last time Europe hosted the Worlds, that’s exactly what happened when Ty Tessmann took the win with Ryan Cavalieri and Carson Vernimont making it an all North American podium in Sicily, Italian, in 2014. While house hold names, the title has so far eluded Ryan Maifield, Spencer Rivkin but to name a few of the US team announced by ROAR, so you can be sure they will be making the trip with their sights firmly set on becoming the ROAR Blocs fourth driver to become the World No.1. Either way, following its 2 year pandemic induced delay, it is going to be one very exciting Worlds and as they have proven before the Baldo’s family who own the track are sure to provide a great stage for the return of the sports biggest battle.

To view entry list as published on the IFMAR Facebook page click here

August 4, 2022

Xray X4 Roll Centre Spacers

Xray have released new front & rear roll centre spacers for the X4 for placement below the lower suspension arms. Allowing quick, precise & hassle-free ride height adjustment they improve steering when used in front and improve rotation when used in rear. Xray claim the also improve graphite durability in crashes when used in the front.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

August 4, 2022

OfficinaRC Tungsten Smart Shims

OfficinaRC have added these new tungsten Smart Shims to their existing aluminium and brass Smart Shim offerings. Obsessed with quality and attention to detail, OfficinaRC say they have added the Tungsten version as a follow up to the successful introduction of the aluminium smart shim. OfficinaRC have applied a laser cut on the side of the shim in order that you can immediately recognise its size so you will no longer have any doubts and no longer need a caliper. The material used, tungsten, plays a fundamental role, increasing the weight by 8 time over the Alu Smart Shim so at the lowest point it can consequently lower the centre of gravity and make the car even more stable. Measurements are defined by solid lines with each line indicating millimetres. Offered as a pack of 8 shims they are available in 2 sizes: 3x6x1mm and 3x6x2mm. The Tungsten Smart shim are designed by OfficinaRC in Monaco and made in Italy.

Source: OfficinaRC [officinarc.com]

August 4, 2022

Hudy Onroad Starter Box Hard Case

Hudy have released this full colour HUDY graphics hard case for its popular onroad starter box. Made from high quality materials and to a high level of workmanship, the case’s durability with ensure a long life of travelling to races and providing protection for your starter box. The upper lid features inner net pocket with a zipper.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

August 4, 2022

New Picco Oval venturi

Italian engine manufacturer Picco have released a new oval shaped venturi for use with .21 sized engines. First seen as part of their recent P3TT Limited edition buggy engine release, the venturi is now available for use in all engines. The ‘Oval’ venturi offers a progressive opening: the surface of a horizontal ellipse evolving more gently than the round opening of a regular restrictor. The result is that on a low traction track the engine has smoother acceleration for improved drivability and fuel consumption.

Source: MW RC Cars [mwrccars.at]

August 4, 2022

RC10B74 FT LTC Differential Rebuild Sets

Factory Team have released new LTC (low torque capacity) gear sets for the RC10B74 series buggies. Available in metal and plastic variants, these gear sets increase the drivability and traction of the Team Associated B74. The new design of high tooth count and smaller teeth allows for smoother differential action that won’t lock onpower. These gear sets come with the gears and shims needed for one differential. Test drivers report that with the new LTC gear sets installed in the diffs, the car tracks straight out of turns while allowing the car to rotate more freely in tight turns.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

August 3, 2022

Sworkz S35-4 Arched-Bridge-System Conversion Kit

Sworkz have release this new Arched-Bridge-System. It was originally on the our S350 BK1 series arms, but they have now designed it to be changeable. The unique Arched-Bridge can be installed on or removed from the rear arms. They can be fitted to all track conditions even for the GT on road series. The conversion kit also includes new rear longer arms with a higher capacity shock system. The end result was the 2022 Euros TQ position and 3 Sworkz buggies in the A main finals.

View arm mounted to buggy here

August 3, 2022

Xray XB2 Graphite Extensions for Alu Steering Blocks

New from Xray for their XB2, XT2 and SCX are these Alu steering block graphite extensions. They allow for easy Ackermann position adjustment for fine-tuning on all surfaces and track conditions. The set of two extensions (left & right) is available in three options. The 1-slot extension gives most of steering and aggressivity from range of akerman plates. The 2-slot extension turns outside wheels less, makes the car easier to drive, less aggressive and increases cornering speed. The 3-slot extension turns outside wheels even less than 1 and 2, makes the car easier to drive, less aggressive and increases cornering speed.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]