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January 21, 2025

RUDDOG Astro Ripper 1:10 Buggy Tyres

German brand RUDDOG has entered the 1:10 buggy competition tyre market with the release of the Astro Ripper and Front Ripper tyres. The Astro Ripper tread pattern, specially developed for Astroturf, ensures high traction and consistent performance on a wide variety of artificial turf tracks. It also impresses with good durability and even wear. The tyres are offered in two durable compounds, a medium ‘Yellow’ variant for dry conditions and a special ‘Green’ compound for wet and damp tracks.

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January 21, 2025

Sparko 1:8 Offroad program for Ben Mohamed

Up & coming French teenage offroad talent Noha Ben Mohamed has joined 1:8 Offroad chassis manufacturer Sparko complimenting his previously announced new 1:10 Offroad program with Schumacher. On the announcement the Tawianese manufacturer said, ‘At Sparko, we believe in nurturing young talent and pushing boundaries—values that perfectly align with Noha’s vision. Together, we’re ready to accelerate into the upcoming season, aiming for new milestones on and off the track. Follow us as we embark on this exciting journey with Noha and Sparko Racing. The future starts now!’ On his new 1:8 deal announcement, the former Xray driver added, ‘This is an exciting moment for me. Joining a young and developing team like Sparko Racing 1/8 was a wish, and it’s come true. I’m looking forward to working with such an innovative team and taking on new challenges together.’

Source: Sparko Racing [Facebook]

January 21, 2025

Philippine Masters ’25 track revealed

The organisers of the Philippine Masters has revealed the Circulo Verde Race Track which will host Asia’s most high profile 1:8 Offroad event of the year from April 30-May 4. The 13th running of the Philippine Masters, track designer and accomplished offroad racer Edward Sio has overseen the work which includes the track being newly re-surfaced and oiled. Tweaking the layout in some sections and they have also added some additional jumps for more actions on this always popular track. Last year the Manila event was once again won by World Champion Davide Ongaro in a final that saw the legendary Atsushi Hara lead for almost half the final. With the Philippines famed as a holiday destination, the event has a truly unique vibe living up to the nations tourism tagline ‘It’s More Fun in the Philippines’. Holding the same status as the TITC in Thailand does among onroad racers, once again Philippine Masters ’25 will form part of Scotty Ernst’s Asian Buggy Championships as the second stop of four races that make up the championship’s third season.

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January 20, 2025

Team Associated RC8B4.1 16 Degree KPI Conversion

Team Associated has added an option to tune the front end with either the kit 8 Degree KPI or the optional RC8B3 16 Degree KPI. All 3 parts needed for a nitro or electric buggy conversion are included in the conversion kit. The kit includes abn Aluminium Front Shock Tower, RC8B3 Steering Blocks, RC8B4 Upper Link Mount and Instruction Supplement. With the addition of the parts purchased a la carte, racers can also try the optional 16 Degree KPI on the RC8T4 Truggy. Each KPI setting has its own strengths and weaknesses, with the 16 Degree KPI excelling in cases where racers need a less responsive front end that will resist direction change as you power through chop and bumps. It can be an advantage in any case where you struggle to have the front end overpower the rear (usually in bumpy lower grip).

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

January 20, 2025

Ogden joins Sparko

1:8 Offroad chassis manufacturer Sparko has announced that World Championship Finalist Cole Ogden has joined its team for 2025. The American, who was a long time HB Racing team driver but ran 2024 without a chassis sponsor, will now help lead the US efforts of the category’s relative newcomer who after launching their first buggy in 2023 started the 2024 season by signing Ryan Cavalieri and Ryan Pavidis. On the announcement Ogden said, ‘I’m extremely excited to be a part of the Sparko family. Taking a much needed break throughout the entirety of 2024, has made me realize that my time here isn’t complete. I still have the passion and drive to compete and spread knowledge about racing. Traveling the world, racing and helping others has always brought me extreme satisfaction. Forming relationships with other racers at all levels drives me, and is an important part of what us drivers do. Racing, and development is my duty moving forward, as well as what I previously stated. I’m looking forward to a busy year ahead, and I’m ready to go to work!’

Source: Sparko Racing [Facebook]

January 20, 2025

JConcepts Tools

JConcepts has extended its line-up of tools with a number of new product releases. A new Punisher 17mm wheel wrench is uniquely designed incorporating a multi-piece design and features a grippy handle, capable of a lot of leverage. The all-aluminium machined 2-piece wrench works well with all traditional 17mm style wheel nuts. A new Shock Shaft Multi-tool Pliers has a configuration that fits 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0mm shock shafts. The lightweight and all aluminium machined pliers also has a built-in clamp for 12mm and 17mm hexes, a place to hold 4mm and 5mm bullets and the handy option for popping pivot balls in and out of place. Next up is a wrench for glow plugs and miscellaneous 8mm applications. Custom designed and machined in steel, it operates easily with thumb wheel on the top. The ends at 90 degrees to the glow plug wrench, a 3mm and 5mm Allen head for a host of adjustments found on 1:8 vehicles and specifically pivot ball cars. Finally the have two options of open wrenches. The double end wrench are perfect for the racer that knows what fits their vehicle and wants to limit the individual wrenches in their tool box. The all steel construction 3.0 and 4.0mm wrench is great for many different makes and models including turnbuckles like on the Xray cars. The size 3.63 and 5.0mm wrench is very common and works perfectly with JConcepts Fin Titanium turnbuckles. While the 4.0 and 7.0mm wrench is great for many different turnbuckles, stand-offs and slipper uses. A size piece open wrench set is available consisting of 3.0, 3.5, 3.63, 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, and 7.0 sizes.

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January 19, 2025

RC Chili Bowl crowns Dean as Oval World Champion

This past week the pinnacle of the RC Dirt Oval World, the RC Chili Bowl, gathered the best racers from across the United States to find out who was the best and would be crowned World Champion with Nathan Dean claiming that honour. Running alongside the famous Chili Bowl Midget Nationals held annually in Tulsa, the sold-out RC Chili Bowl’s Invitational Class was decided over sixteen rounds of heads up Reedy Race format racing. In the 8 rounds of Late Model, Dean managed two wins before adding another three in Sprint with his best 14 from 16 results giving him a total of 32 points. With 3 wins and a total of 34 points Robert Chapman finished runner-up. Claiming the most wins with 6 to his credit, JConcepts’ Tyler Hooks also had to count two P6 results and he completed the podium.

Image: RC Chili Bowl [rcchilibowl.com]

January 18, 2025

‘Rising Star Program’ reaches Oval Racing at Chili Bowl

The ‘Rising Star Program’ has reached out into Oval Racing with 12-year-old Jordyn Mann the first recipient of the prize at the 2025 RC Chili Bowl where no less than 19 RC brands supported the new initiative. Starting out in 2018 as an initiative at the Canadian National Championships and growing ever since, the latest presentation being made at the U.S Indoor Champs, its spin off into the world of dirt oval racing came about after Ryan Combden of Team Zombie Canada, who has been the main driving force behind the ‘Rising Star Program’, appeared on the RC Underground podcast. They loved the program so much they did a spin off which was present to Jordyn at the massive sell-out RC Chili Bowl which runs alongside the famous Chili Bowl Midget Nationals held annual in Tulsa. Taking up racing 4-years ago, Jordyn has been impressing with her talents and being awarded the ‘Rising Star Program’ is sure to help her rise up the ranks in the world of Dirt Oval RC Racing.

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