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December 7, 2024

JConcepts Dirt Trac Mini 1:16 Tire

New from JConcepts comes the introduction of the mini 1:16 option of their Dirt Trac tires specifically designed for dirt oval applications. The Dirt Trac Mini features an arrangement of patterned blocks cut and sliced for delicate but proven performance. The orientation and make-up of the Dirt Trac tread is very traditional but sized appropriately and produced in a super soft compound to do a lot of the work. The large blocks resist wear, add forward bite and the spacing allows for a freer vehicle in tight and open oval track conditions. The front features an arrangement of patterned blocks cut and sliced for delicate but proven performance in a V-pattern. The Dirt Trac Mini tires fit the Mini-T 2.0 wheels or the Losi larger diameter rear wheel and Losi standard front wheel. Also available as pre-mounted on JC wheels in bright white or fluorescent yellow.

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December 6, 2024

Kaaak Racing TLR 1:10 13mm Shock bodies

Focused on high-performance parts for 1:10 offroad, new German brand Kaaak Racing has released its new 13mm shock bodies set for TLR 1:10 cars. The shocks are compatible with parts from the 3mm G3 shocks by TLR, with the exception that 13mm pistons are required. It is particularly noteworthy that the inner surface of the T7075 shock body material has been left uncoated, with a focus on achieving a high surface quality instead. The full set of 4 bodies is made up of 2x 36.5mm front and 2x 42mm rear bodies.

Source: Kaaak Racing [kaaak-racing.com]

December 6, 2024

Caretti announced as Yokomo Team Manager

Following the news earlier this week that long time driver Nicolas Lee is no longer with their team, Team Yokomo has announced Antoni Caretti as the new Team Manager for Asia and Australia. A long time Yokomo driver in touring car and buggy, Australian Caretti will oversee the Asian/Australian market and be available for technical support at races and online. On the announcement he said, ‘I am super exited to step up into a team manager position for Team Yokomo! I want to thank Taguchi, Naoya and Christopher for making this happen and I’m already looking forward to 2025 and beyond. When I started racing in 2007 my first race car was a Yokomo BD, so becoming a team driver and now team manager for such a prestigious brand is truly an amazing feeling!’

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

December 6, 2024

JConcepts RC10B7 Aero Upper Wing

New from JConcepts is this Aero Upper Wing for the Team Associated RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy platform. Aerodynamics is a key point on any vehicle, and particularly 1:10 offroad vehicles, and JConcepts regularly experiments with aero features throughout the entire product line. Front wings are not a new concept, however, they are new to the latest generation of vehicles with demanding high-speed and grippy circuits. Together with their team drivers, they have developed a new high-performance front wing for the Team Associated RC10B7. Mounted above the front shock tower, the Aero front wing mounts in “clean air” and is quite easy to trim, use and test without sacrificing all important track time. This option is made to fit updated shock guard and tower pieces made available by Team Associated. The Aero wing features a high-attack design with trim-able rear gurney options. A radical, edgy design which functions and compliments the Finnisher, Silencer, and Punisher body design includes elements and features fresh for the latest offroad conditions.

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December 5, 2024

Schumacher Cougar 2 Works ‘Classic’

Schumacher has announced it is to launch the Cougar 2 Works ‘Classic’ which they describe as ‘a homage to one of the most beautiful and best performing buggies ever created. The Cougar 2 Works was the ultimate development of the Schumacher aluminium pan chassis 2WD buggies of the late 80’s and early 90’s. The Cougar 2 Works ‘Classic’ is a reproduction of this Iconic buggy, with subtle improvements to durability and battery fitting, for modern vintage racing. It features an eye catching violet anodised chassis and motor plates. It includes high performance period option parts such as roller driveshafts, carbon fibre shock towers, ‘Works’ suspension geometry and low friction ‘Pro’ spec shock absorbers. Dealer pre-orders are being taken with kits due late December 2024.

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December 5, 2024

Gonzales joins Team EAM

Team EAM has announced the addition of US Offroad racer Matthew Gonzales to its race team. The 2-time ROAR Spec National Champion and Modified A-Main finalist will use their batteries in all his vehicles for the upcoming events. The former double winner of the annual Kinwald Klassic will be present at most of the 1:10 Offroad events for technical support of the Hobbywing team as well as he will squeezing in racing as much as possible. Better known as “Matty G”, he is a specialist for horsepower in stock classes, with EAM stating they are very proud to have him on board and to have him choose to use their batteries.

Source: Team EAM [teameamotorsports.com]

December 4, 2024

RSRC MP10T/MP10Te Carbon Fibre parts

RSRC, the brand of multiple European 1:8 Buggy Champion and factory Kyosho driver Reno Savoya, has extended their carbon fibre parts range with suspension arm insets for the Kyosho MP10T/MP10Te 1:8 Truggy. They have designed a ‘sandwich panel’ system that leaves the internal reinforcements of the suspension untouched, with a 1mm plate on top and a 1mm plate underneath. This will greatly improve the wishbone strength during big hits with very few front lower arm breaks due to the stiffeners. It also improve handling making the truggy more precision. The ‘sandwich panel’ fits the MP10T nitro and electric truggies.

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December 4, 2024

JConcepts RC8B4.1 P2 Body

Continuing the roll out of their P2 body for 1:8 Buggies, JConcepts has released their latest body shell for the Team Associated RC8B4.1. Debuting it at the 2024 Mugen Challenge and then bringing it to the recent IFMAR 1:8 Offroad World Championship in Spain, the P2 was originally created for the 1:10 racing. Building up a prototype using styling cues from the World Championship winning body used by Spencer Rivkin in 2019, and reaching back to 2010, JConcepts experimented with a tall stabilising fin on the rear of the body. For a fresh season of competition, they incorporated a small mini fin placed behind the rear of the cab that does not interfere with the engine head. In the rear, the ramping feature that is so popular on the P2, creeps up behind the cab and engine head to create extra force and stability.

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