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April 1, 2025

Xray Diff Bevel & Satellite Gears with O-Rings

Xray has introduced this new Diff Bevel & Satellite Gears with O-Rings set that is suitable for its 1:10 Offroad platforms and its NT1 1:10 Nitro Touring Car. The redesigned diff bevel & satellite gears feature a groove for O-rings which creates a self-locking effect of the diff which improves the forward traction. Fitting the XB2, XT2, SCX, XB4, XT4 and NT1, the set is srecommended for higher traction tracks and is also claimed to offer improved consistency.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

April 1, 2025

Haatanen joins Ruddog in full time ambassador role

Continuing its growth both as a brand and a distributor, Ruddog has announced the signing of Finnish Offroad racer Joona Haatanen as a full time brand ambassador of the company. A long time factory team driver for Team Associated, for whom Ruddog are the iconic US brands German, Austrian, Czech Republic, Italian and Swiss distributor, Haatanen will continue his successful racing career with AE and Reedy. Building on his many years of experience also as a Ruddog supported driver, in the new role he will be based in Germany and represent Ruddog distributed brands at events throughout Europe.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

April 1, 2025

VP-Pro 1:8 Buggy Front Wings

Following the release of their new front bumpers for various 1:8 Buggies, VP-Pro has introduced new front wings for the category. Made from high-quality material, they feature a lightweight and durable design. Enhancing steering characteristics, they offer increased feel and sensitivity and help in jumping attitude in the more difficult track sections. Available in black, white or florescent yellow they come as a pack of two pieces.

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April 1, 2025

Team Cayote signs Polish talent Zalewski

Further bolstering its team line-up ahead of their 1:10 Offroad World Championships debut in Australia later this year, electronic brand Team Cayote has announced the signing of promising Polish talent Bartek Zalewski. Winner of the MIBO International earlier this year and backing that up with a win at the British Off Road Grand Prix a week later, Zalewski is currently on his way to Sydney for the Worlds Warm-up Race with Xray having high hopes for the 17-year-old. On the announcement Team Cayote, which is headed up by Oscar Jansen, posted, ‘We’re thrilled to welcome Bartek Zalewski to the Team Cayote family! Bartek’s precision and passion for the sport make him a perfect addition to our team. Get ready for some incredible performances ahead as we push the limits of speed and power together!

Source: Team Cayote [cayote.com]

March 31, 2025

Avid 13mm Precision Carpet Springs

New from Avid Racing Concepts comes their 13mm Precision Carpet Springs specifically designed for offroad carpet racing. The new springs have stiffer rates and shorter lengths so you can get to your low ride heights easily. Made from raw, uncoated ASTM-spec spring wire for consistency and factory-like polish potential. The springs are left raw so the spring rate and action of the spring is not compromised from any extra chemical processes, just like our truly infamous springs that we released in 2013! Measuring 40mm front and 56mm rear, allowing ultra-low ride heights, the springs are available individually or as complete sets. The Front springs are intentionally short and can’t be accurately tested at 1″ compression due to coil bind. Modern cars run under 23mm stroke in the front, which aligns with our design to push the spring right to very edge but not go over it. Each batch is labeled with the average spring rate (lb/in) after passing in-house testing using a precision $3k Chatillon digital spring rate tester. For easy identification they are laser etched on the side of one of the wire ends: large dash = 5 dots, small dash = 1 dot.

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March 31, 2025

1:10 Offroad Worlds Warm-up preview by Scott Guyatt

Having enjoyed plenty of World Championship talk and discussions while in his company in the media room at the opening round of Scotty Ernst’s Asian Buggy Championships in spectacular New Zealand just over a week ago, Action R/C’s Scott Guyatt has put together a great preview of the 1:10 Offroad Worlds Warm-up race which takes place in his home country of Australia this coming weekend. If you hadn’t done your homework on the race, Scott has you covered with his in-dept preview. Take it away Scott……… ‘It’s time for those three words we all love: “It’s Race Week!” And if you’ve hung out with us for long enough, you know that means we absolutely cannot resist an overly long race preview. Read on as we all get excited for what lies ahead in the next few days. The long road to the 2025 1/10th Offroad IFMAR World Championships takes a huge step this week, with the running of the official warmup event. Hosted, of course, by Hills Off Road RC in Sydney’s northwest, the event offers at least three critical opportunities:

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March 31, 2025

Ben Mohamed wins opening French eBuggy encounter

Joining Sparko for the 2025 season, up & coming French teenage offroad talent Noha Ben Mohamed got his National Championship campaign off to the best possible start with victory at Round 1 of the French 1:8 eBuggy Nationals. Racing at the Mini Bolid’ Club Pertuisien track in Pertuis in the Southeast of the country, after three rounds of qualifying it was Ben Mohamed who secured the TQ ahead of defending Champion Clément Boda and HB Racing’s Theo Lemaire, each of the trio having posted a TQ run. In the triple 10-minute finals, A1 saw Ben Mohamed see of Lemaire as Boda had a DNF. Rejoining Team Associated for 2025, Boda bounced back in A2 to take the win from Ben Mohamed and Lemaire and it was all on the line in A3. With the Top 3 finishing as the started that was how they would like up on the podium, Ben Mohamed coming away with maximum points from Boda and Lemaire.

Image: Noha Ben Mohamed [Facebook]

March 29, 2025

ProStar RC Tekno ceramic coated Magnesium Bulkheads

American based ProStar RC has released these Ceramic Coated Blue Magnesium Front & Rear Bulkheads intended for Tekno 1:10 Offroad platforms. Suitable for use on the SC410SL, ET410, EB410 & .2, and the SC2410T Short Course Conversion by ProStar RC, these latest bulkheads are the next generation upgrade to their successful 7075 Gold Anodized Aluminium Bulkheads. Magnesium Alloy offer comparable strength to 7075-T6 but is 30% lighter. Feature an ultra-lightweight design they are just 28 grams which is 15 grams lighter than V1 aluminium and 35 grams lighter than stock. The Signature Blue Ceramic Coating is heat-resistant, and corrosion-proof and they are finished with Laser-engraved ProStar Logo.

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