Red RC

May 19, 2025

Schimmel & Phend crowned ROAR 1:10 Dirt Champions

Xray drivers Brennan Schimmel and Dakotah Phend are the new 2025 ROAR 1:10 Modified Buggy Champions, Schimmel lifting the 2WD title and Phend taking 4WD at Hoosier RC Hobbyplex in Indiana. In qualifying it was 23-year-old Schimmel who dominated topping all four 4WD qualifiers and three rounds in 2WD. With Team Associated’s Davey Batta and Phend, who topped Q4, starting behind him in 2WD, A1 would see Schimmel and Batta touch wheels with the Top Qualifier coming off worst and eventually posting a DNF – Batta winning the encounter from Phend. Schimmel was back in control in A2 taking the win from Schumacher’s Broc Champlin and then sealing the title in A3. With the Top 3 finishing as they started, that would be the same order they would line-up on the podium. In 4WD, Schimmel took A1 but had a rough A2 which went to Phend. With all on the line in A3 it would be defending double champion Spencer Rivkin who took the win after Schimmel, having established a comfortable lead made a mistake with 1:30 to go. Also getting passed by Champlin, he would finish P3 handing the title to Phend with his earlier A1 win and A2 second. Champlin completed the podium.

Image: Brennan Schimmel [Facebook]

May 19, 2025

Team Powers V2 Portable Soldering Iron Station

Team Powers has announced the release of the V2 model of their Portable Soldering Iron Station. The portable station design supports 2S~4S (7.4V~18V) battery input and operates directly via PD 3.0 USB power supply. The integrated soldering station features an on/off key for easy control and a voltage display gives real-time input/output monitoring. Rapid heating boosts to 420°C in just one minute. The station also includes 2mm~6mm plug holder to fit various connectors, a parts tray for organising your workspace, and a foam space area for added convenience. An adjustable iron body allows for roll-up/down positioning voltage display gives real-time input/output monitoring.

View more images here

May 18, 2025

Stanley wins NSW 1:8 Onroad State Title

ARC factory driver Brayden Stanley has given the Taiwanese manufacturer the RCRA NSW State Title in 1:8 Onroad after taking the win at John Grant International Raceway in Sydney. Racing at the former IFMAR 1:8 Onroad (2001) and 1:8 GT (2023) World Championship host track, the young Australian took the TQ after topping three of the five qualifiers at the rain effected weekend. Team-mate Jeffrey Mackie made it a 1-2 for the ARC 8.4LCG on the starting grid with the Mugen Seiki of Tim Moylan completing the Top 3. Despite a ‘super chaotic’ but dry 30-minute final, Stanley, who is part of ARC’s international electric touring car team, would take the win by half a lap from long time leader Mackie. Coming through from 8th on the grid, Johnny La Sprina completed the podium with his Xray. In 1:10 Nitro Touring the NSW title went to Andrew Bardetta ahead of Xray team-mate Michael Stone while in 1:8 GT the winner was Rick Seymonsbergen driving a Hong Nor.

Image: Penrith District Nitro Racing [Facebook]

May 18, 2025

KM Racing MR04 94mm LCG Alu Motor Mount

Former 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championship manufacturer KM Racing, and now Mini Z option parts specialists, has announced the upcoming release of their new 94mm LCG Aluminium Motor Mount for the Kyosho MR04 chassis. Both functional and aesthetically pleasing, the key feature of the mount is its super low centre of gravity which gives it a 2mm lower CG than the current after market MR03 motor mount. Reducing traction roll, it integrates with the MR04 chassis for a cleaner and more aesthetically refined appearance.

View additional image here

May 17, 2025

Avid B7 & LD3 Forged Carbon Shock Towers

New from Avid Racing Concepts come these Forged Carbon Front Shock Towers for the Team Associated RC10B7 and Schumacher LD3 2WD buggies. Made from 4mm forged carbon fibre, with lightly chamfered edges to help prevent splitting, they towers are designed for carpet/turf, and maintains the kit profile so the stock shock guards still work. To do this, Avid removed the outside hole on the tower because we found we never use it. The B7 tower is -3mm front and while the LD3 towers are -4mm on the front and -3mm on the rear.

View more images here

May 16, 2025

G-Force Genova Carbon Rear Shock Tower/Mount Set

Japan’s GForce has announced this Carbon Rear Shock Tower/Mount Set for their Genova 1:10 2WD Buggy. Calling it the ‘rear damper stay’, the tower and mounting plate are machined from 4mm thick carbon graphite for superior strength and rigidity. The damper stay can be mounted in two positions, front or rear, and is a direct replace for the Genova’s standard fixed position plastic rear shock tower set-up. The set will be available in June.

View more images here

May 16, 2025

MCD Octox ‘Ultimate’ 1:8 Electric GT

Having released first images of its entry into the 1:8 GT market with the electric Octox chassis last September, well known Turkish based large scale car manufacturer MCD Racing has released details of the Octox Ultimate version. With the Octox a full electric designed chassis rather than a version of a nitro based kit, the Ultimate version features additional aluminium components that enhance precision, strength, and responsiveness where it matters most for those who demand the very best. With the entry level PRO version having composite Front Lower Wishbones, Front Upper Wishbones, Rear Lower Wishbones, Front Hubs and Rear Hubs, the Ultimate gets these components in Aluminium. Additionally the standard steel Turnbuckle Set and Center Drive Shafts are upgraded to alloy.

View more images here

May 16, 2025

OfficinaRC Pro Tools Series new additions

Continuing the launch of their new Pro Tools Series for Setup, OfficinaRC has released Droop Stands, a Ride Height Gauge, Set-Up Wheels, and Set-Up Nut. CNC-machined from high-quality aluminium, the Pro Droop Stands are designed to ensure accurate droop measurement for 1:10 electric touring cars. Measuring in 0.2mm steps, for ultra-fine and precise adjustments, the Pro Height Gauge covers a range from 3.8 mm to 7.0 mm, perfectly suited to the needs of electric touring car. The Pro Set-Up Wheels are born from track experience and a technically rigorous approach. The discs are an evolved alternative to standard rubber tires, which due to their imperfect roundness and variable tolerances, can cause inaccuracies when checking tweak or suspension angles. Finally the Pro Set-Up Nut is designed to be easily tightened or loosened by hand, making setup faster and smoother.

View more images here