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November 20, 2023

2024 ROAR Nationals Calendar Announced

ROAR, the the sanctioning body for RC racing in the United States & Canada, has announced the track locations and dates for its National Championships in 2024. The season kicks off with the 1:10 Carpet Onroad Championship at 997 RC Raceway in Pennsylvania on March 7th-10th and will see a further 6 events held across the year. A powerhouse nation in the world of offroad racing, the 1:10 Offroad Nationals will take place in April at Beach RC & Hobbies in South Carolina with the 1:8 Nitro Offroad one month later at HRCR in Idaho from June 19th-23rd. While the venue for the Paved On Road Championship is set as N-Control RC Racing Circuit the date is to be confirmed while for nitro onroad ROAR is still actively looking for a host track.

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November 17, 2023

Xtreme Aerodynamics Aria 1:8 Buggy Bodyshell

Like it’s sister brand Matrix Racing Tires’ move into the 1:8 Offroad market, Italian company Xtreme Aerodynamics has announced its first 1:8 Buggy body shell with the release of the Aria. Announcing the body shell on social media, they said, ‘After several months of hard work with our R&D department we are able to show a new 1:8 Offroad Bodyshell who moves up the standard of performance in terms of Aero details and Model Balancing’. The body is available in light and ultra light lexan options and is available pre-cut for the Associated RC8B4, HB Racing D8 WORLD, Mugen Seiki MBX8R, Serpent SRX8PRO, Sworkz S35-4EVO and Xray XB823.

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November 16, 2023

RadioMaster MT12 Radio

A brand well known in drone racing/FPV circles, RadioMaster has announced the upcoming release of its MT12 surface radio. The RadioMaster MT12 is a pioneering open-source surface radio, and the first surface radio officially supported by EdgeTX, ExpressLRS, and the Multi-module project. Boasting 10 physical inputs and the capability to handle either 16 or 32 channels*, the MT12 is primed for a wide array of surface models, from cars and trucks to boats and beyond. Featuring extensive customisability and a versatile operating system, the MT12 stands out as a highly configurable surface radio, prepared to excel in virtually any scenario.

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November 15, 2023

KeyFulcrum X-Maxx, XRT & Maxx Steering Servo

KeyFulcrum has released a new high-pressure brushless digital magnetic waterproof steering servo with an all-metal casing specifically designed for use in the Traxxas X-Maxx, XRT & Maxx trucks. An innovative imported waterproof, high-temperature resistant, high-torque sensible brushless controllable drive motor is used. Under the same working structure, it can generate powerful high torque and control current with autonomous programs to achieve excellent matching efficiency. The magnetic potentiometer is water-resistant and has no internal contact and no wear during operation. Accordingly the starting and stopping positioning accuracy and return accuracy of the steering gear are accurate during left and right moving, which can work together with the autonomous procedures, and highlight the optimal efficiency. Pioneering high-strength integrated steel teeth and laser-welded steel teeth. The teeth do not come loose, durable, smooth, and can improve the meshing accuracy of the gear set system. This makes the empty position controllable. Innovative 4-bearing design is adopted, so that the entire gear set has only 1 pin and is made of high-strength 3.2mm alloy steel to improve its yield strength. The pin hole in the shell is inlaid with a steel sleeve to enhance wear resistance and prolong the service cycle.

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November 9, 2023

R1 Wurks B74 Alu Rear Hubs

New from California based brand R1 Wurks are these lightweight precision machined aluminium rear hubs for the Team Associated RC10B74 1:10 4WD Offroad Buggy. The hubs deliver a double advantage as they reduce the unsprung weight in your suspension system and enhance suspension precision. They also feature a dual set screws to improve the connection between the hub and hub insert on the hinge pin. In-house precision machined from high-strength 7075-T6 aluminium, they are direct fit, stock geometry and lightweight at just 7.95grams.

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November 8, 2023

VP Pro 1:8 Offroad Coloured Wings

Following the release of their popular rims for 1:8 Offroad, VP-Pro has launched an extended the range of colours in its 1:8 Buggy/Truggy Wing. Light weight and enabling the car to maintain high cornering speeds while maintaining stability, the new colour options include pink, green and orange.

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November 8, 2023

JConcepts Silent Speed 27T 550 motor

New from JConcepts is the Silent Speed brushed motor aimed at crawlers looking for drivable power. One of the best aspects of brushed power is the ability to perform on a budget while performing at a high-level. The 27-turn Silent Speed motor with 550 can has a fixed end-bell featuring the stealth, black appearance is great for consistent performance. The output side of the motor features a ball bearing while the outer brush hood is bushing supported. Simply install the pinion gear back to the motor, align to form proper gear mesh and drop the Silent Speed motor back in to place in the vehicle. Install or solder motor wires back in to place for proper rotation and place the vehicle back into service.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

November 6, 2023

T-Works MP9/10 Steel Front Universal Driveshaft sets

T-Works has released a range of Steel Front Universal driveshaft sets for Kyosho’s 1:8 Offroad Buggy and Truggy kits. The driveshaft are offered for the MP9, MP10 and MP10T and are made from high-quality steel which has been coated for extra hardness. The 93mm shaft set is intended for the MP9, 95mm for the MP10, while the MP10T Truggy driveshafts are 132.5mm.

Source: T-Works [rc-tworks.com]