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June 24, 2025

Contact RC updated 1:8 Circuit tyre program

Contact RC Tyres has announced an update to their foam 1:8 circuit tyre program. A brand that was born from RC racing’s original competition category, the British based brand has due to improved material sourcing been able to vastly improve their 1:8 program. The new sourcing improves consistency and the quality of tyre production, giving the racer a better product than before. Pre-mounted on 5-spoke rims, they offer a 32 shore front in both standard and light options with a 35 sore rear also in standard and light options.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

June 24, 2025

Xpress Execute XQ11 Camberlink Stiffener Set V2

Xpress has introduced a completely new redesigned V2 camberlink stiffener set to work with their Execute XQ11 1:10 Electric Touring Car. Featuring Aluminium Turnbuckle for lightweight, the complete overhaul allows the use of the same length turnbuckle and better position body support screw for when the suspension compresses. The set includes 2 X Camberlink Prongs, 6 X Ball Ends, 4 X Aluminium Turnbuckles, 4 X Screws, and 2 X Pillow Balls.

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June 24, 2025

Avid 2.5mm 3 Hole Pistons for AE 13mm Shock

Avid Racing Concepts has released a new line of 2.5mm 3 Hole Pistons for Team Associated’s new 13mm shocks. The thicker 2.5mm style. offer a conventional setup but with a perfectly machined round piston and square 90° edges for a tight-fitting piston that has little blow-by creating more pack on jumps. The AE piston has a slightly rounded outer edge and the holes are chamfered which results in harder landings. Over the years here at Avid, we have developed a process of keeping all the edges sharp with little to no burrs to keep your confidence high when landing big jumps. The pistons are offered in packs of 2 pieces in 1.4mm, 1.5mm, 1.6mm, and 1.7mm options.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]

June 24, 2025

LRP WorksTeam Motor Bearing Replacer

New from German electronics brand LRP is this Motor Bearing Replacer. Released as WorksTeam Edition, it was engineered for professional use in the RC. Manufactured from high-quality aluminium, the Replacer tool comes in LRP’s signature blue and is finished with white LRP branding. Included in the set are multiple precisely fitting adapters, making it easy to insert or remove bearings of various sizes safely, quickly, and without damage. The accurate machining ensures optimal centering and even force distribution – ideal for motors where every detail counts.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

June 24, 2025

T-Works RC8 B4.1 16 Degree KPI V3 Shock Tower Kit

Intended for the RC8 B4.1 1:8 Buggy from Team Associated, T-Works has released a new third version 16 degree KPI Front Shock Tower kit. The kit includes a 5mm carbon fibre shock tower with 4mm wider hole spacing, shock standoffs, mounting hardware and a machined 7075-T6 lightweight aluminium camber link that is 4mm longer with the upper link distance shortened to enhance flexibility.

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June 23, 2025

Trio of ROAR 1:8 titles for Phend

Xray’s Dakotah Phend has pulled of a trio of ROAR National Championship titles ending a successful week of racing at the 2026 World Championship host track Thornhill Racing Circuit by taking the 1:8 Nitro Buggy title. Having won Nitro Truggy and eBuggy earlier in the week in Texas, getting to the big one Phend would secure the TQ ahead of Tekno pairing Seth VanDalen and Ryan Maifield, the defending 2024 double 1:8 offroad Champion. In the 1-hour final, the first 30-minutes saw Phend lead comfortably but then a flameout during a fuel stop promoted Maifield into the lead. On Phend’s return to the track, he chased down Maifield but mistakes prevented a pass, that was until the final 3-minutes. Maifield got the triple wrong and ended up on his roof allowing Phend back into a lead he would not relinquish. With Phend re-taking the title he last held in 2023, outgoing Champion Maifield took second 1.5-seconds back with the podium completed by VanDalen.

Image: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

June 23, 2025

Beretta crowned new 1:8 GT European Champion

Genius Racing’s Filippo Beretta is the new EFRA 1:8 GT Nitro European Champion. Racing at the MRC Leipzig track in Germany, the Italian topped the opening three qualifiers to secure the TQ ahead of team-mate and 2022 & 2023 Champion Bernard-Alain Arnaldi. Topping the fifth & final qualifier Daniel Schepis secured third ahead of Andrea Catanzani, the Serpent having topped seeding. Missing the cut of directly qualifying for the 45-minute title deciding final, the Raptor of Alessio Mazzeo qualified P5 ahead of Capricorn’s Alex D’angelo. In the final it was very much Beretta who was in control however Catanzani found a way passed his fellow countryman with 5:30 on the clock. Crossing the finish just half a second ahead it looked like Catanzani was the new European Champion however in post race technical inspection his fuel tank failed and Beretta was declared the Champion of the 4th running of the European Championships. It would be an all Genius Racing podium with Leonardo Valente second and Arnaldi third. Travelling to Germany as the reigning Champion Natanaele Senesi would finish P4 having had issues in qualifying and ended up P11. Reigning World Champion Toni Gruber qualified 9th and like Senesi had to come through the Semi finals eventually finishing P7. In 1:8 Electric GT it was Xray’s Adam Izsay who the new Champion ahead of 2023 Champion Mazzeo with Schepis completing the podium.

Image: EFRA [Facebook]

June 23, 2025

KM Racing MR04 94mm Disc Damper

Mini Z parts manufacturer KM Racing have release this 94mm Disc Damper for the Kyosho MR04. Both functional and aesthetically pleasing, it is compatible with KM Racing MR04 low CG motor mount the Hong Kong company announced last month. Integrated with the MR04 chassis for a cleaner and more aesthetically refined appearance, it reduces traction roll incidents during racing.

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