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June 10, 2025

Ultimate Racing COMPAK 4 Pro B10 Alu 1:8 Clutch

New from Spanish brand Ultimate Racing is their COMPAK 4 Pro B10 Aluminium Clutch for 1:8 Offroad use. The 4-shoe adjustable clutch redefines the concept of tunable clutches by introducing a unique adjustment system to the market. This system allows you to change the clutch stiffness with the engine mounted and the car fully ready to run. To adjust simply flip the buggy, lock the flywheel, and move the regulator to the desired position. You can choose between three levels of stiffness (I, II, III), laser-engraved directly on the flywheel. This innovation minimises clutch adjustment time. “I” is the softest setting or mounting position, and “III” is the hardest. To check the current setting, just see which number aligns with the adjustment hole on the regulator. The 33 mm flywheel has been carefully designed to ensure compatibility with most brands on the market. In addition, the set is precisely designed to fit Ultimate clutch bells.

Source: Modelix [modelixracing.com]

June 10, 2025

SkyRC D200neo AC/DC Multi-Function Smart Charger

Coming from battery charger manufacturer SkyRC is the D200neo AC/DC Multi-Function Smart Charger. Packaged in a compact form and able to push up to 800W on DC and 200W on AC across its dual independent channels, it supports a fast charge current of up to 35A and a full range of chemistries. Built for RC racers who require speed and versatility, with its Bluetooth app control, and power supply mode, the D200neo is more than a charger. Connected to your computer through USB-C, you can monitor and control it with SkyRC Charger Master 3. You can also update the charger OTA (Over the Air), and synchronise the latest software in real-time with the SkyRC cloud. Dis/charging data can be analysed and displayed in graph form.

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June 10, 2025

Smokem 2025 Australian Indoor Champs – Report

Last weekend the ACT Model Car Racing Club based in Canberra, Australia, hosted the inaugural Smokem Australian Indoor Champs (AUSIC) run on AusBite carpet. Catering for six classes, in 13.5 ISTC class, RC Maker factory driver Jeffrey Mackie narrowly secured the top qualifier position, edging out ARC’s Brayden Stanley, with RC Maker teammate Lincoln Codd completing the top three. A1 saw an intense battle on the tight AUSIC layout, with Stanley applying pressure but unable to find a way past the defensive Mackie. In A2, Stanley finally pulled off a pass, only to suffer a mechanical issue that dropped him to last place, leaving Mackie to capitalise and take the win and ultimately, the title. A3 delivered yet another nail-biting showdown, with Stanley crossing the line just two-tenths ahead of Mackie to secure second place overall. Meanwhile, Codd’s consistent pace and measured drives across all three mains earned him the final podium spot, fending off spirited challenges from Stone, Askell, Peet, and Ilievski.

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June 10, 2025

Diekmann wins Oslo Open 2025

Capricorn driver Thilo Diekmann took the main win at the Oslo Open 2025, the annual nitro onroad race held at the impressive Hverven Raceway located south of the Norwegian capital. While rain hampered the event, in qualifying it was former 1:5 World Champion Martin Lissau who was the Top Qualifier ahead of the Mugen Seiki of British Champion Alex Thurston who both booked their direct place into the final. For 2024 Oslo Open winner Francesco Tironi qualifying P5 meant he had to start his quest for two in a row from the Semi Finals but he failed to go the distance and his race was over. The Italian did however get some consolation on Sunday when he won the 15-minute Midnight Sun Sprint race ahead of Thurston. Qualifying 8th, Diekmann would progress from his Semi and in the 45-minute Main, which ran on Saturday night, he took the win a lap up on Lars Haugen with Alexander Andersson joining him on the podium. Both Lissau and Thurston had a troubled final with the Dane retiring with 7-minutes to go and Thurston finishing a distant fourth.

Image: Thilo Diekmann [Facebook]

June 10, 2025

SuperRad SR-23 SuperTRK10 1:10 Oval Truck body

US competition bodyshell manufacturer SuperRad has announced their 3rd 1:10 Oval Truck body release with the new SR-23 SuperTRK10. Designed for rubber or foam truck classes, the SR-23 differs from SR-21 with a new hood design and more rounded fender shape for more corner rotation. Made from .029” polycarbonate, the oval truck body includes spoiler, decal sheet, and window masks.

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June 9, 2025

Team EAM 1:8 Mid-size 2S Shorty Battery

US battery brand Team EAM has announced their first Mid-size 2S Shorty battery for 1:8. The all new Graphene Formula 7700mah HV Mid-size Shorty, Stubby, offers the lowest resistance and highest voltage output available for greater performance in all classes while still maintaining one of the highest life cycles in the industry. All packs are QC checked and tested to ensure it meets Team EAM standards for quality and reliability. Fitted with gold plated 5mm bullet connector, the pack is 25.1mm tall, 113mm Long, weighs 262 grams, and comes with a reusable storage box included. ROAR and IFMAR approval is pending.

Source: Team EAM [teameamotorsports.com]

June 9, 2025

Boom RC ‘Bubble Flow’ for A800RR dampers

Wanting for some time to create a tool that makes filling and bleeding Awesomatix dampers easier and more reliable, German brand Boom RC introduces its ‘Bubble Flow’ tool. The touring car manufacturer’s new damper is a technical improvement over the MMX, but clean filling without air bubbles has often been a test of patience so Boom RC came up with the solution to raise the damper on the cap side so the screws are completely surrounded by oil – and where there’s oil, there’s no room for air. The tool allows you to fully refill the damper after opening the cap, or simply bleed out air if bubbles have formed. By moving the damper arm up and down, you create targeted pull and push motions to pump out the remaining air from the damper.

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June 9, 2025

Capricorn LAB GT2 Hub Insert Kit EC 2025 Edition

With the 2025 EFRA European Championship for 1:8 GT coming up in Germany, Capricorn has released this new Hub Insert Kit for their LAB GT2 chassis. The 2025 Edition rear end modification is specifically intended for the Euros host Leipzig track. The new kit provides a lightening of the suspended masses of 24 grams per hub carrier, which guarantees greater rotation of the rear end in the various phases of the curve.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]