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August 22, 2025

Orlowski takes Q1 at EFRA European TC Championships

Schumacher’s Michal Orlowski has opened his quest for a first EFRA Electric Touring Car European Championship title in the best way possible by ending Day 1 in the Netherlands with a TQ run ahead of current World Champion Bruno Coelho and defending European Champion Marc Rheinard. In practice it was the Infinity of Coelho that set the pace at the Raco2000 track in Ultrecht ahead of Rheinard, Mugen Seiki’s Ronald Volker, with Euros Warm-up Race winner Orlowski seeding P4. The 24th running of the Championships, as Coelho led away the 9-car top heat he had a spin on his second lap allowing Rheinard to go to the front and set the pace for the first half of the run before Orlowski took over as the pace setter. The 1:12 World Champion would hold on for the TQ ahead of a fast charging Coelho who laid down the fastest lap, the separation just 0.09 despite the almost 2-seconds Coelho lost as a result of his spin. Rheinard would record a P3 ahead of Volker with Awesomatix’s Lucas Urbain completing the Top 5. In Pro Stock, Awesomatix’s Max Mächler took the opening qualifier ahead of team-mate Olivier Bultynck as the Xray of Top Seed Adam Izsay opted to sit out Q1. TITC Open Brushless Champion Sören Sparbier completed the Top 3 for Mugen Seiki.

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August 21, 2025

1up Racing Pro Pit Tray with Shock Stands

1up Racing has introduced this Pro Pit Tray with Shock Stands which it describes as the ultimate blend of form and function for your pit space. Precision-machined from high-quality aluminium, it features dual-finish anodising with satin back surfaces and gloss black chamfers. A machined 1up icon logo adds to the professional look. Designed with just the right depth, the tray securely holds your parts during builds and maintenance, while smooth filleted corners make scooping up small screws, shims, and small parts effortless. Hidden beneath the surface, integrated magnets keep your body clips locked in place so you know exactly where to grab them before heading out for your next heat. Precision cutouts provide the perfect fit for diff outdrives, keeping them upright and accessible while you work. The 1up Racing Shock Stands are the perfect companion to the Pro Pit Tray, utilising a sleek magnetic system designed for efficiency and convenience. Each stand clips securely into the back of the tray using powerful hidden magnets, while the forged carbon shock trays are held firmly on top of the stand with additional magnetic retention. Fully collapsible for easy storage, the shock stands fit neatly into the included protective box alongside your pit tray, keeping everything organised and protected in your pit bag. Each set includes both On-Road and Off-Road Stands, ensuring you’re ready for any build or rebuild, no matter the class you race.

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August 21, 2025

Excelerate RC Prodigy F1 Pro-Lite Axle / Spool Hub

Excelerate RC has released this Pro-Lite Axle / Spool Hub for their Prodigy ‘F1’ 1:10 Formula Chassis. Reducing rotating mass and increasing efficiency is key to improved performance with F1 Pro-Lite Rear Axle / Hub will accomplish both. Starting with a solid carbon fibre rear axle it is centerless ground to ensure it is 100% concentric and provides a perfect bearing fit. The clamping spool hub is machined from aluminium and matched to the rear axle for a precision fit.

Source: Exceleraterc [exceleraterc.com]

August 21, 2025

Ielasi Tuned Terra EVO .21 Offroad Engine

After the recent releases of its line-up of new onroad engines, Italian engine tuner Ielasi Tuned has released a new Evo version of its Terra .21 Offroad Engine. With team driver Joao Figueiredo using the engine in the back of Tekno to make the 2024 IFMAR 1:8 Nitro Buggy World Championship in Spain, the Terra EVO isn’t a true new engine but rather an upgrade from the previous model that changes the exhaust timing. This modification slightly alters power delivery, optimising it at low revs and consequently improving fuel economy.

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August 21, 2025

JConcepts Pioneer modern 4WD Buggy Front Wheel

Continuing the roll out of its unique Pioneer wheel design, JConcepts has added a modern 4WD Buggy Front Wheel to the range. First released as a 1:10 2WD Wheel and then released in a larger 1:8 Buggy version, the 4WD Pioneer is suitable for Team Associated’s B84 and B74, Xray’s XB4, Schumacher’s L1R, and the 22X-4 from TLR. The dimensional aspect of the wheels matches the winning Mono wheels, have an industry standard offset and are produced in durable material, inner reinforcing ribs and stout 17mm hex area pack this design. The 4 pack of wheels is available in bright white, fluorescent yellow, stealth black and retro pink.

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August 20, 2025

Factory Team Turnbuckle and Hex Diff Wrench

Team Associated’s options parts brand Factory Team has introduced this new combination turnbuckle & hex diff wrench intended for the RC10B7 Buggy. The two in one wrench allows you to adjust the ball differential without having to take off the tires, or conveniently flip around the tool to adjust your 3.7mm turnbuckles like those from Factory Team.

Source: Associated [associatedelectrics.com]

August 20, 2025

Rossing Designs Horizontal Body Mounting System Lite

Texas based Rossing Design has introduced a ‘Lite’ version of their Horizontal Body Mounting System which now weighs in a 2.3 grams with screws compared to the original version at 5.3 grams. HBS is designed to screw in with your wing mounting screws, to mount your body from horizontal body posts, and is an anti-tuck device. This works with bodies like Twister, Wolverine, and Super Mafia bodies. Currently available for Awesomatix, Xray, Schumacher and Team Associated the mounting system is made out of a proprietary plastic that is extremely flexible and durable, which allows this device to be used on many bodies, and is not designed as a single use item.

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August 20, 2025

Kaemtech ‘Yeti Stylez’ 1:10 Buggy Suspension System

German company Kaemtech Racing Products is offering an alternative suspension system for various 1:10 Buggies, the new ‘Yeti Stylez’ having been developed over an extensive period of racing. Thanks to the modified aerodynamics of the rear wing and the modified flex behaviour in the rear of the buggy, the system offers increased stability, especially on fast, high-grip tracks. The base system is made of T7075 aluminium and carbon fibre and is available in various colours. The modified gearbox covers are made of nylon. With optional parts available in the future, the handling can be further optimised and thus even better adapted to the respective track. The system is currently available for the Schumacher LD / LD2 / LD3, CAT L1/Evo/R, and the Team Associated RC10 B7.

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