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July 24, 2025

Ielasi Tuned ‘Pista’ .21 Onroad Engine

Having announced their new 2025 engine range earlier this weekend, Ielasi Tuned has unveiled specific details about the new ‘Pista’ .21 Onroad engine. This engine is the result of over a years work with their entire team, and which culminated with victory on its debut, securing P1 and P2 in qualifying, and P1 and P2 again in the final at the recent ENS race with team drivers Simon Kurzbuch and Toni Gruber. Starting with the name, Ielasi Tuned decided to discontinue the “GP9” series that existed since the beginning of this collaboration with O.S. Engines to send a strong signal of a new beginning. Produced entirely by O.S. Engines but now 90% from Daniele Ielasi’s designs and directives, only the crankcase and the carburetor body are in common with O.S. – everything else about the engine is exclusive to Ielasi Tuned. The new Pista engine differs from the previous GP9R24 in many details. The top needle/holder on the carburetor is entirely produced by in-house, no longer by O.S., as they have decided to go their own way, focusing heavily on ease and precision in engine carburetion. A new bottom needle produced by O.S. greatly optimises acceleration at low revs. The Pista gets a new exclusive Ielasi Tuned underhead by O.S. as well as a crankshaft optimised with Ielasi Tuned timing. New 2025 version piston and cylinder gets a new inhouse finishing process using a new technique that has improved ease of break-in, almost minimising the problem of scratches while maintaining a coupling and compression hardness that lasts over time which is a major improvement on the past. In addition option parts include a new Ielasi Tuned connecting rod and a Swiss made WIB Ceramic Bearing.

View ‘Pista’ engine parts here

July 23, 2025

1up Racing TC8 Vertical Rear Body Mount Plate

New from American RC accessories brand 1up Racing comes this Carbon Fibre Vertical Rear Body Mount Plate for the Team Associated TC8 electric touring car. If you have a body that doesn’t fit the horizontal rear kit posts, or you just prefer the ease of mounting bodies with traditional rear body posts 1up has you covered with the new mount plate that attaches to the rear bulkhead. Then, install the tall body posts that are included in your kit with the included 3×10 LowPro Titanium Screws. Spaced at 100mm apart to fit virtually any 190mm body, this option part will also provide more rear grip and stability for low grip conditions or high-speed modified class racing since it better supports the rear wing area. Mounting VTA or LMH bodies is also super easy with Vertical Rear Mounts.

Source: 1up Racing [1upracing.com]

July 23, 2025

XC-ESC 2250 & 2500KV Sensored Motors

Shenzhen based electronics manufacturer XC Technology has, under its XC-ESC brand, released two new sensored motors in 2250KV and 2500Kv options. The 2250EV E4268 motor has a maximum RPM of 43500 while the E4278 can rev to 60000 RPM and is perfectly match for their E8 ESC. Designed to provide millisecond-level response and precision control smooth linear acceleration, the high efficiency motor produces low temperature rise. Outstanding magnetic circuit and ultra-thin silicon steel stacking, the motors use ultra high temperature resistant enamelled wire. This means low temperature under long time high-load operation, significantly improving motor operation efficiency. IP67 rated for all weather conditions, external sealing and internal buffering protects core components of motor with a waterproof design at shaft drive end and terminals.

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July 23, 2025

Power HD Large Scale WB Series servos

Power HD has released a new series of Large Scale servos with the new WB range offered in 100KG, 120KG, 150KG rated options. With maximum supported voltage of 25.2V, the range can be used in Axial 1:6 SCX6, Losi 1:6 Super Baja Rey, Losi Super Rock Rey, Arrma 1:5 Kraton RTR, Arrma 1:5 Kraton EXB, Arrma 1:5 Outcast RTR, Arrma 1:5 Outcast. They can also be used for drones. All featuring steel gears, the WB-100KG produces 100KG-cm at 8.4-volts, WB-120KG producing its top torque at 16.8V, while the WB-150KG hitting its max torque at 25.2 volts and at a maximum draw of 6 amps.

View each servo Spec here

July 23, 2025

MonTech C3 Rally 1:10 Body

New from Mon-tech Racing comes this C3 Rally 1:10 body intended for the world of Rally and FWD classes. Inspired by the legendary rally car from the renowned French manufacturer, the C3 Rally stands out for its realistic design, aggressive lines, and exceptional attention to detail, delivering a faithful replica look and an impressive presence on the track. As with all Mon-tech Racing products, this body shell is entirely designed and manufactured in Italy, ensuring top-quality standards, precision, and performance. Along with the clear polycarbonate body shell the kit includes a window masking sheet, custom decal sheet and screws for mounting the rear wing and front flaps.

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July 23, 2025

Shunsaku Tamiya – RIP

Very few, if any of us, have enjoyed the hobby of RC without being influenced by the passion & work of Shunsaku Tamiya, who it has been announced sadly passed away on the 18/7/2025 at the age of 90. As tributes from around the world are paid to Mr. S. Tamiya, Marc Rheinard among them, the passion, and the effect this industry great had on our hobby is clear to see. Red RC would like to extend our condolences to the entire Tamiya community that all came about from his vision and personality that built the brand we all love so much. For those who never had the pleasure of meeting him, Tamiya USA paid a very nice tribute to this great man.

Read Tamiya USA Tribute here

July 22, 2025

Hotrace Napoli 1:8 Buggy Tyre

A tyre that a number of drivers tried at the Asian Buggy Championships Australia over the weekend, Hotrace has now official announced the release of their new Napoli 1:8 buggy tyre. The newest tyre from the Italian manufacturer, it is designed for indoor or high traction outdoor tracks. Compared to their established Sahara tyre, the outside pins help to have more rotation in the corners even when the track is not 100% clean and centre pins offer massive forward bite and great tire wear thanks to the connected bar and pins thicker tread. The Napoli will be available in all Hotrace compound offerings.

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July 22, 2025

Harper wins BRCA Round 4 at Colchester

Schumacher’s reigning British Electric Touring National Champion Elliott Harper added another win to his 2025 tally as he took victory at the round 4 of the Championship at Colchester. Winner of the previous two rounds at Stafford and Adur, Harper kicked off the event by locking in the TQ after topping 3 of the 5 rounds of qualifying. Fastest in Q5 Matthieu Dambrine secured P2 ahead of the Xray of Harley Eldridge. Over the triple finals Harper took the first encounter ahead of Eldridge before winning A2 ahead of Chris Grainger to wrap up the overall win. Despite winning A3, Dambrine would miss out on the podium, Eldridge the runner-up and Grainger 3rd. In the 17.5 class it was Billy Fletcher who took the TQ & win with James Hart and Ben Moorey joining him on the podium.

Image: Schumacher [Facebook]