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June 4, 2025

Xray XB/XT Titanium Shock Standoffs

New from Xray for their range of 1:10 offroad platforms comes these Titanium Shock Standoffs. Fitting XB2, XB4, XT2, and XT4, they are ultra-precisely machined from high grade titanium material. The high-strength, lightweight standoffs are 37% lighter than their steel counterparts offering a significant weight reduction for enhanced performance thanks to the lowered CG. Each standoff weighs just 1.3g, greatly decreasing overall weight compared to standard steel standoffs. Designed with a unique focus on minimising weight without compromising strength, the standoffs feature a reinforced mounting area to the shock tower, ensuring they can withstand maximum loads while providing exceptional durability.

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June 4, 2025

SkyRC B6neo+ Charger

In the next evolution of their ultra-compact B6neo charger, SkyRC presents the B6neo+. Maintaining the same 82g pocket-sized design, the B6neo+ now delivers even more power with 240W via DC and 126W through USB-C PD 3.1. Whether you’re in the workshop or at the track, it’s built to perform anywhere with the upgraded version also bringing smarter features. PD Reverse Discharging allows you to output up to 100W from your battery to power USB-C devices like phones, tools, or even laptops. Discharge rates are faster, and a built-in battery checker provides detailed voltage readings for LiPo, LiHV, LiFe, and LiIon packs offering quick diagnostics on the go. All the essentials are still featured – storage mode, balance charging, wide battery compatibility (up to 6S LiXX and 15S NiMH/NiCd), and firmware updates via USB-C.

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June 4, 2025

Pirani joins Capricorn

Capricorn has announced that nitro onroad racing stalwart Andrea Pirani is to represent the Italian manufacturer for the 2025 and 2026 season. The Italian racer, who runs RC retailer and option parts producer Pirani RC, previously raced with Mugen Seiki but returns to Capricorn. A multiple Italian National Champion and European Championship podium finisher, his program will consist of Trophy races as well as taking part in the second of the 2 round AMSCI 1:8 Italian National Championship at Mini Autodromo Fiorano in September.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

June 4, 2025

Infinity ‘5 Star’ Team T-shirt

Infinity’s long running team t-shirt design has been updated to a ‘5-star’ version. The fifth star reflects Jilles Groskamp hugely popular win at the 1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Championships at Huge RC in Thailand last November when the Japanese company became a 5-time World Champion manufacturer. The updated 100% cotton 150gram mid weight tee is available in both bright pink and fresh grey in sizes S / M / L / XL / 2XL / 3XL / 4XL.

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June 4, 2025

T-Works B7 +2mm Titanium CVA Axles

Aftermarket parts and accessory manufacturer T-Works has released these +2mm Titanium CVA Axles for the RC10B7 1:10 2WD Buggy from Team Associated. With 64 Titanium known for its high strength and higher fatigue resistance, the shafts significantly reduce weight and enhance initial acceleration. The extra 2mm in length over stock axles helps ensure the drive shafts don’t come when experiencing extra long suspension travel.

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

June 3, 2025

Phipps claims first BRCA 1:10 Offroad National win

Team Associated’s Thomas Phipps claimed his first BRCA British 1:10 Offroad National Championship win over the weekend when he won 2WD at Round 2 of the championship. Racing at Boughton Raceway in Norfolk in the East of the country, in 4WD it was Schumacher’s Ben Smith who took the win. Topping 3 of the 4 qualifiers, Neil Cragg managing the fastest time in Q2, Phipps secured the overall TQ ahead of the similar buggies of Cragg and Round 1 double winner Tommy Hall with Smith securing P4. In the finals an incident filled A1 saw Hall win from Smith as Phipps finished P4. In A2, the 20-year-old was able to convert pole into victory finishing 2-seconds ahead of Cragg. In A3 having pulled an early lead, Phipps was then chased back down by Hall but as the reigning champion attempted a pass the pair tangled handing the lead to the Schumacher’s Josh Holdsworth. Holdsworth stayed out front to win the leg ahead of Phipps and Smith but P2 was enough for Phipps to claim his first National race win. Josh Holdsworth (2nd) and Hall joined him on the podium. In 4WD, Smith would take the TQ and win ahead of Martin, who won A1, with Josh Holdsworth competing the Top 3 ahead of back to back champion Hall.

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June 3, 2025

OfficinaRC Pro Droop Gauge

Adding to their new Pro Tools Series for Setup, OfficinaRC has now released a Droop Gauge. The ultimate tool for measuring droop on 1:10 electric touring cars, it is machined from high-quality CNC aluminium and features a compact circular design. This integrates two Pro Droop Wheels. which are securely housed inside and inserted from the bottom via a threaded mounting system which means no wheel nuts are required – it is held in place with an internal O-ring. With a precision scale in 0.2 mm increments, from 21.0 mm to 24.8 mm, for ultra-fine measurements, the droop guage measures directly at wheel center, eliminating tolerance from arms, hubs, and other components.

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June 3, 2025

2025 Speed King Tour Rd3 – Report

The third round of the popular Speed King Tour 2025 was held at TM Circuit Wakayama in Wakayama prefecture of Japan where Infinity driver Ryosuke Yamamoto took the TQ and win. Race day was sunny day like a mid summer and competitors showed their skills of driving and making good car setup. In the TC0 class (Modified), Yamamoto’s consistency was brilliant and he never gave his rivals an opportunit to challenge either in qualifying or the finals. It would be Kazunari Tomita who claimed second place with his Tamiya TRF421 while from 4th on thw starting grid Takara Sano completed the podium.

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