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Coming from Capricorn is their new C803 EP Race Evo 1/8th electric on-road kit. Built to meet EFRA GP and Campionato Costruttori rules, the car is based off of the nitro-powered C803 Evo and it was designed to utilise either three or two 2S square-type LiPo battery packs for a race-ready weight of around 2400g. The car features a carbon fibre double deck construction for a low weight, a lightweight aluminium motor mount for industry-standard 1/8th brushless motors as well as a single gear gearbox, fully adjustable suspension and an adjustable carbon fibre battery mount.

Source: Capricorn [capricornrc.com]

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Hot Race Tyres from Italy have announced the signing of top US driver Cole Ogden to their team. The HB driver has inked a 2-years contract and while running their products at events around the world, he will also assist with product development and trackside support, offering help to all US costumers on the track together with TJ Bradley and Wallace Motorsports. Cole says:

I’m extremely honored to be apart of team HotRace for the next 2 years. I’m excited for the new journey to begin, and I can’t wait showcase what HotRace tyres are capable of. Knowing i have a motivated group of guys backing me, as well as quality products, this could be the thing takes me to a whole new level of competition.

Source: Hot Race Tyres [hotracetyres.com]

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Jake’s RC Pro-AM of Topeka, Kansas will be holding their 8th annual Pro-AM Showdown from March 1st to 3rd. The dirt off-road race expects 200+ entries for the various Modified and Stock Buggy, Stadium Truck and SC Truck classes with Friday being a full day of practice followed by four rounds of qualifying on Saturday and single main events on Sunday. Full information can be found on social media here.

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Last weekend was the fourth round of the hugely popular Worksop Series, there was once again a fantastic entry of 165 drivers across the three classes of 2WD, 4WD and the vintage buggy class. As always it was round by round qualifying as the racing format, with the best two results from four rounds of qualifying counting towards the final position. Qualifying in 2WD saw a dominating performance by Neil Cragg, taking TQ in three out of the four rounds to take pole position from Craig Collinson and Jonathan Skidmore.

In 4WD things were also going great for Neil Cragg, as he took TQ in all four rounds. Like in 2WD it was Craig Collinson and Jonathan Skidmore who lined up 2nd and 3rd respectively. In the Vintage class it was Chris Slater who dominated proceedings once again, taking TQ in all four qualifying rounds to line up on pole.

2WD Buggy final results:
1. Neil Cragg – Team Associated
2. Allan O Brien – Schumacher
3. Matthew Thompson – Kyosho
4. Ben Jemison – Team Associated
5. Mitchell Fiddling – Schumacher
6. Craig Collinson – Xray
7. Edward Callan – Team Associated
8. James Helliwell – Xray
9. Greg Williams – PR Racing
10.Jonathan Skidmore – Xray
11.David Gibson – Yokomo

4WD Buggy final results:
1. Craig Collinson – Xray
2. Jonathan Skidmore – Xray
3. Neil Cragg – Team Associated
4. Greg Williams – PR Racing
5. James Helliwell – Xray
6. David Snee – Kyosho
7. Dom Nunn – Xray
8. Allan O Brien – Schumacher
9. Mitchell Fiddling – Schumacher
10.Luke Holdsworth – Schumacher
11.Matthew Thompson – Kyosho

Vintage final results:
1. Chris Slater
2. Lee Broadhurst
3. Steve Lander
4. Simon Kemp
5. Richard Johnson
6. Mark Hazelden
7. Phil Barlow
8. Russell Woodhouse
9. Sam Hunt
10.Jim Drennon

The next round of this Series is on Sunday 27th January, there are a few spaces left in all three classes.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]

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Yeah Racing have released a range of carbon fibre shock towers for the Tamiya M07 and M05 kits. Available for the M07 are front and rear shock towers for standard length shock with the parts coming separately or as convenient combo set. Also made for the M07 is a dedicated combo set to utilise short TRF shocks. For the M05 come shock towers for standard length shocks – again separately for the front or rear or as combo set. All include precision machined carbon fibre shock stays and all necessary – steel and aluminium – hardware. Using the carbon shock towers will greatly improve suspension precision and efficiency due to them being much stronger than the standard plastic parts.

Source: Yeah Racing [yeahracing.com]

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T-Works have announced the release of 7075 aluminium centre driveshafts for the Kyosho Lazer ZX7 4WD buggy. The dogbones are machined from high-quality 7075-T6 aluminium and they come black anodised for looks and durability. The driveshafts are available as complete set or as separate front and rear items.

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

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New from Exotek is a 6061 aluminium rear swaybar mount for the Tekno EB410 buggy. The simple and precise sway bar mount allows to run the popular rear end setups that use the shocks forward and arms reversed. It uses the stock hardware and requires the use of the #TKR6583C shock towers with camber mounts. The part comes polished and glossy anodised for a factory look.

Source: Exotek [exotekracing.com]

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Coming from OfficinaRC, a new project of Monaco RC, is the Forza diff hardness tester. The device is meant to be the smallest diff tester to date and it was developed especially for 1/10th and Mini-Z size vehicles. The taster is powered via any USB output and it comes including a 1/10th scale compatible adapter with a Mini-Z-style coupler being available separately. Its design allows to measure diff hardness of both installed and stand alone units and thanks to its compact 86x38x29mm dimensions and the low weight of 85g it is easy to store and transport.

Source: OfficinaRC [officinarc.com]

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Reds Racing have announced the release of their new WR5 Italia Limited Edition engine. The power plant is based on the WR5 Black Diamond engine and it utilises a sleeve with five inlet ports and exhaust port with boosters, guaranteeing low fuel consumption and smooth power delivery. The new engine is suitable for all grip conditions, from low to high, thanks to its optimised power curve. Other features include the new VCX3 carburettor for improved idle stability and tuning options thanks to a new 3-needle design. It also offers an improved mid to top range power curve with smooth response thanks to a special low speed needle and mid range spray bar. Extra tuning on the crankshaft carried out by Mario Rossi ensures improved power and better performance while the glossy black cooling head with Italian flag colours round out the package.

Source: Reds Racing [reds-racing.com]

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