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July 10, 2025

Leadfinger Racing B74.2 Retro-Mod Body

US body shell producer Leadfinger Racing has updated its popular Retro-Mod body to fit the latest Team Associated B74.2 1:10 4WD Buggy. The Retro-Mod Buggy Body is a nostalgic throwback that pays homage to the golden era of RC racing. The body design captures the essence of classic RC aesthetics while incorporating modern engineering and performance enhancements. Perfect for enthusiasts and collectors alike, the Retro-Mod Buggy Body brings back the iconic style of yesteryears, reminding us of the roots and rich history of RC racing. Each body is sold clear and ready for paint with included window masks with wings sold separately and it is compatible with their .050 Lexan retro wings, which come as a set of two clear wings.

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July 10, 2025

KO Propo Cooling Fan Booster

Japanese radio and servo manufacturer KO Propo has release this new Cooling Fan Booster. This product is a boost circuit unit that connects between the receiver and the cooling fan, boosting the voltage to approximately 8V (input voltage range: 2.5V and above) to increase the fan speed and air pressure, thereby improving the cooling efficiency of the motor and ESC. It can be easily installed by connecting the connector. Excluding cable the booster measures 28 x 11.5 x 9mm.

Source: KO Propo [kopropo.co.jp]

July 10, 2025

Yokomo Shorty size 69 gram Battery Weight

Yokomo has added this Shorty battery sized Racing Battery Weight as an option for users of this 1:10 2WD Buggy platforms. 1.5mm thick, this battery weight makes it easy to match lightweight 2WD oﬀroad vehicles to regulations. At 69 grams per piece, it can also promote a lower centre of gravity by placing it under the battery.

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July 10, 2025

AOC Korea 2025 – Date Announcement

Won last year by Axon’s Akio Sobue, Scotty Ernst has announced the return of his Asian Onroad Championship event to the beautiful GRC Raceway in Korea for 2025 with a race date of October 9-12. GRC Raceway which has just finished its full remodelling has positioned itself as one of the nicest RC venues in all of the World. GRC Raceway has everything you would need as a racer to enjoy the hobby at all levels. They offer 2 beautiful race tracks, 1 outside and 1 inside, with fully air-conditioned pit area plus an onsite Hobby shop all which is topped off with an onsite coffee shop and restaurant. The following classes with form the schedule for event AOC Korea – Modified Touring Car, 17.5 Boosted Touring Car, 21.5 Touring with Roar Legal Motor, GRC Super GT 21.5, FWD, and Mini 2WD.

Source: Asian Onroad Championship [aocrc.com]

July 9, 2025

Team Associated RC10 Masami Edition ’89 Stealth Car Kit

At the 1989 IFMAR 1:10 Offroad World Championships in Australia, a certain Masami Hirosaka drove the then groundbreaking RC10 “Stealth” car to victory and now in its latest re-release series Team Associated are giving fans & collectors the chance to own one. The 1989 Team Associated Stealth Car prototype was a radical evolution of the RC10 platform, purpose-built for top-tier competition at the IFMAR World Championships. Designed in secrecy, it featured several innovative elements that set a new benchmark in 2WD offroad buggy performance. Most notably, it introduced the Stealth transmission—a compact, three-gear unit with an internal slipper clutch. Unlike the bulkier six-gear design of the original RC10, the Stealth transmission offered smoother, more efficient power transfer and a lower centre of gravity.

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July 9, 2025

Czech gets new 1:10 astroturf offroad track

The Czech Republic is getting a new 1:10 astroturf offroad track which is set to open this August. The new track is part of the existing Max Land / RC Divoké Jelení racing complex in Horní Jelení which already includes a full-size 1:8 clay track and regularly hosts major national events. The new astro turf addition brings modern electric offroad racing facilities to the heart of Eastern Bohemia. Designed to accommodate 1:10 buggies, stadium trucks, and short course trucks, the track features a high-traction astro surface, a technical yet flowing layout, and jump sections that allow for configuration changes, that will also be upgraded in the future events. Supporting infrastructure includes a new drivers’ stand, covered pit area, solid fence around the track and easy access for visitors from outside. The official opening is scheduled for August 8th, during the weekend of the Czech 1:8 Offroad National Championship.

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July 9, 2025

JConcepts RC10 4WD Carbon Fibre Shock Towers

With option parts in high demand for the recently released RC10 4WD from Team Associated, JConcepts has released Carbon Fibre front and rear shock towers. The stock vehicle comes standard with a fiberglass unit which carries all the original geometry but lacks the strength that Carbon Fibre can provide. The new JC front shock tower includes only the wide-track front suspension geometry and is designed specifically for drivers upgrading to the longer front A-arm version of the RC10. The rear shock tower maintains the RC10 4WD geometry but also includes more adjustment holes including holes found on the race inspired RC10 Worlds car. Both towers include detailed reinforced areas adding strength in key areas as well as the improvement in material creates a more rigid feel, increasing the response.

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July 9, 2025

Thurston takes win No.3 at Adur

BRCA 1:8 Onroad British Champion Alex Thurston took the third win of his title defend with victory at the fourth round hosted by Cotswold Model Car Club last weekend. The second time for racers to race at Cotswold this year, Mugen Seiki UK/YMC Racing supported Thurston would qualify P2 as the Shepherd of Championship Round 1 winner Tim Wood took the TQ by just over 2-seconds. Shepherd’s Andrew Hastings, a podium finisher at the season opener, completed the Top 3 on the grid for the half hour final. Getting by Wood at the first, Thurston managed to stay out front despite running an extra fuel stop and made it three wins in a row with a margin of 4.6-seconds over Wood. Getting by Hastings, John Carr completed the Top 3 for his first podium of the season. Round 5 of the 7 round championship takes place at Wombwell later this month.

Image: Alex Thurston [Facebook]