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British custom modern and vintage bodyshell producer Penguin Custom Bodyshells has released its ‘Slayer’ for the Schumacher CAT L1R buggy.  Describing the ‘Slayer’ as an unfussy design, the body ensures a smooth unhindered airflow which helps the rear downforce.  With a wide stable cab at 40 degrees the body is available in both standard weight and lightweight with window masks, trim lines and made from high grade lexan window masks included. Pictures of the mounted body also show the ‘Royal’ wing also available from Penguin. View more images here

New from HB Racing is their D4 Evo3 1:10 scale 4WD electric buggy.  HB designer Torrance Deguzman has updated his D418 design with new high performance features aimed to optimise performance on carpet and high grip race tracks.  The D4 Evo3 includes a new chassis that moves the motor forward for improved weight balance, new gearboxes to allow lower ride height without compromising the suspension geometry, a lowered carbon fibre front shock tower, and E8 style chassis braces/rods that allow side flex while maintaining bending stiffness.  Also included are Dual Cardan Joint front universals to eliminate front wheel chatter, machined…

Reds Racing has released the 723 Scuderia PRO Gen 3 .23 Engine that is specifically designed for 1:8 Truggy. The new engine comes with a completely redesigned sleeve hand tuned by Mario Rossi to generate more power than the previous versions. In some applications, Truggy requires more power and the 723 Scuderia is designed around that. Based on our popular 721 Scuderia Pro, our 723 Scuderia piston and sleeve are specifically designed for use in Truggy and are optimised for this application. Furthermore, 723 Truggy engine comes with a new rear bearing for increased durability and reliability. The PRO engine…

Expanding its offering of Crawler Bodies, MonTech Racing has released their all new Patrol body.  Based on Nissan’s popular offroader, the Patrol body can be mounted on all scaler models with a wheelbase of 313/315mm.  It is molded from 0.75mm polycarbonate and the kit includes decals and window masks. View more images here

Losi has released this officially licensed Polaris RZR Rey 1:10 4WD Desert SxS RTR.  Available in two models, Factory Polaris Blue and FOX Shocks Orange, it is based on Polaris’ full sized top-of-the-line RZR Pro R wide open model.  The Losi release features new RZR Rey independent rear trailing arm suspension provides superior cornering over rough terrain and includes officially licensed BFGoodrich KM3 tyres on officially licensed Raceline A93 Podium wheels.  Bright LED’s in front and rear light buckets for add realism after dark.  As an RTR, it comes complete with a power system consists of a waterproof Spektrum 3800Kv…

Tekno RC has announced the release of its latest addition to the short course racing class, the SCT410SL.  The much anticipated vehicle has been in testing and development for more than two years, and has been tested on tracks throughout the United States to ensure that it meets the high standards set by Tekno RC.  The SCT410SL is not a replacement for their popular SCT410.3 short course truck, which has been in production for almost eight years.  Instead, the SCT410SL is a lightweight alternative to the SCT410.3 and is designed for use on racetracks where enhanced agility and a lighter…

American race body manufacturer SuperRad Competition Bodyshells has released two new 1:12 LMP models to its line up, the all new SR-05 and the redesigned SR-03L.   The SR-05 is the result of several months of testing and development and offers balanced handling and stability and is ideal for stock and super stock racing.  Fitting all 1:12 cars, it is available in SuperLite .015” and Lite .020” polycarbonate and is ROAR, BRCA, and EFRA approved. Read SR-03L details and more images here

JConcepts has announced the release of their S15 body shell for the Team Associated RC8B4.  The latest platform from the reigning 1:8 Buggy World Champion manufacturer, it came several new features to design around for the team at JConcepts who spent considerable time evaluating the new chassis layout and how to incorporate the championship winning S15 body to the vehicle.  The S15 blends performance features from the popular Silencer body with new features such as mid-body winglets and rear stabilizer kick-up. The roof of the body remains strong with the upper fin in position for stability and tracking ability. Since…

O.S. Engines has released the latest version of its 1:8 Onroad World Championship winning engine, the R2105.  The O.S. SPEED R21 series took the Mugen of Shoki Takahata to the World title in the US at the end of 2019 and in a year that he will try to defend that title in Japan at the Infinity International RC Speedway, the Japanese engine manufacturer has redesigned most of the parts that make up the R2105.  To increase torque on high-grip track surfaces, a newly designed 9-port sleeve is adopted.  O.S. SPEED’s traditional DLC coated crankshaft delivers linear power from low…

RC Vision, the organiser of the King of Clubs RC Series, has announced a new partnership with CML Distribution to provide a free “arrive and drive experience” for children and young people at each race meeting. With the aim of promoting the benefits of RC racing to the next generation, the series will be offering an exciting and educational experience to young people in 2023.  “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with CML Distribution and FTX,” said Andy Hyde, RC Vision Director. “The King of Clubs RC Series has always been about promoting the exciting and educational aspects of…