VP-Pro USA have added top factory driver Josh Wheeler to their team. Wheeler is a former IFMAR Worlds A-main Finalist and consistent A-main contender at every major race in the USA. He will be using VP-Pro Flexx Compound Tires & Wheels on his Xray 808 buggy and truggy for 2011-2012 and his first race for VP-Pro Racing will be the Silverstate Nitro Challenge in Las Vegas next month.

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VP Pro have been busy the past several months working on an all new range of 1/8th off road belted tires. As engines become more powerful and gears get bigger, the cars are going much faster than before and so tires are becoming more important to transfer that power to the track. These new Evo tires are designed specifically for the Worlds track in Pattaya. The 809 Blade Evo and the 808 Gripz Evo both feature supporting insider ribs to strengthen the side wall of the tire providing less flex and faster cornering response. The main evo idea from VP Pro is the flexible belt technology, 21mm and 24mm respectively, which when accelerating keeps the tire flatter which means regardless of whether you are accelerating or cornering the tire will have maximum contact with the track surface and be more stable with less wear.

On the Blade Evo, the step square pins design sees the square top pins offer more forward traction, while the red and blue ribs will hold the pins tight which will make the tire stable under different track condition.

While on the Gripz Evo, the step square pins design sees the square top pins offer more forward traction, while the red ribs will hold the pins tight which will make the tire stable under different track condition.

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VP Pro have announced the development of new 1/10 electric offroad tires during the past several months, with the first release being the 2WD fronts. There are 3 types of pattern, rounded rib, square rib and the friction. Made using VP Pro’s unique Flexx compound, these 3 types of front tires will provide great steering performance on different track conditions. Expect 4wd rear tires to be released in mid September.

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VP Pro have released this new air filter for the Serpent S811. Made from quality dense foam, it has been shaped for ultimate high-flow and comes with one outer foam and one inner foam element. Micro density foam helps achieve the high performance while provide maximum air filtration for extended engine life even in dirty and dusty conditions.

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New from VP Pro for the Agama A8 buggy are these CVD axles for the front and rear of the car. Made from titanium they are super light and strong, weighing in at only 5.92 grams each. VP Pro are planning to release a whole range of option parts for the A8 in the near future.

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VP Pro have introduced these new optional transmitter antennas for your 2.4Ghz Futaba and Sanwa radios. Available in black of white, they are made from a high quality material to provide the best quality signal, are super short and can fold down when not in use. A simple replacement for the standard antenna.

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VP Pro Racing have released their first on-road line of tires, with the release of this new EP line. Taking their successful Flexx compound from their off-road tires, they have re-engineered this core product for the on-road tire market and come up with the Gripz compound. The first product to use this new compound is their line of 1/12th mini tires.

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Glow plug igniters are a popular release in the last week and here is another from VP Pro racing. Featuring a compact and lightweight design its knurled metal handle is comfortable and easy to grip. Turning the igniter to light up the glow plug, it is supplied with a VP1500mAh high performance 2/3A battery.

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VP Pro have introduced more styles to their growing range of universal graphic decals. These general purpose decal sheets, now in flame and lightning motifs, are not pre cut for any particular body shell and so can be used to smarten up any make, type or style of car. Easy to apply and durable they can also be used on any other race equipment, such as your transmitter or starter box.

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VP Pro have released their new offroad buggy tire, the Bull Dog. This sharp tire offers superior grip while the wear rate remains very low and is available in low flexx, medium flexx and ultra flexx compounds for suitability in a wide range of different track and weather conditions.

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