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February 29, 2012

Marc Fisher wins FF class at 2012 TITC

Serpent are reporting on a dream debut for their new 411-FF version in the front wheel drive electric 1/10 class at the TITC in Bangkok last weekend. Marc Fischer TQ’d the event and went on to take victory in the finals to claim the title from Atsushi Hara in 2nd and Jilles Groskamp in 3rd. Meen from Thailand and Fai Hon from Hong Kong also both qualified for the main final with the 411-FF, but due to crashes ended in 8th and 9th respectively.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

February 29, 2012

Duratrax 12-tip multi-driver tool

The Duratrax 12-tip multi-driver tool stores six double-ended tool bits in the handle and does the work of a dozen different drivers with just one handy tool. The machined, anodized aluminum handle is hex-shaped to resist rolling and improve grip. The end cap rotates to select the preferred bit. Bit length is adjustable, so the modeler can shorten it for more torque or lengthen it for greater reach.

Source: Duratrax [duratrax.com]

February 29, 2012

Chambers & Mazarra win at 2012 Motorama

TLR drivers Matt Chambers and Phillip Atondo made the trek to the 4th annual Motorama race in Harrisburg, PA. Meeting Matt and Phillip at the event were east-coast TLR teammates Anthony Mazarra, James Schlick, J. Armwood, and Toddie Anderson. At the end of qualifying Phillip sat as TQ in 2wd modified, Matt would be TQ in Modified Truck, and Anthony Mazarra TQ in 4wd Short Course. TLR driver Anthony Mazarra took home the win in the Expert Electric Truggy class and Matt Chambers took home the win in the Modified Truck class. Special mention also goes out to Losi privateer Steve Geist who took home the win in 4wd SC with his box-stock Losi SCTE.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

February 29, 2012

Exotek F1 Ultra F103 conversion

Exotek have introduced the F1 Ultra, the next evolution in their F1 line of chassis for the F103. Based on the hugely successful F1R, the F1ultra has been refined for the Tamiya F103 and benefits greatly from its wider track and shorter wheelbase and works equally well on foam or rubber tires. Features include link type rear pod for exceptional rear grip, optimized for use with 7.4v shorty packs, inline or laterally, for a more compact and lighter car and the bottom plate only design helps generate more steering response. This coupled with the increased rear traction creates an overall better handling car. A unicrank steering assembly gives smoother steering and a lower center of gravity at the nose to reduce traction roll.

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February 29, 2012

Christopher Krapp joins Revolution Design

Revolution Design Racing Products have announced the addition of Christopher “Chrissi” Krapp to their team. The 19 years old German, who is an IFMAR World Championship and multiple EFRA Euros A finalist, will not only use the RDRP tools and accessories to work on his cars during his 2012 race campaign but also help to develop new on-road related option parts, tools and accessories. This is what Christopher has to say about the deal:

I really look forward to work with the guys over at RDRP to help develop and test new on-road option parts, tools and accessories and I am proud to be part of the growing team of dedicated racers.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

February 28, 2012

DNC 2012 Pro Buggy final video

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Having shown you the Pro Truggy A-main yesterday, today it is the turn of the Pro Buggy final. Ty Tessmann would once again take the win, but first would have to fend off Ryan Cavalieri and then a fast charging Ryan Maifield before pulling out almost a lap lead on 2nd place to take the victory. Check out the video above of the entire Pro Buggy final, shot late at night at the Fear Farm Raceway in Arizona.

February 27, 2012

DNC 2012 Pro Truggy final video

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Ty Tessmann won The Dirt Nitro Challenge Pro Truggy final in dominant style, but the action on the track was still intense. Check out the video above of the entire Pro Truggy final, shot under the lights at the Fear Farm Raceway in Arizona.

February 27, 2012

Tessmann does double at Dirt Nitro Challenge

Ty Tessmann pulled off the double at the Dirt Nitro Challenge in Phoenix, Arizona, late on Sunday night when he cruised to victory ahead of his Hot Bodies team-mate Jessie Robbers, as the only two drivers to mount any sort of challenge on the Canadian both ran into problems. Driving his prototype D8, such was the pace of the 19-year-old that he was on target to lap the entire field before his father & pitman Gord called him in for an extra splash of fuel in the final minutes of the race so as to keep out of the closely fought battle for second and third.

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