Axial have introduced the EXO a 1/10th scale electric 4wd terra buggy kit, which is ready to hit the desert or any other terrain you throw at it with all-out, high speed performance. The car features an adjustable motor mount, oil filled differentials, durable driveline components, quick release battery mount and lots of ultra realistic features such as the light bar, bumpers, tires etc.
Xceed have introduced these practical storage solutions for all kinds of small parts, like bearings, hardware, shock-parts, springs and shims. These strong hardware boxes, are made from a transparent, durable nylon material, with various compartments, a snug fitting top-cover with a smart and solid closing system. Available in 2 sizes, small and medium. Also from Xceed are these 2 different types of tweezers to select and pick up small parts easily as well as great for cleaning pulleys with too. Sold separately or as a set of straight and angled versions.
Following on from our 2009 Pro Tips video series with two time Euro Touring Series winner Jilles Groskamp, we caught up with the Thailand based Dutch driver a while ago to make a follow up to these well watched videos. In the 3 part series, the Tamiya/Orion factory driver runs us through his current car and electronics as well as go into detail on his tire prep as well as building the perfect Tamiya gear diff.
Fastrax have entered the competitive nitro engine market with the new Enduro. This 3-port 3.5cc engine has already received rave reviews from teams competing in the 2011 UK Endurance Masters, where the Enduro was the control engine for 15 teams in the non-stop 6-hour race. Easy to start, longevity and value for money were the criteria when developing the Enduro. Featuring the latest in machined aluminium heat-sink head design, ABC sleeve construction, turbo glow plug head button and with quality materials and bearings, the Enduro provides a smooth power output and fuel economy that is easy to drive for beginners and experts.
Source: Fastrax [fastrax-rc.com]
Team C have released an update to their TC02 2wd buggy and have called it the Evo. The new version follows the current trend by going with a 6mm longer chassis as well as a newly design cab forward body shell. We are told it will be available from this month.
Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]
The 1st annual Sweep Challenge Carpet race was held at TQ Raceway in Chino California last weekend. There were 60 drivers that generated 12 qualifying heats for the event and track owner Sean Park did a great job of creating a layout on the 90ft X 45ft sub-floored track that fostered close racing in all the classes. The Sweep QTS-32 “Real Blue” tire was used as the control tire for the event and provided superior traction and consistent lap times for all the drivers throughout the day. The most exciting race of the day was the 17.5 Expert Touring Car class which saw local hot shoe Alex Navarrete have to start last after failing to complete a qualifying round and subsequently come back to finish in 1st place ahead of the class TQ, Francis Mejia. In the end TQ ran a flawless event and the drivers enjoyed a huge raffle with prizes provided by Sweep Racing Tires and all the other event sponsors.
Serpent have released a line of aluminium steering servo levers for the S733 & S811 chassis’. The 733 versions have been machined from top quality aluminium with grey anodizing and the T-value engraved. Available in 23T, 24T and 25T to suit most popular brands. The Cobra versions have a similar construction and are available in the same spline versions but feature an extra fastener around the mounting point for increased strength.
One of the biggest race series in FL is the JConcepts SuperCup. The Series has an average of 130+ entries every race thanks to the great race director Mike Applegate. For this 3rd round of the SuperCup, it was hosted at New Red hobbies, Ocala FL. This indoor facility was the only track that has enough traction to run slick tires. But due to the last minute rule to keep competition fair, JConcepts decide to make this a “Non Slick” race. The Biggest Class of the entire SuperCup Series is the Short Course class. There about 75% of driver enter at least one short course class.
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