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November 5, 2014

Pro-Line Performance HD transmission

A standard part in Pro-Line’s newly released Pro-MT 2WD monster truck the all-metal gear Performance HD transmission from Pro-Line is now also available as a heavy-duty upgrade for the Pro-2 SC and Pro-2 SC Buggy, the Traxxas Slash 2WD as well as the Stampede 2WD, Electric Rustler and Bandit. Specifically designed to bring Traxxas’ 2WD line of trucks up to their full bashing potential with all steel internal gears the high-end race transmission also features a race-inspired vented disc slipper clutch system, a 3mm thick machined motor plate and a sealed oil-filled gear differential. The transmission comes factory-assembled, filled with 5,000 wt. differential oil and full ball bearings.

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November 5, 2014

HPI D812 & Trophy series aluminium clutch shoes

HPI Racing introduce a 3-piece aluminium clutch shoe set for the D812, the D8T Tessmann Edition and the Trophy RTR series vehicles. Machined from high-quality aluminium and coming anodised in a gunmetal colour the shoes are designed to replace the stock parts with harder wearing components for longer intervals between rebuilds.

Source: HPI Racing [hpiracing.com]

November 5, 2014

Zen-Racing GT12 club level pan car chassis

UK Company Zen-Racing soon have their GT12 1/12th scale pan car kit available. Designed by David Spashett and Paul Rodemark the emphasis has been on producing a GT12 platform the club racer can enjoy but still have all the tuning options and abilities to fill the needs of the more serious racer. This is the first complete kit to be released from the Zen race team with further GT12 upgrades and conversions will becoming available in the coming months. The release date of the GT12 kit is set for early December with more detailed images being available soon.

Source: Zen-Racing [zen-racing.co.uk]

November 5, 2014

Wagner wins at central German LRP-HPI-Challenge

The 4th round of the central German division LRP-HPI-Challenge was held in Hütschenhausen, Germany. The race attracted 54 drivers to race in the four classes of Rookie, Classic, Stock 17.5T and Stock 10.5T. The actual race started on Sunday morning and in 10.5T Stock it was Manuel Wagner who easily TQ ‘d the fastest of the stock classes. Second on the grid was last year’s LRP TCM Stock 17.5T winner, Daniel Anthes while Alex Kunkler took the 3rd spot. In the final Manual secured himself the overall win early by winning the first to A-mains. Thanks to a win in the final leg Alex Kunkler grabbed the runner-up spot from Daniel Anthes, who rounded out the podium in 3rd. Thorsten Zorn and Boris Herzog completed the top 5 result.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 5, 2014

Xray X12 & X10 graphite front suspension parts

Xray have new graphite compound front suspension parts for the X12 and X10 pan car kit available. The extra strong material makes the car more stable in high grip and high temperature conditions while being light of weight at the same time. Available will be front lower arms as well as upper arm mounts with all parts being up for grabs individually.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 5, 2014

Belgian SCT Cup Rd8 – Report

The 2014 season of the Belgian SCT Cup came to an end with the final round being held at the brand new indoor clay track of the BRCC, the first and only venue of this kind in Belgium. The new track attracted a lot of driver as the 8th round counted a new record attendance for the SCT Cup. The Pro2 class qualification then was very open with a bunch of new local drivers joining. Loic Voumard (TLR), running in a lower heat, scored the best times in the opening two rounds to take the overall TQ early while Martin Vierin (Team Associated) took the final round to start from 2nd on the grid. Behind the two Julian Andre (Team Associated), Nicolas Gandibleu (Team Associated) and Nicolas Evens (TLR) lined up tie on points.

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November 5, 2014

Christer Andersson wins LTCC 2014

The annual LTCC electric on-road race was held this past weekend in Finland. The invitational class is run in a Reedy format with the country’s best 32 drivers being invited. As for the rules the race sees the use of 10.5T motors and blinky speedos for close racing with plenty of fun for the spectators of the nearby hobby fair. Like last year former factory driver Christer Andersson attended the race and he was looking for redemption after scoring a 2nd place in 2013 with zero practice before the event. This year he had only one thing in mind and that was to grab the number 1 spot.

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November 5, 2014

Swauger & Breton win at ROAR On-road Fuel Nationals

The 2014 ROAR Fuel On-Road Nationals were held at the Ft. Myers RC Car Club in Ft. Myers, Florida. In the 1/8th Open On-road class it was Paolo Morganti (Serpent) who took the TQ for finals and he even led the main for most of the time but a problem cost him dearly, handing the win to Mike Swauger (Xray). Joaquin Desoto Jr rounded out the podium some 10 laps down on Paolo. Those three drivers were the only to complete the full 45 minute final with 4th placed Tony Rice only running for 42 minutes. Ralph Burch had to end his race after two third of the distance but he still made the top 5. In the 1/8th Masters class Chuck Moon took the TQ but it was Peter Breton who grabbed the overall win from Don Jones in 2nd and Rick Davis in 3rd to make it an all-Serpent podium. TQ Chuck Moon came in 4th while Jim Rice rounded out the top 5.

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