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February 29, 2012

JConcepts Double Dees SC in Gold compound

The JConcepts Double Dees tire is perfect for a variety of track surfaces. Wear is always the trade off when going to a small pin tire and with the Double Dees for Short Course, these worries have been minimized. Running qualifiers and main events on the same high performance tire is now possible. The Double Dees design is a world leading tire combination right out of the package, the unique technology combined with compounds such as the new gold compound allow the flexibility necessary to compete on even the most demanding surfaces for an extended period of time. Double Dees in gold compound excel on indoor hard packed surfaces with either dry or wet conditions.

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February 14, 2012

2012 JConcepts Clash – Announcement

For 2012 the JConcepts Clash is going Indoors to the Flowood, Indoor R/C park in Flowood, Mississippi on the weekend of September 21-23, 2012. A large building and track operated by super promoter Bubba Barham equals big-time Clash action. The 6th annual event will take place on a newly built indoor race course at the Flowood R/C park and will be specifically built for this annual event. With the uniqueness of the Clash, special considerations are always made to the layout, making it both electric and nitro friendly; rest assured your vehicle of choice will be tested. A 125’x100’ Indoor track is easily among the largest in the world and contains one of the best indoor racing surfaces in existence. Be prepared for a well run race courtesy of the JConcepts Events crew and a famous race director who will be named at a later date.

For more information visit the event site here.

February 11, 2012

2012 JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals Rd 1

For the 3rd year in a row racers made their way to Smac Trac raceway in St. Louis, MO for the JConcepts Winter Indoor Nationals. A record turnout of 371 entries filled the building and the pit area was in a constant buzz of excitement. The amazingly prepped track by Scott McDonald featured the best layout in the short history of the event which produced some extremely close racing and challenged even the best drivers in attendance.

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February 8, 2012

JConcepts TLR 22-T Finnisher body

JConcepts have introduced the Finnisher body design specifically for 1/10th truck racing. The TLR 22-T Finnisher body is a drop fit for the popular vehicle and bears a stunning look with its massive front headlight and grill coverage. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps. Forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side body panels have a strong and chiseled look, including a recessed area in the center that extends forward, ending near the front wheel well. The front hood has been simplified removing unwanted changes in height to neutralize the at-speed handling. The chassis side-guard to body fit has been tightened up by way of a bendable flap. Where applicable, the flap touches off against the side-guard which helps eliminate large empty voids that contribute to mid-flight directional changes.

View more images of the body here

January 20, 2012

JConcepts Racing Team additions for ’12

Recently JConcepts have added a number of super star drivers to their already strong racing team. Driver’s like TLR’s Matt Chamber and Dustin Evans as well as Frank Root and UK-based Tony Truman will add a vast amount of experience. Matt Chambers reaches agreement in 2012 to run the JConcepts tire line. The Denver, Colorado based TLR driver does his weekly racing at the Mile High R/C track while readying to strike at large events all over the World.

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January 19, 2012

JConcepts SCT Bar Codes tires

JConcepts popular Bar Code SC tires are now also available in blue “soft” compound. The tire is designed to excel both in new and used condition on hard surfaces that have taken rubber with either dry or wet grooved conditions. Worn Bar Codes excel on indoor or outdoor clay tracks where a minimal dust groove has formed. Included with the tires are light-weight and durable Closed Cell profiled inserts.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

January 18, 2012

JConcepts Finnisher body for RB-5

JConcepts have announced that their Finnisher body shell is now available for the Kyosho RB-5 WC. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps. Forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have been simplified and JC chamfered to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralize the at-speed handling. The chassis to body fit has been tightened up where applicable, which helps eliminates large empty voids that contribute to mid-flight directional changes. The rear of the cab has a new step feature and a louver which can be trimmed to allow air to escape at the top of the body through its V-shaped design. In addition to the newly designed body, JConcepts has included 2 of the latest 6.5″ wide Hi-Clearance rear wings which have been specifically designed to fit on the RB-5 buggy.

View more images of the RB-5 Finnisher here

January 11, 2012

JConcepts sign Dustin Evans for 2012

Concepts have signed 2011 ROAR National Champion Dustin Evans to the 2012 racing team. One of TLR’s top drivers, Dustin brings versatility to an already speedy JConcepts driver line-up. The Denver, Colorado, native has ascended through the World rankings and established himself as a winner while being one of the few drivers capable of competing in 7 different classes of competition. Having won the ROAR Nationals as well as the Reedy Invitational race last year, Dustin’s first official race with the team will be at West Coast RC Raceway in 2 weeks to defend his Reedy Race title.

View an interview with Dustin here