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February 1, 2020

JConcepts 9 Shot 2WD Buggy wheels

JConcepts ups the ante in in the wheel department and provides a new style for 1/10th 2WD off-road and dirt oval racers. The 9 shot is full-scale inspired to provide the ultimate performance to off-road racing vehicles. The 9 spoke design, 2.2” mounting diameter, 12mm hex base design fits a huge assortment of vehicles competing in the market such as Team Associated, Yokomo, Xray, Kyosho, Serpent and Schumacher. The wheel features a deep 3D depth spoke with mock 5-lug bolt pattern to bring Sprint, Late model and Street Spec cars to another level of scale inspiration on dirt oval scene. The wheels are the maximum size allowed under ROAR rules and they incorporate an outer glue catch that resists excess glue from running down the wheel face during the gluing process and are packaged 4 pieces per pack in white, black or yellow color styles. They come as 2WD front or 2WD/4WD rear wheels and will hit stores very soon.

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January 30, 2020

JConcepts precision curved stainless steel scissors

JConcepts have introduced their new precision curved stainless steel scissors. They are ideal to cut body shells, tyres, decals and more. The stainless steel blades are extremely sharp and the soft, contoured grip with ergonomic handles makes for effortless working.

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January 29, 2020

JConcepts Destination hats

JConcepts have introduced their new Destination flat and round bill hats. Fresh for the new season of racing, JConcepts drops the latest shield racing logo on leather for that suave new hat everyone has been looking for. The “since 03” authorized, lightning bolt and checkerboard design represents the finish line and for any racer, getting across first is what matters. The new JConcepts logo on the leather patch pops with authority and with a little haunting skull imaginary, speed and quickness are always at the forefront of this design. The flat bill variant is available in black and gray colour while the round bill hat comes exclusively in black colour.

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January 25, 2020

JConcepts Destination T-shirt & hoodie

Coming from JConcepts is their new Destination apparel of T-shirts and hoodies. The goal in any motorsport is to make it to the Finish Line, with the new JConcepts shirts and sweaters, drivers can look good doing it and reach the all-important destination. Fresh for the new season of racing, JConcepts drops the latest shield racing logo on the fastest looking merchandise yet. The “since 03” authorized, lightning bolt and checkerboard design represents the finish line and for any racer, getting across first is what matters. The new JConcepts logo pops with authority and with a little haunting skull imaginary, speed and quickness are always at the forefront of this design.The black colour T-shirts and hooded sweatshirt are available in adult M to XXXL sizes.

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January 16, 2020

JConcepts Ellipse SCT tyre – Coming soon

Coming soon from JConcepts is their new Ellipse tyre for 1/10th scale short course trucks. The tyre is making an appearance at this week’s RC Chili Bowl in Tulsa, Oklahoma, it was designed to compete on smooth high-grip indoor and outdoor surfaces and it will hit stores in March 2020.

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January 1, 2020

JConcepts Sprinter SCT tyre

Coming from JConcepts is their new Sprinter SCT tyre for 1/10th scale short course trucks. The Sprinter tyre is designed to bridge a gap between the popular Double Dees and other pin tyre options from JConcepts. The Sprinter has square, angled pins that are stacked vertically to flex and fold evenly across the tyre. Typically, a stacked tread will wear less and provide more forward bite while the aligned space helps rotation in the turns and gives a snappy release to square up quickly. Starting with the new tread, the team focused on durability and performance to bring a tyre option to market that competes on loose surfaces which are wet or dusty. With the popularity of dirt-oval racing, vehicles being designed with either mid-motor or laydown transmission options, a new generation pin style, carcass and outer tread design was needed. The outer sidewall of the tyre has angled pins incorporated into the design to help release the turn and provide the rotation not only needed in dirt off-road but specifically in dirt-oval racing. The blended tread to tyre body is supported with a generous radius which promotes “pin snap” and resists tearing or separation. Horizontal traction bars connect several pins near the centre of the tyre which bonds a critical area for increased push at high-speed. The sidewall area blends nicely into a step-spike feature which helps smooth the transition in bumpy sections and create side-bite. The Sprinters are built on the conventional and popular 3.0” x 2.2” bead and carcass design making them interchangeable. Since the Sprinter tyre is directional, there is a left and right marked and included in each package. The interior ribbing features the double-hatch pattern that helps maintain a comfy ride while each set of tyres includes the Dirt-Tech closed cell inserts.

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January 1, 2020

Dakotah Phend joins JConcepts

JConcepts have announced the signing of Dakotah Phend to the world wide race team for 2020 and beyond. The flagship TLR driver has been racing since 5 years of age and has blossomed into one of the fastest overall drivers in the world. The multi-time ROAR National champion, Reedy International Race of Champions winner and current vice champion at the 2019 IFMAR World Championships in the 4wd class has set his sights on a banner year in 2020. Dakotah plans to make his JConcepts racing debut at the CRCRC Winter Midwest Championships in Jeffersonville, Ohio, on January 8-12, 2020. Dakotah Phend states:

I am very excited to be joining the JConcepts team for 2020 and beyond! Jason, Allison, and the whole crew are extremely dedicated to not only winning but improving and growing the industry that all of us enjoy. I’m looking forward to a lot of success with them!

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December 30, 2019

JConcepts RC10B3 authentic buggy body shell

JConcepts have introduced their authentic Team Associated RC10B3 body shell. Team Associated released the RC10B3 during the 1997 IFMAR World Championships. Quietly, during the span of 1995 through 1997, Area 51 worked on the follow-up design to the successful RC10 platforms with a major release scheduled during the high-profile event. One of the improvements or updates made to the design was the body shell. The event took place at the legendary Ranch Pit Shop in Pomona, California, and ultimately Brian Kinwald claimed his 2nd IFMAR title. After the triple A-mains, Masami Hirosaka placed 3rd overall and other B3 drivers such as Mark Pavidis, Scott Hughes, Mark Francis and Jason Ruona also made the A-final with their new prototypes. JConcepts, with approval from Team Associated, have reintroduced the genuine RC10B3 body shell to the masses. This allows the faithful to recreate, rebuild and race with authentically styled bodies from the heyday of competitive rear bias cab, back closure buggy bodies. A lot of work went into making this project a reality and thankfully, Team Associated preserved the iconic mold from the 1997 race year. JConcepts was able to restore older generation construction and with a blend of today’s materials, the RC10B3 body is back out on the market. The B3 kit body was one of last 2WD buggies to include a body that featured a closure or back portion of the shell under the rear wing and protection above the transmission. These details were preserved and highlighted, and the body is drop-fit to a generation of Team Associated vehicles from the 3 platform era. Each package includes window mask, 5.5” rear wing and clear polycarbonate body.

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