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October 16, 2012

JConcepts Ford F-250 Super Duty body

Finally, the most recognizable truck on the road is Short Course ready. JConcepts introduces the first Ford F-250 Super Duty body developed specifically for Short Course Racing. Officially licensed by Ford to JConcepts, the F-250 is blended technology, combining powerful elements from the popular JConcepts assortment of SCT bodies, the Super Duty unveils like a winner. The front grill and headlight treatment have the feel of an interstate ‘big rig’ while remaining low-profile to slip under the breezy radar. The front hood scoop with cut-lines for 5 individual air-outlets make a functional yet visual impression. Low-profile cab height gives this body a distinct advantage on high speed circuits while the F-250 drop-down windows and black-out decals sharpen up the side window detail.

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October 16, 2012

Speedpassion 3X Dot Matrix 1/8 buggy tire

Speedpassion have introduced their new 3X Dot Matrix 1/8 offroad buggy tire. The unique mini pin shape and tread design is designed to provide superior traction and side bite on all types of track surfaces in any condition. The specially formulated tire compound provides excellent endurance to ensure racers have plenty of grip throughout long mains. The 3X Dot Matrix tire is available pre-mounted with inserts on a variety of different wheel styles and wheel offsets to suit any 1/8 buggy.

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October 12, 2012

VP Pro 1/8 GT belted tire announced

VP Pro is working on a belted 1/8th GT tire as this rendering reveals. Currently in testing stages the on-road tire will come with an inner reinforcement for added stability and durability and comes with a unique black or white wheel. No word on an exact release date yet but we were told the tire will become available soon.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

October 10, 2012

JConcepts Bro Codes 1/10th buggy rear tires

Having featured the Bro Codes tire earlier in the week, JConcepts have today released the new tire. At first glance, Bros can be easily mistaken for the popular Bar Code but the details reveal a major difference. Introducing the first tire born as a Broken-in tread geared toward the finely tuned racer. Broken-in lugs on the leading edge of the entire tread form a finely knit pattern of newly formed low-profile features. On prepared, wet clay surfaces there is a tremendous advantage to starting off on the right tire, tread height, wear and compound. Like the name suggests the Bro (Broken-in) alternating bar design combined with the addition of the Y side bars provide uncompromised support for many conditions. Available in soft (blue), super soft (green) and clay indoor soft (gold).

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

October 9, 2012

VP Pro 403 Striker Evo tire

VP Pro have announced the 403 Striker Evo 1/10th electric off-road buggy rear tire. Being of a medium profile tread design it will fit both indoor and outdoor tracks while the special tread spacing allows for enhanced grip and balance. The tire is designed for the use with VP Pro’s MF-008 inserts that give a perfectly shaped carcass and contact patch.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

October 8, 2012

JConcepts Bro Codes tire & medium rounded insert

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During the 2012 JConcepts Fall Indoor Nationals JConcepts showed us their new 2WD rear buggy tire called the Bro Codes. Specially designed for indoor clay tracks, the tire tread looks like the one used on the version 1 Bar Codes tires but it features a lower tread height and an angle on the leading side of the pins for added contact patch and traction. This makes it a directional tire and does away with the need to break the rubber in, speeding up preparation time. JConcepts also have a new medium density rounded rear closed cell insert for 1/10th buggy with an updated shape that gives the tires a rounder profile for better side bite.

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September 25, 2012

Sweep EXP Evo36 TC tire

Sweep Racing introduce the new EXP Evo36 touring car tire. Designed to offer an improved life span the Evo line is meant to last two to three times longer than the previous EXP line. Additionally overall traction is increased for even more on track performance. In addition to the Evo36 tire 30 and 40 variants will follow shortly.

Source: Sweep Racing [sweepracing.com]

September 19, 2012

Pro-Line Ion 1/8th buggy tire

The Pro-Line Ion 1/8th buggy indoor clay tire was designed from the ground-up and requires zero break-in tine. The unique molecular structure tread design provides forward and side traction and with the super-low tread height, maximum wear is reached by the alternating dual center lugs. The ION is also extremely easy to drive due to the super-smooth side tread that flows organically out of the tire sidewall. The new tire already proved its performance by taking the ROAR National Championship in Electric 1/8th buggy in the hands of Ty Tessmann.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]