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November 20, 2014

4th Annual JConcepts Winter Indoor Shootout – Report

Fastlane Raceway in Blue Springs Missouri held the 4th Annual JConcepts Invitational and Winter Indoor Shootout. This year’s event had one of the best classes of the Invitational, the Reedy format of 5 main events of 2WD on Saturday and 5 main events of 4WD on Sunday with a control tire being JConcepts Dirt Webs in Green compound. The open classes being ran in the standard format of 4 rounds of qualifying using qual points. Friday’s practice had all of the drivers getting laps in on the fun flowing circuit built just for this event. With 2 bowl turns, and a lot of elevation changes, this year’s track was fun to get around in both Stock and Modified.

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November 20, 2014

Arrowmax B-Max2 +5 degree C-hub set

Arrowmax now have a +5 degree C-hub set for Yokomo’s B-Max2 2WD buggy available. The hubs are CNC-machined from aluminium, come blue anodised and laser-etched for easy identification and added looks. Much stronger than the original composite parts the alloy hubs make for improved durability while the +5 degree caster setting improved on-power steering.

Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]

November 20, 2014

Jack Embling AKA-shoed for 2015

AKA welcome UK young gun, Jack Embling, to the team for the 2015 season. At 17 years young, Jack has already established himself as one of the fastest racers to hail from the United Kingdom. Jack will race with AKA rubber in both 1/8th and 1/10th off-road and has the following to say:

I would like to thank AKA for giving me the opportunity to race with them in 2015. Following some testing with my Mugen the AKA’s were fast and easy to drive so I am really excited for next season. It’s going to be a privilege to be working with a quality brand and team. I had a great 2014 season and will continue to work hard in my racing to achieve even better results. I would also like to thank Mick Craddock for helping to set this package up.

Source: AKA [raceaka.com]

November 19, 2014

Muchmore Impact FD2 LiPo battery packs

Muchmore introduce their new Impact FD2 line of high-performance LiPo battery packs. Built using the latest high C-rate cells the range includes a standard size 6000mAh 90C pack, a 4500mAh 90C shorty battery as well as two 25mm height 6000mAh 90C and 23mm low-profile 5200mAh 80C saddle packs. All batteries come in a protective hardcases and with 4mm bullet-type connector tubes.

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November 19, 2014

Xray 1/8th off-road hard clutch springs

Made for Xray’s High-Torque 1/8th nitro off-road clutch is a set of hard springs. The “hard” silver colour springs let the clutch engage later than the already available medium and soft springs for harder acceleration at higher RPMs. The springs come in 3-piece sets.

Source: Xray [teamxray.com]

November 19, 2014

JJ Wang signs with HB-HPI through to 2016

HB announce that American racer JJ Wang has extended his contract to race wit the electric on-road and off-road racing team through to 2016. Now a veteran member of the HB-HPI Racing on-road racing team, JJ has been helping develop the new HB Pro 5 with the help of HB designers and teammate Andy Moore. JJ has also been campaigning the HB D413 at off-road tracks around the world. This is what JJ has to say about the deal:

I am very happy and excited to be able to continue with HB-HPI Racing for the upcoming season. I want to thank the team for providing me with this opportunity and I cant wait to continue racing with the best team and have another enjoyable season. I am looking forward to be back on the track soon with the new Pro 5 package as well as the D413.

Source: HPI [hpiracing.com]

November 19, 2014

Schumacher pre-mounted 2WD Stagger & Spiral SC

Schumacher now have the pre-mounted low-profile Cut Stagger 2WD front tyre and the Spiral SC silver compound tyre available. Starting with the pre-mounted 1/10th buggy tyre, the control tyre of the EOS 2014/15 season comes in the carpet-specific yellow compound glued to a slim 12mm hex front wheel. The pre-mounted version does away with the hassle to glue the tyres on your own and it fits on a wide range of today’s 2WD buggies with 12mm wheel hex adapters. Also new is the Spiral SC 1/10th short course tyre in the super soft silver compound. The softest of Schumacher’s rubbers is ideal for the use on wet astroturf or dirt.

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November 19, 2014

Radtec 2-piece motor cooling fan mount

New from Radtec comes a 2-piece motor cooling fan mount. Machined from high-grade 7075-T6 aluminium the holder is usable with 30mm and 40mm fans and it mounts directly to the motor can for improved cooling efficiency without interfering with the chassis’ flex. The mount features a channel to route the fan’s connection wire in and it is available in several colours including black, orange, light blue and red.

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