Pro-Line soon have the Electron VTR 2.4″ 1/10th buggy rear tyre available. Coming in PL’s M4 super soft and MC clay compound, the tyre sports a mesh-type tread with supporting dots and a specially designed carcass. The indoor and outdoor clay track tyre fits Pro-Line’s new VTR range of wheels and will become available very soon.
Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]
To celebrate their 40th Anniversary, Japanese manufacturer Sanwa introduce a special edition of the M12 top-of-the-foodchain radio system. Coming in a special piano lacquer design, with an engraved serial number plate and new offset steering wheel, the radio highly differs from the standard M12. It is understood that the set will include a total of three receivers including a RX-471, RX-472 and a RX-471 Dual-ID-Ver. Also included is a transmitter battery pack and a suitable charger.
Source: Sanwa [sanwa-denshi.co.jp]
Novak introduce a new budget brushless motor and speed controller combo for 4×4 short course trucks. Included is the proven 6.5T 3400kv Ballistic 550 brushless motor and the newly updated Crusher brushless speed controller. The ESC offers 2S to 4S operating range, a 5A BEC system, complete on-board programming, a sealed case, auto-detect LiPo cutoff, and ESC thermal protection. The sensored system is ideal for bashers, club racers and speed fanatics alike.
Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]
The 2nd annual Asia Contest was run at the former IFMAR World Championship track in Pataya and saw SWorkz’ Atsushi Hara taking the win from Wataru Takashiro (Kyosho) and Paphon C (Mugen). Witsatut R (Agama) and Meen V (Mugen) completed the top 5 result.
Source: Asia Contest [theasiacontest.com]
GForce introduce the PS1200 power 15-30VDC power supply. The high output device is usable with 100-240VAC input and offers a selectable output voltage of 15-30VDC with up to 50A current. Offering a full-blown 50A output and two 10A outputs the power supply also features two 5V/2.1A USB ports, a temperature controlled fan and several safety features such as over voltage and over temperature as well as reverse polarity protection.
Source: GForce [gforce-hobby.jp]
The 2014 JBRL Electric Series round 3 hosted by Rainman’s Hobby & Raceway located in Bakersfield, CA took place last weekend and with 270 entries, breaking another record for the most entries in Bakersfield. Kevin Motter takes the win in 2WD Modified Buggy with his Team Associated B5M and put down some incredible laps taking the TQ spot and a dominate win in the A Main. Elsewhere in the 4WD class Matthew Pages drove his TLR 22-4 to victory. The 2014 JBRL Electric Series will resume on May 17th at OCRC.
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The 3rd annual Traction Raceway Showdown at Traction Raceway in Reno NV was held this past weekend. There were 147 entries, with four rounds of qualifying. JConcepts team driver Nathan Bernal dominated 2WD Modified Buggy and saw some great battles in 4WD Buggy. Nathan TQ’d three of the four rounds in 2WD, and qualified 2nd overall in 4WD. Going into the triple A-mains Nathan was able to win both A1 and A2 in 2WD, and in 4WD Nathan had some great battles with Chris Jarosz with him taking A1 and Nathan taking A2 and A3.
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Delta RC Raceway hosted their first annual Cali Cup Challenge in Antioch, California. Having rained the weekend before, the original date for the race, the track crew worked hard to get the outdoor track prepped and ready to go. Delta RC hosted a great event under challenging circumstances, with a smooth program and just under 100 entries. Eric Albano was in attendance competing in the 2WD open buggy class with his Reedy-powered, Team Associated B5M. Albano took the TQ honors after five rounds of qualifying, taking best three out of five going into the triple A mains. A1 and A2 saw Albano taking the win by almost a lap on the field.
Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]
