Team Associated now have the Monster Energy Contender body shell available as separate item. The scale replica of Kyle LeDuc’s full-size #99 Pro Short Course truck body comes complete with number plates and all decals. It is designed to fit all SC10 2WD and 4WD series trucks and is available now.
Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]
Kyosho have introduced their new AXXE 1/10th scale EP Offroad vehicle. Available in November as a Readyset in 3 different colours the latest release in the EZ series is a 2wd rock racer. Supplied with a 22T motor and pre-installed 2.4Ghz Kyosho Syncro radio system the car features double wishbone suspension, big bore friction shocks and a heavy duty gear diff.
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The ROAR Region 9 Roar Off-Road Regionals took place at Thornhill RC in Hutto, TX. Thornhill is a massive outdoor track that made for some great racing. Saturday had four rounds of qualifiers and in Pro4 SC, Brian Henn was able to TQ the first three qualifiers and sit out the fourth. In E-Buggy, Henn TQ’ed round 1, AE’s Jake Dellinger took round two and in the third round, Henn was able to snag TQ once again. Heading into the last round, both drivers were going to be pushing hard for the top qualifier position. Dellinger was able to take the round and since both had two TQs it went out to the third quickest run which gave Henn the pole position for E-buggy. On main day all electric classes did a double A format. In Pro4, Henn was able to win A1, and A2 securing the ROAR Region 9 title. In E-Buggy, Dellinger and Henn had a very close battle for the majority of A1. Brian was able to grab the win by only a few seconds. In A2, the two had an early battle brewing, but a costly mistake by Dellinger cost him some time in the last few laps. Henn went on to take the A2 win and his second ROAR Region 9 title this weekend.
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New from Reedy comes the 121VS.21 off-road pull-start engine for 1/8th nitro vehicles. Already factory-installed in Team Associated’s RC8.2 RS RTR buggy, the engine is now available separately and it offers reliable operation, high power output and race-legal .21/3.5cc displacement. It features an ABC construction, precision ball bearings, 2-needle carburettor, a standard glow plug insert and it is usable in both buggy and truggy models.
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Available soon are two new brushless motor and speed controller combos from Dynamite. Available as 13.5T and 17.5T variant both come with the Dynamite Platinum Sensored speedo that has an adjustable timing and a “blinky” mode, making it ideal for open or spec-class racing. The small footprint of the ESC makes it ideal for crowded touring car chassis, 1/12th pan cars and also off-road buggies. The sensored technology provides efficient, cog-free operation especially under hard acceleration. Both Platinum sensored motors feature adjustable timing, convenient solder tabs and smooth ball bearings for efficient power delivery and long life.
Source: Horizon Hobby [horizonhobby.com]
Sweep Racing today released a first image of their new 6.5″ rear wing for 1/10th off-road buggies. Being roughly 165mm wide the wing is a universal fit for nearly every 2WD and 4WD buggy, it offers a stepped design, raised side plates for increase tyre clearance and a large gurney flap that can be cut to size to adjust overall downforce and jumping characteristics. It is understood that the wing becomes available very soon.
Source: Sweep [sweepracing.com]
Xtreme Racing have carbon fibre shock towers for Team Durango’s DESC410 4WD short course truck available. Both are machined from high quality 4mm carbon fibre and designed to replace the kit’s plastic shock stays with stronger and cooler looking parts. Included with the towers come suitable fasteners.
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This year’s seven round DRCMU off-road outdoor series came to an end with a Grand Finale at the challenging astro turf track of the Odense RC Minirace club. The DRCMU series this year has seen one of the most competitive for many years. Some experienced drivers, previous champions and some of the best touring car drivers have joined or rejoined the buggy scene giving the regular drivers serious competition. Typical Danish weather with a mix of heavy showers and sun was the icing on the cake, challenging drivers to some last minute tyre and setup changes. The special point system for the final race that saw additional points for the TQ and other achievements and with competition so close, four drivers could become champion depending on the outcome of this final round. As things unfolded Associated driver Jonas Kaerup finally got everything together after a mixed season with unstable results. He won the first to A final legs in the 2WD class with Torben Hoejfeldt (Team C) taking second place. Lasse Nielsen ended the race in 3rd position. After calculating the point for the 2013 season the 2WD championship went to Torben Hoejfeldt.
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