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May 30, 2013

Avid RC TLR22 Triad aluminium topshaft

Avid RC’s new Triad aluminium topshaft is an upgrade for the TLR 22, 22T and 22 SCT to eliminate the special ‘mini’ kit slipper nut and use a standard 5.5 mm hex driver to set the slipper clutch. Born partly for necessity, partly for convenience, racers will appreciate this upgrade as they can go back to using a standard slipper nut. Many Triad customers had issues with TLR topshafts which fluctuated in length and did not allow for proper spring tension on the slipper clutch, this shaft aims to solve that.

Source: Avid RC [avidrc.com]

May 30, 2013

JConcepts 1/8th Spring Nationals report

JConcepts headed to Nebraska for the 4th annual JConcepts 1/8th Spring Nationals at the HobbyPlex in Omaha. The fabulous indoor track was once again filled with the Alex Sturgeon creation to challenge all drivers. The flowing fun layout was definitely busy to keep everyone on their toes, and going consistently fast with no mistakes would be a challenge. The format was Friday practice. With heavy rain on Thursday night and Friday morning, being inside was awesome. More rain on Saturday followed by 3 rounds of qualifying, racing never missed a beat thanks to the HobbyPlex racing circuit. Sunday would be main day to cap off the event.

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May 30, 2013

JConcepts RB6 Monroe battery brace & FR shock tower

New for the RB6, the Monroe battery brace by JConcepts is highly functional and aesthetic eye-candy, designed from genuine 2.5mm carbon fiber. With so much variety in today’s batteries and with most vehicles having a flexible mounting position forward and aft, functionality is always a top priority. With the Monroe battery brace, running different battery positions is possible while maintaining the necessary terminal clearance and providing a healthy holding force to keep everything intact even in the most demanding conditions or the inevitable crash. Also new for the RB6 is this 4mm carbon fibre front shock tower. A lightweight, durable and high-grade option for the popular vehicle, JConcepts has located and plotted the exact geometry locations while trimming the outer border of the tower in a low-profile and slim configuration. Additional reinforcement ribs have been added where needed for extra strength. The front tower includes front 4 – 3x10mm mounting screws for a secure hassle free attachment.

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May 30, 2013

RB Blast V.13 Limited Edition engine

RB have released a another Limited Edition version of the Blast buggy engine called the V.13, an high quality engine at a great price. Made in Europe, the Blast is a long stroke engine that has got high level competition features such as turbo 14mm balanced and lightened crankshaft, competition lightweight and strong conrod and high speed main and front ball bearings. The liner features 5 ports with 2 by pass and MES (Multi Exhaust System), there is a turbo combustion chamber, a 9mm special buggy carburetor with 7mm restrictor and a big cooling head. The motor comes with orange dust protectors and is delivered with chrome stickers, instruction manual leaflet and exploded view sheet. Also available as part of a combo with the EFRA 2045 In-Line pipe/manifold set.

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May 30, 2013

Maifield, Hinz & Miller win 2013 Dirt Invert

The 1st Annual Dirt Invert event was held at One Hobbies in Peoria, AZ, with a great turnout of local drivers and seasoned Arizona pros. The One Hobbies facility was the perfect setting for the debut of a new format of racing which involves triple A-mains, an interesting twist of inverted 2nd and 3rd main starts and scoring which utilizes all 3 main event scores. The format which is endorsed by Brian “Dirt” Kinwald drew the attention of many spectators and curious locals who wanted to see the favorite drivers come from the back of the pack.

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May 30, 2013

Losi XX-SCT Tuff Country 2wd SCT RTR

The new Losi Tuff Country SCT is based on Losi’s evergreen XXX platform that has stood the tests of time and is ideally suited for taking the knocks and scrapes that comes with SCT racing. Its 3-gear rear motor transmission features a fluid-fillable gear differential and is protected by an adjustable twin disk slipper clutch mechanism. Awesome horsepower is assured courtesy of Dynamite’s 4-pole 3300Kv sensorless brushless motor, which combines optimum efficiency with brute strength and torque to endow the Tuff Country XXX-SCT with incredible acceleration and high top speed capability. Matched with Dynamite’s 45 Amp Fuze Waterproof Sensorless brushless ESC, the Tuff Country XXX-SCT is able to cope with the demands of running is less than ideal weather conditions – making it the perfect companion for anyone eager to explore the RC car hobby for the first time.

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May 30, 2013

Hank Perry 240 wins for Potter, Buechler & Tjepkema

Round 2 of the NCT series also know as “The Hank Perry 240” was held once again in Spokane Washington over Memorial Day weekend. This is one of the largest events in the Northwest with this year being no exception at close to 275 entries and drivers from all over the Northwest and Western Canada. The biggest class the entire weekend was the always exciting electric buggy class. In three very close qualifying rounds Tekin’s own Jeremy “PG” Potter would take his Hot Bodies D812/Tekno converted Buggy to the overall TQ followed closely by Tekin team mates Jordan Hestness, Jayson Tjepkema and Nick Buechler. Potter would take it to the field in A1 and A2 and come away with the overall win. In A3 Buechler would run away with it and take 2nd overall with Tjepkema rounding out the podium.

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May 30, 2013

Mibosport Offroad Meeting 2013 – Announcement

After completing their very successful Winter race series Mibosport now announce the Offroad Meeting 2013. Organised with the support of Yokomo the race will take place at the Mibosport astro turf track in Trebic, near Hrotovice on the weekend of the 30th of June. The main purpose of the race is to have fun and this is reflected by the time schedule that sees free practice on Friday with control practice on Saturday and the finals on Sunday. A Saturday night dash for cash race rounds out the package. The meeting is run in 2WD and 4WD buggy classes as well as SC truck on dBoots Nanobyte tyres. Find more information here.