August 9, 2012

Exotek TD 210 series option parts

Exotek introduce more option parts for the Team Durango 210 series of vehicles such as the DEX210, DEST210 and DESC210. Usable for all 210 vehicles are the alloy rear pro hubs, the front brass weight, alloy idler shaft and the carbon battery strap. The rear pro hubs feature the stock 0 degree geometry, vertical ball stud positions and they work with the kit’s plastic toe inserts.

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August 8, 2012

Bullitt tuned off-road pipe

Hobby Pro USA introduce the all-new Bullitt tuned pipe for .21 off-road nitro engines. Produced for the use with Bullitt and Arrow engines the pipe provides consistent results and offers an extremely smooth and efficient power band. Coming including manifold, gaskets and mounting springs.

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August 8, 2012

Aigoin tops final Euros practice

Practice for the 32nd running of the 1:8 Offroad European Championships has concluded with Jerome Aigoin topping the final controlled practice at the Fehring track in Austria.  Last year’s Top Qualifier took his Novarossi powered MP9 to the only 9 lap run of the day making it a very strong start to the championship for Kyosho who topped yesterday’s free practice with David Ronnefalk and this morning’s damp practice round with Elliot Boots, who on combined points from today’s two controlled practices is top seed for tomorrow’s qualifying.

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August 7, 2012

Hot August Offroad Challenge report

Addiction RC, located in Ogden Utah, hosted the first annual Hot August Offroad Challenge. Under the clear skies of Utah, racers gathered in 100 degree weather to take place in this event. The track was a smooth high speed layout, with tire eating traction. In Stock buggy finishing in 3rd place was Bryan Martinez running his Team C Evo buggy. 2nd place went to Nathan Empie (Team C) with Brandon Twitchell finish 1st with his B4.1 buggy. In 13.5 Stock 4×4 buggy drivers struggled to keep temps down in their cars. In the end Brian Schow took home 3rd place, with Tony Weaver finishing 2nd. Marvin Flores and his XXX-4 would take home TQ and 1st place.

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August 7, 2012

Ronnefalk sets early pace in Austria

Kyosho’s David Ronnefalk is the early pace setter at the 1:8 Offroad European Championship as the Swede’s combined three fastest laps of the Fehring track put him top of the time sheets at the end of the first day of action in Austria.  The reigning European Junior Champion headed a Kyosho 1-2 as Jérôme Aigoin set the second fastest time just ahead of TLR’s Darren Bloomfield.

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August 7, 2012

Dusty start to 1:8 Offroad Euros

There was a very dusty start to 32nd running of the 1:8 Offroad European Championships as drivers took to the Fehring track in Austria today for the first of two free practice runs that make up the opening day’s action for the 5 day event.  Forced to abandon the Main final at the Warm-up event back in April due to rain, conditions this time round are extremely dry with a constant cloud of dust hanging over the track.  Having also hosted the 1:10 Electric Offroad European Championships just over 3-weeks ago, drivers who competed at those championship said brushes where left at each marshaling post so as the track could be cleaned after each run and this worked well and they are cant see why the same process could not be used this week.  Instead the plan for now is to water the track at the end of each night but having been watered last night by the local fire brigade the hot conditions will most likely see any benefit quickly evaporate.

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August 7, 2012

Core RC LiPo battery packs

Schumacher Racing introduce two new Core RC LiPo battery packs in the form of a 2S 4000mAh 20C and a 1S 3200mAh 25C pack. Starting with the 2S offering the saddle pack is great for 2WD and 4WD off-road cars, sports a height of 23.5mm and comes with charging harness and balancer plug. The second new pack, the 1S 3700mAh 25C is ideal for 1/12th circuit racing, sports dimensions of 93×46.6×18.4mm and is build with a lightweight 3200mAh cell.

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August 7, 2012

Spec-R parts storage bag

Spec-R introduce this foldable parts storage bag made from tough fabric. Sporting a large Spec-R logo and Spec-R branded zipper the bag features two compartments for small parts and overall dimensions of 160x105x155mm.

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