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November 9, 2012

Munday & Bonetti win Victorian State titles

For 2012 the Victorian State Championships were held at the Keilor track in Melbourne with just under 200 entries received from all around Victoria as well as from Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Tasmania. The Keilor club had prepared a high grip track with an abrasive surface and had chosen the JConcepts Bar Codes as the control tyre (in Orange compound). With temps reaching close to 30c, this was the perfect tyre choice for the track with high grip and good wear. JConcepts / Associated / Novak factory driver Ray Munday calls this track home and was looking to add more state titles to his tally, however he was facing stiff competition from the likes of Ashley Peeler (Kyosho), Leigh Cheeseman (JC / Associated), Jody Denner (Associated), young guns Glen Bonetti (JC / Associated) and Logan Symes (Losi), and 2011 National Off-Road Champ Josh Pain (Yokomo). After a long weekend of racing, Ray would walk away with victories in 4wd Open and 2WD SCT, with Glen Bonetti taking a surprise win in 2wd using his JC equipped B4.1. In Mod truck, Leigh Cheeseman would finish a close second to Ash ‘king of truck’ Peeler.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net] / Image: Pete Brady

November 7, 2012

2012 Kyosho Fall Classic report

The 2012 Kyosho Fall Classic was held at Revelation Raceway in Ontairo, CA on November 3rd. This 1-day annual event put on by Kyosho America and Revelation Raceway has always brought in top drivers from all over SoCal. Current IFMAR 1/8 Buggy World Champion Cody King, Current 1/8 Buggy Worlds Warm-Up TQ David Ronnefalk, Jesse Robbers, Drew Moller, Josh Wheeler, and Barry Baker were all in attendance. This years event brought in over 130 entries that packed the pits.

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November 7, 2012

JConcepts Indoor National Series Rd5 report

Round 5 of the JConcepts Indoor National Series was held in Ocala, Florida, this past weekend. The series has been very popular at the other stops throughout the tour, but this was the first time the series travelled south to the home state of JConcepts. NewRed Hobbies in Ocala, Florida, was the host, with a strong local program and a nice all around facility with a stocked hobby shop, food services permanently on site, covered outdoor pitting to soak up the Florida weather and a nice sized indoor track.

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November 7, 2012

Elliott Boots joins RDRP team

Revolution Design Racing Products is proud to welcome UK super star Elliott Boots to their world-wide team of drivers. The young Brit just ended a fantastic domestic nitro off-road season and will compete in electric off-road racing during the Winter season using Revolution Design Racing Product’s Ultra Pinions and Ultra Series of Tools and Accessories to help getting the most out of his Kyosho rides.

Source: RDRP [revolution-rc.com]

November 7, 2012

Durango moulded inserts and cross shaft set

Team Durango’s new moulded inserts and cross shaft set fits the differentials in all Team Durango 1/8th scale models. These parts replace the steel cross shafts and inserts in the differential, offering a huge reduction in weight over the steel parts. The moulded parts are 80% lighter than the steel parts they replace, giving a total weight saving of 22.2g per vehicle. They have been extensively tested by their Pro team who found an increase in acceleration and breaking performance due to the reduction in the rotating mass of their cars’ transmission. The testing has shown that there is no detrimental effect in durability when using these moulded parts. Supplied in a set of 3, which is enough to replace the cross shafts and differential inserts in the front, centre and rear differentials in one vehicle.

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November 7, 2012

Kinwald victorious at TrackStar Off-Road Champs

SDRC Raceway in San Diego, California hosted its first annual TrackStar Off-Road Championships where many quick Southern California racers often do battle on a weekly basis. Brian Kinwald made the trip over from Phoenix, Arizona, to compete against some of best SDRC racers with his JConcepts equipped Team Associated vehicles. At the end of the weekend it was the “Dirtinator” who crossed the finish line first, taking both 2wd modified buggy and SCT. Kinwald was challenged all weekend and especially during the main events but experience, patience and solid decisions led to another 2 class sweep for the legendary racer.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net] / Image: RC Insider

November 7, 2012

VP Pro RS-502 Evo clutch shoes

VP Pro has announced Evo versions of their RS-502 clutch shoe and RS-502H heavier clutch shoe. Made with a new aluminium alloy, the clutch shoes are now more durable while the weight has been altered. A tiny washer coming with the clutch shoes is the most outstanding feature. After long-term tests and research, they found if they insert a tiny round washer between the clutch shoe and flywheel, friction is largely reduced and thus the engine spools quicker. One set of clutch shoes includes 3 clutch shoes, 3 washers and 3 sets of springs, 0.9mm gold, 1.0mm silver and 1.1mm black.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

November 6, 2012

Tanner Stees dominates Battle on the Beach

The annual Battle on the Beach race at Lake Havasu was held recently and JQ driver Tanner Stees filed this report. “I traveled to Lake Havasu City, AZ for the Battle on the Beach race for the second year in a row. I really like this track. The people that promote it and attend the race are great. The weather was sunny and about 85 all weekend. The track was new and a bit loose but it packed in and had good traction as the weekend went on. I was racing 4 classes: 1/8 scale nitro buggy, truggy, 1/10 2wd mod buggy and Pro2 Short Course. Open practice was Friday and we arrived in time to get about 4 hours of practice to sort things out.

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