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November 30, 2011

Kawashima wins Tresrey 2wd Challenge Rd7

Round 7 of the Tresrey Off-Road Race 2WD Challenge was held last Sunday at the TRS circuit in Matsusaka-city, Japan and it attracted 57 racers. In the first qualifying round, it was TRF driver Satoshi Maezumi who managed to take top time for this round. In round 2 and 3, it was Tresrey factory driver Kenji Tsuruta who managed to take the top time for both rounds and took the overall TQ with his DEX210. Maezumi (TRF201) took 2nd with Noriyuki Kawashima (B4) taking 3rd. There were 18 Durango DEX210s in the race and 4 of them made the A final. In the final Kawashima got the best start and passed the two cars ahead and won the race, with Hideki Nakajima (B4) 2nd and Maezumi (TRF201) 3rd. After the award ceremony, Tresrey held a big lucky draw prize which included a DEX210 kit, Speed Passion ESCs and motors.

Source: Tresrey [tresrey.com]

November 30, 2011

JConcepts Finnisher for TLR22 & DEX210

JConcepts have introduced 2 new Finnisher shells for the TLR22 and the new Durango DEX210 2wd chassis’. Increased windshield angle provides a steady force upfront during mid-flight wind gusts on large jumps while the forward cab placement changes performance / visible bias which helps steering rotation in low traction corners. The side-pods have been simplified and JC styled to remove unwanted changes in height to neutralize the at-speed handling. The chassis to body fit has been tightened up and with the addition of fastening hook and loop tape, eliminates empty voids that contribute to mid-flight directional changes. The rear of the cab has a new step feature and a louver which can be trimmed to allow air to escape at the top of the body through its V-shaped design. Body bodies are a drop fit onto their respective cars. In addition to the newly designed body, JConcepts has included 2 of the latest 6.5″ wide Hi-Clearance rear wings.

View more body images & product video here

November 29, 2011

Xtreme Racing MBX-6 battery forward servo tray

Xtreme Racing have released this carbon fibre battery forward servo tray for the Mugen MBX-6. This servo tray replaces the stock version and allows the rx pack to be placed forward in the car for better weight distribution. The set includes servo tray, battery tray as well as aluminium posts and fasteners. Made in the USA.

Source: Xtreme Racing [xtremercracing.com]

November 29, 2011

Wilder & Gay win at RCHR Fall Brawl

Radio Controlled Hobbies and Raceway, otherwise known as RCHR, in Waterbury, CT held their 3rd annual Northeast Grand Prix 1/10 off road electric event. Team Associated had drivers competing in all classes, including 2wd Mod Buggy, 4wd Mod Buggy, 17.5 2wd Short Course, and 4×4 Mod Short Course. 2wd Mod Buggy saw Mike Gay set the pace throughout qualifying, putting his Reedy/LRP-powered B4.1 on the TQ pole position for the A-Main event. In the end of the main, new AE/Reedy driver Mike Wilder was able to put together the cleanest run to take down the win. Rounding out the podium was another new AE/Reedy/LRP driver and local fast kid, Alex Kosciuszek, from in third.

Continue reading the report here

November 29, 2011

Michal Bok wins Czech 4wd buggy Nationals

Following Naoto Matsukura’s recent Japanese offroad title, Yokomo has scored another title, this time on Eastern European soil in the Czech Republic. The Czech Offroad Nationals were held in Hrotovice this past weekend, at the same indoor venue where the Euro Touring Series has been previously held, and also the upcoming Euro Offroad Series event taking place in February 2012. Multiple Czech Champion Michal Bok piloting his Yokomo B-MAX4 II Worlds Edition, finished strongly ahead of Martin Bayer (Durango) and fellow Czech teammate Radek Flek, also piloting a Yokomo B-MAX II Worlds Edition, to capture the National title.

Source: Yokomo [teamyokomo.com]

November 28, 2011

Method RC Mirage TLR 22 body

Method RC have released their Mirage body for the TLR 22 in both mid and rear motor configurations. The compact proportions of the Mirage lower the overall vehicle weight and center of gravity, improving performance. The blade-like styling complements the narrow and angular chassis, while also enhancing aerodynamic performance and overall downforce moving the centre of pressure forward to help steering feel without giving up forward bite. The nose tucks tightly behind the front shock towers to reduce profile drag of the body.

View another image of the Mirage here

November 28, 2011

Pulse RC DEX210 body shell

After revealing the Pulse RC brand some days ago, the German company have released some CAD images of their first body design. Made for the recently released Team Durango DEX210 car, the shell follows the look of the DEX410 cars, improves the airflow within the shell and looks ready to kick some serious butt. This super sexy body can be used for all four motor configurations and will be available early to mid December.

View more images of the shell here

November 28, 2011

Neo12 – Entry now open

Neo12 - Announcement

The organisers of the Neo12 indoor event have asked us to remind everyone that entry for the event is now open. You can place your entry at the RC411 website here. For further information you can visit the official event site here.