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September 6, 2012

Adam Drake double at Sidewinder Nitro Explosion

The 9th Sidewinder Nitro Explosion took place at the ARC Raceway in Temecula, California. Taking the top grid position in the expert nitro truck, expert nitro buggy, and expert electric buggy class was TLR driver Adam Drake. He was able to TQ eight out of nine rounds of qualifying. Only Ryan Maifield was able to to grab one round in nitro buggy class over Drake. The 45 minutes truck final was a battle between Drake, Cavalieri, and Maifield. Cavalieri lead most of the race, but Drake took over the lead with four minutes to go. Shortly after Cavalieri had problems and Drake cruised to victory with Josh Wheeler in second and Carson Wernimont in third position.

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September 5, 2012

A Main Hobbies debut world-class racing facility

Last weekend, A Main Hobbies debuted its much-anticipated world-class outdoor off-road racing complex, Silver Dollar R/C Raceway, as host of the 5th Annual Labor Day Shootout in Chico, California. The facility, which will host the 2013 IFMAR Electric Off-Road World Championships, saw “… a great debut for the new track” said CEO Kendall Bennett, “I don’t believe the RC community was prepared for a world-class track of this caliber.”

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September 5, 2012

KO Propo EX-1 KIY left hand grip unit

KO Propo introduce the left hand grip unit for the EX-1 KIY radio. The left handed grip unit will now allow lefty’s to build their own KIY system. The same features offered in the right handed version are also offered in the left handed version, like 3D trigger and movement of the trigger position to accommodate your hand size. Also available are standard and large size grips in grey or green colour.

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September 5, 2012

Kyosho MP9 option parts

Kyosho Germany introduce a load of option parts for the MP9 and Inferno ST-RR line of off-road vehicles. Starting with the MP9 buggy, the new TKI3 body shell is designed to deliver a performance boost in terms of increased steering and more overall downforce. Used successfully at the recent Euros in Austria and the Italian Job Race the body is available in a lightweight 0.8mm and regular 1.0mm variant. Also new for the MP9 are 3.5mm CVD drive shafts that sport an increased diameter for increased durability. The shafts are available for as rear centre and 91mm and 93mm front/rear universals. Last but not least is Kyosho now offering a Titanium screw set for the Inferno ST-RR Evo 1/8th truggy. The set reduces the overall weight of the truck and increase durability.

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September 5, 2012

Team Orion Carbon Pro XS LiPo pack

Team Orion introduce their Carbon Pro XS 95mm shorty LiPo battery pack. Build from 90C cells the hardcase battery pack is ideal for the new breed of 2WD off-road vehicles as well as all on-road cars that benefit from a short and lightweight battery pack.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

September 5, 2012

Reedy WolfPack Shorty & Saddle Pack LiPos

Reedy introduce two new LiPo battery packs out of their WolfPack line of batteries. Starting with the 3800mAh 25C shorty pack, the 94mm long hardcase battery weights 207g, is 2C chargeable and comes with 4mm bullet type connectors. The second new pack is a 4800mAh 25C saddle pack. It also is 2C chargeable and both packs are aimed at the cost oriented club racer.

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September 5, 2012

TLR take 1-2 at Portuguese Off-Road Nationals

The last round of the 2012 Portuguese off-road nationals took place at the Torres Vedras track near Lisbon. The Portuguese Championship was on the line for four drivers including Team Losi Racing’s Miguel Matias and Ricardo Monteiro. Miguel TQ’ed the weekend and went on to win the race and take his 12th national class title. Ricardo Monteiro finished 2nd as the vice-Champion.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

September 4, 2012

Much More Impact FD shorty LiPo

Much More Racing introduce the Impact FD series 4400mAh 70C LiPo battery pack. The 96mm ‘shorty’ pack weights 200g and is ideal for all 2WD applications and helps to put weight were it is needed. The hard case pack incorporates 4mm bullet type connectors and a 2mm balancer port and is available soon.

Source: Much More [muchmoreracing.net]