Pro-Line have introduced the new Tazer 1/8 scale buggy tyre. Designed with the input of World Class drivers like Ty Tessmann and Ryan Cavalieri the tread features outer square and inner overlapping rectangle blocks for tons of traction and good durability for long A-mains. The tyre will become available soon in Pro-Line’s M2, M3 and M4 compounds.
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Arrowmax release four new turnbuckle wrenches of 3mm, 4mm , 5mm and 5.5mm width. Made from a special spring steel to ensure maximum strength, durability, and long life they are lighter than their predecessors and require less space when stored.
Source: Arrowmax [arrowmax-rc.com]
The final round of the 2011 JBRL Nitro Series was held last weekend at Hot Rod Hobbies. The event was scheduled to be run dry and blue groove, but Mother Nature had a different plan. A rain storm hit late Friday night, but the Hot Rod Hobbies crew did an amazing job to pump off the water and start racing at 10am. The JBRL series consists of eight races with five counting towards your point total over the course of eight months. In the Expert 1/8th Truck class Adam Drake had the championship wrapped up, but still competed in the final race to get more track time. Drake TQ’ed both rounds of qualifying and won the final by a large margin. Second went to Jesse Robinson and third place was Matt Schreffler. Adam Drake is the 2011 JBRL Nitro Series Champion, Cody King second, and Jesse Robinson finished third.
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S-Workz Asia Team driver, Hu Way-Ping has won the 2011 KRC Great China Group Manufacturer Cup. The race was held in Beijing with 110 drivers from Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, HongKong and China attending. During the 60 minutes final Hu was able to keep the competition behind winning the race in front of Liu Hou-Tsai and Chan Way with Lee Tsung and Mai Ya finishing fourth and fifth respectively.
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Xceed expands their range of high-quality silicone oils for shock absorbers and gear differentials by five new types. Available are 80, 100, 150, 200 and 250cst types that come in handy 50ml easy squeezable bottles with a special tip for precise filling and tight closing cap.
Source: Xceed [xceedrc.com]
Hiro Seiko got in touch to show us their new range of imperial socket drivers. Sold individually and available in 3/16″, 1/4″, 11/32″, and 3/8″ they sport aluminium handles, short replaceable tool tips, engraved Hiro Seiko logos and size markings.
Source: Hiro Seiko [hiro-seiko.com]
Hobby Pro USA introduce a new 500cc fuel bottle. Made from a plastic material with the “right feel” the bottles are not too soft to having pitman overfill the tank nor are they too stiff to give a false sense of grip. They come printed with Hobby Pro USA logos and sport a long black anodised neck with plug.
Source: Hobby Pro [hobbyprousa.com]
Speed RC release a new version of the transportation bag line. Available in large and medium size the bags are redesigned to make them larger, lighter and even more durable. Both feature inner compartments with the “Big Bag” sporting three and the “Medium Bag” sporting four highly resistant drawers to store and transport the radio, charger, batteries, tools and more. The larger offering sports dimensions of 60x35x55cm with the medium one is 50x30x60cm in size. Both outer fabric parts are completely washable.
Source: Speed RC [speedrc.it]
