Intech Racing have introduced two new option parts for the BR-5 Evo, a CNC machined 5mm lengthened chassis & 105mm rear center drive shaft. With the new longer 7075 aluminium chassis, the weight distribution of the buggy will now be 50%/50% between the front and rear, which helps the rough track handling better than ever. The new 105mm rear centre drive shaft is necessary for the new longer chassis.
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The cool blue look of this RC8.2 aluminium screw set and the lightweight function give you the best of both worlds, a winning edge with style. The set includes an insert listing all 98 screws and where to install them on the car.
Source: Associated [rc10.com]
Xray are running a teaser on their site, and also on their advertising banner on our site, for the upcoming XB9, the follow up to the successful XB8 1/8th scale buggy. We have no information on the new car, but we would expect that because they have used an all new series number that the car will be a completely new platform. The Slovakian company signed multiple European Champion Renaud Savoya back in September, could this already be the first results of that collaboration?
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
BETA is a new brand offering a full range of competition 1/8th Off road tires. Developed extensively through the summer with European & World Finalists, they have worked tirelessly on improving all areas of tyre design, focusing intensively on compounds, tread patterns, carcass design and inserts, to bring together the best possible package for the consumer. Using only the highest quality materials, they have developed a range of 4 tread patterns, V-Max, Freeride, Enforcer and Cubez, in 3 compounds to excel in all track conditions, and suit all handling characteristics. Available with inserts on rims, but unglued, they offer the competitor the option to choose between the standard ground foam insert, or the optional dual compound ground foam insert for added tuning.
Tresrey has released this new high grade ball bearing set for Team Durango’s DEX210. The set includes 8pcs of 5x10x4mm and 4pcs of 10x15x4mm, both with plastic Teflon shielded bearings for lower rotational resistance. Also includes 2pcs of 5x13x4mm Rubber shield ball bearings for outside (wheel side) of the rear hub carrier, and two types of Metal shield ball bearings for the gear box and the differential for increasing drive efficiency and durability.
Source: Tresrey [tresrey.com]
The Badlands R/C club hosted the 2011 Fall Brawl last week. The turnout was great with 200 entries and the weather and track conditions were amazing, the track having lots of grip and stayed smooth all weekend. In the Expert 1/8th buggy and truck classes TLR / Novarossi driver Adam Drake was the top qualifier. All nitro A mains were 30 minutes for the Fall Brawl. In the truggy class Adam took the win with his Novarossi powered TLR 8ight T 2.0 followed by his teammate Jason Smith who was also running the same chassis and engine package. In the buggy class TLR drivers took all three podium spots with Adam Drake winning, Ryan Lopez finishing second and Jason Smith finishing third.
The 2011 Spektrum Off-Road Championships were held December 1-4 at Trackside Hobbies & Raceway in Milwaukee, WI. World Famous Race Director and THR owner Scotty Ernst would have a huge turnout at this years event reaching an amazing 407 total race entries. For Sunday’s main events, Modified Truck, 4wd Modified Buggy and 2wd Modified Buggy would all have 5-minute triple A-mains to decide the winners while in the 2wd Modified Short Course, 4×4 Modified Short Course and all Stock Classes they would run 1 single 7-minute A-Main.
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With 407 entries, the Spektrum Off Road Challenge has grown in popularity like wildfire over the past two years. With Scotty Ernst at the helm and a great Trackside facility, it’s no wonder people flock to the event. Teams and racers came from all over the country to compete. Team Associated sent 2011 World Champion Ryan Cavalieri, Team Manager Brent Thielke, Kody Numedahl, Chad Due, and Reedy’s Sean Cochran for support. As qualifying started it was clear that Chad Due was comfortable on his home track and would compete for the top steps of the podium. Taking top qualifying honors in 2WD Modified in round 1, Due set the pace that challenged the field. In typical Cavalieri form, the World Champion put his head down and set TQ in the next three rounds with his B4.1 to start on pole with Team Associated teammates Due starting second and Numedahl fourth.
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