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.
Team Durango have introduced these alloy wheel hexes are designed to fit both the rear axle of the DEX210 and the front and rear axle of the DEX410 models. Precision machined from high quality aluminium and then anodised in Team Durango gold for ultimate bling they offer a stronger alternative to the standard plastic items on your kit. They have additionally been machined on the front face to keep the weight down without sacrificing strength. Sold as a pair.
Source: Durango [team-durango.com]
Durango have made the announcement that their long awaited 1/8th scale truggy is coming soon. Called the DNX408T, we have no other information on this new chassis but we can presume its heavily based on the DNX408 buggy. More information as we get it.
Source: Durango [team-durango.com]
Japanese company Tresrey are going to release new products for the Durango DEX210 and DEX410V3 kits in early December this year. First up are these high precision machined shock bodies with special smooth MOS coating which will provide a lot less friction. This ‘big bore shock’ conversion set includes 3mm shafts also for less friction against the O-rings and with the included machined 6-holes shock pistons, this conversion will upgrade your standard shocks to the ultimate level. Also new is a high quality carbon graphite steering plate for the DEX210. This part helps resolve one of the only few weak points of the car and is a perfect replacement for the standard plastic steering plate.
8-racing now offers some carbon fibre option parts for the Durango DEX210 and Associated B4. The new carbon fibre shock towers and battery strap for DEX210 are stronger then the plastic versions and perfect for indoor racing. The carbon fibre chassis for DEX210 with front kick up is lighter than the original alloy one and brings more flex to buggy which is especially good for use on low traction tracks. Also new are some front and rear carbon fibre shock towers for the Associated B4 with blue anodized alloy holders, adjustable holders for 23,5mm and 25mm battery height and all screws you need to mount it.
The 26th annual Arizona State Championships presented by JConcepts was held at the World famous SRS Speedway in Scottsdale, Arizona. With a new challenging track layout, drivers were scrambling to get things figured out, as the track didn’t have the traction that some of the drivers were expecting. Perfect weather greeted racers as Saturday’s qualifiers got under way. One hundred and seventy five entries made up the 23 heats of racing. Three rounds were run on Saturday, at the direction of race announcer Richard Lake. Sunday started with one more round of qualifiers, then it was on to the mains.
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New from Racers Edge, this aluminium steering rack for the Team Durango DEX210 vehicle will increase durability in this area. A direct swap from the stock plastic unit, it has been machined out of solid 7075 aluminium in the US.
Source: Racers Edge [racers-edge.com]
Neo Buggy & DXR have officially announce the 2012 Neo Race, the Neo12. To be held from the 6th to 9th of April 2012, the 7th running of the race will once again be held at the Harper Adams indoor facility in the UK. The timetable will be similar to Neo11, a 4 day racing format is planned with practice on Friday 6th, five rounds of qualifying on Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th, with finals on the Monday 9th. Qualifying will use 7 minute heats and the best three rounds from five will count. After the success of the special races at Neo11 they will return, juniors final, over 35 final, the Dash4Cash for the top qualifiers as well as three new additions, the WAG & Family race (open to wives, girlfriends & family), the Bash4Cash for the bottom qualifiers and the ‘Last Chance Saloon’ just after the semis, providing some entertaining on-track action each day. The organisers hope to once again welcome some of the finest 1/8 Buggy drivers to attend this prestigious annual event. Entry opens on the 28th of November on RC411.
