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August 26, 2010

Drake makes it 4 from 4 at Monster Energy Series

This past weekend saw the final round of the Monster Energy Series run at Revelation Raceway. The series consisted of four rounds with three of them counting. Adam Drake set the TQ in both rounds of qualifying in the 1/8th buggy class with his Novarossi power Losi 8ight 2.0 buggy. Mugen racer Colby Poh was second on the grid, followed by Matt Schreffler also with a Novarossi powered Losi 8ight 2.0. In the final, Adam got a clean start and pulled away from the rest of the field winning the twenty-five minute final by almost two laps over Colby Poh and Drew Moller. Adam TQ’ed and won all four round of the series.

August 25, 2010

Drew Moller wins JBRL Rd5 1/8th Electric & Pro Buggy

Another round of JBRL in the books and another Tekno RC victory in the 1/8th Electric Buggy class. Drew Moller was unstoppable this round at the familiar Thunder Alley Raceway. He took the win in 1/8th Electric with his Tekno RC equipped Mugen MBX6 electric buggy. As usual, Castle Creations put down the power without a flinch. This put Drew back on top of the points race and he is now poised for a repeat of his overall victory from last year. Not only did Drew win in Electric this round, Drew also took his nitro Mugen MBX6 buggy and beat a group of world-class pros to take the victory in the hotly contested Pro 1/8th Nitro Buggy class.

Source: Tekno RC [teknorc.com] / Image: Neo Buggy

August 24, 2010

Axial XR10 aluminium & carbon upgrades

Axial have released a number of new parts for their XR10 and other crawlers beginning with these aluminium parts for the XR10. The new parts include steering knuckles, C-hub carriers and straight axle adapters, which replace the stock plastic parts for increased strength. Machined from 6061 aluminium they are anodized black with laser etched with Axial logos. Also for the XR10 are these new carbon fibre parts that include the chassis set, shock mounts, as well as servo mounts and steering arm set which replace the stock aluminium XR10 components. All parts have been CNC machined and help reduce weight where it matters most, saving 50% wight versus the stock parts. Axial have also released these steel 48P pinions that fit the 3.15mm (0.125″) standard 540 motor shafts. Available in 13T, 14T and 15T versions. Finally for the wheels, there are these grey anodized 2.2 VWS machined beadlock rings, a direct replacement for all 2.2 VWS wheels. Also they have released these VWS carbon fibre wheel weight lock that replaces the stock plastic lock to increase rigidity.

View the rest of the new parts here

August 23, 2010

JConcepts Punisher B4.1 body

We’re a bit slow off the mark with this one but JConcepts’ all new Punisher B4.1 made its debut last weekend at the 2010 ROAR Electric Off-Road Nationals in Joliet, IL. Used by factory driver Ryan Maifield, the body was completed just in time for the race and JConcepts decided to share these pre release photos with everyone.

View more images of the new shell here

August 23, 2010

JS Racing Hellfire DX-523R truggy engine

JS Racing have announced the upcoming release of their new .23 size DX-523R truggy engine, the latest addition to their engine line. Expected to be released in September, the ‘Hellfire’ has received extensive testing from EB Mods USA and the JS Racing team and are now happy with the final result, an engine that provides superb run time and massive power.

Source: JS Racing [jsracing-model.com]

August 23, 2010

VP Pro S811 air filter

VP Pro have released this new air filter for the Serpent S811. Made from quality dense foam, it has been shaped for ultimate high-flow and comes with one outer foam and one inner foam element. Micro density foam helps achieve the high performance while provide maximum air filtration for extended engine life even in dirty and dusty conditions.

Source: VP Pro [vp-racing.com]

August 21, 2010

Fastrax Turf Ripper 1/10th buggy tires

Fastrax have launched their new Turf Ripper 1/10th scale off-road buggy tire. Ideal for astroturf or grass racing, this latest addition to Fastrax’s growing range are suitable for all popular racing 2wd and 4wd buggies. Moulded in Fastrax’s T1 compound and featuring a lightweight carcass and firm spike design for all round speed and handling performance. Sold as a pair without inserts.

View the front tires here

August 20, 2010

Serpent S811 alu shock spring cups

The releases from Serpent for their S811 Cobra keep coming with the introduction of these aluminium shock spring cups. Precision machined and hard coated, they are very light and durable and a direct replacement for the standard nylon parts. Sold in a set of 4.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]