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October 26, 2011

Numan, Thielke & Denney take JC Indoor titles

Announced early 2011, the JConcepts Indoor National Championship Series consisted of four rounds at various indoor track locations across the nation. The series started out in St. Louis, Missouri, at SmacTrac, then moved out West to OC/RC in Huntington Beach, California, and then up the coast to Outback Raceway in Chico, California, before rounding out at RC Excitement in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Gaining points at each round, drivers competed to become the first Indoor National Series Champion.

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October 26, 2011

Barry Pettit wins JConcepts Southern Nationals

For the 2nd year in a row the JConcepts Southern Nationals was a sell-out. 325 total entries turned out to West Monroe, Louisiana for a battle in the Mid South. A completely fresh track built inside the IKE Hamilton Expo Center amazed racers upon arrival. Friday started with an open practice session and drivers packed the drivers stand in hopes of finding that perfect setup and magical tire combination for Saturdays qualifying.

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October 26, 2011

Sidewinder Nitro Explosion wins for Maifield & Cavalieri

New ventures bring new challenges and Team Associated’s Ryan Maifield and Ryan Cavalieri rose to the occasion. With the Sidewinder Nitro Explosion moving to ARC Raceway in Temecula, CA, many racers were seeing the facility for the first time. Taking the top two grid positions in the Expert Gas Buggy, Ryan Maifield starting on pole for the 35-minute gas final with team mate Ryan Cavalieri on the second spot. From the start, The Ryans checked out from a star-studded field. Battling till the end, Ryan Maifield and his LRP powered, JConcepts equipped RC8.2 out-dueled teammate Ryan Cavalieri’s Pro-Line-equipped RC8.2. However, not to be left out of the winner’s circle, Ryan Cavalieri made good on his Top Qualifying position in the Expert Electric Buggy class by taking home the win with his soon-to-be-released LRP iX8 speed control and eBuggy converted RC8.2. Honorable mention also goes to Cavalieri for a second place finish in Expert Gas Truggy with the ROAR National Champion Maifield finishing a respectable fourth.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

October 26, 2011

Team Associated RC8.2e Factory Team Kit

Team Associated has taken all of the refinements from the RC8.2 and have applied them to their electric-power platform, creating the RC8.2e Factory Team Kit. The RC8.2e has already been proven as a winner after TQing and winning the 2011 Sidewinder Nitro Explosion in the capable hands of Ryan Cavalieri. The RC8.2e Factory Team Kit has a long list of new performance parts, making for the best and lightest Associated EP 1:8 scale buggy to date. The RC8.2e starts with the Factory Team +3mm 7075 hard anodized chassis. The new chassis and side-guards shed over half an ounce along with adding 3mm of length to optimize weight distribution and overall handling.

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October 24, 2011

Kenji Osaka wins 2011 JMRCA 1/8 buggy Nats

The JMRCA Japanese 1/8th offroad Nationals took place last weekend at the Futaba buggy track in Chiba. A lower than normal attendance with only 66 drivers taking part, Atsushi Hara was a notable absentee, the former multiple champion opting to take part in the Sidewinder race in the US instead. The first day of qualifying saw a dry day but as is customary for this event the rain arrived on Saturday and Sunday morning, only to clear up as the days progressed. Qualifying would see Kyosho/TecnoPower driver and reigning champion Kazuya Tanaka take the TQ spot and he would also start the main final from pole position. In the hour long final however it was former World on road Champion Kenji Osaka driving a Ninja powered Mugen that would take the win by just under 10 seconds from Kyosho/OS driver Atsushi Kawamoto in 2nd and pole man Tanaka 4 seconds further back in 3rd.

Source: JMRCA [jmrca.jp]

October 23, 2011

Tommy takes KRC Cup victory

Team C are reporting that team driver driver Tommy wins the 1/8 buggy class at the KRC Cup, with his PR engine powered T8. In qualifying it was Durango driver Lam that took the top qualifying spot after 3 rounds of 10 minute qualifying. In the 45 minute final, Tommy started from 2nd place and was leading after the first tank and kept running without problems to take an easy win. Second place went to Wenyi with his Mugen/OS, with third place going to Wai with his MP9/OS combo. In the truly class it was Wenyi, driving a pre-production Truggy T8T that took the TQ and win.

Source: Team C [teamcracing.net]

October 22, 2011

Pro-Line 12mm hex adaptors & Blockade pre mounts

Pro-Line have released these aluminium 12mm Front and rear clamping hex adapters for the B4.1. If you just converted your B4.1 to 12mm hexes, then Pro-Line’s clamping hexes are a must have for all serious racers. These hexes clamp on to the axle and will not fall off when you change tires like the plastic hexes. Made from high quality, aircraft grade aluminium so you know that they will last and stand up to the power of your B4.1. Pro-Line have also released their popular Blockade tire in pre mount form. Available in M2 (medium) and M3 (soft), they come pre glued to V2 white wheels.

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October 21, 2011

JQ parts, clutch bells, sway bars & options

JQ Products have released a number of new parts, sway bars, clutch bells and options for THE Car. Firstly there is all new stronger plastics which include new wishbones front and rear, C-hubs and ball joints. JQ have also released a new line of clutch bells in 13T, 14T, 15T & 16T versions to allow you to fine tune your clutch to all conditions. Next up is a new smooth gearing set that was tested in various race conditions by their team drivers, which makes the car more consistent and easier to drive. Other new parts include a pair of lightweight servo saver posts and a range of sway bars in 2,6mm front and 2.6mm, 2.7mm, 2.9mm & 3.0mm rear versions.

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