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April 21, 2011

Associated high-torque slipper pads

Associated have introduced their new high-torque slipper pad design with maximum surface area for more torque capacity. It allows for adjusting drive torque bias on the SC10 4×4 using the included decoupled slipper and is recommended by team drivers for the SC10 4×4 outer slipper pad (rear drive) for more rear drive out of corners and for jumps. Suitable for the SC10 4×4, SC10 FT, B4.1 FT, T4.1 FT, B44.1 FT and all older generations of SC10, B4, T4, B44.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]

April 21, 2011

Team Orion Vortex MR8 & MR8L motors

Team Orion have released their all new Vortex MR8 and MR8L 1/8 sensored brushless racing motors. Equipped with sensors for perfect throttle control and a 4 pole rotor for improved performance, they come in two versions, regular length for buggies and XL for truggies and monster trucks. Available in 1750 KV, 1950 KV, 2100 KV, 2400 KV, L 1500 KV, L 1750 KV, L 1950 KV L 2100 KV and L 2400 KV versions.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

April 20, 2011

FTW Blade and Vane TLR22 shells

FTW Racing Components have introduced their Blade and Vane bodies for Team Losi Racing’s new 22 1:10 2WD off-road buggy platform. Both Blade and Vane are designed to fit the 22 in both its mid and rear motor configurations and each offers a unique aero package for the 22 racer while sporting the distinctive styling the world expects from FTW. Both bodies come packaged with two wings, window masks, and a decal sheet. Two sets of molded cut-lines facilitate trimming of both bodies to fit the 22 in both motor configurations.

View the Vane shell here

April 20, 2011

JConcepts Spring Indoor Nationals report

The second stop of the JConcepts Indoor National Tour descended upon the popular OC/RC Raceway in beautiful Huntington Beach, CA, and many of the top So Cal pros were in attendance vying for the title of Spring Indoor Champion. Team Associated/Reedy/LRP was in full support, as was title sponsor JConcepts with most racers competing on Gold Barcodes. The fluid layout challenged racers to maintain a sharp focus as lap times dipped in to the 16-second range with speeds reaching 30+ mph on the straightaway. Combined with the high-grip and low-dust surface, some racers chose to compete on full slick tires while others used a combination of used tires that resembled slicks.

Continue reading the report here

April 20, 2011

Drake takes TLR Winter Series with Rd4 double

The 4th and final round of the TLR Winter Series took place last weekend. The expert buggy class was TQ’d by reigning World Champion Cody King, but it was Losi driver Adam Drake that took the win by 2 laps ahead of Kyosho driver King, with another Losi, that of Matt Screffler in 3rd spot. In the expert truggy class it was a clean sweep of the podium for the Losi 8ight-T with Drake once again taking the win from team mates Matt Screffler and Drew Moller. This result seals the series victory in both classes for the Drake.

Source: TLR [tlracing.com]

April 20, 2011

Alberto Garcia wins Madrid Championships Rd2

Last weekend the second round of Madrid Championship was held at Tarancon track. The track was rebuilt for the race, in preparation for the last round of the Spanish National ‘B’ championship at the end of June. Some 72 drivers took part in the event and it was Serpent driver Alberto Garcia who took TQ, being the only driver to make 9 laps and setting a new fastest lap of the track. The main final started with a tricky surface, changing between high grip in some areas, while others were very dusty. After some mistakes from Garcia in the first minutes, Daniel Pariente (Mugen/OS) took the leadership, followed by Roberto Rodero (Mugen/Nova). With 30 minutes to go, Garcia was able to bump up from the 5th position until the first place and never looked back taking the win. Daniel Pariente had some engines problems, loosing a podium place leaving Roberto Rodero in 2nd and youngster Ignacio Gutierrez, with an amazing driving style, taking the third place.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

April 20, 2011

Timo Engelstätter wins German Nationals qualifier

Last weekend the outdoor season kicked off at MCC-Silixen in northern Germany with the first round of qualifiers for the German Nationals in 2011. Timo Engelstätter was in great shape and TQ’d the event with his Team Orion powered MP9 TKI2 buggy. In the final, he continued his top form by taking the overall win with almost one full lap ahead of 2nd placed Abdullah Kilic, with Andreas Bartels taking 3rd spot.

Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]

April 19, 2011

Renato Tradardi Jr takes 3rd consecutive Venezuelan title

The Venezuelan National Championships for 1:8 nitro buggy took place the weekend of earlier this month at the La Lagunita Circuit in Caracas, Venezuela. Reedy/AE factory driver Renato Tradardi Jr. won the title in both 2009 and 2010, but wanted to keep the streak alive. A one-hour final is all that stood between Renato Jr. and another national title. Thanks to some great driving, Renato brought his Reedy 121 VR-ST powered Team Associated RC8B, passed the finish line first to pulled off the hat trick.

Source: Associated [rc10.com]