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July 22, 2010

Wisconsin Nitro Series Rd3 report

As the summer continues on, so does the Wisconsin Nitro Series. Round 3 was Sunday at the MARRCA Race track located just outside of Madison Wisconsin. A great turnout was expected and that is what we had. 101 entries from 3 different states joined us for an exciting day of racing. We have had some great races so far in the series and round 3 produced even more, but good racing was not the only thing racers had in their future on this beautiful day. The other thing racers had to look forward to was what has become the common theme of the WNS and that is rain. The weather man said this weekend was going to be perfect, well he was wrong. As we started the first round promptly like we do each race at 10am. I checked the radar and saw that there was a large line of storms heading our way that no doubt would affect the later stages of the event. So I decided to shorten the warm-up time between heats in hopes to expedite the program and get all the races in. We also needed to shorten up some of the mains to also ensure we could get all the races in and it worked!

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July 22, 2010

Serpent Lightweight 17mm wheel nuts

New from Serpent for their Cobra and most other 1/8 buggies are these cool looking, anodised, lightweight 17mm wheel-nuts. Weighing in at only 1.6 grams each, they are made superb quality aluminium, precision machined, with serrated flanges to keep the wheel-nuts on your car.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

July 21, 2010

Axial Beadlocks, Wheel weights & Hardline body

New from Axial are these 2.2 VWS beadlock wheels and spare rings for the XR10. The wheel set includes black laser etched beadlock rings and are compatible with Vanquish product’s patented wheel weight systems. Features a narrow offset to increase steering response and strength. Also new from Axial is their new Internal wheel weight system (Patent Pending) that allows for precise and easy addition of weight to your Axial 2.2 and 1.9 Beadlocks. Purchase the Internal Weight Ring to add weight and increase stability on difficult obstacles. To add even more weight use the Internal Wheel Weight Inserts to fine tune the total weight. Finally there is the new Hardline, a competition inspired body with the design, layout and size all catered for optimum performance. Meeting all U.S.R.C.C.A minimum requirements, the dove-tailed front and rear minimize interference with tires. A rounded roof line and cab forward design improve roll-over recovery, while a photo realistic die-cut premium vinyl decals include window frames, headlight, grille, tail lights and more.

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July 20, 2010

JR Mitch wins R/C Pro State Series Rd4

WOW Raceway in Clermont, FL hosted round 4 of the popular R/C Pro Series. With a competitive crowd and packed pit area, Florida racers were once again ready to go, putting in the late hours and heavy wrenching for a shot at Saturday glory. With 100 degree weather throughout the day, all equipment was put to the test. Taking early TQ in the pro 1/8th buggy class was Serpent ace driver Billy Easton. The first round of qualifying seemed to be smoothest for Billy and JR Mitch, with Billy holding a small advantage in overall time. Jason Ruona put in his best run in round 2, placing him 3rd on the grid.

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July 20, 2010

Cavalieri & Maifield win at Offroad Shootout

Traditionally, the Hot Rod Hobbies Offroad Shootout has been a major event on the electric offroad series and this year was no different. The racers were greeted with a great track layout that was fair and had a wide range of obstacles from rollers, to triples, step-downs, step-ups and elevation change.

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July 19, 2010

JConcepts Punisher for B44

JConcepts are showing a sneak preview of their all new Punisher shell for the Associated B44 buggy. Previously only available for 1/8th scale vehicles, this aggressive looking shell style will soon be available for 1/10th scale. Expect more information when it becomes available.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]

July 19, 2010

LRP ZR.21X Spec 2 buggy engine

LRP have released their ZR.21X Spec 2 buggy engine, which is a completely new nitro engine compared to the previously available version. For a significantly better heat dissipation the engine received a new cooling head with tapered fins, as well as a finned combustion chamber to keep the temperature of the glow plug in check. The new carburetor feature changeable 6.0 & 7.0mm venturi inserts and instead of the usual aluminium the carburetor is made from the more rigid Ergal alloy, the result being much smoother running.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]

July 16, 2010

JConcepts Punisher for Losi 8ight

New from JConcepts for the Losi 8ight, the radical new Punisher body stares you down like a trained fighter. The slight cab-forward treatment is amongst the most aggressive in class giving the Punisher top notch performance. Blended wing / body design gives additional down-force to the side-pods and windshield which increases drivability, corner speed and jump control. The rear base of the cab area represents the latest offering for 1/8th buggy racing featuring a super low profile design for increased engine cooling, air flow and escape.

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