Team Durango have made a cryptic announcement today about their latest project in their cost effective ‘R’ line, the DESC410R. No other information was given except for that it is close to finalised, but the SC monicker would suggest a short course truck, while the rest of the name leads us to believe that it is an electric 4wd 1/10th scale. We can expect more details soon.
Source: Durango [team-durango.com]
West Coast R/C Raceway and Hobby Garage in La Mirada, CA have announced their first race dedicated entirely to the Short Course truck genre. The two day event, which takes place on the 22nd and 23rd of May, includes 3 rounds of qualifying on Saturday with a final round on Sunday as well as the main events. Qualifying will be based on a point format, with drivers receiving points based on their finish in each round with their best two rounds going towards their qualifying score. Triple A-Mains will be utilized in all classes to maximize the battles in each division. The Short Course Race is about more than just stiff competition, it’s also about family fun and friendly competition for drivers of all skill levels. A quick glance at the entry form shows classes ranging from Beginner and Sportsman Spec, where drivers are required to use the majority of the low cost RTR parts and electronics, up to their Expert West Coast Unlimited division in which top tier drivers will battle with heavily modded machines to determine who is top dog with an electric trophy truck.
Rules and regulations as well as the entry form can be found here.
Hot Bodies have released their complete range of pink compound short course tires. First up, the Megabite are fantastic mini-pin tires that are suitable for hard & dry off-road surfaces such as hard-packed clay, including blue groove, light dust conditions and regular clay and also work awesome indoors. Next up the Rodeoo, stays true to the realistic short course truck appearance, these tires have a spec appearance but boast HB’s exclusive Pink compound that is far superior to any spec tire available. Megagrid tires are suitable for a wide variety of off-road and on-road surfaces including loose topsoil right on down to hard-pack. This is their most versatile tire and should be used when you go to a new track because it will be a good starting point everywhere. Finally, Beams tires are suitable for hard & dry off-road surfaces such as hard-packed clay and blue groove high bite conditions. These tires also work great on indoor tracks.
View the other tire patterns here
Adam Drake was in touch to tell us about the RC Rebel Open held this past weekend at White House Hobbies Raceway located in White House, TN. The event was action packed, but in a friendly family environment and consisted of 14 heats. The Drake took home the victory with his Losi / Novarossi combo in both 1/8th Pro buggy from Derek Weatherholt and Alan Burton and truck from Alan Burton and Jackie Woodward, while Losi also won 1/8th Sportsman buggy and truck and 1/8th buggy and truck electric.
Click here to see the truggy podium
Having brought you information about the new TQ Racing line of engines last week, today the US company announced more details including the name ‘Laboratory of Speed’. The line will begun with the .21 buggy engine followed up with a .26 truggy engine in the near future. These engines are proven performers and boast the world famous Italian quality at competitive prices.
Source: TQ Racing [tqracing.net]
RB have announced that their complete line of .21 buggy engines will, for a limited time, come supplied with one of their new gas coolers as well as an engine protect system. To avail of this special offer you will need to order your new engine before the end of April.
Source: RB [rbproducts.com]
New from LRP, their R&D team and team drivers have specially developed a new thread design with special pin design featuring an additional reinforcement pattern for optimal driving response and perfect stability. The VTEC Banzai tire provides high grip and low wear based on a special compound of high-quality rubber and is perfect for tracks with only a little dust or dust free conditions. In combination with the moulded foam tire inserts, tire wear is reduced to a minimum. Released in super soft, soft and medium compound and they come loose or pre mounted.
Source: LRP [lrp.cc]
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TQ Racing sent us the video above showing some ‘top secret’ testing of their soon to be released SX8 Evo buggy. Following the series of tests they have declared themselves very happy with the progress and feel that they have zeroed in on a strong platform.
Source: TQ Racing [tqracing.net]
