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May 9, 2010

Tom Cockerill wins 2wd at Robinhood Raceway

oOple are reporting that Tom Cockerill, driving the Schumacher Cougar SV, took the win at the second round of the 2010 BRCA 10th off road national series held at Robinhood Raceway. Tom shared qualifying bragging rights equally with Tamiya’s Lee Martin, with both drivers taking two of the four rounds. Tom’s faster time put him on pole however and Tom took the win in the opening two legs to secure victory. Lee Martin took the third leg and finished 2nd overall with Danny McGee driving for Losi third with his XXXCR2 mid motor car.

Source: oOple [oople.com]

May 6, 2010

Max Power 2010 buggy engine line

Max Power is ready to release their new line of buggy motors. These all new engines include special off road features to make the motors easy to tune, stable, reliable and with increased parts life. The new features include a longer low range carburetor needle, new cooling head with max style cuts and a new sleeve with lower exhaust timing. Available in 4 different versions, twister 3 light, storm 5 light, thunder 5 booster and the extreme 8 light, all come with the silicone filled diamond shaft, turbo combustion chamber and the new carb and all but the twister 3 light come with 4 venturi inserts.

Source: Max Power [rcmaxpower.com]

May 6, 2010

Hudy buggy ride height gauge

New from Hudy for 1/8 & 1/10 Off-road is this chassis ride height gauge. With a ride height range 17mm – 30mm, the gauge has been CNC-machined from high-quality lightweight duraluminium and additionally machined to minimize weight without compromising strength or durability. Finished with black elox-coating for smooth, long-lasting finish it has been laser engraved with the Hudy logo and scale.

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]

May 5, 2010

Novak Havoc Pro SC Brushless ESC

To power their already popular Ballistic 550 Brushless Motors, Novak is releasing the all new Havoc Pro SC Brushless ESC. This is their first speed control specifically designed to meet the rigors of short course racing. In fact, it includes everything any short course enthusiast could ever want in a speed control, boasting electronic timing, on-board programming with 14 adjustable parameters, a brand new braking system, and it comes factory wired to the most powerful short course motor available. On top of that, Novak is releasing a Havoc Pro SC/Ballistic 550 Short Course System – 4.5T and a Havoc Pro SC/Ballistic 550 Short Course System – 4.5T TRA, which is specially designed to fit easily into Traxxas Slash 4X4 without soldering.

Source: Novak [teamnovak.com]

May 5, 2010

RMC Wien Euros track pics

RMC Wien, the organisers of this year’s 1/10th electric off road Euros in Traiskirchen, Austria, were in touch to show of photos of their brand new track. Replacing their old, mainly dirt track, the new layout incorporates a lot more jumps and is covered in large areas with astro turf. Ready in time for next weeks warm up race, the main event will run from the 23rd to the 28th of August.

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May 5, 2010

Pro-Line Silverado for Blitz & M4 tires a-la-carte

Having already released a Chevy Silverado truck for the Slash and SC10, Pro-Line have now released a version for the HPI Blitz. With is bold off-road Short Course styling, extremely pronounced fenders for an attack-like stance, this officially licensed shell has been made from high quality crystal clear genuine GE lexan. Also, having released their 1/8th buggy Recoil, Hole Shot and Caliber patterns in super soft M4 compound last month, they have announced that these tires will be also now available without the insert, for those want to make their own selection.

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May 4, 2010

Team Titan Blitz Buggy808 body

New from Team Titan is the Blitz Buggy808 body shell for the Xray XB808. Available in 1mm and 1.5mm thick versions, it features a higher and more forward cab to give more front down-force than the standard shell. This also allows more open space around the engine head to provide better cooling. Made from high quality polycarbonate it is supplied unpainted and includes window mask and decals.

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May 4, 2010

Frank Root wins at JBRL Electric Rd3

Frank Root reports that the Jimmy Babcock Racing League was back in session last Sunday, and with only 2 weeks since the last round, everyone were all still in electric mode and ready to go. Hot Rod Hobbies, home of the Off-Road Shootout, hosted round 3 and with the traditional high bite blue-groove and a fresh smooth layout, the cars would be flying. The layout was one of my all-time favorites, fast and flowing, yet still technically challenging. The signature to the track was the flat out banked turn at the end of the front straight, where just about all drivers would ride the top of the bank at full throttle with smiles on their faces.

Continue reading the report here