November 13, 2009

Hudy Set-up Wheels for 1/8 Off-road cars

Hudy Set-up Wheels for 1/8 Off-road cars

Hudy have released these CNC-machined aluminium set-up wheels for 1/8 off-road cars that allow for precise and repeatable set-up adjustment and tweak correction. Precision-machined to exacting tolerances, each alu set-up wheel in a set is perfectly matched and eliminates set-up errors inherent in using standard off-road tires. Suspension set-up, ride height setting and checking tweak using standard rubber tires typically gives non-precise and non-repeatable measurements and rubber tires with foam inserts are never perfectly round, so when checking and setting up suspension geometry, ride height or tweak it is important to have all four sides of the car exactly the same size and perfectly round. The alu set-up wheels are one of the most important and basic set-up tools when performing a professional car adjustment. They can also be used on a 1/8 rally car or 1/8 truggy (not for ride height).

Source: Hudy [hudy.net]


November 12, 2009

Pro-Line Mohawk & Slingshot SC Video

New advertisers Pro-Line were keen to show off their new action video demonstrating the abilities of their Mohawk SC & Slingshot SC tires. Designed for plowing your way through sand and other loose terrain, they sure seem to handle it well. Check out the video for all the action.


November 12, 2009

Chad Due & Steven Just win 2009 Electric Fall Classic

Chad Due & Steven Just win 2009 Electric Fall Classic

This past weekend Leisure Hours Raceway presented the 2009 Electric Fall Classic and with over 140 entries this year, it would prove to be another great event. In the competitive 2wd Modified class it was Chad Due, driving his JConcepts equipped Factory Team RC10B4, who was able to TQ with the only 18 lap run of the day. Using TQ honors, Chad was able to jet away from the field and secure the top spot on the podium. 4wd Modified again saw Chad Due, driving his Factory Team B44, taking the TQ honors. In the main however unfortunate circumstances took Chad out early leaving local Wisconsin driver Steven Just, also equipped with JConcepts, to cruise to victory lane.

Source: JConcepts [jconceptsracing.net]


November 11, 2009

Jilles Groskamp confirmed to race Tamiya TRF 801X

Jilles Groskamp set to race Tamiya 801X

Following on from earlier information that European Touring car Champion Jilles Groskamp was going to run for Tamiya in 1/8th off road, we have finally received the official statement from the Japanese company that he will be driving the TRF 801X. With his recent signing for Team Orion and Shepherd, and with commitments already in electric touring and gas on road, the Dutch driver’s workload is about to get even bigger as he starts to compete in this competitive class, aiming for a good performance at next year’s buggy World Championships.

TRF driver Jilles Groskamp of the Netherlands begins his next racing chapter. Jilles will be conquering new ground by tackling the world of nitro off-road with the TRF 801X buggy. Jilles, now living in Thailand, will be practicing for the upcoming IFMAR World Championships, which will also be taking place in Thailand late in 2010. Jilles started with R/C at the age of twelve and one of his first R/C vehicles was a Tamiya TA-01 Toyota Celica. Jilles is best known for his on-road racing prowess. His accomplishments include: winning the Snowbirds twice, more than 20 A-mains at the European Championships, 6 IFMAR World Championship A-main appearances and TQ at last year’s Nitro 1/10 Worlds. His biggest achievement thus far was winning a European Title in the 2009 Touring Car Euros that was done with his Tamiya TRF416! His ultimate goal is winning a World Title. His current sponsors are Tamiya, Team Orion, Shepherd, Muchmore, Ko Propo, Protoform, Xenon, Nosram and The Border.

Source: Tamiya [tamiyausa.com]


November 11, 2009

Denney wins Intermediate Truck at Sidewinder Shootout

Denney wins Intermediate Truck at Sidewinder Shootout

JConcepts are report that Arizona native, Tanner Denney, clearly had his race face on while attending the 2009 Sidewinder Shootout last weekend. Tanner, driving his JConcepts equipped RC8T, was in prime position throughout the A-main but it was his consistency, dynamic driving ability combined with the JConcepts Punisher body, Cross Hairs tires and Mono wheels that gave him the edge and propelled him to success. Tanner adds the Sidewinder Shootout to his already lofty resume of success with JConcepts.

Source: JConcepts [jconceptsracing.net]


November 11, 2009

Elliot Boots signs for JConcepts

Elliot Boots signs for JConcepts

JConcepts have announced that young British off road star Elliot Boots has signed a deal that sees him join JConcepts. The Mugen/RB driver will use the company’s full line of products including tires, wheels, bodies and accessories.

Elliott is a superb driver on the rise, as his continued success on the national and international racing scene show, Elliott is a force to be reckoned with. With the full-time addition of JConcepts products to his arsenal, the 2010 season is already showing great promise.

Source: JConcepts [jconcepts.net]


November 11, 2009

Drake and Fisher take RC Pro National titles

Drake and Fisher take RC Pro National titles

Adam Drake has been in contact to tell us about last weekend’s RC Pro finals held last weekend in Alvarado, Texas, which we already briefly touched on with a report from the buggy class. The event played host to nearly 300 drivers from around the US and Team Losi had a great weekend with Adam Drake TQing three out of four rounds in 1/8th buggy and 1/8th truck while Billy Fischer TQ’ed the 1/8th Electric class. The Drake won the 60 minute 1/8th truck final and finished 2nd in buggy behind Ryan Cavalieri and there results were enough to crown Adam Drake the 2009 RC Pro International Champions in Pro Buggy and Pro Truggy, while Billy Fischer took the 1/8th electric title.

Click here to see the other National winners


November 10, 2009

Associated RC8T Factory Team Championship Edition

Associated RC8T Factory Team Championship Edition

After TQ’ing all four rounds of qualifying, Team Associated’s RC8T Factory Team kit took first place at the 2009 ROAR Nationals. Driven by Ryan Maifield and powered by the Reedy 121VR .21 competition engine, the RC8T performed as it was designed to and brought home the big win. Inspired by this achievement, Associated have introduced the RC8T Factory Team Championship Edition Kit. This kit has added many new features to the original RC8T that make it an even more potent race machine. Improved strength, durability, rough track handling and overall performance are all qualities built into the RC8T CE making it the most competitive Team Associated truggy to date.

Click here to see the full feature list and more photos


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