New for 1:8 truck owners from Pro Line are these new LPR line of Velocity wheels for 17mm hexes. Weighing in at just 55 grams for standard offset and 58 grams for ½” offset, the new LPR wheels are the lightest 3.7” wheels on the market. Special high-strength/light weight nylon are used to get the weight to a minimum while enduring the punishment 1:8 trucks typically see.
Source: Pro Line [prolineracing.com]
Another new body from Pro Line with the release of the Crowd Pleazer for the Team Associated RC8 buggy. Just as you have come to expect with other Crowd Pleazer 2.0 bodies, the RC8 version is no different incorporating ultra-low styling, original bodylines, and functionality to bring you the latest in durability, versatility and high-performance race technology. When you’re looking to replace your body with award winning and national championship performance, check out the all-new Crowd Pleazer 2.0 for the RC8.
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Pro Line have released the the Crowd Pleazer 2.0 body shell for the Kyosho ST-RR. Just as you have come to expect with other Crowd Pleazer 2.0 bodies, the ST-RR version is no different incorporating ultra-low styling, original bodylines, and functionality to bring you the latest in durability, versatility and high-performance race technology.
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Kyosho were in touch to let us know that their team driver Kelby Roberts, along with teammates Chris Systma, Mark Christman, and Max Flurer, have won the 2nd Annual Burndown Enduro at Wolcott Hobbies in Wolcott, CT. Driving an Inferno 777 WC Edition buggy and the new Inferno ST-RR truck, the team took top honors in both the buggy and truck classes without a single mechanical issue during the combined five hours of driving.
Source: Kyosho [kyoshoamerica.com]
We are a little late with this news, as we were busy in Argentina, but Associated was in contact to let us know that Jason Ashton has joined their team. The 2004 ROAR 1/8th National Champion and IFMAR World Championship A-main finalist will campaign the Factory Team RC8 on the U.S. National and International racing circuit. Ashton brings a balance of experience and desire to the already lethal force that is the Associated 1/8th Racing Team. When asked why Ashton found racing for Team Associated so appealing he had this to say
When I analyzed all the teams, vehicles and companies, Team Associated continued to rise to the top. I’m racing for what I feel is the complete package. I am excited to have their support and to be a part of their Team.
Look for Ashton to debut his RC8 at the upcoming IFMAR World Championships Warm-Up at The Farm2 in late October and then on to the Nitro Pit for the Nitrocross Invitational.
Source: Team Associated [rc10.com]
We received this report from the first round of the Florida Off Road State Series that saw Florida’s best gather in Bartow, FL. With just under 190 entries, Mugen/OS/JConcepts dominates the race with a TQ and win in both 1/8 Scale Buggy and 1/8 Scale Truck.
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Following on from the release of their Compak clutch system, Ultimate Racing have released a number of new high performance vented and non-vented clutch bells for 1/8 nitro off road cars. They have been manufactured from high quality steel with a temperature treatment surface that not only looks cool but substantially increases the durability. The vented clutch bells have been designed lighter than the non-vented with three irregular holes, which keeps your clutch cooler for better performance and increased life.
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Hot Bodies has introduced the RTR Lightning 10 Sport a 4WD nitro-powered buggy that is perfect for anyone looking for hours of fun and excitement. With nearly all of the details of the top-level Lightning kits, the RTR Lightning 10 Sport is a great stepping stone to the all-out 1/8 rallycross buggy class, making it ideal for young racers and beginners. It comes pre-assembled and only requires just a few minutes of preparation out of the box, the Lightning 10 Sport features a powerful 2.5cm3 (.15in3) size engine with pullstarter and tuned pipe, strong dual disc brake system, laydown steering servo, sealed receiver box, long-stroke oil-filled coilover shocks, front and rear chassis braces, turnbuckles for adjusting camber and front toe, and plastic chassis side guards.
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