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May 23, 2008

JConcepts Bar Codes Racing tires

JConcepts have released their latest 1/10th scale buggy tires, called Bar Codes. The Bar Code design is the freshest tire design seen in the last 10 years of racing development regardless of class and scale. Like the name suggests the alternating bar design combined with the addition of the Y side bars provide uncompromising support for blue and black groove conditions. Available in Blue and Orange compound the Bar Codes are a speciality tire that when matched to the appropriate track can provide amazing results. They are a part of the JConcepts special breed of tire, designed for maximum performance when new or used as the design allows even wear all the way down to the tire body.

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May 22, 2008

King Headz RC8 Rear Hub Carriers

King Headz have released this new set of rear hub carriers for the popular Team Associated RC8 buggy. CNC machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminium, these hubs are designed to increase rigidity and add strength to this area. For looks they have been anodised black and finished off with some machining of certain edges. Sold in a pair.

Source: King Headz [kingheads.com]

May 22, 2008

Zac Ryan joins Hong Nor

Hong Nor is proud to announce the signing of Zac Ryan to the Hong Nor Racing Team in Australia. Zac will partner Martin Wolhuter and Justin Milan at the Queensland Championships next month were he will be driving the new X1X Team buggy with the popular 16mm shocks. Zac has done very well in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa where he was runner up at the recent South African Championships.

Source: Hong Nor [hongnor.com.tw]

May 22, 2008

Hickersen wins RC Pro East Series Rd2

We received a report from Gene Hickersen on round 2 of the RC Pro East Series that was held at Sumter, South Carolina last weekend. There was a light turnout of 110 entries due to several other big races the same weekend on the East coast, but the track was challenging as the best from the East battled for the Division Championship. It was perfect weather with 85′ F temps. The track was watered before each round, but got very dusty and bumpy as the weekend went on.

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May 21, 2008

AKA Website launches

Our site sponsors, AKA, have been in touch to let us know that their new company website has gone live. Featuring details about their current range of buggy tires, the site features news and information about the brand, with further details expected to be added in the near future.

Check out the AKA website here or click on the AKA banner on the left of this site.

May 21, 2008

Losi 1/8 Eclipse Nats Pack

Losi have announced the release this Eclipse Nats Pack, which includes four 1/8-scale Eclipse buggy tires, without foam, in Losi’s exclusive red racing compound. These tires fit all 1/8-scale buggies and have a specialized tread pattern that maintains incredible grip on a variety of track surfaces.

Source: Losi [losi.com]

May 21, 2008

Xray XB808 Alu Chassis braces

Some more new option parts for the Xray XB808, with the release of these authentic Xray front and rear aluminium chassis braces. CNC-machined from 5mm thick premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium and hard coated for extra durability and long life, they have an ultra-rigid design for unsurpassed strength.

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May 20, 2008

Hupo Hönigl wins Austrian Nats Rd1

The first round of the Austrian National Championships were run at the weekend at the MAC Kaindorf track with a record 107 starters. Qualifying went the way of LRP racer Hupo Hönigl, who was racing in his first 1/8th National and only third ever races in this class. Hupo carried his qualifying momemtum into the final, where he drove his S8BX to victory ahead of the current Austrian Champion Martin Karner racing a Kyosho, while Rene Kargel completed the top 3 with his Crono.

Source: LRP [lrp.cc]